J'Aime Day Spa
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

179 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016

Simona S. writes: So I did it. I bared all just yesterday and I felt it was only fair to share my experience with my fellow Yelpers:

To say that I was sweating (from being nervous) is an understatement. Rushing to make it on time (even though I made it 20 minutes…

Lipstick Queen

New York, NY 10012

Lauren L. writes: Two words: Matte lipgloss.
Yeah, you heard me.
MATTE lipgloss.
Unreal.

The best nude lipgloss in existence to be exact. This line is for the true lipglossaholics. Look no further. There is no need to.

Pino's La Forchetta
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

181 7th Ave
between 1st & 2nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Lynn F. writes: After mooching a bite of Pino's "Fresh Mozzarella" slice last week, I was possessed by the desire to obtain a full slice. PLEASE NOTE:  I do not use the word 'possessed' lightly.   Something evil actually took hold of me. Yesterday, I...

1) Let my…

Balenciaga
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

542 W 22nd St
Between 10th Ave & 11th Ave
New York, NY 10184

van ness d. writes: Why do you tease me...intrigue me...entice me...?  You take me to that place where desire overwhelms me... To that fecant point of obsession and necessity... then I reach over to look at the price tag...and you stir up the confusion of emotion that…

Han Ah Reum

321 Broad Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657

Julie K. writes: One of huge Korean chain supermarkets in East coast..   heard this place is the biggest one among NY and NJ side..  It made me homesick because of its Korean style shopping mall..  with clothing stores, cosmetics stores, other banchan stores and…

Zabb Zabb
Neighborhood: Queens/Elmhurst

7218 Roosevelt Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Justin C. writes: This is no white boy Thai food; the waitress even told us "Our food is real Thai spice that's why it taste hotter than Thai restaurant in Manhattan." And it is no joke. You better be ready for the heat here.

The menu is about 10 pages, and very little…

The Islands

803 Washington Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Allison G. writes: "You've never been to The Islands before?!" my friend Heather exclaimed. "We have to go. Right now."

Conveniently located on the corner of Washington Ave, and Eastern Parkway, The Islands is so small that one might easily walk right past it without…

Ninth Street Espresso
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Union Square, Manhattan/East Village

126 East 13th St.
East Village
New York, NY 10003

Rob C. writes: I have lately been on a mission to visit every highly praised coffee spot in NYC, so I was quite pleased to run into this branch of 9th St Espresso while I was on the way to try Joe the Art of Coffee.  The location is much more convenient for me than…

Joe the Art of Coffee at Alessi
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

130 Greene St
New York, NY 10012

Lauren S. writes: How delightfully obscure and off the beaten path. Not really my kind of vibe for the full coffee experience but if we're talking just java there is only one word needed here. Quality.

Don't ask for Joe The Art of Coffee just randomly around these…

Kang Suh Restrnt

2375 Central Park Ave
Yonkers, NY 10710

Miki T. writes: This is my favorite local Korean restaurant. Great food and great service! Its great to come with a bunch of people too

The Kalbi is always delicious and tender. The kimchi is pretty good and they bring out tons and tons of the side dishes!

Ive also…

Gyu-Kaku
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

805 3rd Ave
2nd Fl
New York, NY 10022

Grace K. writes: I was about to leave for NYC in a few days when Archie R. wrote his review of Gyu-Kaku. http://www.yelp.com/bi...
What he neglected to mention was that there were TWO locations in NYC.  So I obviously looked up Gyu-Kaku and made reservations through…

Johnny's Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

90 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10011

Karen K. writes: i took my dad here last night, cuz where else would we stage a reuniting of such grand proportions except for in a shithole dive bar in the west village?  i love my dad* and i love beer too!  perfect right? I KNOW!!!

they have yuengling and brooklyn…

Great Jones Spa
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

29 Great Jones St
New York, NY 10012

Audrey J. writes: 60.....minutes spent on a massage table letting Peter use his elbows, forearms, hands, and god knows what else (STOP THINKING THAT, YOU PERV! RIGHT NOW!) to get the kinks and what-not out of my back, neck and bodily extremities.
4.....number of…

Sushi of Gari 46
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

347 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036

Steven V. writes: Ridiculously good (and ridiculously expensive).

I was fortunate enough to be taken here by a vendor with an expense account.  I had the Chirashi, which was unconventionally served with the sashimi on one plate and the seasoned rice on another.  The…

Prosperity Dumpling
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chinatown

46 Eldridge St
New York, NY 10002

Sam P. writes: Jury Duty Lunch Tales: Day 2

I decided my rare proximity to Chinatown could not be wasted on another bad middle eastern food experience, so I decided to brave my way into the dumpling craze.

Between New York Magazine and dumpling-obsessed yelpers, this…

Gallery Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

120 Orchard St
New York, NY 10002

stephy s. writes: Update as of June 2, 2008:
Upon writing this review, the owner (Josh) of Gallerybar contacted me and offered to try to make the situation right. I have to give him major props for taking this approach and minus the bartender I will say that the place…

WORD
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Greenpoint

126 Franklin St
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Heath R. writes: Also reviewed at http://www.yelp.com/bi... , but this review happened first, so let's gather our thoughts here!

I've wanted to visit Word since I first heard it opened earlier this year. And after a couple of aborted attempts given not quite knowing…

George Washington Bridge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Washington Heights

Washington Heights
New York, NY 10033

Brian K. writes: I guess I feel kind of silly reviewing a bridge, but I really like this one.  I mean, it's the only bridge around here named after the Father of Our Country, after all.  In all honesty, I might not like this bridge so much if I still owned a car and…

Sfoglia Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1402 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10128

David S. writes: Dinner at Sfoglia was without doubt the best dining experience I've had in New York. The restaurant opened about a year ago, though its sister location on Nantucket has been open for longer than that. It's a little gem on the Upper East Side, and I…

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New York, NY 10079

Julie K. writes: useful - I know... I am not useful enough
cool - I know... I am not cool enough
funny - I know... I am not funny enough, but I want to be silly one!!!

VOTE for Julie!!  or... Hilary??

Walima Restaurant and Cafe
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

31-06 42nd St
Astoria, NY 11103

Andrea D. writes: Went here for dinner after work on a Thursday. We were the only ones there and the server was super helpful, funny and friendly. Good (not outstanding) food, but the sauce on the chicken shawerma was really really great. They also have hookah, which…

Spotlight Live
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

1604 Broadway
New York, NY 10079

Christine J. writes: Imagine going up on stage to perform live, all with backup singers, dancers and the whole nine yards... AND having your face up in lights in Times Square (look up on the building -- your performance is live!!) AND on the Internet (see their…

Les Sans Culottes
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

1085 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10022

Javier M. writes: I remember the first time I walked past the facade of Les Sans Culottes clearly; the life sized painting of a Sans Culotte on the wall and the colors of the tricolor on the facade and lettering. it gave me the chills.

Let me explain; Sans-culotte was…

Stanton Tailor Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

90 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002

Joan H. writes: Ok, maybe a 3.5-er, but I can hardly say anything really great except that the people here are nice and the prices are not bad. The work was also fine. But with such a saturation of tailors in the area, what really separates this place apart fromt he…

Tiffin Wallah

127 E 28th St
New York, NY 10079

Clarence V. writes: I came here for dinner with a friend and there was a loud group of people near the front.  Were they celebrating a birthday party or something?  They were drinking and shouting and at one point one of the women started singing.  

Anyway, back to the…

Santa Maria Novella
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

285 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10012

Sean T. writes: Recommended for:  organic/natural cosmetics, candles, and more...

Service 5, Selection 5, Quality 5.

Strolling through Soho up lafayette to go to Union Square for dinner, this store catches my eye and am instantly floored by the sights and smells of…

Cecel Cafe Crepe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

135 1st Ave
New York, NY 10079

Joolie T. writes: i can't even think of anything else but these delicious crepes. it's heavenly. period. light... and gives you such satisfaction. the owner is sweet and the creative fillings worth while. try it out, villagers!

edit: okay, i couldn't just leave my…

Grey Dog Coffee
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

90 University Pl
New York, NY 10003

Tori K. writes: Ok...I usually steer clear of places that serve the "Mommy and me type "Stroller Nazi types" and their uncontrollable spoiled brats ...but I made an exception for  the "Grey Dog" in Union Square ( lately  Stroller  Nazi central) .  The fare at Grey…

99 Cents Fresh Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

569 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011

norm g. writes: 5 stars because it's 99 cents a slice.

5 stars because there's a LOT of pizza much much worse than this that costs a LOT more. you know i'm not lying.

5 stars because it's good. but no, in case all you knights of the round table are wondering, it's not…

Mercat
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

45 Bond Street
New York, NY 10012

Olga O. writes: (review from 2 months ago)

My friend, fellow sybarite, rival foodie, the great malkini decided to surprise me, or, out-foodie me, and take me to a place I had never been before.

We are such cool friends that I feel comfortable changing out of my ballet…

Piece of Chicken
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

362 W 45th St
New York, NY 10036

Sam P. writes: This place is literally two doors down from my humble abode, and I will admit I was VERY skeptical when it first opened a few months ago.  Some shady counter selling pieces of chicken for a dollar?  No thank you.  No 3 week old leftovers for me.  Let…

Resto

111 E 29th St
New York, NY 10016

euge l. writes: here are a few words to get me all excited.

belgium beers.

french fries.

mussels.

yeah, and this place has all three AND delicious entrees?

sold

G Esposito & Sons
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Carroll Gardens

357 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Fabian T. writes: Get the Italian hero -- large, com'n! Look at the big pig outside, you think he died for your sins? No! He died so you can have the best damn Italian hero you'll find in Brooklyn. So, be respectful -- GET THE LARGE! This joint is one of my…

Pillow Cafe
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bedford Stuyvesant

505 Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Molly R. writes: WOW!  I just had the best sandwich I've ever eaten in my life.  The combinations of flavors was so incredibly suited to my tastebuds.  This place is A-MAZING.  I had their hummus and avocado sandwich.  

Their description:
"Homemade hummus served on…

Governors Island

Govenors Island
New York, NY 10004

Jessica F. writes: I can't review the entity but this was the only thing in Yelp about Governor's Island.  I would like to urge anyone out there reading this to run, not walk, to a ferry on a weekend this summer to experience one of the hidden treasures of NYC.  A…

Audemars Piguet
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

40 E 57th St
New York, NY 10022

Srini V. writes: I have nurtured a fascination for watches since I was 10, when my dad presented me with a simple manual-wind Favre Leuba with a plain white dial.  Watches are a marvel of workmanship that I came to witness at close quarters, living in Switzerland.…

Po
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Gowanus

276 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Martha V. writes: This is currently my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood.  How do I write a review that can do it justice?  Here goes:

Simple, yet classy decor
Fresh ingredients, Deliciously prepared Italian dishes
Nice wine selection
Bar Counter or Tabletop--the…

Boardwalk & Beach in Long Beach

Long Beach, NY 11561

karen g. writes: Summer lovin' happened so fast
Summer lovin' had me a blast
Went to the beach, clean as can be
Audrey, Maria, Gina, and Me
Summer days driftin' away to uh-oh those summer nights

Uh Well-a well-a well-a huh
Tell me more, tell me more
Is the beach very…