Employees Only
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

510 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014

van ness d. writes: You don't understand.  There's so much pressure to be "Funny", "Useful", and "Cool".  My 17 Fans EXPECT it with each review.  And I won't lie - when I'm bored, sometimes throughout the day I refresh my profile to check if the "Funny", Useful" and…

Ruben's Empanadas
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

505 Broome Street
New York, NY 10013

Danielle V. writes: Oh Ruben, thanks for helping me out on many a hungover day, your breakfast sausage empanada with cheese is a Godsend!

Ruben's Empanadas should be a part of your daily diet - for lunch or a snack, try the Spicy Tofu, or Spicy Chicken ones. The Beef is…

Paul Smith
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

108 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10011

Mel F. writes: My next boyfriend will shop exclusively at Paul Smith.  

Or my current boyfriend when he is making money and not wasting it on stupid graphics tees from Supreme for the same amount of money.

Oops, didn't mean to sound so contemptuous.  

Great books,…

Waverly Restaurant

385 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10014

fernando v. writes: I'm unofficially blacklisted from this establishment.

I order a turkey cheeseburger deluxe and fried calamari at 3am. Under the influence of alcohol. Minutes later I pass out on the couch, involuntarily, in front of the computer, while Yelping.

I wake…

La Mela Ristorante
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

167 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10013

stephy s. writes: After one of those incredibly long days where you are whipping around town, getting lost, dealing with aggro cabbies, going to shows in Central Park, networking your little booty (who am I kidding, it's not little) off and just "on" there are few…

Public
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

210 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10012

Sam P. writes: Pretty much the ideal Nolita brunch place if you're looking for something a little upscale and a little fabulous (and when aren't we really).  Recommended by one of my most trusted sources not only for it's delicious Australian food, but also for…

Second Stage Theater
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

307 W 43rd St
New York, NY 10036

Bora K. writes: You know how Theaters always say every seat in the house is a good one? Well, at the Second Stage Theater, it's actually true. Every seat provides an excellent view of the stage. It's airy yet intimate at the same time. It's very clean and modern and…

Winnie's Bar & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

104 Bayard Street
New York, NY 10013

Nina C. writes: 3.5 stars really...

What does one do when they have twenty minutes to kill before a group dinner?  They go to the diviest bar in the neighborhood and order the whole shots menu...

Although having heard many stories about Winnie's, I had never actually…

Pravda

281 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10012

Lindsay K. writes: Q: What's better than vodka?

A: Fig infused vodka with a handsome man.

Also, my apologies for anyone trying to get into Pravda last night. You might have been carded by a short red head with unlit cigarette drooping from her lower lip. That was me. My…

The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

17 Irving Pl
New York, NY 10003

Lindsay K. writes: I'm a big fan of Irving Plaza's size-- pretty open, not too big, fairly intimate with lots of room to escape creepy boys. I found the drinks to be fairly priced ($5 for vodka and soda, $3 for a can of Bud) which really boosted this review up to four…

Kori
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

253 Church St
New York, NY 10013

Joe G. writes: Two words...LUNCH BOX!!!

It has saved my life many times. Not only is it a great deal, but its just downright tasty. I usually get the chicken, the spicy kick refuels me for the second half of the day. Make sure to have some chap-stick on hand though.…

Carnegie Delicatessen
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

854 7th Ave
New York, NY 10019

karen g. writes: *ring ring*

K: Hello?
A: Hi, Karen-it's your arteries calling.
K: Oh, um hey. What's up?
A: You've done something very bad
K: Dudes, you have GOT to be kidding me-I've been working out 3x/week
A: We know and we appreciate that. However, it seems that…

Bread
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

20 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012

Keli K. writes: Bread: a great neighborhood hang, with everything you're in the mood for, but wouldn't think of; like the pesto tartines, or the slamming tomato soup (both the best I've had in New York).

The salads here are fresh, large, and make a perfect dinner…

Otto Restaurant Enoteca Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

1 5th Ave
New York, NY 10003

Atif I. writes: Why should one even bother to review a place where 76 yelpers have already sounded off? That's the recurring thought bouncing off the cobwebs of my mind. The task becomes even more daunting as I lack the thoroughly researched perspective of Ameena G,…

Oznot's Dish
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - North Side

79 Berry St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

helena h. writes: Let me dish about everything Oznot's. My friend who used to be a Greenpoint-er (shout out to Brooklyn!) had to lure me from the Upper Eastside. What better way than a nice brunch and I must say there are a number of them. (See: Fada)

Reasons I love…

Dizzy's
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

819 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Matt L. writes: So... I like Dizzy's.  The food is better than average, and I find the people who complain about the wait hilarious.  Maybe my expectations are out of whack, but any half-way decent brunch place in Philly (Honey's Sit and Eat, Morning Glory,…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

4 Union Sq E
New York, NY 10003

Audrey J. writes: I don't really cook. BUT. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate their incredibly efficient color-coded line system. AND. Let me just say.

Life-changing food item of the week: FRESHLY GROUND organic peanut butter. You heard me. Peanuts stored in a…

Costco Wholesale #318
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Sunset Park

976 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232

Lisa F. writes: If you have never had a Costco experience, let me begin to tell you that you will need to bring (aside from cash or Amex and a friend with membership card to get you in), the patience of the Dali Lama.

Sure, this place is packed by 10am by what seems…

Taboon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

773 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Ahu S. writes: Very interesting!

I had a lovely dinner here earlier this week with a good friend, on the suggestion of another fine gentleman (you know who you are). I must say, while it wasn't the most delicious hummus or falafel I've ever had in my life, it was…

Cafe Wha
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

115 MacDougal Street
New York, NY 10012

Annie P. writes: I especially recommend going on a Wednesday or Sunday night from 9:30PM-2:30AM for the Cafe Wha band. No cover but they do play cover songs. No cheese added. Try and get the seats in the booths infront of the stage but towards the wall. Hungry? Get…

Black Hound
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

170 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Michael D. writes: When I die I want to be encased in their marzipan.

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Dean & Deluca
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

560 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

Ahu S. writes: I can't believe I haven't yet publicly declared my love for this place...

Here is what my trips to D&D usually result in:

Grapes, 0.75lbs.................. ......................... ................. $11.57
Gum, 1 pack.....................…

Bazzini A L Co Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

339 Greenwich St
New York, NY 10013

Local L. writes: The "Peeannuttts!" sold at Yankee Stadium are also staples at New York City gourmet food stores and newsstands; Bazzini nuts are a quintessential New York product. Started by Italian immigrant Anthony Bazzini in 1886, the company's roots tells the…

The Great Lakes Bar
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

285 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Haley M. writes: Great Lakes Greats (and one not so great):

1.  Sweet jukebox.  The perfect combination of old school tunes that you can no longer be embarrassed about listening to because they have somehow become cool in the past few years, universal rock-outs, and…

Nana Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

155 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Angel S. writes: Nana is like one of my favorite words... I use it when I want attention, "NANA" or when I'm hungry, "NANA". It's a word a group of friends and I use.. yes, we're babies. And Nana, the restaurant, most definitely delivered on feeding me and giving me…

Fornino

187 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sam P. writes: Operator: 911?

Caller: Hello, I think I have an emergency here.

Operator: What seems to be the problem, sir?

Caller: It's Sam P. - he seems to be having some kind of episode.

Operator: Can you describe the situation?

Caller: Well, I came in to find him…

A&J Pizza
Neighborhood: Queens/Forest Hills

7137 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375

Michael D. writes: This place was my main pizza in the 80's. I had the opportunity to go again today after at least 15 years.

This is the best pizza in Queens. That's not saying all that much. Queens sucks. I mean the Mets are the best baseball team in Queens...Hmmm.

A&J…

The Spring Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

48 Spring St
New York, NY 10012

megan w. writes: I wasn't really in love with this bar. It kind of feels like, if SoHo is basically a giant outdoor mall (which it is), then this is the TGI Friday's bar in the food court. The crowd is mostly Chad McWhite from Cornell and his buddies Whitey, Smitty,…

Mexicana Mama
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

525 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014

Sam P. writes: Interesting.  And I don't mean interesting in that way you say interesting when you mean bad.  This was truly interesting Mexican.  I had a craving some south-of-the-border goodness the other day for lunch, and this was closest option to the office…

KGB Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

85 E 4th St
New York, NY 10079

Megan H. writes: If you have a communist/socialist soul this is where you need to be.

What more could you ask for than propaganda, red paint, and a good ole hammer and sickle gracing the walls of this place. Open late and full of people who look as though they would…

Tops On the Waterfront Inc.
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - North Side

89 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

eliza b. writes: i've always LIKED tops. now i LOVE it forever.
i was in there last night buying some avocados, and having a hard time. they were all way past ripe or rock solid. i was approached by a produce stocker who asked me when i needed them for... i told him…

Cafe Gitane
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

242 Mott St
New York, NY 10012

Denise C. writes: LOVE LOVE LOVE this little cafe that serves tasty, affordable french/Moroccan foods.  The place is pretty small with prob no more than 10 tables so depending on the day and time you get there you can be waiting for a while (30-45 minutes on my first…

Spoonbill & Sugartown Booksellers

218 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Brandon K. writes: My company was charming.

So begins the great book "Venus In Furs" by Leopold Von-Sacher Masoch. The genius who thus gave us the word masochism.  Similar to Brandonism which I now give you, but I ask no condolence, I'm just a hopeless romantic.  I only…

Gobo Restaurant

401 6th Ave
New York, NY 10014

diana r. writes: I have decided to try everything on Gobo's menu, even if that means I have to start stealing food off of strangers' plates.  Fellow diners, hold onto your seitan.  

Can you believe that everything we ordered was absolutely delicious?  My buddy's…

The Elephant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

58 E 1st St
#2
New York, NY 10003

Michael F. writes: Been past this place a zillion times (eating at Prune or Boca Chica), but never inside.   This was an impromptu pleasant surprise.  A group of us went there last night after an event, and it was just right.  I was actually pretty jealous of what…

Hana Food Corp
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

534 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

mike b. writes: She said "Today I am going to introduce you to my deli" and she did, and it was a transcending experience.  Everyone in new york thinks their deli is the best deli, that their deli makes the best sandwiches and every other one is complete shit.  

Hana…

Cheers Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

612 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

joe r. writes: My wife may disagree (that's why she's my wife) but there's no thai place I like more.  Cheap, tasty, and fun.  Nice outdoor setting.  I like the bosom friend and can even order it without giggling now.

I'm growing up.

Chimu Peruvian Cuisine & Steak House
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

482 Union Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Jimmy S. writes: Chimu was the 2nd place my friend Jose took Justin and I to. We got there right when they opened (at 3) and we were mad hungry. I like how they have toasted corn nuts on the table to snack on. Although this is a steak house, we explored their many…

Liquiteria
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

170 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Julie K. writes: *Juices, Tea, Organic, Fresh, Tonics, Coffee, Herbal, Smoothie, Cocoa, Oatmeal*

The Killer (hot) - Green Apples, Double Serving of Ginger, Lemon (Cayenne Optional), and Lmmune Prevention

it's under Miracle Juice category.. and YES, it is killing my…