Pappardella
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

316 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023

Geoff M. writes: Nice italian restaurant in the Upper West Side. I went with a group of 6 people (had reservations) and it was enjoyable. The service was good in the fact that they allowed us time to choose wine and food (but they did take our menus before we even…

Brick Oven Pizza 33
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

201 E 33rd St
New York, NY 10016

Nic B. writes: One Saturday night last year I saw a doorman at Pizza 33.  Seriously.  He was allowing people in a few at a time and directing incoming/outgoing traffic ala Magnolia Bakery style.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Pizza 33 before today.

This is a…

Georgio's Country Grill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

801 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Sam C. writes: Everyone else has told you about the food (which is at the top end of the diner scale).

What they didn't tell you is that this is THE place in New York to spot famous and almost famous bands. There are numerous recording studios just a block away,…

Aveda Institute
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

233 Spring St
New York, NY 10013

v m. writes: these are students. these are students. these are students.

hearing it and living it are two totally different things. reading reviews about one person's nightmare or one person's triumph at the institute will not really help you too much, because…

Pie
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

124 4th Ave
New York, NY 10003

Scott R. writes: Very good thin crust pizza.  I've tried three variations of fresh mozzarella and tomato and enjoyed all three:  A straight fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce, one with less cheese and two large slices of tomato, and one with chunks of fresh mozzarella…

Cuba Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

200 8th Ave Frnt
New York, NY 10011

Keiko S. writes: Had a nice weekend brunch here, and over all, the food was quite delicious. The grilled salmon was well flavored, and the prix fixe brunch came with one alcoholic beverage (bloody mary, bellini, mimosa, or wine), a choice of entree (we picked the…

Good Enough To Eat
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

483 Amsterdam Ave
at 83rd Street
New York, NY 10024

Julie K. writes: 08:00 am: Saturday morning..  alarm ringing!  
08:20 am: finally got up, and took a shower
09:20 am: heading out to MET
10:15 am: got 1 pm Le Nozze di Figaro standing room tickets
10:45 am: heading to GETE and joined the long waiting line
11:00 am:…

Diner 24
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Meatpacking District, Manhattan/Chelsea

102 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10011

Jennifer E. writes: oh. my. god.  I just got back from Diner 24, and it might have been the best meal I've had on my trip to NYC.  The disco fries are effing unbelievable.  *heaven*  I ordered the grilled cheese, which comes on focaccia bread, with bacon and tomato.  It…

Patelson's Music House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

160 W 56th St
New York, NY 10019

Lisa D. writes: The best place for all things classical. Definately a must see if you have a passion for music, regardless of whether you can play an instrument or not. They have biographies of almost every composer, it's like a little library. My personal favorite…

Paquito's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

175 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Andrew J. writes: The first time I went here it was after I saw one of my favorite bands play for the first and last time.  Saddened, I wandered in with a little bit of an empty stomach.  When I came out, I was a changed man.  I had accepted the retirement of my rock…

Topaz Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

127 W 56th St Frnt
New York, NY 10019

Victor L. writes: I'm glad I got a to-go order, when i walked in I thought i was going to develop claustrophobia right there. The food was great, I really enjoyed the dumpling soup and I got what I usually got which was drunken noodles, they were delish.

the best…

Eddie's Pizza

2048 Hillside Ave
New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Chris M. writes: Whatever you're doing right now, stop it.  Power down your computer, put on your shoes, get in the car, and drive down to Eddie's right now and order a bar pie.  If you don't think that's enough, order a large pie; if you have an large appetite it…

Housing Works Thrift Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

306 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023

Sooj O. writes: I once bought a very pretty cocktail dress for $5.  Best deal for the company christmas party outfit ever.

I also bought a serviceable everyday stripped wool dress for $1.

Great Jones Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

54 Great Jones St
New York, NY 10012

Steven V. writes: "When you're Jonesin' for a great cafe, make it Great Jones Cafe"

Fortunately, that is NOT their slogan.  But it is a great cafe, and its on Great Jones street so it is pretty easy to locate.

I recommend the drinks and the food.  I've eaten the food…

Pop Burger
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Meatpacking District, Manhattan/Chelsea

60 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10011

Jim C. writes: Jim love Pop Burger. Jim no eat meat but Jim sat next to hamburger and had stimulating conversation. Atmosphere is good. Friendly service. Drinks awesome. Make Jim woozy. Good times. Anyone who not like Pop Burger, Jim SMASH!

Jim has Yelped.

Kitchen Arts & Letters Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1435 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10128

Gourmet G. writes: If you're tired of tuning in to the Food Network for thirty-minute meal suggestions or goumet dinner party ideas, you might want to visit this Upper East Side location, the ultimate cook's and food-lover's bookstore, with one of the most thorough…

Clem's
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

264 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Marc A. writes: Im here pretty often. This is one of my favorite bars in ny. Very laid back, no pretentions, dark, they carry Polaner, and Guiness. Outdoor seating... The bartenders are good, they don't mind if your in a beer-nursing mood, which is really rare in…

99x
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

84 E 10th St
New York, NY 10003

Alison W. writes: First of all, if you are looking for shoelaces for your 20 eye boots, this is where you need to start. Trash has lots of shoelaces, but they have no idea what length you need for your shoes. 99x knows their product much better.

Second of all, this is…

Westsider Rare and Used Books Corporation
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2246 Broadway
New York, NY 10024

Sienna K. writes: It was a miserable cold rainy day when I first entered Westsider Books. I had been sent on an errand to Staples while working for an incompetent, ignorant, and impossibly malicious art dealer in the Upper West Side, and not wanting to go back to the…

Mona's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

224 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

Chris H. writes: On the surface, there really isn't anything special about Mona's.  It's a dive - the place smells of a staleness reminiscent of dirty socks, there's nothing unique about the drink selection, it's dark and dingy to the point of depression, the mostly…

TLA Video

52-54 W 8th Street
New York, NY 10011

Emily B. writes: Being from Philadelphia where there are several TLA videos, I was so excited that there was a location in New York. It's set up completely different than a Blockbuster--you're supposed to go up to the counter and ask the clerk if they have what…

Go Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

30 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003

diana r. writes: If I had to choose a way to go, it would be to eat Go's deep-fried green tea ice cream, one after another after another, until I burst and die.  I've searched far and wide for a fried ice cream like theirs, but to no avail.   I look and I look, but…

Kisso Restaurant

1532 Union Tpke
New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Stewart W. writes: Very good sushi, excellent by Long Island standards but I was not overwhelmed.  There were definitely some excellent unique rolls.  Their version of the Yummy roll with shrimp and asparagus on he inside and spicy tuna on the outside was a standout.…

David Copperfield's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1394 York Ave Bsmt
New York, NY 10021

Maria W. writes: Black and Tan and Beestings listed on the drink menu along with a  Irish Whiskys and Single Malts. Fried Bar food.
That is all you need to know, really.
Go there.

Caveat: The lighting isn't bright enough to knit well by. Bring a simple stockinette…

Bumble and bumble.
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village, Manhattan/Meatpacking District

415 W 13th St
# 4
New York, NY 10014

Vicky L. writes: I was part of the whole Model U project.  Basically, you go on their website, click on the Model U project, fill in the stats about your hair, and then they call you in for a consultation.  After, you've gone to one, they send you emails whenever…

Foodswings
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

295 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Broke-Ass Stuart S. writes: Cheap vegan fast food?  What the fuck?  I thought vegan food was all about lengthy meals involving earth tones, tea sipping, deep conversation, and hugs that last just a little too long for comfort.  Oh wait, I forgot that it's not just hippies that…

Dr. Lillian Mittl, DDS
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

160 E 32nd St
Ste 103
New York, NY 10079

Dan F. writes: My back wisdom tooth was not happy...In fact...he was PISSED.  He put me out of commission for 2 days out of work.  I was a train wreck...The darn thing kept me up till 6am at which time I did the research and decided to go with Mittl..called out of…

Sweet & Vicious
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

5 Spring St
New York, NY 10012

Sam P. writes: I can always count on my friend Kate to lead me to a bar filled with attractive twenty-something straight people.  This seems like the cool-ish, hip, downtown version of every midtown east after-work bar.  Not that that's a bad thing.  I came for a…

Odessa Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

119 Avenue A Frnt
New York, NY 10009

Alicia D. writes: Oh, Odessa... You are always there for me, day and night, when the diner food cravings hit.
Like last night when I had dinner plans elsewhere but was canceled on at the last minute... And by that, I mean my friend backed out of plans an hour after we…

Nublu
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

62 Avenue C
New York, NY 10009

Umami Y. writes: [New York]

Another of my favorite Ave C haunts, Nublu is as underground cool as it gets. No signs anywhere, just a blue light above the door, like a beacon in the night., but only for those who know the signal.
The performance space/bar brings together…

Matt Umanov Guitars
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

273 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10014

Rocky P. writes: You walk into any guitar store here in the city and you will DEFINITELY find:

1. Some lonely guy with a goatee playing some obscure blues riff on an electric guitar that's plugged into an amp.

2. Some lonely guy with a goatee playing Stairway to Heaven…

Raffetto's Corp
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

144 W Houston St Frnt
New York, NY 10012

Micaela L. writes: Classic!  When I was a child, my father used to bring home fresh pasta and tortellini from Raffetto's every Wednesday night.  We don't eat much Italian food these days, but Raffetto's will always hold a place in my heart.  The food is just…

Cafe Con Leche
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

424 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024

Scott R. writes: I love Latin food.  I once went through a couple month stretch where I ate more plantains than potatoes (think about it - that's hard to do).  I made a tour bus stop in San Juan so I can get an empanada from a street vendor.  I even made the…

Steinlauf & Stoller Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District, Manhattan/Fashion District

239 W 39th St
New York, NY 10018

Harper D. writes: Between Steinlauf's and Greenberg there's nothing for sewing notions or machinery accessories that you can't find in NYC.  
The Grommet Lady in the window is worth waiting in line for, and I've brought many a corset to her over the years.  *****!

Paragon Sports
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

867 Broadway
New York, NY 10003

bO w. writes: Needed a helmet, XL.  :-(
Found it, Smith!  :-)
Only one left, Dirty.  :-(
10% discount, Hooray!!  :-))

Wild Lily Tea Room
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

511 West 22nd Street
New York, NY 10011

l l. writes: My memories of Manhattan have condensed around favorite dérives: constellations connecting situations when business-consumer relationships sublimate from the solid transaction of cold cash to the brilliant ether of genuine humanity.

The glowing,…

Rocket Wrapps
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

81 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10003

fernando v. writes: No reason to eat here unless the following criteria is met - you're a) feeling like a hospital visit is imminent unless your stomach gets fed with something resembling real food (Cheetos don't count) and b) you're desperately searching for…

Bianca Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

5 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012

joseph s. writes: Me#1: Hey stupid!
Me#2: You talking to me?
Me#1: Is there anyone else in the room?
Me#2: Um..no.  Why are you being mean to me?
Me#1: Why would you spoil the secret of this great neighborhood Italian, just going to lead to more people and longer lines?…

Spice
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

60 University Place
New York, NY 10003

Maria M. writes: OK., no more eighth avenue Spice for me!  No nasty hostess, just a great vibe, cool music and decor vaguely reminiscent of Maru, futuristic, but somehow vintage-y '70's as well.  Think 2001: A Space Odyssey (not that I can stomach that movie the…

Oren's Daily Roast
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

31 Waverly Place
New York, NY 10003

Liz K. writes: Two Good Words: F*&K starbucks!
Two Bad Words: (None to be said here)

This hole in the wall coffee place is incredible. Fair trade coffee, decent prices, and their chai lattes put me in such a good mood. It is really great, and they are so friendly…