Prospect Wine Shop
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

322 Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Barbara H. writes: An awesome selection for a store this size. It's my preferred neighborhood wine shop and there are many in the Slope, I count at least 2 other (mostly) wine only retail establishment within a 6 block radius (Slope Cellars and Big Nose Full Body). I…

Bull and Bear Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

301 Park Ave
New York, NY 10022

Lindsay K. writes: I squeeze by the heavyset men in their pinstripe shirts who simper down at me and lunge toward the producer of "Happy Hour", a Fox Business News channel show that is aptly named and taped live at the front of the Bull and Bear bar.

"When is he on?"…

Liquid Discount Wine & Spirits

135 East Erie Street
Blauvelt, NY 10913

Tom D. writes: Great prices. Not the most comprehensive selection on the Internet -- but I like their selection and some of their prices can't be beat.

Torbreck Woodcutter's on sale for under $17......Cimicky Trumps under $15.... d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie under…

Jc Bakery Inc
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bath Beach

2355 86th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214

Amanda H. writes: This place is very small,not like those big bakeries that have everything, just bread and cookies here,but I must say they have the best Italian bread you can find on that side of 86th street with good prices and the people are very friendly.

Calandra's Italian & French Bakery

204 1st Ave W
Newark, NJ 07107

J F. writes: Went for the first time today.  As a student in Newark, this is a great place to get fresh bread and other baked goods.  I had the best blueberry muffins of my life, and the two loaves of bread I bought were gone by the end of the day.  Too bad it's…

Wine Outlet
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Secaucus

10 Meadowlands Parkway
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Tom D. writes: Clio Jumilla 2004  for less than $34 a bottle.  Top ten wine bargain of the year.

Clio is made by Chris Ringland -- an aussie super wine star -- he is also the winemaker at El Nido in Spain. A lot of Australia and a lot of Spain -- makes for a very…

Hai Thanh Seafood Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chinatown

17 Catherine St
New York, NY 10038

David S. writes: I was in desperate need for two live lobsters for my New Year's Eve dinner... Where else to go but Chinatown when you're on a budget and want fresh seafood? So I ventured down Catherine Street, where Hai Thanh Seafood had a tank full of the live…

PK's Place
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

211 East 46th Street
New York, NY 10017

Julio A. J. writes: Agreeable, airy and well-lighted coffee shop for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 6am to 2am, 7 days a week, take-out and free delivery.

7-Eleven Store

1271 Grand Ave
North Baldwin, NY 11510

Erin W. writes: 7 Eleven has expanded their assortment of coffees and teas and I love it.  For less than two dollars you can choose from hundreds of alternatives to sooth your palette.  My latest must have is the French vanilla tea with French vanilla creamer milk.…

Morton Williams Supermarket
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Morningside Heights

2941 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

Heather H. writes: This is another one of those businesses that got the surrounding community up in arms.  What used to be here was University Food Market that was partially owned by the guy who also owned Mama Joy's (sniff).  He got tired of running a business and…

Cold Stone Creamery

993 Central Park Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583

Amy D. writes: ^Warning^ TMI coming up.  
So, lactose intolerant girl that I am, I consider myself very lucky.  Of course I have other vices in the area of sweets, food and alcohol, but ice cream is NOT something I even care about.  WITH THE EXCEPTION of....Cold…

Waldbaum's Supermarkets

85 Long Beach Plz
Long Beach, NY 11561

Liz S. writes: Do you have one of those friends who brings out the devious 16-year old kid in you?  My friend Bruce is that friend for me.  We have the BEST time together, and are as married as any committed gay man and straight married woman living on opposite…

Thirst Wine Merchants
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Fort Greene

187 Dekalb Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Shannon M. writes: This store is on the corner of the street I live on.  AND THEY CARRY FERNET.

If you are from San Francisco, that is all you need to know.

McCabes Wine & Spirits
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1347 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10021

Sean T. writes: Recommended for:  Good Wines, Champagnes, Vodka, Scotch and more.

Service 4, Selection 4*, Quality 4.

McCabes is near the pad, so of course, it is THE place to restock (i mean, um, stock up) on good liquor.  While there are other wine stores around the…

D'netto's Bagels
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Dyker Heights

8308 13th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228

steph d. writes: This is a great local place to get a tasty bagel.  They have many varieties of cream cheese and are very reasonable.  They will also deliver with $10min.  They accept credit card, which is also a plus.  Ok now back to the FOOD, the bagels are hand…

Shoprite of

Old Post Rd & US Hwy
Edison, NJ 08817

Amanda K. writes: This is a "World Class" ShopRite which means it has a ton of international food, mostly focused on Asian foods (Korean & Chinese). As such, their produce selection is large and varied and they have most items in regular and organic
As far as…

Bagel Oasis
Neighborhood: Queens/Fresh Meadows

18312 Horace Harding Expy
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

Theresa L. writes: Its 4 o'clock in the morning. The birds are already chirping away in the tree lined neighborhood of Fresh Meadows, Queens. And my stomach is grumbling away. . .causing the scenery to change.

I wake my boyfriend up from his sweet slumber with, "Honey,…

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

2 Penn Plz
New York, NY 10121

Willis W. writes: What happened to Krispy Kreme?  I used to always hit the one in Chelsea and it's gone.  There used to be at least 4 of them.  I went on the Krispy Kreme website and looked in NY.  According to the KRISPY KREME WEBSITE, there's only TWO left in NY.…

Cafe One
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

1619 Amsterdam
New York, NY 10031

Krishna K. writes: This is a nice little spot right by City College. The muffins and croissants are tasty and the service is very friendly. It's a good place to study during the week or read the Times on a Sunday morning. It's not too far from the 1 train at 137th, so…

PO Wing Hong Food Mkt
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

49 Elizabeth St Frnt
New York, NY 10013

Audrey J. writes: 75 cent strawberry Pocky. Oh my.
$1.25 chocolate Pocky. Oh my.
$1.05 White Rabbit candy. Oh my.

You heard me!

MY strawberry Pocky.
MY chocolate Pocky.
And...
MY White Rabbit candy!

All mine mine mine!

And at those prices, I can theoretically buy out their…

Health Nuts the
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1208 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10021

Christina J. writes: I love this store b/c they carry so much.  You could definitely go grocery shopping here and not have to stop elsewhere to pick up extras.  Lots of books on health in the front.  Then everything you can want/need:  cereals, snacks, frozen section,…

Zaro's Bread Basket
Neighborhood: Bronx/Unionport

29 Hugh Grant Circle
Bronx, NY 10462

Claire Y. writes: Love the quick, grab-and-go access to this bakery during the morning commute hours.  It's located just across the street from the 6 train stop (Parkchester) and serves up good coffee at GREAT prices for its morning patrons.  I haven't tried their…

Starbucks
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Midwood

33 Hillel Place
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY 11210

Allison G. writes: I got the friendliest service at this Starbucks! My coffee was prepared right away and the barista "apologized" that I had to wait. But -- I DIDN'T have to wait! Everything was fast and friendly.

It is a large and spacious Starbucks with a nice…

Hee Win Lai / Delight 28
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

28 Pell St
New York, NY 10013

Mei L. writes: This place is swarming with true Chinatown locals!  A cart-rolling dimsum restaurant that also serves dinner, this place resembles the traditional dimsum restaurants that you would find in Hong Kong.  The dimsum is usually freshest on Sundays, so be…

The Lobster Place - Seafood Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

252 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10184

Hanbit Y. writes: I had only one thing in mind when I set my paw in this place.  
Lobster roll.

Ever since my road trip to Portland, ME, I've been dreaming about lobster rolls.  For those who don't know what that is...a well-toasted bun filled with nothing but the…

Heights Coffee Lounge

335 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Adrian P. writes: A couch and a few plush seats that welcome curling up with coffee and a good book. Also lots of wooden tables and chairs for the sadistic student who needs a good chunk of time to edit that paper due tomorrow. Good sandwiches and a few desserts…

Gramercy Natural Frontier Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

266 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10184

Tory S. writes: I'm not sure what possessed me to go in this place aside from my constant pursuit of vegan pastries.  It doesn't look much different on the outside from most other small green markets in the city but my love was cemented when I discovered an…

Starbucks Corp
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Financial District

250 Vesey St
New York, NY 10281

Mario R. writes: Nice looking place inside the World Financial Center , small the usual capuccinos and Frappes ,etc you know the menu, good for those caffeine addicts ,,only cons overcrow...lots of executives, stockbrokers and financials alike,need pacience for a cup…

86th Corner Wine & Liquor Co.
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

536 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10024

Meaghan G. writes: I just really love the guy who works the counter at this place.  He's incredibly nice.  He always has a smile and friendly comment for you.  It's also amazing to me that he has remembered me every time I've been in there since I first moved to the…

Olivier & Co
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

249 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10014

Mog C. writes: Okay, I have to give you some background on my olive oil obsessions.  A couple of summers ago, I was in the south of France, had driven for an entire day and had pulled into this small winery/vineyard.  And the vigneron was one of those eclectic…

Paneantico Bakery Cafe Inc
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Fort Hamilton

9124 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Allison C. writes: Reasons to go here:

1) Coffee.  Even the regular brewed coffee is sooo much better than Starbucks' burnt-tasting swill.  I'm not 100% sure what they mean when they ask if you want it "light," or "strong," but I'm glad they care enough about my coffee…

Sparrow Wines & Liquiors
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Hoboken

1224 Shipyard Ln
Hoboken, NJ 07030

Jason W. writes: This is a really good liquor store. I even went in here with Artie Lange once and got him to autograph a book (mistake) I had. Nice Guy-touchy even. He hangs around this area alot. The store has a really good selection of beers and wines. It is also…

Mazur Meat Mkt
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Greenpoint

922 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Beatrice W. writes: My favorite polish meat market, good quality and products

Pinnacle Deli & Bagels
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

725 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10017

Amanda E. writes: Pretty good bagels and they're very efficient. In less than a minute, yours is lightly toasted, spread and wrapped. As you walk towards the register, the cashiers call out and ask if you want coffee so they can have it ready if you do. (I don't,…

Karrot
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

304 W 117th St
New York, NY 10026

Ameena G. writes: So I'm locked out of my house with no phone. Where is the first place I go? Karrot, of course, my local health food store. The owner, Carlos, is awesome! He's super friendly and knows everyones names - who  remembers people's names in this day and…

Hanna Krause Homemade Candies

State Highway 17 N
Paramus, NJ 07652

Natalie G. writes: My adopted grandma would always send us a box of Hanna Krause chocolates on my moms birthday and again on easter and these were happy times. They make incredible some incredible oldschool style chocolates (some of my favorites are their cherry…

Brand's Wine and Liquor
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

550 W. 145th Street
New York, NY 10031

Heather H. writes: What to say about Brand's?  First, they used to have the most awesome neon sign in front, but that's gone now.

Second, Brand's has everything.  You want some fine port?  They've got it.  You're looking for some good wine?  Just root around a bit among…