"Harlem is a mecca for fish fry lovers, and this spot right off 145th Street is arguably the best in the seafood category. Run by the same family since 1974, it’s a takeout place where the whole process runs like a well-oiled machine. Try the whiting, served on its own in a small paper basket or in a sliced-bread sandwich. Get a side of fries if you want, but definitely say yes to the sauces, hot and tartar, that come on the side. Don’t wait for your neatly packaged feast to cool—carry it to Jackie Robinson Park, just across the way." - neha talreja, hannah albertine, bryan kim, willa moore, sonal shah