New York, NY
BLVD Bistro is a soul food restaurant on Frederick Douglass Boulevard in the heart of Harlem, run by husband-and-wife team Carlos and Markisha Swepson. After a renovation, the restaurant reopened on July 10, 2019, coming back bigger, better, and tastier than before. The menu leans into classic Southern comfort cooking, with signature dishes like a double-cut pork chop, jumbo shrimp and grits, and a full Southern dinner plate of fried chicken, collard greens, potato salad, and a homemade biscuit. Guests can choose from a few different ways to experience the space: traditional table seating for a classic dinner-out feel, a wrap-around bar for a more casual bite and drink, or the chef's table, which offers its own special menu for those looking for something a little more elevated. Located at 2149 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, BLVD Bistro has become a fixture of the Harlem dining scene, pairing hearty, well-executed Southern classics with a warm, neighborhood feel. Whether guests are stopping in for a quick lunch, a family dinner, or a celebratory night out, the restaurant aims to deliver the kind of soulful, comforting cooking that has long defined the neighborhood's food culture, served in a space designed to feel both polished and welcoming at once.
