Big Enchilada
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

28 E 12th Street
New York, NY 10003

Jon W. writes: Totally worthwhile mexican, but the "big" burritos and enchiladas are a rip off -- barely appreciably larger than the normal ones. The comprehensive menu is appreciated though!

Hop Devil Grill

129 St. Mark's Place
New York, NY 10009

Jim C. writes: Do you like beer? I sure do. I like to bathe in beer and let the carbonation float me to Nirvana so i can see Kurt Cobain and ask him why he quit like he did. I'm still mad about that. That's why  I Hop Devilled on New Years Eve. Beer selection is…

The Central Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

109 E. 9th Street
New York, NY 10003

Chris J. writes: Hey yo I'm still not a player, but you still a hater...

Met up with college friends at Central.  When I initially walked in, I felt like I was back in college at a "slam house". Slam house = college bar that everyone goes to for last call to take…

Dos Caminos

373 Park Ave S
New York, NY 10016

Lindsay K. writes: Wow, 33 reviews? I suppose this place has got some clout in the area.

I took a pretty important editor out to a business lunch this afternoon, and he suggested Dos Caminos. True be told, I hadn't heard of it, but his enthusiasm was infectious.

The…

Lawanna's Store
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

155 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Rachel A. writes: Go cowgirl, go cowgirl go! Lawanna threw up her lasso and wrangled herself up a fine collection of trendy  "it" items.

I love visiting Lawanna's and rummaging through her closet. That's basically what this store is: a giant closet open to the public.…

Greenpoint Tavern

188 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Broke-Ass Stuart S. writes: If this bar were in any other location in the world it would be filled with old man life-long losers and women with missing teeth and raspy cigarette voices.  But given that it sits right in the heart of bloody fucking Williamsburg, the clientele is…

99 Miles to Philly
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

94 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Jimmy S. writes: Let me caveat this review by saying that I recently did a 3 week detox. No meat, no dairy, no booze, no caffeine, and nothing cooked. Nothing but raw fruits, veggies, and nuts. The day after I got off this diet, my boy from Philly took me out to…

B Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

40 E 4th St
New York, NY 10003

David S. writes: Tuesday night, 11pm, I'm passed out on my couch in my pajamas in front of America's Got Talent, having nightmares about Sharon Osbourne and the Hoff.... Phone rings....

DAVID: Huh?
ARNAB: David it's Arnab! Come out! We're going to Beige! It'll be fun!…

Momofuku
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

163 1st Ave
Ste 2
New York, NY 10003

Ed U. writes: James Lipton:
"We will conclude our evening with a questionnaire invented by the great Bernard Pivot of "Apostrophes" and "Bouillon de Culture" which has been asked of some of the finest minds of the 20th century ...What profession other than yours…

Tapeo 29
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

29 Clinton Street
New York, NY 10002

Billy C. writes: Nice atmosphere, dim lighting, nice decor.
Very inviting, warm and cozy environment.
Wait staff was very nice and friendly.

We (3) were famished so we looked at their "Brunch" menu to see their food offerings.  The items on their menu looked very good…

Le Madeleine
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

403 W 43rd St
New York, NY 10036

Lily C. writes: Ok, this is my first yelp review ever, and I'm quite excited because I think I have a refreshing opinion to offer all of you yelpers out there.

La Madeleine. We were seated in a back patio area that looked like it was outside, but luckily it wasn't…

Kim's Video
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

89 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014

megan c. writes: Whew!  I was afraid that Kim's had left the West Village for good after their larger branch a few blocks away from here closed.  Lucky for everyone in the neighborhood, Kim's is alive and well here, with a smaller but still impressive selection.

Itzocan Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

438 E 9th Street
New York, NY 10009

kristie c. writes: I went to Itzocan Cafe recently this past monday with a couple of friends and me and my friends have tried one of the best steaks in months. This average little restaurant is not just about Mexican food but it is also a mixture of French cuisine. I…

Supercore
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

305 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sienna K. writes: What in the world is a Supercore? Is it a reference to the inner core of Earth? Or maybe the movie? Or maybe it's referring to the innermost core of humanity?

The initial draw of the place was that it's cute. From the outside, the small cafe looks…

iBop Karaoke
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

25 W. 35th Street
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10018

Whitney R. writes: This place makes the downtown karaoke spots look pretty damn crappy in comparison.  The rooms are delightfully clean, large, cool, full of lots of seating, and have the added bonus of goofy disco lighting.  The staff provides a cooler with ice for…

American Eagle Outfitters
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

575 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

Alyssa S. writes: Why is it that more and more stores are playing god awful music and higher and higher levels? Male singers with pre-pubescent voices whining about their "girlfriend" with their shaggy hair and jeans that even I couldn't fit into.... I don't get it.…

Brick Cafe
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

3095 33rd Street
Astoria, NY 11102

Natalia M. writes: Warm lighting, brick walls and intimate atmosphere make this bar/restaurant a nice setting for a drink with a friend or a date. That's exactly what I did last weekend after dinner around the area. I found it very comfortable, with nothing remarkable…

Giorgio's
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

3019 Steinway St
Astoria, NY 11103

Reese C. writes: I had a woman named Adrianne do my hair. Right now they are having a special, $99 for highlights/cut/color* I walked in there with tons of roots and a few scattered white hairs! Yes, white! I am 30 after all! :) Adrianne was thee coolest and sweetest…

The Future Perfect
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - North Side

115 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Olivia M. writes: For anyone creative/crafty/into home design, this is a great inspiration source.  Definitely don't have the money to buy much of anything from there, but it's given me some GREAT ideas (naturally, when friends compliment my rip-offs, I take FULL…

Spice Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village, Manhattan/Meatpacking District

403 W 13th St
New York, NY 10014

Srini V. writes: Isn't this one of the many experiments from the guy who founded 66 and Mercer Kitchen?  Jean-Georges, of course.

Spice Market boasts an impressive teak-laden interior that conjures up images of Malay/Thai settings from WWII times.  My meals here…

The Crooked Tree
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

110 St. Marks Pl
New York, NY 10009

victoria h. writes: BESTEST DOLCE DU LECHE CREPE EVER.

I apologize for shouting. That is all.

No, it's not. MORE: real great owner/staff, cozy space, fantastic savory crepes as well.

Roosevelt Field Mall

Rsvlt Fld Shppng Ctr
Garden City, NY 11530

bO w. writes: Three kinds of people are often seen at Roosevelt Field Mall:

- Teenagers who worship Abercrombie & Fitch.
- Soccer moms who believe UGG is fashion.
- Men who dress like Lindsay Lohan's dad.

The bathroom at Bloomingdale's Furniture Gallery is superb. I…

Cafe Edison
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

228 W 47th Street
New York, NY 10036

A J. writes: Sub-par burgers, Regular pickles...but solid deli sandwiches, great steak fries, and tasty slaw ...I probably hadn't eaten here in 10 years, and aside for the super-yummy matzo ball soup, I had almost completely forgotten how comfy the place is.…

Flor De Sol
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

361 Greenwich St
New York, NY 10013

Phil M. writes: This place has great tapas and even better atmosphere.  Brick, wood, candles and velvet drapes.  The ham croquettes were delicious: like mini cheese sticks, with ham in them as an added bonus.

But the highlight at Flor De Sol was the music.  There…

Tara Thai Cuisine
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

137 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003

Molly A. writes: I really enjoyed the vegetable pad thai...I asked for "very spicy" which I didn't get, but it was still delicious (not too oily and not smothered in peanut sauce).  Small and cozy place, low-key and not overly crowded on a Saturday evening.

Sephora
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

45 E. 17th Street
New York, NY 10011

Drew B. writes: ok this place gets 5 solid stars because they allow girls to bring back WHATEVER THE HELL THEY WANT.

seriously - when buying for the girl who can't make up her mind?  this place is like the crack cocaine of gift shops - you simply cannot go wrong.  …

Quad Cinema
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

34 W 13th St Bsmt
New York, NY 10011

Billy A. writes: All the independent gay cinema, for better and for worse, opens at the Quad. A small "big screen" and usually a crowd, but few teenagers.

Manitoba's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

99 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

kelli h. writes: Yes, I shop at Banana Republic. My hair is boring, I don't have any tattoos. My shoes can be found at your local Macy's. Even though all of that is true, I can recite any song that is played at Manitoba's and that is why I really like it. I can't…

Crumbs
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

321 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10023

Sam P. writes: My afternoon today went something like this:

Fat Enabling Best Friend: Hey Sam, watcha doing?

Me: Nothing much, just got back from the gym, doing some yelping, ya know...

FEBF: Well, we're on our way to pick you up and we're going on a cupcake run!

Me:…

Square Diner
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

33 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013

Jessica F. writes: It's a real diner.  That means it is small enough to fit on a train car or the back of a truck.  Not too many of these around any more, and the Square should be patronized just because it is so old-fashioned.  They are super nice there, allow dogs…

The Campbell Apartment
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

15 Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017

Srini V. writes: .
  O     O      O      O                     I have been to Campbell Apartment
       O      O     O                         on various occasions, at times with
            O     O                             friends, sometimes with colleagues,
__  …

Sabon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2052 Broadway
New York, NY 10023

Sara Y. writes: When you walk into Sabon (Sweet Sweet Soapy Heaven) you will be asked if you'd like to wash your hands.  Never, ever, ever say no.  Don't even think about saying no.  I don't care if you just got a nice manicure or you are scared of public facilities…

Cafe Pick Me Up
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

145 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

Alicia D. writes: I came here for the first time last week and was enjoying a lovely cup of chai and chomping on a sandwich when suddenly I looked up and saw...

CHRISTIAN BALE!!!

Okay, so I'm not 100% sure it was him, but I'm happy just seeing a dead-on lookalike.  It…

MUD
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

307 E. 9th Street
New York, NY 10003

Irene S. writes: Clever little coffeehouse.  What's the opposite of s-bucks green?  

Day glow orange.  Forget flares--if I'm ever stranded on a highway, I'm setting up these large to-go Mud cups as hazard traffic cones.  

Next time, I want to order the banana bread.…

Hammerstein Ballroom
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

311 W. 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

Javier M. writes: The Hammerstein will always be last monday night; Morrisey with an spectacular Smiths loop, and a great intro performance by Kristeen Young-- two hours plus of ethereal music in this large and ghast amphitheater. Nuff said.

Venue wise, the…

Hotel Algonquin
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

59 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036

K Tempest B. writes: For a hotel famous for being the place where Dorothy Parker and other great writers gathered to write and share their prose, this place sure is hostile to writers.  Maybe it's the laptop.  It isn't as elegant as a notebook and fountain pen.  Or a…

APT
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village, Manhattan/Meatpacking District

419 W 13th Street
New York, NY 10014

Russ W. writes: Cute.  It is delicious and packed.  I think I lose about 10 pounds each time i go!  The music is hardcore on point, and Sunday's are the best night!  I must say that despite the fact that it is a boom boom, the bathrooms upstairs are respectable.  I…

Yama Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

38-40 Carmine Street
Btw. Bleeker Street and Bedford Street
New York, NY 10014

Sarah Y. writes: The sushi here *never* disappoints me. Yama is casual, inexpensive, and offers inventive rolls. I love the handrolls here.  The decor is nothing special, but the fish is fresher than any sushi place in the area.

Yama
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

122 E 17th Street
New York, NY 10003

Victor L. writes: This sushi is UNBELIEVABLE. I used to live around the corner so I would always get takeout, because the service is very hurried and muddled and just confusing sometimes. No reservations, that's a key point, its why every night you see tons of people…

Teany
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

90 Rivington St
New York, NY 10002

Steven V. writes: *IF BORAT WROTE UP MY EXPERIENCE AT TEANY*:

Service with -NOT!- a smile.  American waitress person very rude.  She bring tea to me and my fiancee (hot American woman - NICE!) but she not tell us which tea.  In Khazakhstan, I have neighbor who make…