Zen Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

31 St Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003

Ro N. writes: I used to come here all the time-they do have great specials!

Good Ramen combo (Ramen with salmon sushi) and great prices!

The salmon used to be so fresh that it melts delectably in your mouth.

But now, I don't know what happened-it's no longer as good…

Automatic Slims
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

733 Washington St
New York, NY 10014

May T. writes: stupid, drunk and badly dressed jerks seem to exist everywhere. i haven't had to shove a man in a really long time, and it was surprisingly easy. hmm. maybe those kickboxing sessions with eric are working.

if you're reading this, buddy, you need to…

Scholastic Store
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

Brad P. writes: As I was just about to jump on the subway in Greenwich village, I saw the Scholastic Store across the street, and thought it was an excellent chance to buy my little munchkins something, as I like to do when I leave them for a business trip to assure…

Mandler's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

26 E. 17th Street
New York, NY 10003

julia s. j. writes: tasty nine inch sausage?

yes, i am satisfied.

Sette Mezzo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

969 Lexington Ave Frnt
New York, NY 10021

Danielle N. writes: My Mom and I had to hit this place up on our trip to New York... how could we not, Oprah made it look so delicious on her show!

We called ahead and made reservations, which turned out to be  a very good idea, since the place was packed when we…

Annie's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1381 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10021

Lindsay K. writes: Um, am I the only person who went to Annie's for something other than brunch?

Well.... Dinner was great!

We ordered a bowl of lentil soup ($5.50) to split.  It was rich, thick and tasted great  scooped up on the crusty bread.  I had the meatloaf…

Earnest Cut & Sew
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village, Manhattan/Meatpacking District

821 Washington St
New York City, NY 10014

Spratt M. writes: I love Earnest Sewn jeans. Let me just get that out of the way first. I'm the proud owner of a new pair (Harlan, cotton with a tiny bit of stretch, spartan detailing, dark with sheen...perfect) direct from Earnest Cut & Sew here in the Meat. So why…

Dynasty Supermarket
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

68 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10013

Keiko S. writes: Feeling lost and overwhelmed by the size of NYC's Chinatown (and particularly the live frogs for sale in front of fish markets!), we stumbled into this market that reminded us of the friendly and familiar 99 Ranch Market, except smaller in scale. We…

Chico's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1310 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10021

Kitty L. writes: YUMMY! I love this place so much that I can go there for lunch & dinner. Their KimChi friedrice is really good. Love it. Plus the plp are friendly too.
Love this place.
My beloved Brother- Dennis used to work here , he is piggy like heck but he loves…

Lucien
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

14 1st Ave
New York, NY 10009

Josh M. writes: This place is quite a find.  A truly unpretentious Parisienne bistro right off Houston, around the corner from Katz's.  Sure you can go to La Goulue and get a Rue de Rivoli experience, but this is a people's bistro, if you'll forgive my socialist…

Therapy
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

348 W 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019

Patrick D. writes: When I first moved to NYC, I received some advice from my fellow gay brethren.  "Find your bar."  You know the place.  The place where you can have a "political discussion" with someone after meeting them over happy hour.

And all this time I thought…

Lederhosen
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

39 Grove Street
New York, NY 10014

Victor L. writes: Me and Eric S. were flankin' the WV and walked in here one night. A beer hall? A fairly large German beer hall? In the middle of the WV? What? How did we miss this? oh probably because the bar in front is SLIM and annoying to get to because of the…

Joe Jr's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

482 Ave Of The Americas
New York, NY 10011

Amy L. writes: Hm. This diner is decent.  Dropped in after reading some article on "National Grilled Cheese Month" in NY Mag's food blog. Yes, maybe they just needed generic diner representation in their grilled cheese sandwich roundup, and perhaps Joe Jr's…

Kitchenette

156 Chambers St.
New York, NY 10007

Srini V. writes: Pancakes.  And the OJ (try it!).  My once-every-two-months Sunday brunch visit to Kitchenette.  The service is friendly even if a little hurried.  Offers a good alternative to Edward's or Petite Abeille.

Breakfast at Kitchenette followed by pastries…

Common Ground
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

206 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

Julie K. writes: on March...
my first time yelp event, #1 Game night!

good for spending time with group of people with board games..
the music is hella loud, so be ready to yell to ur friends!
the light is hella dark, so be ready to bump with ur friends!

I still remember…

Hong Kong Supermarket
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chinatown

109 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002

Steve M. writes: As for the big supermarkets in Chinatown, I like this place best. I think the prices are lowest when it comes to bagged, canned and jarred items. I used to go to Kam Man for all those needs, but I've found that the prices at HK are lower enough than…

Planned Parenthood of New York City Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

26 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10012

Tori K. writes: This place is genius!  There should be a Planned Parenthood on every major street corner in every major city. Ru486 should be available to teenage girls in junior high, and high schools all around this over populated country.  Less unwanted babies…

Capone's Pizza
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - North Side

221 N 9th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Evan K. writes: Free pizza, reasonably priced drinks and a nice dance floor area for those who like to cut a rug.  Not a bad way to spend an evening and if you're too hung over the next morning you didn't figure your alcohol to pizza ratio correctly.

Jo Malone
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

949 Broadway
New York, NY 10010

Ro N. writes: I dropped in here with V in order to check out some of their scents.  I have never been a follower of Jo Malone and didn't know their line very well.
I have been curious on their one particular scent, so I had to see if this scent would be…

Moishe's Bake Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

115 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Michael D. writes: Is it wrong to be sexually aroused by chocolate Babka?

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Milk Studios Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Meatpacking District, Manhattan/Chelsea

450 W 15th St # 8
New York, NY 10011

Kuv S. writes: Gentleman- and Ladies- here is a cool spot: Milk, located in Chelsea, home to the latest and greatest in fashion and art, I've been a fan of Milk for a few years and have had some amazing new york nights at this spot. There's always a party going…

St. Marks Veterinary Hospital
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

348 E 9th St Bsmt
New York, NY 10003

Aaron K. writes: In need of an expert, trustworthy vet to care for your cat, dog or ant farm?  Look no further than St. Mark's Vet.  Founded back in the 1980's by the appropriately named vet and author Dr. Sally Haddock, St. Mark's now boasts five talented women…

Luke's Bar and Grill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1394 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10021

Charlie D. writes: Luke's is a nice, friendly place to have a drink or a casual meal. The food ranges from good pub grub to steak and great specials. The burger here is one of the most underrated in the city. It is flavorful and cooked exactly to your specifications.…

Crumbs Bakeshop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1371 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10021

Liiisa C. writes: I have been on a cupcake quest for over a year...  

After at least half a dozen taste tests, including Sprinkles in CA, Crumbs tops my lists.  I actually found it by accident after a doctor's appointment.  

The cake is light & moist, topped with just…

Pho 32 & Shabu
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

2 W 32nd St
New York, NY 10014

Grace K. writes: For the pho itself - being from California and having eaten Little Saigon Pho for so many years, the Pho served here is nothing impressive.  It's basically boring and lacks in taste.

But their Shabu Shabu idea is ingenious.  

They give you a pretty…

Angel Street Thrift Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

118 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011

Phil M. writes: It's so weird.  I went into this place one day, and it looked a certain way.  I went in the next day, and I SWEAR everything changed.  Nothing was where it was before.  I went in to buy a shirt I had seen the day before and it was on the other side…

New York Football Giants Inc

Giants Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Stef W. writes: You know you are a Giants fan when:

1. When you hear the initials, "LT," you still think Lawrence Taylor, and not  LaDainian Tomlinson;
2. You held your breath during the last play of Super Bowl XXV and then lost your voice when the Bills' Scott…

The Ink Pad
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

22 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10014

Sienna K. writes: I like stamps.

While I do like stamps, I have to admit that my adoration and admiration stems from a childlike fascination of the utter utilitarian value of stamps. But these feelings don't really move to go out and buy stamps. I mean, other than for…

Buddha Bodai
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

5 Mott St
New York, NY 10013

jess b. writes: I went here with two of my friends last weekend and had a great dim sum. I love that it is Kosher/vegan- I always find myself wanting dim sum and at regular dim sum places I'm lucky if there is one item I can eat (even the tofu often has shrimp in…

Tsampa
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

212 E 9th St
New York, NY 10003

Javier M. writes: In yelpibus infidelium.

Yup. I have no idea whatsoever what Tibetan food is supposed to taste/be like; no frame of reference. Nada. HoUeevAhh I can tell you my aesthetic assessments, my tongue assessments and my other observations. You be the ultimate…

Quan Sushi
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

375 Broome Street
New York, NY 10013

Mike H. writes: They pulled us in out of the pouring rain, brought hot tea and miso soup and turned on the heat for us.  Then they proceeded to bring some beautifully prepared and delicious food for us.  A big fat tip and huge recommendation!!!

They seem to do an…

Greenpoint YMCA

99 Meserole Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Heath R. writes: I am the biggest fan of the Greenpoint Y. C. and I signed up for a family membership during their no-signup fee special that just ended this month, and we've been going about twice a week.

We've already fallen into a routine. 20-30 minutes on the…

Silver Moon Bakery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

2740 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

Scott R. writes: I walked into this snug bakery in search of a post-lunch dessert and coffee.  While the two tables were occupied (like I said, snug), I settled for a chocolate chip cookie to go after reading the Yelp recommendations on it.

I really liked this…

Garden of Eden Gourmet
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

2780 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

Frank W. writes: In the Garden of Eden, BABY.  When I visit, I always think of the Simpson's episode where Bart plays "In the Garden of Eden" on the church organ instead of more traditional and less blasphemous fare.  Great epsiode and pretty good grocery!  Not…

M2M
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Morningside Heights

2935 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

Ben C. writes: Update: Yup, the burgers are gewd and it is apparent from the sandwich line that other people know it also.  Fries are decent.  Not amazing, but better than others in the area.  I'm going to check out the O-rings on my next visit.  I see this place…

Tanti Baci Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

163 W 10th St Bsmt
New York, NY 10014

David S. writes: As mentioned by the previous reviewers, this place is really hard to find. Unless you're looking for it, the chances are you won't notice it. It's in a small basement under a shop, and there aren't any big signs or lights to let you know that a very…

Ferring Delicatessen

1181 Grand Ave
North Baldwin, NY 11510

Johnny C. writes: Ferrings is the best deli in all of Nassau.  I live across the street from 2 different delis, but I drive to Ferrings if I want deli food.  Their egg sandwiches are the best around, and they have so many deli sandwiches that I've spent 45 minutes…

Geppetto's Toy Box
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

10 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014

Rey P. writes: An awesome place for smart, fun toys where you won't have to wrestle with selfish, yuppie assholes trying to buy their children's affection.

Plus, the guy behind the counter (I assume the owner?) is super nice and helpful. I'm going to do all my…

Cafe 28

245 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Ed U. writes: I really like this place...because it's open 24 hours in a 24-hour town.

Whenever I come to Manhattan from San Francisco, I stay at the funky Gershwin Hotel on 27th Street. And right around the corner on 5th Avenue is a great deli/mini-market for…