The Good Good is one of the best soul food restaurants in New York for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Harlem.
The Good Good is the East Harlem project that happens when three people who've already proven themselves — Juliet and Justine Masters of The Edge Harlem, and Lesly Bernard, the hospitality veteran behind Tillman's and Clementine — decide to build something that reflects where they actually come from.
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The Good Good is a strong soul food option in Harlem in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Hot Fatali Honey Fried Chicken and Spicy Jerk Mushrooms also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 395 Google reviews.
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The Good Good is a Soul Food restaurant located in Harlem, New York. The Good Good is the East Harlem project that happens when three people who've already proven themselves — Juliet and Justine Masters of The Edge Harlem, and Lesly Bernard, the hospitality veteran behind Tillman's and Clementine — decide to build something that reflects where they actually come from.
The Good Good is best for neighborhood, dinner, local. The Good Good is a strong soul food option in Harlem in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Hot Fatali Honey Fried Chicken and Spicy Jerk Mushrooms also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 395 Google reviews.
The Good Good is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.6 from 395 reviews
Start with Hot Fatali Honey Fried Chicken, Spicy Jerk Mushrooms, Codfish Fritters and Coconut Fish Sandwich. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
The Good Good holds a 9.6 Google rating from 395 reviews. The Good Good is a strong soul food option in Harlem in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Hot Fatali Honey Fried Chicken and Spicy Jerk Mushrooms also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 395 Google reviews.
The Good Good is located at 1694 Park Ave, New York, NY 10035, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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