Afro Paris Movement Grows in Harlem: Popular Café Les Ambassades Expands Bakery to Bistro

VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. - June 9, 2013 - PRLog -- New York, NY – Gorgui N'doye owner of Les Ambassades (http://www.patisseriedesambassades.com) (http://www.patisseriedesambassades.com/), the popular, intimate and reasonably priced bakery/café has been seducing residents from near and far with delicious aromas of freshly baked croissants, baguettes, sandwiches and brewed cappuccino for over ten years in Harlem. The popularity of the bakery and the economic revitalization of Harlem birthed an expansion with Les Ambassades restaurant conveniently located next door.  A grand opening is scheduled for Friday, June 14th, 6pm at 2200 Frederick Douglass Boulevard with special invited guests and local politicians.

Gorgui N’ doye once served as district owner/manager for the popular Ricky’s drugstore chain in New York and sold his portion of the business to reinvent and offer the ultimate Afro-Parisian eating experience in Harlem. It was over ten years ago when N’ doye experienced the pulse of the neighborhood and wanted to invest in Harlem’s restaurant row before it became popular; “I wanted to be part of this movement and started with a little bakery, people, and word of mouth did the rest. It has not always been easy, however, we survived the recession and will continue to expand to meet the demand of the Sengalese and American community,” says N’ doye. Les Ambassades tasty dishes has been featured in NY Magazine, NY Times, NY Daily News and several Harlem blogs

Brand Les Ambassades is simply Africa with a touch of Paris in Harlem; inspired by the best French pastry shops of Dakar and Paris with a motto to provide affordable mouthwatering cuisine, while serving dishes from the African Diaspora, France and America. Patrons can expect a spacious family-friendly vibe, occasional live music, $15 entrees (plus a children menu), and extended hours (10AM-3AM).  

Get ready for a remixed version of Les Ambassades; offering a memorable culinary escape to Africa and Paris while in Harlem. The restaurant will continue to offer new and popular favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mark your calendar for Friday, June 14th for the grand opening of Les Ambassades restaurant.

For additional information on Les Ambassades and to make reservations visit http://www.patisseriedesambassades.com; to schedule an interview and attend the grand opening and media event on June 14th at 6pm, contact Karen Taylor Bass, kt@taylormademediapr.com, 917-509-3061.