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A History of New York Through Some of NYC’s Best Restaurants

"A homestyle Harlem diner and cultural hub opened in 1962 that functioned as a bar, jazz venue, and meeting place for Black political and community leaders; it served comforting plates like oxtails and smothered chicken and was closely associated with figures such as Malcolm X, who used its pay phone for announcements and held court at a favored back booth." - The Editors