5 and Diamond is the first restaurant to sign on board to Savor the Season

Lia Sanfilippo and Selene Martinez opened The 5 and Diamond Restaurant on Frederick Douglass Boulevard which borders Central and West Harlem in 2010.

The 5 and Diamond Restaurant offers refined contemporary American fare and genuine Harlem hospitality. Chef David Martinez prepares food with passion — combining fresh seasonal ingredients and bold flavors with a refined presentation. He is committed to local, organic produce and is inspired by his culinary experience here and in Europe.

The 5 and Diamond Restaurant is upscale casual with large windows, sexy lighting, vibrant floral arrangements and soft jazzy music in the background. It is an easy place to drop in at any time. You can dine alone at the intimate bar, or enjoy a drink or meal while watching your favorite sports event. Come with friends and family to celebrate a special occasion, or have a romantic dinner for two. Remember to leave enough room for the decadent desserts, all made in-house.

Benefit for Harvest Home Farmer’s Market with Marcus Samuelsson

Chef Marcus Samuelsson is an internationally acclaimed chef who has thrilled the food scene with a blend of culture and artistic excellence. Celebrated as one of “The Great Chefs of America” by the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Samuelsson launched his career as a graduate of the Culinary Institute in Gothenburg, with apprenticeships in Switzerland, Austria, France and the United States.

 

Mr. Samuelsson will host Savor the Season, a benefit for Harvest Home Farmer’s Market celebrating 20 years of service to low and moderate income neighborhoods around the City of New York. This tasting event will showcase ‘best’ restaurants and chefs north of 110th Street.Savor the Season will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in the banquet space owned by Dinosaur Bar-b-que in West Harlem.