Dash Dogs
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

127 Rivington St
New York, NY 10002

RoDERICK a. writes: To my left, Dash Dogs.

To my right, Sugar Sweet Sunshine Bakery.

Up the block, Verlaine.

Down the block: Schiller's.

Around the corner: the Back Room

Oh my god, this is like the Bermuda Triangle of  drunken and appetite busting debauchery!

Dash Dogs has…

Hoomoos Asli
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

100 Kenmare Street
New York, NY 10012

Srini V. writes: The many interpretations of reality have been debated for centuries.  Does reality really exist?  And could you pinch yourself to confirm that you exist in reality?  These existential questions aside, the delectable fare at Hoomoos Asli ('real')…

Xanga
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District, Manhattan/Fashion District

555 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018

Alex S. writes: Many of my friends online seem to be absolutely addicted to Xanga.  For the non-developers on the web, Xanga seems like the perfect tool where all one has to do is concentrate on what most bloggers do best:  writing.

The admin side seems simple…

The Room
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

144 Sullivan St
New York, NY 10012

Julia N. writes: First of all, can I stab the people who failed to mention the fact that this place is beer & wine only? Brian D, I'm looking at you. Now, that in and of itself is not inherently bad  - I love both beer and wine -  but not knowing led to disastrous…

Tigerland
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

85 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

Rachel D. writes: when I go on dates, I like to suggest a destination even if someone else asked me out, because I have yelp and my gentlemen callers have to rely on their own inadequate knowledge of the city.  so the next time someone asks you on a date, may I…

Little Branch
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

22 7th Ave S
New York, NY 10001

Srini V. writes: I was here ...
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So were many others, all happy-faced, I might…

Via Quadronno
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

25 E. 73rd St
New York, NY 10079

Atif I. writes: The Italians don't "Just do it" - they do it with style, flair, and imagination. They have the ability to transform the mundane into something that makes you sit up and take notice.

I usually read with interest all the listings under 'Hot on Yelp',…

Hummus Place
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

109 St. Marks Pl
New York, NY 10009

Julie K. writes: Joolie and I are always looking for cheap, yet yummy food..
one day, she asked me if I wanted to try Hummus..

JK: "I am full now.. but.. what's it?"
JT: "Just help me out.. you'll love it!"
JK: "sure.. why not?"

20 mins later,

JK: "it smells.. ewwww..…

Brandy Library
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

25 N Moore St
New York, NY 10013

Srini V. writes: I think that given all the recent talk about the source and quality of reviews on Yelp, I would do well to preface my comments with how an establishment such as Brandy Library might be interpreted differently by the various groups.

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il laboratorio del gelato
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

95 Orchard St
New York, NY 10002

Ameena G. writes: Thai Chili Chocolate.

Nothing more needs to be said.

(except that it's also available at WF Bowery & WF Union Sq)

Red Rocket Tattoo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

46 W 36th Street
New York, NY 10018

Zizi B. writes: Eh. I have to break away from the trend and not go 5 stars. I went in to get a tattoo last Friday. I had a rough sketch drawn out. It's a name in Farsi. I had the word written out, and that was about as far as I had gone with ideas. I'm not an…

The Market NYC
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

268 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10079

karen g. writes: I can haz!?

Necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, purses, dresses, handbags, shoes, t-shirts, hoodies, totes, organic soaps/lotions, jewelry made from old records, awesome belt buckles.

This holiday season, I will be leaving a hefty donation at the…

Sake Bar Decibel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

240 E 9th Street
New York, NY 10003

Sean T. writes: For many people, the 100th review is special, but for me, it is the 99th.  In Japan, the #3 is a very special number, so 3 3s, now THATs special :)   I usually start off with a recommendation and score, but here, I want to dedicate this review, to my…

El Malecon Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Washington Heights

4141 Broadway
New York, NY 10033

Blondie M. writes: We start chanting "Malecon, Malecon" oh, around 6 pm every Sunday. It's hard not to crave this food at least once a week and for some reason Sundays it really hits the spot. It's fresh and reminds me of a nice casado on vacation in Central America.

El…

TKTS
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

Duffy Square
47th St and Broadway
New York, NY 10036

Ed U. writes: I'm just a Broadway Baby
Slaving at the five and ten
Dreaming of the great day when
I can afford a show.
Broadway Baby,
Waiting in line all afternoon
Eating at the Halal Cart
To save on my dough....

When I was a poor little intern in the wilds of Manhattan…

L'Ecole
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

462 Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Yong S. writes: L'Ecole is French for "The School".  This restaurant is part of the French Culinary Institute where you'll sample the cooking of many future chefs.  I love to introduce my friends to this place for multiple reasons:

1)  The atmosphere is…

Aquagrill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

210 Spring St
New York, NY 10012

Peter K. writes: Until recently, it had been three years or more since I last dined here. At one time, I had Zagat rated this as my favorite restaurant of all time... ok maybe it was just 2003.

Since my original Babbo plans were foiled, I needed a restaurant to…

Terrace Bagels
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Windsor Terrace

224 Prospect Park W
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Alison B. writes: I'm prefacing this review by stating up front that I am a pain in the ass when it comes to bagel ordering. I like them just so, which often involves toasting (or not), a special kind of cream cheese (Terrace offers too many to count, with varying…

Blue Ribbon Brasserie
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

97 Sullivan Street
New York, NY 10012

cassandra n. writes: Its Saturday night, 4am and we are drunk and getting hungry.  Pizza?  Nah lets go to Blue Ribbon!  Will they be open?  Who knows.

They are!  Miraculously we get a table though the kichen is about to close (ok, so one of us seemed to 'know someone').…

Henri Bendel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

712 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Julie K. writes: let me blame 'Tex-refund' for spending that much money...

more spending, more gift certificates...  damn...

Amy's Bread
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

672 9th Ave
New York, NY 10036

Victoria C. writes: Great bread!
Fabulous sandwiches. The Grilled Eggplant sandwich is wonderful.
Yummy baked goodies.  
Not much seating.

Great location...  Buy some goodies and then go shopping in the Village.

Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

127 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002

Michael D. writes: Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop used to be in a very small space and serve big sandwiches. Hence the irony of the name.

Now they moved to a large shop on the corner. If they want to keep it ironic I think they should serve really small sandwiches.

Also, the…

Sympathy for the Kettle
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

109 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY 10009

Phil M. writes: If you haven't experienced high end tea before, you really haven't experienced high end tea.  Well, if you like tea, this is a charming East Village hipster way to experience tea. Lot's of cute girls hang out here and fill up the tables chatting away…

Nyonya
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

194 Grand Street
New York, NY 10013

henry w. writes: Yes.. the Roti Canai is THAT good. Its this slightly sweet pancake thing that is thin with some parts of it crispy and other parts of it soft. You tear off pieces of it, roll it up/mishmash it and dip it in the glorious curry sauce. When you bite…

Rice
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

292 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY 10012

Josh R. writes: I felt adventurous today. And boy, did Rice reward me for that! I needed a good lunch after yesterdays debacle (not yet reviewed).

It's Rice: they have rice and asian themed dishes. And then there was Ratatouille, jumping out at me on the menu. Hmm, a…

Payard Patisserie & Bistro
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1032 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10021

Srini V. writes: I had always been meaning to visit Payard, due in part to its erstwhile association with Daniel Boulud.  So I jumped at the opportunity to do so with five other Yelpers, with Atif I, the uber dessert master, leading the way.

The six of us Yelpers were…

Yakitori Taisho
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

5 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003

Julie K. writes: OK... second day of my drinking journey...

was going to 'Momofuku' to meet my friends for GunBae..
ehh??  Yakitori Taisho??  empty??  @.@  read lots of sensational reviews (especially, Steve M.!!! u made me to go there!!), I was debating on... should…

Shalel Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

65 W 70th St
New York, NY 10023

Scott B. writes: Dudes, the entrance to this place is on the north side of the street nearer to Colombus.  You have to go down this staircase that looks like it might lead nowhere.  I tell you this because it was WAY NEGATIVE DEGREES last night and I was walking up…

Ninth Street Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

337 E 9th St
New York, NY 10003

Javier M. writes: 9th Street Market? That's just the most cocky, sarcastic, self conscious name ever claimed by a restaurant. YOU my venue, are sexy.

Let me explain: 9th Street is ridden with lotsa beehives, whether they are nooks or mall-courts (read Veselka),…

Keens Steak House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

72 W. 36th Street
New York, NY 10018

Audrey J. writes: YEAH, BABY! KEENS, I'D LIKE TO TAKE YOUR CLAY PIPE, DIP IT IN BIBBLE AND BATHE WITH YOU IN A VAT OF BUTTAH! YEAH!

Um, yeah, I have no idea what that means, but it does seem to convey my excitement about MEAT. Meat meat meat! Meat makes me merry!

My…

Grandaisy Bakery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

73 Sullivan St
New York, NY 10012

chris r. writes: yes, the new name is unfortunate but let's worry about the important things like:  are they still making the potato pizza?
thankfully, they are.

Ino Cafe & Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

21 Bedford St
New York, NY 10014

Brian S. writes: Wine tasting for breakfast? Need I say more?

Originally I was taken here by a friend at 10 AM who was looking to drown his sorrows after being cheated on the night before. So if I was going to be the shoulder to cry on we were going to do it in style…

Cafe Habana
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

229 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10012

Gourmet G. writes: As someone who prefers to keep the spectacle of handling food a private affair, I always avoid ordering anything that requires the use of fingers when eating out - but I have been known to come here simply for the corn on the cob. It's a messy and…

Supper Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

156 E 2nd Street
New York, NY 10009

Simona S. writes: Is it possible to dislike anything (except the cash only I suppose) about this place? I mean I can see how this place isn't for everyone. I mean I can admit that some people enjoy mediocre fare at astronomical prices in a snooty restaurant with a…

Bonnie's Grill
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

278 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Pat G. writes: I have a theory that everything at Bonnie's is hot and spicy. I have drawn this up this theory from two observations: One, everything is spicy; two, it says "Hot & Spicy Bonnie's Grill" on their menu.

But the food is great and it's an excellent…

Sapporo East
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

245 E 10th St
New York, NY 10009

Keiko S. writes: 4 stars for the whole dining experience! For various reasons, I highly enjoy eating at Sapporo East.

*FOOD*
Average, but mostly appetizing! There's nothing fancy or exceptional about the menu, but nonetheless, you'll find some good home-cooked type…

Little Giant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

85 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002

Rozz N. writes: It's been a minute y'all and I apologize for my long ass hiatus. But the Rozzer is back with her latest review! (My wallet has also been frog-ass tight so my poor butt really couldn't afford to go anywhere that was review worthy anyway!)

But here it…

Nobu
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

105 Hudson St
New York, NY 10013

Julianne C. writes: My fiancee and I had our Valentine's dinner at Nobu... Yes, THAT Nobu. And Omakase dinner, no less. The moment we walked into the simple, modern and gorgeous restaurant, I knew we were in a different realm. The realm of excellence, maybe. Of course,…