"Les Ambassades" GIVING LIFE TO A NEW HARLEM

Located on 2200 Fredrick Douglass Blvd. This place is a hidden paradise in the up & n' coming Gentrified "Harlem". In fact, my first visit to Harlem was when my African peeps took me to Les Ambassades. The food is amazing! Fresh food right off the stove, served with a smile by friendly staff. The food is Senegalese with a French twist (quite a bit of West Africa has a major French influence due to colonial rule). The prices are reasonably cheap for the quality/quantity of food you get. The Menu is diverse and offers you a quick snack or even a full dinner.

My favorite is the Chwarma..(Authentically Middle Eastern) comes with marinated lamb, onion, parsley, tomatoes yogurt dressing served with f.fries in pita bread! Reminds me of Saudi (one of the few good things from there!LOL)


The African community of NY flocks here from Brooklyn, Queens, and even Jersey..its a great get away to remind them of home! The restaurants interior is decorated with subtle African themes and art-giving it a genuine and not "over the top" feel.

Although its all the way in Harlem get off your lazy booty & take a $2 subway ride to Harlem, and get some authentic Senegalese French food-people-you will not regret it! I highly recommend to leave some room for desert! (I know my Senegalese friend Mayem-always makes sure she does!)-I need to live a little and try their pastries!! Perhaps the next time she visists-



So-much love and big up to my African peeps-One day I do plan to be in Senegal to try the authentic cuisine! Summer 2008 (Most definitely ms. Mayem!)

DID YOU KNOW? Various European countries- Portugal, the Netherlands, and England - competed for trade in Senegal from 15th century onward, until in 1677, France ended up in possession of what had become an important slave trade departure point - the island of Gorée (known for it's infamous slave trade) next to modern Dakar(Capital). SENEGAL GAINED FULL INDEPENDENCE FROM FRANCE ON JUNE 20, 1960. (I'm reading up!-getting ready for my trip!)