<div class="tldr">Two Caribbean pop-up restaurants are opening in Harlem on Lenox Avenue this June. The additions reflect the area’s growing summer pop-up activity in 2024.</div>
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<li>Both pop-ups will launch in June 2024.</li>
<li>Locations are on Lenox Avenue near 125th Street.</li>
<li>Menus will feature jerk chicken, doubles, and housemade juices.</li>
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The two new pop-ups are Mango Tree Kitchen and Island Spice Express. Mango Tree Kitchen will operate at 231 Lenox Avenue, occupying space in a shared commercial kitchen. Island Spice Express will set up two blocks north, using a converted food truck stationed at the corner of Lenox Avenue and 127th Street.\n\nOperators for both pop-ups cite community demand and increased outdoor foot traffic as key reasons for launching in the neighborhood. "Summer is when people are out and looking for new options," said Jasmine Hall, co-owner of Mango Tree Kitchen. Hall added that the pop-up model helps test menu items with local diners without committing to a permanent space.\n\nMenus for both pop-ups will focus on Caribbean staples. Mango Tree Kitchen will serve Trinidadian-style doubles, jerk wings, and fresh juices. Island Spice Express will offer jerk chicken platters, codfish fritters, and plantain bowls. Both operators confirmed plans for weekend-only hours through Labor Day, with possible extensions if demand holds.\n\nThe new ventures join a broader trend of pop-ups and food trucks in Harlem. According to the Harlem Park to Park business group, at least six new pop-up concepts are expected in the area between June and September. The organization has noted increased interest in short-term culinary ventures among both established chefs and first-time food entrepreneurs.\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h2>Where are the new Caribbean pop-ups located in Harlem?</h2>
<p>Mango Tree Kitchen will be at 231 Lenox Avenue, while Island Spice Express will set up near Lenox Avenue and 127th Street. Both are within a few blocks of the 125th Street subway stations and close to major bus routes.</p>
<h2>What types of food will the pop-ups serve?</h2>
<p>Mango Tree Kitchen will serve Trinidadian doubles, jerk wings, and juices. Island Spice Express will offer jerk chicken, codfish fritters, and plantain bowls. Both menus focus on Caribbean comfort food and street snacks, prepared for takeout and outdoor seating.</p>
<h2>How long will these pop-ups operate in Harlem?</h2>
<p>Both pop-ups have announced weekend-only hours from June through Labor Day 2024. The operators may extend the run if customer demand remains strong, but no permanent locations are currently planned.</p>