Harlem Wine Gallery is not just a place to buy wine; it’s a community hub where wine lovers and novices alike can learn, taste, and connect.

Pascal and Danine Lewis, the husband-and-wife team behind Harlem Wine Gallery, turned their passion for wine into a business. Living in Central Harlem, Pascal and Danine often found themselves traveling downtown to find the wines they loved—small-production, natural, and biodynamic wines that weren’t available in their neighborhood. This sparked a simple yet powerful idea: why not open a shop in Harlem that offers these unique wines and shares their passion with the community?

Today we hear from Pascal and Danine to learn more about their journey, their love for wine, and the challenges and rewards of running a small business in Harlem.

Learn more: https://harlemwinegallery.com/

Follow Harlem Wine Gallery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlemwine/

Harlem Wine Gallery is not just a place to buy wine; it’s a community hub where wine lovers and novices alike can learn, taste, and connect.
Pascal and Danine Lewis, the husband-and-wife team behind Harlem Wine Gallery, turned their passion for wine into a business. Living in Central Harlem, Pascal and Danine often found themselves traveling downtown to find the wines they loved—small-production, natural, and biodynamic wines that weren’t available in their neighborhood. This sparked a simple yet powerful idea: why not open a shop in Harlem that offers these unique wines and shares their passion with the community?
Today we hear from Pascal and Danine to learn more about their journey, their love for wine, and the challenges and rewards of running a small business in Harlem.
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Learn more: <a href="https://harlemwinegallery.com/">https://harlemwinegallery.com/</a> 
Follow Harlem Wine Gallery on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/harlemwine/">https://www.instagram.com/harlemwine/</a>

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Welcome to the Epicenter NYC podcast. Every week we share an in-depth look at one of our top stories. We'll also take a moment to share a story from one our neighbors - someone like you! For more visit us at <a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/">epicenter-nyc.com</a> and subscribe to our newsletter.
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Production: <a href="https://www.pirateaudio.co/">https://www.pirateaudio.co/</a>

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Building Community Through Wine: The Journey of Harlem Wine Gallery

Deja Brew, a new cafe in Richmond Hill, Queens, is quickly becoming a go-to spot for locals. Known for blending Caribbean and Latin American flavors, Deja Brew serves up coffee and fusion dishes in a laid-back space.

But more than just a cafe, Deja Brew is also about community—supporting local artists, giving back to schools, helping fellow immigrants, and creating a welcoming space where people can connect. It’s a family business with a clear mission, and at the heart of it all is Suraj Sooroojballie. Originally from Guyana, Suraj started Deja Brew with a vision to bring flavors and a sense of belonging to his community.

https://epicenter-nyc.com/brewing-coffee-fusion-food-and-good-vibes-in-richmond-hill/

https://www.instagram.com/dejabrewnyc/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/deja-brew-new-york

Deja Brew, a new cafe in Richmond Hill, Queens, is quickly becoming a go-to spot for locals. Known for blending Caribbean and Latin American flavors, Deja Brew serves up coffee and fusion dishes in a laid-back space.
But more than just a cafe, Deja Brew is also about community—supporting local artists, giving back to schools, helping fellow immigrants, and creating a welcoming space where people can connect. It’s a family business with a clear mission, and at the heart of it all is Suraj Sooroojballie. Originally from Guyana, Suraj started Deja Brew with a vision to bring flavors and a sense of belonging to his community.
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<a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/brewing-coffee-fusion-food-and-good-vibes-in-richmond-hill/">https://epicenter-nyc.com/brewing-coffee-fusion-food-and-good-vibes-in-richmond-hill/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dejabrewnyc/">https://www.instagram.com/dejabrewnyc/</a>
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/deja-brew-new-york">https://www.yelp.com/biz/deja-brew-new-york</a>

Deja Brew: Where coffee and Caribbean flavors come together

Navigating high school admissions in New York City can be a daunting task, with over 900 programs to choose from, each with its own set of assessments, open houses, and ranking requirements. When Adrian Liang faced this challenge for his own kids, he decided to build a tool to help make sense of it all. The result is NYC SIFT, a website that thousands of families are now using to navigate the admissions process.

Today, Epicenter’s S. Mitra Kalita sits down with Adrian to learn more about how his frustration turned into a powerful tool for families across the city, how data can help make these tough decisions a bit easier, and why his hope is to make the process less stressful for everyone.

https://nycsift.com/

Your guide to navigating NYC’s high school admissions processHow lottery numbers work for school admissions, according to a computer scientist

Six high schools will favor Manhattanites. What that means

Navigating high school admissions in New York City can be a daunting task, with over 900 programs to choose from, each with its own set of assessments, open houses, and ranking requirements. When Adrian Liang faced this challenge for his own kids, he decided to build a tool to help make sense of it all. The result is NYC SIFT, a website that thousands of families are now using to navigate the admissions process.
Today, Epicenter’s S. Mitra Kalita sits down with Adrian to learn more about how his frustration turned into a powerful tool for families across the city, how data can help make these tough decisions a bit easier, and why his hope is to make the process less stressful for everyone.
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<a href="https://nycsift.com/">https://nycsift.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T0xvw0sxmA">Your guide to navigating NYC’s high school admissions process</a><a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/nyc-high-school-lottery-middle-school-admissions/">How lottery numbers work for school admissions</a>, according to a computer scientist
<a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/six-high-schools-will-favor-manhattanites-what-that-means-for-the-rest-of-us/">Six high schools will favor Manhattanites. What that means</a>

The NYC Dad Whose Tool Is Helping Thousands Get into High School

Growing up with strong West Indian roots, Naomi Lake’s love for cooking began in her grandmother's kitchen in the Bronx, where she learned to create the rich flavors that connected her to her heritage. Then, during the pandemic, she made a bold decision to leave her teaching career behind and turn her culinary skills into a community-focused business. Enter Kathy's Kitchen BX.

Through her business, Naomi aims to educate her community on healthy eating with vegan recipes, while also promoting eco-friendly living with sustainable containers. Her journey has brought people together, proving that good food can nourish both the body and the soul.

Read our full story

Follow Kathy’s Kitchen BX on Instagram

Visit the Kathy’s Kitchen BX website

Growing up with strong West Indian roots, Naomi Lake’s love for cooking began in her grandmother's kitchen in the Bronx, where she learned to create the rich flavors that connected her to her heritage. Then, during the pandemic, she made a bold decision to leave her teaching career behind and turn her culinary skills into a community-focused business. Enter Kathy's Kitchen BX.
Through her business, Naomi aims to educate her community on healthy eating with vegan recipes, while also promoting eco-friendly living with sustainable containers. Her journey has brought people together, proving that good food can nourish both the body and the soul.
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<a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/from-naomis-classroom-to-kathys-kitchen-in-the-east-bronx/">Read our full story</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kathyskitchenbx/?locale=zh_CN&amp;hl=ar">Follow Kathy’s Kitchen BX on Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.kathyskitchenbx.com/">Visit the Kathy’s Kitchen BX website</a>

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