Vlada Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

331 W 51st Street
New York, NY 10019

Keane L. writes: NY Yelper: Do you mind if we go to a gay bar?
Keane: I AM from San Francisco...
NY Yelper: *nods*

Vlada Lounge forever redefines what a "hip" bar should be. They prominently feature a varied selection of infused vodkas from citrus to gourd. Parallel…

El Paso Taqueria
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Harlem

1642 Lexington Ave Frnt
New York, NY 10029

Chi N. writes: omg i was seriously scared for my life when i got out at this subway stop!  you come out and its a whole different atmosphere... cops surrounding the area... desserted stores... people "owning" the streets.  

but of course i was on a mission... to try…

The Carlyle Hotel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

35 E 76th St
New York, NY 10021

Sam P. writes: For his birthday this Sunday, my very urban-sophisticate friend decided to have a birthday brunch at The Carlyle Hotel, one of the emblematic, old school upper east side hotels.  The place is everything you'd expect it to be - opulent and baroque,…

Saravana Bhavan

81 Lexington Av
New York, NY 10016

Srini V. writes: There are a few tell-tale signs that confirm that you are in the belly of a hard-core South Indian monster when you are at Saravanaas:

1) You see adai and payasam featured on the menu
2) Pakoras are unabashedly labeled 'bajjis'
3) The setting is…

Jadis
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

42 Rivington St
New York, NY 10079

Sam P. writes: Seems to me like the French version of Veloce.  A little more rustic, and a little less conveniently located (when, oh, when will the LES craze be over!?), but all-in-all a faboo place to sample some wine by the glass, carafe or bottle, some fabulous…

JackRabbit Sports
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

42 W 14th Street
New York, NY 10011

Julie K. writes: this coming Sunday, October 21 2007..
I am going to participate one of Nike Women's Marathon walkers in SF, FINALLY!!

since I joined the Team in Training for the marathon, I really need to get a new pair of running / walking shoes..  my earlier gear…

Opening Ceremony
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

35 Howard St
New York, NY 10013

Joolie T. writes: if you consider yourself a FASHIONISTA.... and you've never been here.... i am extremely disappointed in you.

this store is one of the reasons WHY Soho is the place to be when shopping. Open Ceremony, that's why. from "got to get it" indie designers…

Cavo Cafe Lounge
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

4218 31st Ave
Astoria, NY 11103

Arnab M. writes: WOW! This place is MASSIVE! Texas size, literally. Walk-in, there's a huge coat check on your right, which probably helps on the weekend when it's a club or a lounge or whatever it is; a huge bar in the front lobby-like are which leads to a big room…

Aedes De Venustas
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

9 Christopher St
New York, NY 10014

Steven V. writes: The place to go if you want to see small dogs so high on fumes that they appear to be comatose.

Also the place to go if you want to find a high-end, special fragrance.  That is if you can overcome the olfactory overload that is the heavily saturated…

Margon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

136 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036

Colin B. writes: Uhhhh, this place is freaking spectacular.

Get the cuban sandwich, you'll be very, very happy.

The place can be tough to get to and is very tiny inside. It was kind of a battle standing by the counter, letting people by while waiting for our order.…

Arthur's Tavern
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Hoboken

237 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030

grace m. writes: I was experiencing iron deficiency anemia and was in need to replenish my supply of iron.  I was craving medium rare meat.  I convinced the bride-to-be to drive with me to Hoboken to check out Arthur's Tavern for some steak--one of the 7 things I am…

Crema Restaurante
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

111 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011

Javier M. writes: For the first time in my life I felt sorry at the destiny of ethnic foods. Here we are, Joey Z and me, trying to randomly spot a nice place to eat. We stare at this attractive restaurant on the sub street level; the decor lures me, pulls me…

Indus Valley
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

2636 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

Liz L. writes: I love eating here. great vegetarian options, good samosies, and good service. it actually feels like a nice restaurant. delicious. why does it have to be at the outer edge of the world?

Oslo Coffee
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

133 Roebling St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Danielle H. writes: I prefer this location to the one on the south side (they are actually not very far from one another). The coffee is good at both spots but this one has a lot more space to sit and read the Times or whatever periodicals they have lying about...This…

Katsu-Hama
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

11 E 47th St
New York, NY 10017

Joolie T. writes: i'm surprised no one has called me out about posting pictures of this place and NEVER writing a review. i know, people... i have a lot of reviews back-listed. i eat too much and go out too much. no time, no time! it's not the world's best... but it's…

Ben Sherman
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

96 Spring St
New York, NY 10012

William C. writes: Aaaaaahhhhhhhh! i f*cking love this brand! shit, can I curse here?!

They add the little touches that most others do not think of. Pure class! Love the looks!

PS: Some of my best looking shoes come from their stores! I highly recommend looking for their…

Brooklyn Social
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Gowanus

335 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Jeff O. writes: I really like the Brooklyn Social. Maybe it's the lack of hipness and the infusion of affluence that makes it appeal to my 26-year old self.

I liked hanging out with my friends here. The space is great, not too small, and not that big either. There…

Mas Farmhouse
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

39 Downing St
New York, NY 10014

Tori K. writes: * * *  1/2.  The scallops and risotto raised the bar;  the exquisite chocolate torte was worth the extra lb. I gained;  the piping hot bold coffee, and the amicable, dedicated, however overly ambitious frantic service.  

Let's clarify something…

Roberto Passon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

741 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019

Amy Y. writes: Roberto Passon is an excellent homestyle Italian restaurant.  The ambiance of the place is cozy and romantic; and the food is hearty, flavorful and satisfying.

Each dish was well prepared, fresh from the kitchen.  The appetizers include salads,…

Tenzan
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

285 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023

Steve M. writes: Well, with the demise of Kinoko: http://www.yelp.com/bi..., I have been seriously Jonesing for some decent UWS sushi. I've been to a lot of places since Kinoko's been closed but so far, I think Tenzan's been the best place yet as far as quality and…

Dawat Haute Indian Cuisine
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

210 E 58th St Frnt
New York, NY 10022

Srini V. writes: There are two extremes to Indian cooking that are both welcome.  There is mom's cooking that is "just right" and made with lotsa love--nothing could conceivably replace that.  And then there is the sort of robust fare that Dawat consistently…

Won Dee Siam
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

792 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Keiko S. writes: Clearly, this is the better Wondee Siam of the two (or three now?) branches! The menu is more diverse, and I find the food here to be more delicious and authentic...which explains why this restaurant attracts a different customer base than the one…

Anthology Film Archives
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

32 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Matt L. writes: Anthology is a pretty solid short-hand explanation for why, despite everything, it's still worth it to live in New York.   A city this big is bound to get something right every now and then.

Bar Jamon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

125 E 17th St
New York, NY 10003

Lindsay K. writes: If bars were women, Bar Jamon would be a sultry tease, posed languidly on her stool, taking a drag from her cigarette, slowly crossing and recrossing her legs.

Miyako Sushi
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

642 Amsterdam Ave Frnt
New York, NY 10025

Asmika D. writes: This was definitely one of the more interesting dinners I've had so far. We had just walked into the restaurant, sat down and ordered the AYCE sushi for $22.95 when BAM! the lights went out. Seriously, for the next 10 minutes, the lights flickered on…

Little Seoul
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

232 7th Ave
New York, NY 10011

Julie K. writes: wasn't know where I was going, then realized i was heading 2 this place..  yes!  

I felt like... need extremely spicy hot dish.. so, I choose 'Nak Ji Dol Sot Bibibap (octopus).'   Oooola~  cuz wasn't enough HOTTT, had to add more red pepper paste, but…

Acapulco Deli & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Greenpoint

1116 Manhattan Ave
# 2L
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Blondie M. writes: Why have you foresaken me, Acapulco?

For months I have ordered delivery from this awesomely delicious Mexican joint and it arrives hot and tasty in no time. I only live 10 blocks away so imagine my surprise two nights ago when I called over (mouth…

Crate & Barrel

611 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

Billy A. writes: I love it, too. Crate & Barrel makes me want to be a better homosexual, and prepare delicious recipes in expensive cookware for elegant dinner parties, with my same-sex coupled friends seated at lush table settings in my impeccably decorated home.…

The Donut Pub
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

203 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10011

chris r. writes: i'm not one to bemoan the whole 'throw a rock in any direction and hit a starbucks' thing.  new york hasn't yet become a giant suburb, and i'm grateful that there are so many other (and better) options.  the greatest accomplishment of starbucks in ny…

Ralph's Italian Ice's
Neighborhood: Staten Island/Elm Park

501 Port Richmond Ave
Staten Island, NY 10302

victoria h. writes: get the lemon ice.

88 Orchard
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

88 Orchard St
New York, NY 10002

Becca S. writes: 88 Orchard, your Scrabble set is missing the following tiles:

one S
one U
two Is
two Es
one D
two Rs
one N

And you're not open late enough!  But despite these shortcomings, you're a lovely place to spend an afternoon.  Your large open windows make the space…

Cendrillon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

45 Mercer Street
New York, NY 10013

kristine r. writes: Upscale Filipino fare.  Who knew?  Look at you with your fancy pancit.  It's true, Filipino food gets very little love in mainstream America, and it certainly never gets the upscale treatment.  So I have to give Cendrillon credit for taking standard…

Menkui Tei
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

60 W 56th St
New York, NY 10019

luis .. writes: In spite of the fact that it was hot as ass crack when I came here I still ordered a bowl of the char siu ramen.  There were 7 pieces of char siu floating in a bowl of hot steamy broth and noodles.  I was a sweaty mess before I even started in on the…

The Neptune Room
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

511 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10024

kristine r. writes: An overall excellent dining experience.  A small group of us came to The Neptune Room to take my mom out for her birthday.  She's a big fan of seafood and loves nothing more than to sit down with a whole fish (or crab or lobster) and pick apart the…

ZogSports
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

14 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10079

Mahua C. writes: I've been on a number of Zog teams (soccer, indoor soccer, football, kickball, and dodgeball). It's fun. You meet new people and make new friends. And if you play dodgeball you also get to throw things at others.

Driggs Ave Pizza

558 Driggs Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Rozz N. writes: Now this is some good ass pizza, for real! Driggs keeps it simple and delicious. If you're ever hanging in the burg and are jonesing for a slice, this is your spot. The dudes that work here are from around the way, know what I mean? They look like…

Choux Factory
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

316 W 23rd St
New York City, NY 10011

m'ia k. writes: Crackity crack crack crack in a convenient little package.

When, oh WHEN, will you open in SF, Choux Factory? WHEN WHEN WHEN?
i am tired and bored of the flimsy smooshy cream puffs which are Beard Papa (2 locations in SF, too many in LA, still sucky…

W New York -The Court Hotel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

130 E 39th St
New York, NY 10016

allie c. writes: i love this place. i wanted to celebrate my bday with just a small group of maybe 15 ppl in a suite and this was the absolute perfect idea. The Fantastic Suite + drinks + music = great times! The living room was spacious and exactly the same size as…

Joe & Pat Pizzeria

1758 Victory Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10314

Jonny M. writes: Yes the pizza was very good, but it was waaaay too thin and pricey.  The kid delivering had an attitude, so he didnt get his quarter.