UMEZ Provides Flexible Line of Credit to Harlem Hookah

Photo of the inside of Harlem Hookah

NEW YORK, NEW YORK –  Tiffany and Stephen Bowen are experienced business owners and longtime residents of Upper Manhattan. As they went out around Harlem, they felt like they couldn’t find a restaurant that had both great food and great hookah. Tired of heading downtown, Tiffany and Stephen opened Harlem Hookah in October 2016. Harlem Hookah is a high-quality hookah lounge serving exceptional food and creative drinks. The lounge appeals to a large audience in Upper Manhattan with daily specials, including Sunday brunch, and extensive wines and hookah flavors. Harlem Hookah is one of the only restaurants/lounges in the neighborhood that are open late (4am) seven days a week.

Through our small business loans (BRISC), UMEZ is proud to provide a line of credit to Harlem Hookah for working capital, supporting a staple in Harlem’s bustling nightlife.

“Tiffany’s creativity and work ethic creates the renowned Harlem Hookah experience,” said Andre Simon, UMEZ Community Lending Officer. “I am honored to facilitate a partnership with impactful entrepreneurs. Not only are the Bowens savvy business owners, they also give back to the Harlem community through their foundation.”

To learn more about Harlem Hookah, click here. To inquire about how a line of credit from UMEZ may help your small business, please contact Andre Simon, Community Lending Officer at asimon@umez.org or (212) 410-7973.