Floyd
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Cobble Hill

131 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Sam P. writes: Worth moving to Brooklyn for.  Seriously.  I say that without a drop of irony or malice.  Somehow this place managed to melt away all my Manhattan snobbery (and believe me I have plenty) to turn into one of my favorite host venues for a Yelp elite…

General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

175 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10011

Heath R. writes: What a wonderful hidden secret spot of isolation and insight! The seminary takes up the entire block, and you can only enter on the 9th Avenue side. Just stop at the front desk, drop off a photo ID (like a driver's license), sign in, and they'll let…

Shade
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

241 Sullivan Street.
New York, NY 10022

Julia N. writes: I like that this place is open late (the kitchen serves until 12:30 on a Sunday night), I like the decor  and ambiance (comfortable, dark, gothic), and I do love crepes (organic, whole-wheat ones especially).

While I cannot complain about our…

Empire Coffee & Tea Company
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

568 9th Ave
New York, NY 10036

Julia N. writes: Apparently I am breaking ranks in giving this place 4 stars. Now, I enjoyed my purchases and would certainly return, but I simply was not blown away, and the competition in this city is stiff. To place this establishment on par with those I've given…

Jackson Hole
Neighborhood: Queens/Astoria Heights

6935 Astoria Blvd
Jackson Heights, NY 11370

panayota p. writes: there is only one rule in jackson hole: you do NOT order a salad. if you do, a one-pound mass of uncooked beef comes flying at your face. okay fine, so that doesn't actually happen, but it should...

now that i've gotten that out of the way, here's the…

Total Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

74 Fifth Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Maryanne N. writes: I LOVE TOTAL! LOVE IT! Did I mention I love it? Great wine selection, super friendly staff and yummy lil dishes including great mac & cheese, quiche and a tasty cheese plate. The tiny space is equally as wonderful for a date spot as well as an…

Love
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

40 W 8th St
New York, NY 10011

Sam P. writes: Definitely not my scene, but I can see the appeal.  Came here for a friend's going away party recently, and after a little drama at the door, we managed to get in at a reduced cover on a Friday night.  To be honest it's kind of a scary place - feels…

Park Avenue Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

100 E 63rd St
New York, NY 10021

Norah K. writes: My usual brunch tendency is to show up slightly hungover, with messy hair and still wearing my clothes from the night before. Today was no exception.

I came to Park Avenue Winter for a family brunch and my first thought upon walking in was, "wow,…

Essex St Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

120 Essex St
New York, NY 10002

stephy s. writes: So after surviving the maddening "Sell, SELL, SEEEELLL?!!?!??" war zone that is NY's Chinatown area, my friend and I needed to grab some groceries for a din din party she was attending this eve. And so we decided to hit Essex since the reviews were…

Vegetarian Dim Sum House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

24 Pell St
New York, NY 10079

Steve M. writes: Um, if you're a carnivore, this isn't really the greatest dim sum option. I wanted some meat and there was not one thing on the menu I could eat that included meat! It was all tofu this, or texturized vegetable protein that.

While the stuff all tasted…

Nick's Pizza
Neighborhood: Queens/Forest Hills

10826 Ascan Ave
Forest Hills, NY 11375

bO w. writes: I almost never order gourmet pizza,
it really was a treat when a friend brought over 4 pies.
I ate my slice (courteously) with a knife and fork.
I was thrilled.

Ocean Jewel Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: Queens/Downtown Flushing

13330 39th Ave
Flushing, NY 11354

Joolie T. writes: DIM SUM... you want sum?

who plans the coolest Yelp dining event? ME.
who picks the best-of-the-best Yelpers to attend the event? ME.
who drags your arse up at 8 in the morning? ME.
who made you party with her the night before + sleep for 2 hours? ME.
who…

Noche Mexicana
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

852 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025

David L. writes: I really enjoy this place. It's a lot more authentic than places like, say, Harry's Burritos. The service is great. The hot sauces are great. Their moles are great (which is rare). The meats are great. The wine is dirt cheap ($15 for a bottle!) and…

Roy's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Financial District

130 Washington St
Marriott Financial Center
New York, NY 10006

kristine r. writes: Roy's is delicious, inventive and yes, pretty pricey, at least for my budget.  It's a great place for special occasions, though, like when my good friend was visiting NYC again after she moved away to Vermont.  I asked her what she wanted to eat and…

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

35-05 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106

Julie K. writes: Everything bagel.. is sooooooo perfect w/ butter on it..  
Regular coffee..... is sooooooo smooth w/ milk on it..
Muesli cereal........ is sooooooo healthy w/ yogurt on it..
Soy crisps............. is sooooooo crunch w/ ketchup on it..

Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

485 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Atif I. writes: All look same... Nope, I am not referring to the website (http://www.alllooksame.../) which allows people to celebrate or bemoan their level of cultural awareness. (Urban legend has it that thus far only one man, a yelper from Guayaquil, has managed…

Empanada Mama
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

763 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019

Sam P. writes: Indulge me, if you will, for a story.  A story of fatness.

My roommate and I used to have a tradition called Fat Sunday in which every Sunday night, we'd order obscene amounts of Chinese take-out and watch Desperate Housewives and Grey's Anatomy (back…

Carne Vale
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

46 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

kristine r. writes: Hello, would you like some meat with your meat?  Or perhaps a side order of meat?  Uhh...yes, please and keep 'em coming!  My bf and I were craving some (you guessed it) meat, but instead of going to a steakhouse and having to decide on just one huge…

Gari
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

370 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023

Miki T. writes: Wow, there are no words to explain the culinary creativeness and deliciousness of GARI... you just have to go and experience it yourself!

When i say creative, i dont mean putting spicy sauce on an california rolll.... and if thats the kinda sushi you…

Cite Grille
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

120 W 51st St
New York, NY 10020

Chris H. writes: First, I must tell everyone Cite is closed. Yes, closed. This crushing realization brought me to tears. Actual tears that ran down my face and pooled in the corners of my lips. Lips that badly wanted to wrap around one of Cite's enourmous,…

Waterzooi Belgian Bistro

850 Franklin Ave
Garden City, NY 11530

Jessica P. writes: A very cool place with a funky decor. You almost feel like you're in a bar/restaurant in the city when you're here....but it's just 'garden' city;-) I've only been here two times, but each time the food was excellent, and the selection of awesome…

Ten Degrees
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

121 St. Marks Place
New York, NY 10009

Steph P. writes: A nice break from the St. Mark's crowds...at night, shadows dance on the walls from the many candles that create a soft glow in this monochromatic bar. There's a soft breeze from the open doorway/window. There's a DJ that plays, but the speakers are…

Azuma Sushi

219 E Hartsdale Ave
Hartsdale, NY 10530

G S. writes: Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh.

Read all the reviews and made a reservation just in case.  Started off with a green tea, which actually had flavor compared to the tea at other Japanese places.  I ordered a salad and my wife's order had a side salad.  The…

Henry's End
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Brooklyn Heights

44 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Becca S. writes: Do you sometimes get an intense, primitive craving for something, and you absolutely can't rest until you get it?  

Is that something kangaroo?  

If the answer to the above questions were "yes" and "yes",  Henry's End is your place.  They have one of…

Adidas Originals
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

136 Wooster St.
New York, NY 10079

Jen D. writes: Can I live here? No, I'm serious. I want to live here. Surrounded by all those magnificent shoes! I dream adidas. In complete color!

My most recent purchase - Materials of the World Japan - 2007. Japan mid forum size 5.5 (yes i have a small foot).…

Classickicks

298 Elizabeth St.
New York, NY 10079

Joolie T. writes: i'm sole-freak. a sneaker freaker. a kickologist.
you hear about "exclusives"? "limited editions"? surely- this is a place where they would carry these items. i used to be an avid collector of kicks- in the past year or so... i've tamed myself.

every…

Ninth Avenue International Foods
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

543 9th Ave
New York, NY 10018

kevin l. writes: This is one of my favorite international groceries in the city. Total character place. Looks like a no-go on the outside but the proof is in what you take home! I wish I went by this location more often -- I always have to make a point of going out…

Dirty Bird To Go
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

204 W 14th St
New York, NY 10011

Steven V. writes: DON'T TELL MY FIANCEE I ATE HERE!

When I fall off of the diet, I plummet.  I mean seriously.

We smelled fried chicken yesterday and the ensuing craving did not subside so I gave in, and you know what?  I'm glad.

Not the all-time greatest chicken I've…

Lady M Cake Boutique
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

41 East 78th Street
New York, NY 10021

Natalia M. writes: "What do you mean, 'No Photographs Please'?" I questioned the menu aloud.

King looked at me shaking his head, reinforcing the message written in fine print at the bottom of the menu. "Minus one star for your review later," he said and smiled.

But I…

Shakespeare in the Park

81st Street and Central Park West
Delacorte Theater, Central Park
New York, NY 10024

Akshay A. writes: 1. FREE TICKETS
2. Fantastic production, acting, set, light, everything
3. Outdoors!
4. FREE TICKETS!!! Meaning, NOT $120! No strings, no obligations. Free!

It's well worth taking the day off from work to stand on line (bring a book, folding chair and a…

Rocco's Calamari
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Dyker Heights

6408 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11219

Angelo C. writes: Bimini.  Shangri-La. Utopia.  Eden.....Rocco's Calamari.

These places might make you think that Rocco's is some mythical place that men, particularly Italian men, might spend their adult lives searching for, and it is. I was perhaps, unwittingly,…

Parisi Bakery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

198 Mott St
New York, NY 10012

jaci r. writes: i love sandwiches.

i don't mean that i enjoy eating them once in a while. when i say i love sandwiches, it means that i would heartily enjoy eating a sandwich morning, noon and night until i could no longer chew and swallow on my own. and with the…

Strawberry Fields

Central Park West and 72 Street
New York, NY 10079

Nancy K. writes: A homage to John on his birthday.
Imagine, Give(ing)  Peace a Chance.

Musician who became a superstar in the '60s as part of the pop phenomenon "The Beatles." Lennon and Paul McCartney formed the band "The Quarrymen" in the late 1950s, and by 1961,…

Kiki de Montparnasse
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

79 Greene St
New York, NY 10079

Caroline A. writes: I am completely impressed with this "adult themed" store.  The Kiki de Montparnasse boutique combines sex and art in a very elegant way. Not only is the lingerie sexy and beautiful, but all the "intimate tools" are gracefully displayed.  I mean how…

Olea Mediterranean Taverna
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Fort Greene

171 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Katrina W. writes: This was the coziest (but still pretty classy) restaurant!  The lighting is perfect for intimate conversations (with good friends or lovahhs), and the decor is simple but charming.  Our waitress never stopped smiling, and the bathroom WAS great (Sara…

Trout
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Cobble Hill

269 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Kate B. writes: I take back what I said about this place not being vegetarian friendly.

We've been back since I wrote my last review and had another great experience. This time, I read the menu more carefully, and they have a veggie burger, vegetarian chili, corn on…

Dressler
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

149 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Becca S. writes: I've always felt that the area of S Williamsburg that sits in the shadow of the Wburg Bridge is kind of like DUMBO's edgy little brother.  He's got that same post-industrial, down-by-the-water look to him, but he's a little dirtier, not quite as…

Heathers
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

506 E 13th St
New York, NY 10009

Becca S. writes: Would it be ultra-lame of me to throw a "fuck me gently with a chainsaw" into this review somehow?  It would? You're sure?  Damn.

Because other than tossing out Best Movie Quotes Ever, there's not much to say about Heathers, which, while definitely a…

Centovini
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

25 W Houston St
New York, NY 10012

Sam P. writes: Came here for a date last week (yes, kids, if you hadn't heard, I'm back on the market), and it was quite the experience (the bar, not the date - the date was nice, if you're curious).  But this is what you get for a wine bar owned by people who make…

Lever House Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

390 Park Ave
New York, NY 10022

Megan C. writes: I am in shock that there are no reviews yet for this restaurant! Three words: Power lunch, power lunch, power lunch. Just in case you missed those be sure to be in your best business attire for a power lunch at this spot. (Dinner is great too)

The…