Harlem Times Staff

When the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal regarding Columbia University’s land and property seizures through eminent domain practices, many Harlem residents, business owners, and community group members went numb with tiring disbelief. Prior to when the New York State Court of Appeals rendered its decision in favor of Columbia’s eminent domain practices,

By Heather Greenleaf Tender hunks of pork shoulder, deeply flavored with cumin, sat atop a thick tangy melt-away mojo sauce peppered with tiny pork bits. Bright cilantro, soft strands of tangy red onion, and sour segments of orange balanced out the heady dish, called Masitas de Puerco ($16), and the highlight of dinner at Jose

Recently I had the opportunity to dine at The Optimist restaurant on Howell Mill Road. My inner round girl, whose name is Gloria aka Glo for short, was very much happy to oblige. It was brutally cold outside, so pulling up to valet with no line was a fantastic way to start my dining experience.