Two things you can do at Harlem for relatively little money? Warm your soul and fill your stomach. With plantains a plenty, fish and chips, mac and cheese and corn fritters on the menu, there's little way to deny the comfort-food focus--a welcome diversion from fancy foods during a chilly winter afternoon.
Easy going vibes and service that's friendly but bordering on slow, Harlem provided a cozy escape from the cold during a busy lunch hour. The food is very good, from the sweet plantains appetizer and the "Nice Lady" sandwich (pressed into a crisp wrap), to the fish & chips (served with vinegary coleslaw and thick sweet potato chips). That last dish was clearly the winner of the three, and isn't always available, so get it while you can!
The hair art is interesting and no doubt creative, but it's hardly what I want to have in my face while eating. Thoughts of pieces making their way into my food never really left my mind while trying to enjoy my lunch.