Colson Patisserie
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

374 9th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Eran B. writes: Cute little spot in Park Slope.  I got a pear and brie sandwich which was between two really amazing slices of bread.  I also had a hot chocolate that was frothy and yummy (although not very sweet, I added a little sugar and it was perfect).  One of…

Megu
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

845 United Nations Plz
1st Ave & 47th St
New York, NY 10017

Ahu S. writes: Underwhelmed.

To use Jeremy L's word, 3 coworkers and I schlepped here from our office for RestoWeek lunch, and I can't say it was worth it.

App: Ceasar salad. Not properly dressed. China was mismatched.

Entree: Sushi. I had the vegarian option and my…

The Little Hair Shoppe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

54 E 4th St
New York, NY 10003

Whitney R. writes: I FINALLY GOT A FREAKIN' HAIRCUT.

...seriously, I've had issues.  Problem 1: I have a very deep relationship with my former hairdresser, who is a master stylist and has been cutting my hair since I was seven, and who is ALSO a friend of the family.…

Aligado

2780 Highway 35
Hazlet, NJ 07730

Irene F. writes: Woah. This is a huge deal. We found a great Japanese place, in southern Jersey!! And they have a kickass lunch special, too.

We got lunch specials all around, $8 for 2 rolls, soup and salad. Rock. The spicy tuna and spicy salmon were really good, and…

Dashwood Books
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

33 Bond Street
New York, NY 10012

Jen D. writes: this place is a photography lovers heaven... small, quaint little book store in the East Village/LES area with a very knowledgeable staff...

I was walking around one day and stumbled upon this book store... I was carrying my very, very, very old…

The Jerk Pit

446 Bloomfield Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042

L D. writes: Sadly, the Jerk Pit is no more. I only had the chance to order from here twice before the closed sign appeared on the window.

White Castle
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Sunset Park

850 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226

Zach H. writes: Cheap. Good. Ghetto.

Photoplay Video and Dvd
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Greenpoint

933 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222

catherine v. writes: Truly, photoplay has every movie you may want to see. There are thousands and thousands of dvds in dvd slip cases that can overwhelm, but if you know what movie you want, you're in luck. The guys who work there are pretty nice and helpful, but the…

Jonathan LeVine Gallery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

529 W 20th St
9E
New York, NY 10011

Jessica M. writes: JLGallery deserves more than 5 stars. Most of the work is highly illustrative and though categorized as low brow/pop surrealism art (which claims its roots in the west), it is also commonly known under the graffiti movement prevalent in the art world…

Bruno the King of Ravioli Co Inc.

174 Union St
Hackensack, NJ 07602

Allison G. writes: Bruno's is a place that creates the ravioli/manicotti/other-a ssorted-Italian-pastas-th at-have-cheese-inside for many restaurants all over New York and New Jersey. However, just because they are a distributor to larger businesses, doesn't mean the…

New York University: Coles Sports & Recreation Center
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

181 Mercer St
New York, NY 10012

Addie H. writes: This place is ghetto, like more ghetto then the NYSC's I've been too but as an NYU grad student its free and I like it more then Palladium because you don't have the long waits for machines (I never wait, the cardo room is never more then half full…

Emporium Brazil Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

15 W 46th St Frnt
New York, NY 10036

Ross D. writes: A great find in what is left of Little Brazil. Inside you will find a classy, casual atmosphere, with a fair amount of Brazilians, which is usually a good testament to an establishment's authenticity.
Emporuim Brasil has dependable Brazilian cuisine,…

Soon Beauty Lab
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

318 E 11th St
New York, NY 10003

Anne K. writes: If you are a downtown girl on a budget, who has no need for the super-chic "make me a supermodel" designer hair salons, loves rock-n-roll, and has a preference for pink decor- Soon is for you. Of course, if you enjoy only paying $15 for a great trim…

United Nations
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

1 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017

Keane L. writes: Let's compare...

UN NY: Guided tours. Relatively inexpensive.

UN SF: The crack addicts outside know the city better than anyone else.

UN NY: An impressive culmination of individuals from different countries working together.

UN SF: The buffet across the…

Clancy's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

978 2nd Ave Frnt
New York, NY 10022

Nicole J. writes: I started coming to Clancy's year ago and I have to admit it has the best burger around.  The Black Jack burger is awesome and juicy.  I have sat both at the tables and bar and staff has been extremely nice.  Bartenders are friendly and the waitress…

New York Sports Clubs
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

503 Broadway Frnt
New York, NY 10012

Andrea R. writes: New York Sports Clubs seems to be the  Ballys of NY....however, at NY prices of $80/month. I'd be scared to see how much my Equinox membership (in Chicago) would cost in this city!

It's a no frills gym, but still clean with every machine you could…

Damian West Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

152 W 10th St
New York, NY 10014

Soozie H. writes: OMFG! I can't believe I never Yelped my wonderful stylist, Bailey!  I've been so busy Yelping everything else, I totally overlooked one of the most important person in my life, my STYLIST, who makes me feel so sexy and pretty after he works his…

Caffe Dell'Artista
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

46 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10011

Annie P. writes: Long live Cafe Dell' Artista!
(Let me be and write this review anyway.)
Those gelatos, those hot chocolates, the palm reader on weekday nights, the little creepy library room in the back corner, those stained maps, the squeaky antique chairs, that…

Magic Pot

934 River Rd
Edgewater, NJ 07020

Michele W. writes: It's just starting to get cold outside. What better place to warm up in the winter than a fondue restaurant?

They have all different types, from cheddar and beer to four-cheese fromage to broth fondues...but who cares, right? You want to hear about…

Big Apple Greeter
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

1 Centre St
New York City, NY 10007

Arlyne B. writes: My friend is a volunteer for Big Apple Greeters and she has the most fun.  She meets interesting people from all over the world, takes them wherever they want to go and see whatever they want to see.  She finds out their interests, makes some…

Paws In Chelsea
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

145 W 24th St
New York, NY 10011

Sarah P. writes: This place is the best, and I do mean the best, place to leave your dog if you have to travel without him or her.  First of all, like olivia l. said, it is crateless boarding - allegedly, the only place in Manhattan that goes crateless.  This is…

Grand Central Optical Co Inc

Grand Central Terminal
Lexington Ave Passageway
New York, NY 10001

Mel F. writes: I got a really amazing pair of Lafont glasses here.  They are so original, I've never seen ANYONE with a pair that's even similar.  They have a great selection of interesting frames that will set you apart from the rest of the eye glasses-wearing…

Spicy Mina
Neighborhood: Queens/Woodside

6423 Broadway
Woodside, NY 11377

Steph P. writes: Many people feel that New Yorkers live in a bubble, absorbed in their urban self-righteousness. The sentiment is even worse towards Manhattanites...my own ignorance and laziness kept me from ever discovering the ethnic cuisine treasures in the other…

Lenny's Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Financial District

108 John St
New York, NY 10038

mike b. writes: I have never in my life seen this place...it could be a deli slicer in a dirty bathroom for all i know.  Nine times out of ten I order via the computerized wonder that is SeamlessWeb.com

I usually get a plain ol' turkey sandwich, provalone, onions,…

Pierre Michel Coiffure & Beaute'
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

131 E 57th St
New York, NY 10022

Sean T. writes: Recommended for:  Hair styling, cosmetics, beauty treatments.

Service 3, Technique 4, Execution 4.

And now, for your comical reading pleasure, I present to you, my first attempt at getting my hair cut in NY.  Yes folks, as you know, I make a trip up…

Frank's Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

127 E 23rd St
New York, NY 10010

Kristine R. writes: Being a grad student at Baruch College and this place being right by campus and cheap ($2 for a cheese slice & $1 for a can of soda = $3 meal!) well I must give it five stars.  The pizza is very good nice and cheesy yum! I haven't ventured out to try…

Marshall Stack
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

66 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002

Victor L. writes: Went here with Eric S. for the nightcap last night, I agree it was okay, with a decidedly older crowd, or at least in the front of the bar. It's skinny, so unless it's not crowded don't bring a ton of people.

When Immigrant Song came on I started…

KIOSK
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

95 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012

Sally K. writes: The first time I went here was at around 11:30PM after hitting up the ICFF party scene.

All I remember is (this several hundred cocktails later) that this place is absolutely mind blowing!

So many fun things to buy by day and so many hotties to bat…

Dallas Jones BBQ
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

178 W Houston St
New York, NY 10014

stephy s. writes: Dee to the mo fo lish!

So I had an odd experience with this place that I just don't really understand and here goes. I have been in NY on business and the other night I was a starvin marvin and bbq was the only thing that was going to be my salvation.…

S & S Cheesecake
Neighborhood: Bronx/Kingsbridge

222 W 238th St
Bronx, NY 10462

Julie K. writes: I promised my dear friend who brought me the joy of the WHOLE CHEESECAKE...  whenever I finish all of them, I would YELP about it.  

OK!!  It's the TIME...

every time, open the freezer and take out the cheesecake box, I feel like...   opening the…

Doyle & Doyle Jewelry
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

189 Orchard St
New York, NY 10002

karen g. writes: I will find a new wedding ring if it KILLS ME! And it might-I am picky and I am thrifty and I have an image in my head that I cannot translate onto paper, because I am artistically challenged.

Doyle & Doyle has a beautiful collection of jewelry that…

Luzzo's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

211 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10003

daniel m. writes: Might be the best pizza in Manhattan.. The crust is cripsy, chewy, and airy.. The cheese is buffalo mozzarella from Italy.. The olive oil is fantastic.. I have tried the salads and was not overly impressed. The seafood salad being the best thing..…

Standings
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

43 E 7th St
New York, NY 10003

Shane L. writes: I was walking to one of my usual haunts, Burp Castle...  I popped into Burp and saw it was full and noisy - not what I was really in the mood for.  I was heading back the way I came and passed the bar next door, which I knew in the back of my head…

Bird
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

430 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Alli J. writes: I think this is my new favorite store. Actually, yeah, it is. Whoever the buyer is, I think they deserve a raise.

Clothing from Vanessa Bruno, Isabel Marant (my 2 Euro faves that are really hard to find), 3.1 by Philip Lim, Nicole Farhi, Helmut Lang,…

Cafe Viva Natural Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

179 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Meave G. writes: It's vegan! It's delicious! It changed my palate!

I did not understand what this boyfriend of mine meant with his complaining about how there is no good pizza on the West Coast. Shut the hell up, I'd say, everything is better here and you know it.…

Harlem Lanes
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

2116 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10027

Kent P. writes: Well I went on the least popular night, I think...Wednesday.  They had live hip-hop upstairs.

We got a glow in the dark lane.  Very nice.  Plush leather couches to sit on.  Someone came and took drink orders and the manager was very helpful.  The…

Stamatis Restaurant
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

3114 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106

TL C. writes: Of all of the Greek restaurants in all of the world (read:NYC) it had to be you, Stamatis.
This is my favorite of all the Astoria Seafood Greek restaurants (I say Seafood Greek because when I want lamb & potatoes I go to Taverna Kyclades ) but…

Paddy Maguire's Ale House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

237 3rd Ave Frnt
New York, NY 10003

Nicole R. writes: This used to be my local before I moved uptown and before Sean the bartender left.  My ex and I used to come in here several times a week after work.  It was like our home away from home.

Paddy's is your typical Irish bar, owned by a former jockey…

Antique Bakery
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Hoboken

122 Willow Ave
Hoboken, NJ 07030

Kelly A. writes: How lucky am I to live just a few doors down from Antique Bakery???

AMAZING loaves of Italian semolina bread in all shapes and sizes.   They also have some cookies and pepperoni bread and stuff like that, but I just stick with the loaves of bread.  …