Province Chinese Canteen
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

305 Church St
New York, NY 10013

Hourly D. writes: Province is kind of an odd little spot. The interior has been fitted out with a minimal and inexpensive approach to restaurant decor. When you look around, you can understand what they were going for but didn't quite get there. It still just looks…

Swank Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

304 W 11th St
New York, NY 10014

Jennifer S. writes: I wanted to try something new and different. I always had friends cutting my hair and I thought it was time to pamper myself.

I made an appointment and was able to go the same day which i thought was incredible and somewhat unheard of.

The woman who…

Mazzola Bakery
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Carroll Gardens

192 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231

carl g. writes: Lard bread. Twist bread. Ham and swiss croissants. Great service. Nice folks. And if you're walking by drunk at 2am buy a loaf out of the side door. You won't be disappointed. classic bakery with exceptional quality and taste.

Masala Garden
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

226 W 79th St
New York, NY 10024

Kathleen H. writes: I am so excited about the masala dosa I just ate. In fact, I picked up my order that I placed on their website, which was so easy and quick! I walked back to my hotel, up the elevator, down the hall and into my room... and realized that I forgot to…

Khao Sarn Thai Cuisine
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

311 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

diana S. writes: I didn't even know I liked fish balls.

New York Public Library - Jefferson Market

425 6th Avenue
New York, NY 10014

Li M. writes: Anyone who knows me knows that 50% of my waking hours is spent inside a public library.  It's not that I read.  I do, but not as much as my time spent in libraries would indicate.  It's because I'm poor and cheap and I try to make up for it by…

Miss Jessie's Salon
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bedford Stuyvesant

120 Hancock St
Brooklyn, NY 11216

K Tempest B. writes: If you have naturally curly hair or have an 'ethnic' hair type and want to transition from a relaxer to natural hair (which is probably curly/kinky) then get thyself to Miss Jessie's Salon right now!

This place used to be called Curve Salon and you…

Posto Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Stuyvesant Town

310 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Edward F. writes: While Posto, Vezzo & Gruppo have the *exact* menu, this location is *dear* because you have outdoor seating (picnic benches) on a quieter part of Second Avenue between the hospitals, Stuy Town & Gramercy.

Our faves when we're here:

A bottle of…

Crumbs
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

43 W 42nd St
Grace Building
New York, NY 10079

Julie K. writes: wasn't that good mood..  needed cheering up!
sugar!  sugar!!  the reason why it exist on the earth!!

$3.50 + tax Red Velvet Cupcake was enormous!

went to Bryant Park, and sat down and was ready to eat it.
three black girls (I am not a racist!!!!!) were…

Isona
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

57 Great Jones St
New York, NY 10012

Jennifer L. writes: A couple months back, Hedeh changed to Isona. Not sure what the reason was for the change - the sushi chefs and kitchen staff looked the same to me. Menu has also changed - they no longer have as varied a happy hour menu, now it's only $3 hand rolls…

Frankies 17
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

17 Clinton St
New York, NY 10002

Abigail S. writes: I'm slipping into a carb coma as I write this, so if my words eventually trail off, that's why.

Met up with a cousin for dinner this evening and I have to say, everything was pretty much exactly like I hoped and expected.  We were seated exactly when…

Apple Store
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

767 5th Ave
New York, NY 10153

Michael D. writes: They frown upon shopping naked.

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Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Fort Hamilton

8814 4th Ave., Fl 1
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Daniel X. writes: An entertaining twist to dinner? A teeny bit on the expensive side, but they make excellent food right in front of you and you get a show to go along with it. Like the thing they do where they set an onion on fire, and it flares like four feet high.…

Singas Famous Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

176 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10003

Annie P. writes: Revelation. This is the solution to your 2nd avenue neighborhood sick of all the same food.

My cousin and I literally went across the street to get our nails done so we could kill time to make some room for these babies.
We threatened the guy behind…

La Palapa

359 Sixth Avenue
New York City, NY 10014

chris r. writes: settled in to la palapa's west village outpost  on a brisk saturday afternoon.  even if it had been completely packed, it wouldn't have been a big deal as the seats are spaced far enough apart to give diners some breathing room.  i liked that.…

Soba Nippon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

19 W. 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019

Liz L. writes: best soba in nyc. at least vegetarian wise and I've tried many. the location is unfortunate but worth the hike if its been a while since you had that real delicious soba meal.

86 Noodle Corp
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bay Ridge

8608 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209

Joolie T. writes: they have MOVED locations. one door down where the Asian/Fusion restaurant "Anise" was... they have joined forces now... so the decor, ambiance has DEFINITELY improved. now it's not all dingy, stuffy and nasty anymore. a whole new look/feel of 86…

O'Connor's Bar
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

39 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Katie Q. writes: The best dive bar in Brooklyn.  Open since prohibition era so it has its fair share of surly old men mixed with cool literary types who like to take their whiskey in dark taverns that scoff at the notion of smoking laws.  Elliott Smith penned XO here…

Posh Paws of Manhattan
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

2121 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
New York, NY 10026

Brittany W. writes: Love going to this store... if just to browse... it opened up on my block.. the week i moved to NYC....

the owners are really nice.. and very helpful in answering all types of questions....

they carry... all kinds of regular and organic pet…

Stromboli Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

112 University Pl
New York, NY 10003

Tim M. writes: Damn good pizza, better get it to go however since the place is tiny as hell. (As many places are in the city). Great slices with nice crisp crust and perfect mix of cheese and sauce that is making my mouth water just writing about it. Very friendly…

Florencia 13
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

185 Sullivan Street
New York City, NY 10012

DeDe D. writes: I'm torn - how can I not love this place which actually shows car chases on tv while you enjoy a "Homie Margarita" which comes with a little plastic homie doll hanging on to the rim of the glass?  The food on our first visit was delicious - easily 4…

Japas 55
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

253 W 55th St Frnt
New York, NY 10019

Peter M. writes: I've been coming to this place for almost 7 years now and on my recent trip to NYC I was reminded why I love it so much and why I love New York in general so much.......Karaoke heckling.   This does not happen in any other city I've grabbed the Mic…

La Boina Roja Steak House
Neighborhood: Queens/Jackson Heights

8022 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Chetan S. writes: Taking a queue from my fellow yelpers, I dropped in on Tuesday evening for dinner with friends. I was a little worried that we were the only ones there but a) it was a Tuesday night, b) I trust yelp and c) I was *really* hungry!

La Boina Roja (The…

East Side Company Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chinatown

49 Essex St
New York, NY 10002

Dunzo S. writes: Update (9/20/06):
But damn if their server/cocktail waitress wasn't an odious bitch.  Please, I'm respectful and not complicated.   Treat me in kind.  An inquiry into the kinds of gin you carry shouldn't be too much to ask. Should it, honey?

Original:…

Ben & Jack's Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

219 E 44th St
New York, NY 10017

Irene F. writes: Holy cow. Literally, a huge and holy cow. Or two. Is what ended up on our table. 11 intrepid eaters joined forces the devour 2 steaks for 4, 2 sides of spinach, a side of mushrooms, cottage fries, german potatoes, onion rings, and of course 2…

Rosa's Pizza & Pasta
Neighborhood: Queens/Maspeth

5526 69th St
Maspeth, NY 11378

anson t. writes: I've been going here since I was a little boy...my favorite isfried calamari.it is true that they cateringalways a hit with the guests.

Sam's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Cobble Hill

238 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Katie Q. writes: This is one of my favorite places in Brooklyn, and it's not because the owner calls me beautiful even when I'm in a Yankee's cap and my fat pants (although that helps).  It is just truly old school red and white check table cloth authentic.  All the…

Habana Outpost
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Fort Greene

757 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Javier M. writes: What a perfect way to end the night! Habana Outpost could possibly be my new best friend. Not only it conveys a fun, lax and colorful (compliment definitely intended) environment, but the food is fantastic and the frozen mojitos were hijacked from…

WFMU

Jersey City, NJ 07302

reg t. writes: Radio doesn't get any better than WFMU.
Got turned onto them in the 80s and they still are the best for hearing little known gems and for shows devoted to your favourite (and soon to be fave) genres.

No-one does it better than The Hound: funny…

Tal Bagels
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

333 E 86th Street
New York, NY 10028

Marissa Q. writes: I love love love Tal's. Their bagels are fabulous. My favorite is the whole wheat everything (sometimes I get it "flat") with a little bit of scallion cream cheese. They also have good iced coffee. They have breads, cookies, soups, really good…

BOOKOFF
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

12 E 41st St
New York, NY 10017

Keiko S. writes: I'd never EVER thought that I would see Book-Off in the US... And luckily (and not surprisingly), it's in NY.

As we're painfully aware, Japanese books, magazines, CDs and DVDs...they aren't cheap. That's why there's Book-Off. They sell used and…

Petite Abeille
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Stuyvesant Town

401 E. 20th Street
New York, NY 10009

megan w. writes: In New York City, apparently Belgian is the new Chinese. This shit is EVERYWHERE. I mean, where can't you get a cone of frites and a Chimay these days?? Dang.

Anyway, this place is cute as a button and has a nice bar area. Also, it's basically inside…

Neiman Marcus

Short Hills Mall
Short Hills, NJ 07078

Debbie W. writes: Best lunch in the area!  I always love the nice touches of the monkey bread with strawberry butter and complimentary consumme, and the sandwhiches and salads are always fresh and delicious.  Great service as well.

XO Creperie
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Sheepshead Bay

2027 Emmons Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11235

Alex F. writes: Excellent restaurant....superb food. Its a really nice setting, clean and well decorated.
The menu is very interesting....all the dishes are on a crepe. For example, I ordered a mixed seafood dish (shrimp, scallops, octopus, etc.) with red sauce, and…

Integral Yoga Institute
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

227 W 13th St
New York, NY 10011

Sean S. writes: Review 700, something memorable: Picture it, the year is 1998, Madonna's Ray of Light hits the street and with it this campaign to portray her as Spiritual Girl more than Material Girl.  Well, everyone in Chelsea was catching the yoga bug and I was…

Laico's Restaurant
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Jersey City

67 Terhune Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305

allie c. writes: Stumbled upon this while browsing for a restaurant in Jersey City. I've eaten here ever since i was a kid. It was our regular Sunday family dinner Italian go-to spot. This restaurant is like on a regular street in our neighborhood. You pull up into…

Stromboli Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

83 Saint Marks Place
New York, NY 10003

M N. writes: Best pizza in the United States.  I remember once, before I came to New York, I asked an old boss where the best pizza was.  He said Stromboli's and maybe its that I remember the suggestion, but it didn't disappoint.

Go here, it's magical.

Ing Direct
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

45 E 49th St
New York, NY 10017

Julia O. writes: I work right around the corner and for the longest time, I was so confused by this place. Why does a bank have a cafe? Is it for employees only? Why do they also sell yoga mats and soccer balls?

I still don't know why they have a cafe or sports…