Freddy's Bar & Backroom
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Prospect Heights

485 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Jonathan K. writes: Freddy's is like that nasty sweatshirt that you love to wear around the house.  It's got stains and it's got a couple holes; but it's got memories, it's the most comfortable thing you own, and you hope you'll own it forever.

The bartenders are…

Japas 38
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

9 E 38th St
New York, NY 10016

Alex S. writes: For most people, karaoke is a simple endeavor where someone belts out a tune on a microphone while following along to the lyrics on screen.  Japas has managed to turn this gimmick into a sophisticated, simplified one and combining the best in music…

Seoul Garden
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

34 West 32nd St
Floor 2
New York, NY 10001

Julie K. writes: don't know why I can't stay at home on rainy day...  cuz I am a Korean??  as I reviewed other Korean places, Jjigae (especially, hot spicy soup) always perfectly match on gloomy day...  probably homesick??  it's never happened before...  WHY now???…

Shobha
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

595 Madison Ave
Ste 1403
New York, NY 10022

Mel F. writes: I've never been waxed before but wanted to get 'er done.  So I hit up Yelp, found Shobha, went to their webpage and scheduled an appointment (on-line).  The webpage is incredibly comprehensive and answered any questions I had which really minimized…

Gama Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

12 St. Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003

Maria M. writes: Only God knows how I managed to NOT write a review of this place despite having been there 3 times already AND it is my dying meal.  I don't even know where to begin!

As you may know, my favorites are the fried rice and the scallion/seafood pancake.…

La Flor Bakery and Cafe
Neighborhood: Queens/Woodside

53-02 Roosevelt Ave
Woodside, NY 11377

Tony H. writes: My girlfriend and I, decided to come to La Flor for a quick dinner, and I'm glad we did. We didn't order alot, she just got the shrimp quesadilla which looked amazing and tasted even better. I got a special, grilled atlantic salmon and yogurt…

De Mole
Neighborhood: Queens/Sunnyside

4502 48th Ave
Woodside, NY 11377

Javier M. writes: 4 or 5? reason or bias? Bias.

*bias switch on*

Off the beaten path; you will walk and grumble, yes. BUT, once there I assure you, you'll thank me, cause you never would have imagined such a cozy and cute little place amidst the fugly building…

Randalls Island Golf Center
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Harlem

1 Randalls Is
New York, NY 10035

Becca S. writes: I've never really considered myself a girly-girl.  I don't wear a lot of makeup, I don't own a blow dryer, am not into frilly pink things, perfume or sororities.

But when the first ball in the Randall's Island batting cages came shooting out at…

Cafe Grumpy
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

224 W 20th St
New York, NY 10011

Steven V. writes: Why is Cafe Grumpy...well......grumpy ?  They have a great location, a loyal clientele and a nice comfortable interior.  Yet, their name is grumpy and their cups are emblazened with a grumpy looking cartoon character.  They probably have an…

McSorley's Old Ale House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

15 E 7th St
New York, NY 10003

Broke-Ass Stuart S. writes: Founded in 1854, Mcsorley's is New York's oldest bar and because of this its slogan is, "We've been here since before you were born."  Are you kidding me McSorley's?  You've been here since when my ancestors were getting raped and pillaged by fucking…

The Farm on Adderley
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Flatbush

1108 Cortelyou Road
Brooklyn, NY 11218

Tom B. writes: I am so glad that I waited until The Farm had been opened a few months before I submitted a review because I would have given them only 3 stars. Wow! What a difference a few months can be for a new restaurant to find their legs and now be running on…

Brooklynbretta
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Gowanus

644 Sackett Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217

alisa r. writes: Nick, the owner is a great guy and his shop is a real gem to anyone who rides on two wheels. They picked up my non-functioning vintage Lambretta and fixed everything that was wrong with it at a good price no less.

PT
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

331 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Jen N. writes: PT is so much of a gem that I've never been able to find it, despite it's rather obvious location.  The exterior is totally unassuming, but upon entrance, you're taken away to a cozy, rustic, and quaint atmosphere that serves excellent wine and good…

David's Bagels
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

228 1st Ave
New York, NY 10009

David S. writes: I went to David's Bagel for lunch this weekend, and got an everything bagel with eggs, cheese and bacon... pure deliciousness. Seriously, that was just amazing! The bagels are great, and indeed people were lining up. The funny part is that the owners…

Mundo Cafe & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

3118E Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106

Srini V. writes: This place is over-rated, factomundo.  I was here recently and it was clear that Mundo doesn't deserve the travel time and effort of getting to Astoria from downtown Manhattan.

Mundo is located close to the train station and, being off-Broadway, it…

L'Arte Del Gelato
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Meatpacking District, Manhattan/Chelsea

75 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011

Atif I. writes: Very good stuff, but "Best gelato outside of Rome and Milan"? Fuhgeddaboutit!

Limited selection of flavors (only one sorbet at times) and inconsistent intensity are factors which influence my rating. One of the most direct and immediate comparisons I…

Rapture Cafe & Books
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

200 Ave A
between 12th & 13th St
New York, NY 10009

Sam P. writes: Lord it's been so long since I've meta-yelped!  Sitting at Rapture right now gives me hope for the East Village.  This is a coffee shop with character and  charm but is also clean, spacious, and perfectly suited to the hordes of people on their…

Il Bambino
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

34-08 31st Ave
Astoria, NY 11106

Melanie R. writes: I really really really wanted to give this place at LEAST 4 stars. Honestly, I would have loved to give it 5! Why didn't I, you ask? Read on.

My experience started out well enough. I didn't have a menu and wasn't familiar with their dishes, so the…

3 Guys From Brooklyn
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Dyker Heights

6502 Fort Hamilton Pkwy.
Brooklyn, NY 11219

victoria h. writes: Produce, excellent selection - cheap cheap cheap. Other good stuffs too. However, too crowded.

Blue Ribbon Downing Street Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

34 Downing St
New York, NY 10014

Rebecca H. writes: Do you believe in love at first sight?
I didn't until last night...but I fell and I fell hard, and now I don't think I will ever be able to give my heart as wholly and deeply to another establishment.
I never realized what a romantic I was until I…

Cafe Collage
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

189 Bleecker St
at MacDougal
New York, NY 10012

Helena Z. writes: Free wi-fi at this friendly coffee place on the corner of Bleecker and MacDougal (also on this corner: Caffe del Mare, Le Figaro Cafe). Good coffee and scones. Good people-watching.

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

95 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002

Sam P. writes: Ok, so remember when I said the Columbus Circle Whole Foods was the "undisputed king of the Whole Foods"?  I lied.  THIS is absolutely the undisputed king, queen, emperor, Lord-Friggin' -Jesus-C hrist The Savior of all Whole Foods.  Yup, I've deified…

Rizzo's Pizza
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

3013 Steinway St
Astoria, NY 11103

karen g. writes: Karen: Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned

Priest: Tell me, my child. What have you done?

Karen: I have used Thin Crust Pizza's name in vain for the past 25 years. I have coveted the thicker, crustier pizzas of my neighbors.

Priest: Oh my! That is…

Chavella's
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Prospect Heights

732 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Ryan C. writes: Chavella's deftly avoids the decorative faux pas committed in egregious fashion by many other Mexican restaurants in Brooklyn.  A handful of otherwise decent Mexican eateries in Kings County subscribe to an almost touristy notion that the customer is…

Bon Chon Chicken
Neighborhood: Queens/Murray Hill

157-18 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11354

Peter K. writes: In my misspent youth, I once dreamt of Jenna Jameson and Tera Patrick rubbing me down, begging me to turn over. With an abrupt earthquake, the visuals disappeared. My old man was shakin' me to get up for school. You call that a happy ending?        …

Thai Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

960 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025

Norah K. writes: I ate at the freshly opened Thai Market last night. The owners formerly had another restaurant in Hell's Kitchen but lost their lease so they moved uptown to Amsterdam and 107th.

The space is nice and airy- it has exposed brick walls and a glass…

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

57 E 57th St
The Four Seasons
New York, NY 10079

Atif I. writes: It isn't often that a restaurant captivates you at "Bonjour" and holds your fancy throughout. L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon does so with aplomb, and leaves you  absolutely wowed despite the considerable anticipation and hype. The cuisine is simply:…

Satsko
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

245 Eldridge St
New York, NY 10002

Liiisa C. writes: Warren is Wonderful.  Seriously.  Warren is Won-der-ful.  

Satsko has everything: Excellent food, excellent decor & EXCELLENT service.  Have I mentioned how wonderful Warren is?

Warren is so good at his job that my party was certain he owned this pan…

Antonio Prieto Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

127 W 20th
New York, NY 10011

Phoenix F. writes: Familiar story for some but here it goes.... Little girl is born with very coarse, curly hair. Little girl relaxes hair entire life in an effort to have it blow in the wind. Little girl grows up and starts to admire curls and hate straight hair.…

Bite
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

211 E 14th St
New York, NY 10003

Lynn F. writes: A step by step guide on "How To Kill 45 Minutes While You Wait For The Library To Open"

5 minutes:  Log on to Yelp. Get hungry reading new reviews for fancy restaurants.  

2 minutes: Look in wallet. Cry.

3 minutes: Choose a cheap lunch place that's been…

Oko
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

152 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Aly W. writes: Nothing says yum like delicious but guiltless dessert.
Allison G. discovered OKO and suggested I join her here after a recent sushi sojourn - it's -- get this -- authentic yogurt! Not sugar-loaded or cream-infested, but made with all-natural wholesome…

The Treats Truck

New York, NY 10001

caroline b. writes: Should you see someone running towards a silver truck yelling "Brownies!!!" like a crazed demented monster the same way Eddie Murphy ran yelling for his ice cream, I can guarantee you that crazed person has tasted the Treats Truck's raspberry…

PressToast
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

112 MacDougal St
New York, NY 10012

Olga O. writes: lovely 3 AM snack.. and this place, unlike many late nite food spots actually looks clean.

but to think of it, is that because i'm always wearing beer goggles when i'm here??

risk: artery blockage
reward: they have nutella and it's cheap

Galanga
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

149 W. 4th St.
New York, NY 10012

Tori K. writes: Food was danga good.

However service was way too rushanga...the kaka tanga waitress taka the platanga away when not  even finanga!  What the funga?

Overall... recommanga you mangia at Galanga.

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Citarella
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2135 Broadway
New York, NY 10023

Andrea D. writes: Their fish is practically alive (only they are very, very filleted). Amazing, fresh fish that'll make your mouth water even raw. We stopped in here just after doing the heavy lifting at Fairway Market next door and I was so amazed at the selection…

Jazz at Lincoln Center
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

33 W 60th St
New York, NY 10023

Maritess Z. writes: Wow, I've never seen Mozart's Requiem before, and tonight it was with a choir of I think 200-300 people (correct me if I'm wrong Steve!)

Totally easy to find the place, it's right by the subway and it was surprisingly easy to get seated although it…

Lady Mendl's Tea Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

Inn at Irving Place
56 Irving Pl
New York, NY 10003

Maritess Z. writes: This is one of my favorite places for high tea because it is intimate and luxurious, in my favorite area, Gramercy Park. It's in a brownstone living room, so it is pretty small which makes it that much more vibrant. Last time I was there, Carrie…

May-Wah Healthy Vegetarian Food Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

213 Hester St Fl 1
New York, NY 10013

Jennifer S. writes: pssst....this is where red bamboo and foodswings get their "chicken" wings from...

we had a superbowl party and came here and bought 3 bags of the wings which are actually considered legs to them and then almost had a heart attack looking through the…