Starting a cleaning business has become increasingly popular over the past few years, offering entrepreneurs and investors an expansive range of financial opportunities. Not only is it a low-cost form of entrepreneurship that is relatively straightforward to get off the ground but its demands on capital investment are minimal compared to other enterprise types. Investing…
Today, NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen Harris and DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced NY measures for greenhouse gas emissions from Harlem and beyond. That announcement is that the Hochul administration will not prioritize an effort to tamper with how New York measures greenhouse gas emissions in ongoing budget negotiations. The sudden and unexpected effort to…
NYC’s first ever restaurant focusing on Peranakan cuisine, Kebaya, has officially opened in the heart of the Flatiron District, and it’s offering a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Peranakan cuisine, also referred to as Nonya cuisine, comes from the Peranakans–descendants of early Chinese migrants who settled in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. The cuisine is a combination of Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian cuisines, which is to say it’s a mouthwatering combination of tang, spice, herbs, and aromatics.
The name Kebaya comes from the intricate and vibrant garment worn by women in Southeast Asia and is a symbol of the Peranakan and Malay communities.
At Kebaya, acclaimed pioneering chef, Salil Mehta, and renowned NYC-based food consultant, Margaret Goh serve traditional Peranakan plates with a modern take on the classics.
Highlights on the menu include Hoppers with Coconut Chutney, Tamarind Sambal, and Podi Ghee, which are fermented rice batter hoppers, similar to dosa, Sate Lilit with Chili Kicap Sambal, mince beef wrapped over lemongrass root and grilled to perfection, and Nasi Ulam with Charred Macherel, a mouth-watering Jasmine rice with toasted coconut, herbs, torch ginger flower, sambal, and dry shrimp.
A selection of handcrafted cocktails make for the perfect accompaniment to your meal, and also showcase Malaysian, Singapore, and Indonesia’s myriad of flavors.
Cocktails include The Girl from Ipoh, a Rum-based pandan milk punch, Umami, a mushroom infused whiskey with ameri, and a citrus concoction, and Tiger Stripe, a tantalizing combination of guava, tequila, spicy gunpowder, and lime, among others.
Beers, wines, champagne, and Peranakan tea are also available to order.
Kebaya is the newest addition to Fungi Hospitality’s restaurant portfolio, which includes restaurants such as Laut, Singapura, and WAU.
Representing rich history, vibrant culture, and endless ingredients, Kebaya offers guests a unique journey through Southeast Asia’s diverse and vibrant flavors.
You can learn more and make reservations on their website.
Harlem Bespoke: The Children’s Art Carnival started in 1969 by the Museum of Modern Art as part of an outreach program for youth in the community and now is also showcasing emerging local artists with exhibits at the Hamilton Heights townhouse.
Saturday, April 8th, 5:00PM-7:00PM, Forays in to Fantasy exhibit at The Children’s Art Carnival, 62 Hamilton Place by 144th Street. The Children’s Art Carnival will celebrating a new spring exhibit featuring imaginary world building through a black lens. Regular viewing time after the opening reception will be from Tuesdays through Sundays, 12:00 Noon-7:00PM. More details and updates on the Children’s Art Carnival can be found on the official Instagram account: LINK
One in three adults from Harlem to Hollywood with diabetes could have kidney disease. To further educate the public on preventing and managing complications related to diabetes and kidney disease, as well as advise New Yorkers on ways to advocate for themselves and their loved ones, EmblemHealth, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health insurers, partnered…
Broadway royalty and overall Hollywood fixture Neil Patrick Harris will take on many different roles on when joining the cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre for a limited time later this month.
Starting Tuesday, April 11 through Sunday, April 30, Harris will play Francis, a member of the Cornley Drama Society that portrays the show’s narrator and a bunch of other parts on the show. Note that the actor will not appear on stage during the April 21 show and the April 22 matinee performance.
“I’m a massive fan of Team Mischief and physical comedy in general, so I jumped (fell?) at the chance to join their genius on stage,” said the 49-year-old actor about his guest starring in an official statement. “That said, the role of the Narrator mostly sits in a chair and reads a book, so apparently no rehearsals are required. I guess that’s fine… what could possibly go wrong?”
Harris is just the first of a number of special guest stars that the Broadway production has promised will appear every so often during the run of the show. No word yet on who, or when, is part of that roster just yet—but it’s safe to say that their very first pick is a solid one.
In addition to his Emmy Award winning work on Glee, Harris took on the role of Hedwig in the Broadway rendition of Hedwig and The Angry Inch, a part that earned him a Tony Award in 2014.
We’re sure Harris will only add spirit to an already lively show.
Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center is thrilled to announce Shirley C. Taylor as our new executive director. She brings over 35 years of experience in arts education and youth development in New York City, most recently as Senior Director of Education at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Taylor will succeed Madaha Kinsey-Lamb who founded Mind-Builders in…