The Red Cat
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

227 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10011

Michael H. writes: This place is a stronghold on my list of favorites. It epitomizes the atmosphere I love most: very homey and cozy, but light at the same time; casual and neighborly with a refined appeal to it; busy but not loud; very friendly staff. But the food is…

Suenos
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

311 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10079

Srini V. writes: I imagine that as a restaurant owner, life is a continuing battle for the winner's podium.  You are either featured as a winner or not.  And, if you get your place on the podium, nothing compares to being recognized as number one.  What is the point…

Arturo's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

106 W Houston St
New York, NY 10012

Frank W. writes: Everyone says how great pizza and beer is, but remember how great pizza and ROOT BEER is?  Yeah, it's true.  With crushed ice in a big pitcher.  That's how we did it in the Midwest when I was a kid.  

This is what my High School friend Sonja reminded…

Azul Bistro
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

152 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002

Natalia J. writes: Decent Argentinean food.  
Appetizers: Patagonian style sauteed baby octopus was bleh. We took a few bites and left the rest. The chorizo was fatty and delicious. Chimichurri was fresh and not stale. I liked both the beef and cheese empanadas.…

Crispo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

240 W 14th St
New York, NY 10011

kristi l. writes: I admit: I'm a spoiled-by-weather San Franciscan.

I'm accustomed to the fog in the summer time; I like the fog. The fog is my friend. The fog and I are tight.

So you can imagine the horror of having to sit outside on the patio, at 7 in the evening,…

Metro Diner
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

2641 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

Kate V. writes: After spending 1.5 hours in SFO waiting for my delayed red-eye flight, 5 hours on a cramped plane next to a fidgety, stinky weirdo, and another hour in a stuffy 50-dollar cab ride in rush-hour traffic from JFK to Manhattan, needless to say neither my…

La Maison Du Chocolat
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1018 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10021

Atif I. writes: While historians debate over whether Marie Antoniette did indeed say: Let them have gateau (as opposed to brioche), the only lingering image a dessert connoisseur would  have from Sofia Coppola's eminently forgettable movie, is that of the visually…

The Terence Conran Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

407 E 59th St
New York, NY 10022

Steven V. writes: ATTENTION:  LOVERS OF PRODUCT DESIGN - come hither...

The Terence Conran Shop is a 2-story pantheon of pleasure.  I managed to escape having only spent $50 but could have easily added two zeros to that sum.  Gorgeous and ingenious furnishings, office…

Bluestockings
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

172 Allen St
New York, NY 10002

Diana L. writes: This is one of the few stores in NYC in which I truly believe.

Bluestockings is less of a bookstore and more like a series of great counterculture, feminist, and leftist booklists + cafe. You will never purchase a book not up to par, here. Aside from…

Printed Matter Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

195 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10011

chris r. writes: a current snapshot of some of the things that make printed matter special:

first there's the show featuring all things from the band the fugs.  there are old posters / flyers, records, magazines, articles, and some letters from ed sanders.  thanks to…

Lovely Day
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

196 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10012

Yosh H. writes: Lovely Day is another one of those places that you've "walked by several times before, have peaked your interest, and you always wanted to try."  Well, next time you walk by Lovely Day, GO IN!  The atmosphere is quaint/intimate with small tables and…

Gyu-Kaku
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

34 Cooper Sq
New York, NY 10003

Archie R. writes: Wow.  

Yelp is my new wingman.  I "recommended" this place to my friends, we all went, and as usual, I looked like the friggin hero.  Everything about this place was awesome.  My only complaint is that for a party of 6, the table and grill was a bit…

Zeytinz
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

24 W. 40th Street
New York, NY 10018

melissa l. writes: Zeytinz has been a regular lunch stop for me for 4 years. It is a tiny place for the masses that come in at the lunch rush. Don't feel so intimidated by the crowds... it gets tight but it's good food.

Taco Bowl - I was mad about their very good taco…

Caffe Vivaldi
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

32 Jones St
New York, NY 10014

Julie K. writes: every Monday night, there's open stage for talented musicians...  just walk in there, and put the name on the list to sing or play a guitar, an harmonica, or a piano..  

my friend was going to play his guitar and sing a song...  couldn't be better...…

Del Frisco's Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

1221 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10020

tina z. writes: Ok, I'm a steak house connoisseur. I've been to all the well known places time and time again. Del frisco easily makes to the top of my list. Here are some bulletin points

-Best filet and crab cakes in the city. I would not try anything else on the…

The Auction House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

300 E 89th St
New York, NY 10128

Audrey J. writes: My eyyyyyyes...they bleeeeeeeeed.*  Wow, that is a LOT of red. Red curtains, red-inspired paintings, red velvet loungers...

I've never been to the French Quarter, but something about this place makes me feel like good ol' Remy Etienne LeBeau (a.k.a.…

Evolution Nature Store
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

120 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012

Natalia J. writes: Interesting store.....
I remember seeing skulls, genuine ostrich eggs, fossils, moonrock, meteorites, animal rugs (with heads still attached), bug candy, a stuffed doggy and a bunch of other stuff. Not for everyday shopping but good for buying weird,…

Ray's Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

27 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012

Andrew K. writes: If I was going to try real New York style pizza, it had to be the Original Ray's Pizza.  I was so looking forward to this.  Maybe my expectations were a little too high.  While it certainly wasn't bad, I didn't care for the weighted down feeling you…

Prada Broadway
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

575 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

Joolie T. writes: i want to smack myself in the face for eating that penne a la vodka for dinner last night... is the thought that runs through my mind whenever i walk by Prada. oh! how i wish to fit into (and look good) in the clothes on the display windows. it's one…

Le Bernardin
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

155 W. 51st Street
The Equitable Building
New York, NY 10079

Chris H. writes: In a city full of restaurants that come and go and see good times and bad times, Le Bernardin is an institution, and rightly so.  I would rate my experience as one of the most flawless and perfectly executed meals i've ever had, albeit, the most…

Russian Firebird Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

365 W 46th St # 2
New York, NY 10036

Robin Z. writes: Da, it's true. I am the great-great-great granddaughter of Catherine the Great and heir apparent to the Romanov throne. How do I know this? Well, the moment I walked through the door of the Firebird, I knew right then and there that this was me. My…

Paul's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

131 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

julia s. j. writes: i ate my face's size in meat, and loved every minute of it.

Vespa
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1625 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10028

Brandice H. writes: I came here a few weeks ago for a yelp-together coordinated by Tara S.  Included in this wonderful group were Julia N, Martin B, Drew B, Matt E, Larry L and myself.

Inside was a sexy romantic red decor. the music was exotic and the mood just right.…

Blondies
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

212 W 79th St
New York, NY 10024

Sienna K. writes: So it's not the place with the best service or the best food, but it's the sports bar I always go to because it's where I always have fun regardless how my team is doing.

The food is your regular bar food. The chicken tenders are a bit on the…

Hiro Ballroom
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Meatpacking District, Manhattan/Chelsea

371 W 16th St
The Maritime Hotel
New York, NY 10011

Arnab M. writes: They lose a star for the incessant, pervasive and apparently normal smoking indoors, it's was a little suffocating at times. Apart from that and that this place was a hot and humid as hell, it totally ROCKED! It reminded me of clubs in Barcelona,…

Manolo Blahnik Boutique
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

31 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019

Judith G. writes: They seem like an indulgence, but if you only buy one pair of dressy shoes, they are almost practical.  

Buy the basic black pumps - mine are in patent leather black.

They are also unbelievably comfortable for stilettos - so well made and well…

Chez Josephine
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

414 W 42nd St
New York, NY 10036

RoDERICK a. writes: i've only been there once but what an experience. True, it was a little pricey but it was my girlfriend's birthday so it was worth it.

the owner, jean-claude baker, is one of josephine baker's adopted children. and he does an incredible job of making…

LeNell's
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Red Hook

416 Van Brunt Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Steven V. writes: T H I S  I S  T H E  B E S T  L I Q U O R  S T O R E  I N  T H E  W O R L D !!

Seriously, I've never seen such an unbelievable combination of product knowledge, admiration for the distilleries, excellent merchandising and sense of humor in one liquor…

Sabon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

93 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012

melonbar .. writes: During my first trip to NYC, my friend took me to this shop in SoHo and told me that I would get to...wash my hands.  Honestly, hearing her talk about this on the N train almost made me bust up at how ridiculous she sounded.  "There's a sink and you…

Bereket Turkish Kebab House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

187 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002

Natalia J. writes: Good, accessible Turkish food on the LES.
Beating the drunk crowd is always a good idea.

The Mercury Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

217 E Houston Street
New York, NY 10002

Rebecca H. writes: As I write this review I am nursing the hangover induced by last night's visit to this locale.  Further, I truly fear that I lack the qualifications to review a music venue, as I'm not totes into live music and thus have not frequented that many…

Orchid Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

500 E 11th St
New York, NY 10009

Jim C. writes: Either this place is too expensive or I'm cheap. Nothing under 8 bucks. Atmosphere good. Bartenders and Waitresses apparently wearing nighties. Well, it was late. Maybe they live upstairs. Jim Has yelped yo.

Gibney's
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

3201 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106

Julie K. writes: http://www.youtube.com...

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well..  shrug..?

The Read
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

352 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Allison W. writes: I shop at thrift shops, live in williamsburg , listen to indie rock and sip my lattes at The Read acting like the cool hipster that I am.

Am I suppose to be reviewing the establishment or something? Scones are good, coffee is strong (the way I like…

Vintage New York
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

482 Broome St
New York, NY 10013

Sara R. writes: May 2008 update: ahh, Common Sense finally rang a bell in their ears. They upped the price from $10 to $15 for any 5 pours. Nevertheless, the price still rocks for what you're getting. Plus, the pricey bottle of cab we ordered from was running pretty…

Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

93 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003

Katie Q. writes: this place looks like new years and mardi gras barfed all over the inside of a railroad car.  if you've never been that may sound like a bad thing but i assure you it is just the most fun and ridiculous dining experience.  i always bring friends here…

Brick Lane Curry House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

306-308 E 6th St
New York, NY 10003

Rocky P. writes: I typically shy away from Curry Lane, but after reading the Yelps on this place, I brought some very important out of town friends to this place for dinner. By very important I mean they know the identity of a female who saw me at their wedding and…

Partners & Crime
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

44 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10011

chris r. writes: when i was in college i worked at a bookstore.  before i was interviewed i was given a questionnaire.  it asked a lot of strange personal questions that seemed to mostly pertain to ethics on a form i was given.  i found it odd that there was only one…

Sip Sak
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

928 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10017

G S. writes: Mary had a little lamb.  It was grilled and delicious.  Not raw in the middle and not over cooked like I've had at other places.  She also had the beef short ribs and mashed potatoes.  The potatoes are so good you could forget your main course.  The…