Hudson River Cafe

An old mechanic's shop in Harlem has been transformed into Hudson River Cafe (697 W. 133rd St.; 212-491-9111), a new alfresco eatery with two outdoor patios and a New American menu featuring an extensive seafood selection that can be mixed and matched with sides (collard greens, macaroni 'n' cheese soufflé) and sauces (coconut, lime and cilantro; sweet corn salsa). For the cocktail set, there's also libations like the Sweet Cotton Club Mojito (Hendrick's gin, mint, strawberries). It's open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, with Sunday brunch to launch soon.