Billie’s Black and Butterfly Blue
Back in April Harlem Fur wrote a lovely review of a little known restaurant called Elle & Lui near 119th Street. A tipster on his site recently delivered the sad news that Elle & Lui are no more. June 22nd is the scheduled opening of a new "gourmet soul food restaurant." Oh boy! Just what we need in Harlem! As a lover of soul food and one who grew up with the savory goodness of homecooked greens and spicy red beans, I am not a huge fan of "gourmet" soul food cuisine. As a writer and a general optimist, here’s hoping for the best. No name has been given to the new restaurant as of yet. Naturally, we at UPTOWN flavor will keep you posted.
*update: the new owners kept the old phone number and have a message stating that the new name of the restaurant is Billie’s Black. Their website is: Billie’s Black.com [website]
Also in April we wrote about a new restaurant called Butterfly Blue but it has pretty much under the rader since then. If any readers have been to B.B. please let us know about your experience. We found the following from February:
"A cute little cozy restaurant just opened called " Butterfly Blue,"
Located at 1813 Amsterdam Avenue (Near 150th Street) on
Thursday’s, Live Jazz …real Jazz …Great Food! Great Drinks! GREAT
MUSIC! Friendly Atmosphere! You never know who you will see in this spot! 7:00pm - 10:00pm on Thursday’s"
"A cute little cozy restaurant just opened called " Butterfly Blue,"
Butterfly Blue Caribbean Style Restaurant
1813 Amsterdam Ave. (Corner 150th Street)
(212) 234 - 5334
No Cover Charge!
- General, Eat in, Real Estate, New, Notes from the Editor, Closings | Time: 11:39 pm (UTC+8)
Long live Elle & Lui.
Comment by Chris — June 12, 2006 @ 12:20 am
I am addicted to thier food. I am interning at Dance Theatre of Harlem at brought them as a vendor for our Street Festival. They got rave reviews from all who patronized them. The owner and chef makes her own versions of popular soul and caribbean cuisine. I highly recommend them!
Comment by Germono Toussaint Bryant — August 31, 2006 @ 2:19 pm
Excellent service, extremely comfortable environment and the food is totally awesome!!!! I have already told all of my friends and family. I am a regular at the Karaoke Night on Saturdays!!!!!!!
Comment by ralph simmons — February 8, 2007 @ 3:20 pm