Settepani is another beautiful brunch spot in Harlem, it's my favorite right now. Eating a delicious meal and catching up with my brunch buddy was a perfect way to start my Saturday.
Earlier last week I read in the Amsterdam News about an exhibit at the Casa Frela Gallery called "A Century of Beauty: Celebrating 100 Years of African American Beauty." Coincidentally, it was right around the corner from Settepani, which was perfect. This informative exhibit explores the social, cultural and spiritual evolution of African-American beauty. It was interesting to see everything from illustrations of slaves having to use forks to comb their hair, to the lovely image of the legendary Naomi Sims being featured on the cover of Life Magazine. Please visit the Casa Frela site to see more images from the exhibit.
