Woods, who died in July, at the 40th anniversary of her restaurant in 2002.Photo: AP Photo/Stuart Ramson
ThePostreports that in honor of its 50th birthday, Harlem soul-food institutionSylvia’s“will build out in phases” and ultimately pretty much occupythe entire stretch of Lenox Avenue between 126th and 127th Streets. Sylvia Woods, who founded the restaurant in 1962 with a few counter seats, died in July. Renovations will include the conversion of a parking lot into an annex with 200 more seats. “The new facility will be beautiful,” Sylvia’s granddaughter Tren’ness Woods-Black tells the paper. “It will maintain Sylvia’s Southern charm but with a modern, sleek twist. You will still feel the comfort, Southern soul food vibe.” [NYP,Earlier]
