Caracas Arepa Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

91 E 7th St
New York, NY 10009

Ahu S. writes: I know my dining companions will balk at the 5 star rating I am giving Caracas, but you know what!?! :P (that's me sticking my tongue out)

I give Caracas 5 stars for a multitude of reasons:
- food was GREAT. Our party of 3 ordered 5 dishes between us…

Metro Transit Authority

460 W. 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

JT F. writes: You get this:
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and this:

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all for $2!

Jack Spade
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

56 Greene Street
New York, NY 10012

Sam P. writes: Don't tell Kate, but Jack and I have been having an affair for some time now.  It all started a few years ago, when Jack Spade messenger bags became de riguer for the simple-chic (mostly, but not exclusively, gay) sophisticated males of New York, and…

Fatty Crab
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

643 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014

Ted S. writes: Two memorable quotes from this dinner...  Both from Julie E
1. "This food is so good I want to eat my hand b/c of the sauce on it"
2.  I just burped up watermelon and it was still great!"

Just stellar... so good up and down the menu and friendly helpful…

Cafe Sabarsky
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1048 5th Ave
New York, NY 10028

Arlyne B. writes: "You say Palatschinken, I say Palacsinta -- Let's call the whole thing off."  On second thought, let's not.  While the sweet [Hungarian] palacsinta (crepe) my mother used to make was filled with cheese and raisins and served as dessert, the…

Al Di La Trattoria
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

248 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Julia O. writes: This place was recommended by one of my boyfriend's co-workers, and he was not wrong in sending us here. The Olive Garden this is not. Normally, Italian (or Chinese, for that matter) cuisine is nowhere near being my favorite, because most of what you…

Felidia
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

243 E 58th St
New York, NY 10022

Christina A. writes: Oh ma god!  The food was AMAZING here!  I've been wanting to check out Felidia for 1 yr now after seeing Lidia's show but just never got around to it.  FInally I went last week and am so HAPPY that I did!  Normally, I find expensive gourmet…

Laughing Lotus Yoga
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

59 W 19th St
Ste 3C
New York, NY 10011

Amme H. writes: It's hard to review a yoga studio, because it really is such a matter of personal preference.  

Three stars are for the fact that the teachers seem to be really into their style of teaching.  That being said, I have no clue what style it is.  

All…

York Grill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1690 York Ave
New York, NY 10128

matthew h. writes: in any other city this place would be a majorly hyped atrraction, here in new york it is an unknown local gem.

When i lived closer i ate here at least once a month, sometimes more.

Their menu is always changing, and the quality is always top notch.…

Puff & Pao
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

105 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014

Liiisa C. writes: Never went in.  Walked by this evening.  Looked permanently closed?

Columbus Circle
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

10 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10019

Gourmet G. writes: Although the steel and glass monoliths that soar skyward above it hardly suggest the Old World, there's still a very European feel about the area, possibly due to the gilded figures that top the monument at the southwest corner of Central Park.…

Club Monaco
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

160 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010

William C. writes: Hit or miss, but when you hit, you hit big!

PLEASE MARK MY WORDS --- I may be shooting myself in the foot here, but never shop here during the season if you can avoid it.

November - January are the best times to get the sickest prices. You will not…

Bar Reis
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

375 5th Ave
Ste A
Brooklyn, NY 11215

RoDERICK a. writes: "Where's Spencer?"

Yes, its a new game that the kids in Brooklyn are playing nowadays. You goto a place, accompanied by your friend Spencer, and then five minutes later you try to figure out where he went.

But first a word from our sponsor: Bar Reis…

44 & X Hell's Kitchen
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

622 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10036

Susan M. writes: Recently discvered this fabulous spot on 44th called 44 & X - filled to the brim with my favourite type of men...I mean, there were fresh petals on the toilet cistern and scented candle wax dripping of elaborate holders in the bathroom!

Our waiter was…

Amy Ruth's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

113 W 116th St
New York, NY 10026

arnold g. writes: After four days of eating my way through New York, including a bit too much Junior's cheesecake the night before, I was extremely apprehensive about meeting some friends at Amy Ruth's for breakfast because I was afraid that I was going to break my…

Monsoon Vietnamese Cooking
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

435 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024

Brandon C. writes: I guess NY isn't known for it's Vietnamese food?

The food here was pretty bad.  It tasted OK, but the execution of the menu items wasn't that authentic.  The decor was fine, service was ok, but this place is definitely nothing special.

That said, was…

Zocalo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

174 E 82nd St Frnt
New York, NY 10028

Crystal C. writes: I LOVE THIS PLACE.  Everytime I go (which is usually for the margharitas - they have an amazing array of flavors including blood orange, pomegranite, mango, white peach and your typical strawberry and lime) my tastebuds are titillated by the…

Turkish Kitchen

386 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10016

bO w. writes: This place reminded me of that Turkish boyfriend I never had,
I turned him down because I thought kissing him would be like kissing a lamb.
Little did I know lambs could be so sexy, so intense.
Now it's too late!

Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

747 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019

Nick R. writes: Coming from California where the Greek community seems to be more...um...subdued, I was very pleasantly surprised by NY's Greeks. Basically, if you are Greek in NY, you are GREEK. And damn proud of it too. Uncle Nick's was great, great Greek food…

Sal & Carmine's Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

2671 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

George O. writes: I too am baffled by the "too salty" accusations. It took me two years of earnest searching to find pizza this good in walking distance. In New York's nicer weather, the walk from the Columbia area to this place on Broadway and 100/101, on the West…

Robin Des Bois

195 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

reg t. writes: With their fantastical "shop window" scenarios (featuring alligator skins and antique curiosities), Robin des Bois visually ambushed us. Within moments, we beat a path across the street and entered the enchanting "Sherwood".

Inside, a blazing…

Frankie's 457
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Carroll Gardens

457 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Chris R. writes: I recently went to Frankie's for dinner and brunch all in the same weekend. I really enjoyed both meals. For dinner, we started with a cheese plate and left it up to the waitress to choose which cheese to include. She gave us a great variety. Our…

Il Mulino
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

86 W 3rd St
New York, NY 10012

Craig W. writes: Finger lickin' good.

No, this is not KFC but the food is terrific.  

Five seconds after you have been seated in this small one-room open dining room, you are immediately bombarded with incredible appetizers by what feels like 15 different servers.  A…

Rothmann's Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

3 E 54th St
New York, NY 10022

Olga O. writes: lovely place to sit around outdoors and drink vino while inhaling some lovely steak and watching the east 54th street well heeled traffic go by. across the street is san pietro which has a snazzier power broker scene but this place is probably a bit…

Zum Schneider
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

107 Ave C
New York, NY 10009

Nic B. writes: Favorite
Bar
Ever

And I don't even like beer.  But I will drink it here.  I will drink beer the size of my head.  You will have to give me a piggy-back ride home through Tompkins Square park because I won't be standing.

Get a table, a deck of cards, and…

Tuck Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

68 E 1st St
New York, NY 10003

Marc M. writes: Ta for the dinkum pies and tasty tuck!

Having spent a good number of my childhood summers roaming the streets of New South Wales, the word "pie" means something very different to me. Since moving east I've had to adjust my vocabulary in a number of…

BAM Rose Cinemas

30 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Dian L. writes: My favorite thing is to enjoy Pierrot Le Fou on a giant, wide screen framed by a red arch inlaid with flowers that complements the movie's greens and blues and leave awed and physically nauseous from ennui.  I have got to go back there soon.  If only…

Sac's Pizza Place
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

2541 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106

Melanie R. writes: It saddens me to write this review. I have a substantial history with this place as you'll read...

The only reason I give it 3 stars is for the quality of food and before these 3 incidents, we had many, many great dining experiences at Sac's. I'm not…

Hot & Crusty Bagel Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1276 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10028

Jordan C. writes: Hot & Crusty, just how I like my women!

Their baked goods get pretty stale late at night for obvious reasons.  However, the Strawberry Rugelach is very addicting, cheap and tasty -also how I like my women!  J/K !

Pizza Suprema
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

413 8th Ave
New York, NY 10001

Brianne C. writes: I was starving. After driving around for almost an hour trying to find a place to nestle my car for the weekend, I was ready to eat the pizza AND the brick and mortar facade of the nearest joint serving slices. Fortunately, my foodie soul's inner…

Agata & Valentina
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1505 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021

Pam S. writes: Best place to get groceries on the UES. The prices aren't much more than the DAG nearby, but the quality is about 10x better. AMAZING sundried tomato pesto pasta sauce.. and in-house branded pasta.

Good fresh meats, vegetables, seafood, great bakery…

Chirping Chicken
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

355 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024

Michael D. writes: (Looking at the above pictures and seeing the address, I believe that they have moved to a nicer, cleaner looking space across the street)

My new found freedom, by way of bicycle, led me to Central Park. I rode slowly along 59th Street, standing high…

Walters Hot Dog Stand

937 Palmer Avenue
Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Shawn S. writes: I would say Walter's is one of my favorites. The dogs are served minimal, meaning they only come one way. Split up the center, fried in butter, on a roll with mustard.

The hotdogs are custom made out of a veal mix I believe, the rolls are custom made…

South's Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

273 Church St
New York, NY 10013

alli k. writes: sparklyfab: tonight i am having dinner at the only restaurant that's ever made me wish i was on yelp

sweetalli: ooh-- that sounds good
sweetalli: if you want to ghost write a yelp review, i can facilitate

sparklyfab: haha
sparklyfab: so there's this,…

Shanghai Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

100 Mott St
New York, NY 10013

Joolie T. writes: you're starving and you need to find something under $10 in chinatown. easy task? not really. not when you're a pick-ass mutherf*cka and you don't like the typical Cantonese fare. i want me some Szechuan and Shanghainese up in this mutha!!!

great and…

Five Points
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

31 Great Jones Street
New York, NY 10012

Colin B. writes: If you die in the morning, heaven will place you in Five Points for breakfast. Coffee was creamy and delicious - they had splenda and filled us up enough to keep our hands shaking.

Mouth watering home fries, even the mac & cheese is worth raving…

LUSH
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

1293 Broadway
New York, NY 10024

Addie H. writes: Lush is what Aveda wishes its products could be; so instead Aveda spends all their money on packaging to make up for it.

I love that Lush is preservative free, doesn't test on animals and all of their products are great that I've tried.

What I don't…