Contento•East Harlem
Afro Caribbean•$$
Caribbean, West African, and Soul food shine at Contento through Executive Chef Asia Shabazz's rich tapestry of flavors. A vibrant, inclusive, and accessible neighborhood restaurant guided by the pillars of “Roots, Respect, and Restore," Contento offers fun, thoughtful, and eclectic food and beverages. Born and raised in East Harlem, Chef Asia was influenced from a young age by her father, a passionate baker known as the Harlem Pie Man. Now, as Executive Chef of Contento, she leads a lively and inclusive neighborhood restaurant blending flavors of the African diaspora with the local tastes of East Harlem. This unique establishment, designed with accessibility in mind, features a clever wine list served in Austrian crystal, and inventive cocktails all perfectly complementing the diverse range of flavors of its cuisine.
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Caribbean, West African, and Soul food shine at Contento through Executive Chef Asia Shabazz's rich tapestry of flavors. A vibrant, inclusive, and accessible neighborhood restaurant guided by the pillars of “Roots, Respect, and Restore," Contento offers fun, thoughtful, and eclectic food and beverages. Born and raised in East Harlem, Chef Asia was influenced from a young age by her father, a passionate baker known as the Harlem Pie Man. Now, as Executive Chef of Contento, she leads a lively and inclusive neighborhood restaurant blending flavors of the African diaspora with the local tastes of East Harlem. This unique establishment, designed with accessibility in mind, features a clever wine list served in Austrian crystal, and inventive cocktails all perfectly complementing the diverse range of flavors of its cuisine.