Sylvia's Restaurant

Sylvia Woods opened her restaurant on Lenox Avenue in 1962, and it's been drawing guests from all over the world ever since. The thing most people come for first is the fried chicken: dark meat, properly seasoned, with a crispy crust that stays together when you pick it up. Hot cornbread arrives at the table buttery and good — just don't finish it before the food does. The warm, welcoming ambiance feels like a piece of Harlem history, a cozy spot for classic soul food any day.