BRB, Adding These ‘Harlem’ Filming Locations to My Must-Visit List

After Camille ruins Ian’s wedding, she stupidly (yes, I meant to say that) decides to visit his family home to apologize to his parents for 1) kissing Ian, 2) getting caught by Ian’s fiancé, Mira, and 3) costing the family over $50,000 in wedding damages.

While we can all agree that Camille’s choices were questionable, you gotta admit: That red brick brownstone is stunning. If you’re gonna visit it in person, be aware the house is a private residence, so you can’t, like, sit on the steps and have an Instagram shoot. For that reason only, I will be sticking to Internet stalking, TYVM.

First episode of the second season: newbie bisexual Quinn is nervous about having sex with a woman, so she hits up Tye, and the two venture downtown to shop at The Pleasure Chest. While the name sounds fictitious, it is indeed a real-life sex shop located in the West Village and Upper East Side. You can find vibrators, dildos, strap-ons, anal beads, or whatever toy you need right here in NYC. And for my non-New York readers, they also deliver!

One of my favorite shots from this season has to be at Lucille’s. (FYI, it’s named Luelle’s in the show). The colorful purple and pink murals, green walls, and sunset orange couches give off such a homey and down-to-earth vibe. Unfortunately, the decor was only for the set design, but I promise the coffee shop is just as beautiful and cozy in real life as it is in the show.

Okay, I can’t reveal too much here for fear of spoiling things, but Conservatory Garden at Central Park is another shooting location for this season. It’s absolutely beautiful in real life, especially in the spring. Definitely check it out if you’re in New York.

Another location that I refuse to spoil the plot for, but I’m putting it here for your research purposes! This Black-owned restaurant has been operated for nearly 50 years and shows no signs of slowing down. The lines are down the block on weekday nights and all day on weekends. If New Yorkers are willing to wait 2+ hours in 20-degree weather for some fried fish, the food gotta be good. A must-visit for any locals or travelers!

This spaced is used for a private event at one point during the season, and it is absolutely STUNNING. Like, can I please have my next birthday party here?

Sorry to sound like a broken record at this point but I’m still maintaining my “no spoilers” agenda. I will tell you that this hotel does factor into season 2, though. The beach views? White and yellow brick? And, the archways curated with greenery? On-site daily breakfast with personal concierge services?? I’m booking my trip RN.

This hotel sits right in the heart of old San Juan and overlooks the town square. Decorated Spanish architecture, bright yellow walls, and brick-painted archways, it’s equal parts historical and modern. You’ll just have to wait to see where it shows up in the season.