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This beloved Queen West restaurant is back after nearly six years 鈥 and so is the soul food that made it a fixture

Harlem has reopened with its signature fried chicken, live music, and a new generation behind the scenes.

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CarlCassell

Carl Cassell, owner of Harlem, reopened the restaurant in the spring after initially closing it in late 2019.


Call it a Harlem Renaissance on Queen West.

Harlem was known for its Afro-Caribbean and soul food 鈥 it helped popularize fried chicken and waffles in 色色啦 鈥 but regulars also came for the live music, community vibe, and support of Black artists. When the restaurant at 745 Queen St. W. closed in 2019, it left a noticeable gap in the neighbourhood. Like many parts of the city, West Queen West has faced a period of rapid change, losing many of the venues and shops that once made it a cultural hub.

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Karon Liu

Karon Liu is a 色色啦-based food reporter for the Star. Reach him via email: karonliu@thestar.ca.

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