Di Palo's Fine Foods Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

200 Grand St
New York, NY 10013

Chun L. writes: My first venture to the seemingly unknown corner store of Di Paolo's was more for necessity than curiosity.  I was in charge of creating a Muffaletta for my friend's Super Bowl Party and thus required authentic Italian ingredients.  After speaking to…

Castro's Mexican
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bedford Stuyvesant

511 Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

LisaRoxanne W. writes: I can't believe I never reviewed this place!  I've been a patron for years.  I usually get their delivery, but I've eaten there a few times as well.  My favorites are the mole poblano and the vegetable burrito.  Not it's not as good as some of the…

Bamboo 52
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

344 W 52nd St
New York, NY 10019

Sam P. writes: Despite what you might think considering its location, some of the reviews on there, and the photo currently displayed on its business page, Bamboo 52 is NOT a gay bar.  Really its not.  Yes, I know it's owned by the same people who own Posh (a…

Buonitalia
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Meatpacking District, Manhattan/Chelsea

75 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011

Tamara M. writes: Can I live in that store? Please?

As a kid I spent a lot of time in Italy visiting my dear grandparents, and I have so many fond memories of the food they would give me... I thought I could only find that stuff in Italy.. How wrong I was...

As my…

Smooch
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Fort Greene

264 Carlton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Rozz N. writes: Now this is a vegan restaurant that I can get down with! My friend Kalalea opened this place several months ago, and it is truly the bomb! The vegan muffins are too die for (especially the peach/strawberry, toasted with a lil pat o butta), The…

Brooklyn Bridge Park

334 Furman St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

David M. writes: 2008 has been quite a year for the East River waterfront, what with the waterfalls, the nearby pop-up park, ikea, and significant progress on the Columbia St bike path.  And now pedestrians entering Brooklyn via the Bridge are greeted with maps and…

Prospect Park Zoo

450 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225

haley p. writes: Honestly, the PPZ is my favorite zoo. There's a lot to be said for not having to trek all the way to the Bronx or deal with the crowds. It's small, but every animal they have there is worth looking at. The Bronx Zoo's red panda is tucked away in the…

Sake Bar Satsko
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

202 E 7th Street
New York, NY 10009

Rozz N. writes: OMG! I can't believe I am the FIRST person yelping about Satskos!!!

Let me say it is both a pleasure and an honor to make Satsko's my 50th review and my 10th first! It's a celebration!

And that is, in fact, exactly what you do at…

The Mall at Short Hills

1200 Morris Tpke
Short Hills, NJ 07078

Trish F. writes: Just attach your black AmEx to your hand if you want to be treated well at Short HIlls. Or just drop a lot of dough on the first store you walk into so you have tons of bags to show your street cred.

I remember dressing up to go this mall when I was…

Candlelight Inn

519 Central Park Ave
Scarsdale, NY 10583

Lex C. writes: In terms of food, things haven't changed much for me since I was a baby-- the earliest photos of me eating are with cake, spaghetti, or other messy food-stuffs all over my face, hair, body, and high chair.  So, while I enjoy fine dining as much as…

Ralph's Famous Italian Ices
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

357 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Allison G. writes: And on the Sixth day, God created Ralph's Famous Italian Ice. And it was good.

This place, located right my the Graham Avenue L stop (between Metropolitan and Conselyea), is a small "window" where you can order any flavor of Italian Ice that you can…

Cronkite Pizzeria and Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

133 Norfolk St
New York, NY 10002

Neal A. writes: What do you do when a roommate IM's you at the end of the day asking if you want to go get a meal, but it has to be healthy and saladish...you suggest a new pizza place of course!  

With little persuasion, "Just get the Antipasti or Warm Mozzarella…

Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

30 Rockefeller Center
70th Floor
New York, NY 10079

Daniel X. writes: I actually worked here for a few weeks this spring as one of those photographers at the top. IMO, the view isn't really that great, or maybe that's just because I've seen it a hundred times. The prices are high, and rising - I think tickets were…

Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Hoboken

133 Clinton Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030

Chris U. writes: I've been eating a year's worth of Grimaldi's pizza now and have been hesitant to write a review since it's taken me a loooong time to come up with a decisive verdict.    So, after all of this time, what do I think?

...yes, the pizza is very good.

But…

Sigiri
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

91 1st Ave
New York, NY 10128

Brock T. writes: The first time I went to this East Village Sri Lankaan restaurant it was completely empty, and I had the undivided attention of the owner.  A charming Sri Lankaan man, he instantly recognized me for what I am: Not from Sri Lanka.  He recommended safe…

Yoga to the People
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

12 St. Marks Place
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10003

Haley M. writes: I feel kind of bad for having mixed feelings about Yoga to the People.  I mean, believe me, I heart socialism and everything.....but there's something a little strange about the place.

I do agree that its an open and accepting environment (socialists…

Buddha Bodai
Neighborhood: Queens/Downtown Flushing

4296 Main St
Flushing, NY 11355

Joan H. writes: Forget Vegetarian Dim Sum House, forget VP2, heck, even forget Zen Palate -- this is THE best vegetarian restaurant in NYC hands down. The char siu (Chinese roast pork) is so real you won't even realize you were avoiding meat (the chef's got the…

Dumpling Stall
Neighborhood: Queens/Downtown Flushing

40-52 Main Street
Located around the corner on 41st Avenue.
Flushing, NY 11358

lora c. writes: First, am I the only one who didn't know that "Dumpling Stall" was named, well, "Dumpling Stall"??? Seriously. And, second, was anyone else a little distraught when this little hole-in-the-wall closed down, renovated, and upped dumpling prices to 4…

Capitale
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

130 Bowery
New York, NY 10013

Alex S. writes: Capitale is the ultimate grandeur location for the ultimate night out and I figure the place is the location of many wedding receptions, company events, and nightlife extravaganzas. In my only night out via MK Productions, I was greeted by the rudest…

Two Little Red Hens
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1652 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10028

Sienna K. writes: Once upon time lived a little red hen who liked sweets. "I'm going to find the best sweets in the world!" she said. So she went off from her nest to go find the world's best cupcakes.

She walked and walked until she met Mr. Bear. "Excuse me, Mr.…

Rose Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

2 Lexington Ave
Gramercy Park Hotel
New York, NY 10010

Martha V. writes: AS THE YELP TURNS, Episode 3:

"Come to the Rose Bar with us," said Mr. X.  

I hesitated.  It was getting late.  Heck, it was already late and now it was getting later.  I was tired.  And let's face it:  I was wearing a simple black t-shirt and my…

Seo Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

249 E 49th St
New York, NY 10017

Phil M. writes: Seo is one of the better Japanese restaurants I've eaten at in quite awhile. It's fairly small and intimate, and the service is attentive.  Although they don't have a huge roll menu, every dish we had was exceptional. From the hijiki salad to the…

The Daily Show
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

733 11th Ave
New York, NY 10079

Walker S. writes: We went to the taping April 18th.   733 11th Ave. between 51st & 52nd St.  We arrived about 3:30pm with a line of about 40 already waiting.  The line grew and about 4:30pm we were checked off by name and given a numbered card.  About 5:00pm seating…

Charritos Restaurant
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Hoboken

121 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030

Aly W. writes: Thanks so much to Stefanie and the rest of the amazing yelp talk threaders who introduced this wonderous place to us.
When we last left you, Allie and Aly had wandered across elks in the state of NJ. This week's voyage brings them to...Hoboken. Town…

Palo Santo
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Gowanus

652 Union St
4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Jasmine M. writes: I normally hate to tell anyone about places like Palo Santo.  I am afraid it will get too popular and ruin its calm, intimate, rustic, and  warm appeal.  Yet, I really want Palo Santo to succeed.  It has delicious expertly cooked perfect inventive…

Cornelia
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

663 5th Ave
8th Fl
New York, NY 10017

Mona N. writes: I hate using cheesy cliches but seriously, at Cornelia, you truly are a Queen for a day... or until you leave this spa.

One of my closest friends who is a spa addict, visits NY from Tokyo once every three or four months. We've been to a few of the…

Ashkara
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

189 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002

Whitney R. writes: Not bad, but not brilliant. Pluses for Ashkara include the late hours, the cheap prices, and the heapin' helpin's of veggies that you can stuff in your falafel.  I just wish I were more wowed by the falafel itself... the stuff at Mamoun's or Chickpea…

Vinnies Pizzeria Di Teggino
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - North Side

148 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Erica S. writes: I think I need some math for this one:

Vegan pizza: Pretty good! Lots of fun choices, like barbeque "chicken", spinach and "feta", or roasted veggie. 4 stars.

Cheesey pizza: Meh. I can barely remember it. 2 stars.

Prices: Honestly, terrible. $4.50 for a…

The Good Fork
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Red Hook

391 Van Brunt Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Justin S. writes: Review coming soon!

Juliette

135 N 5th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Zachary C. writes: Bonjour Williamsburg!

I had a few bites and drinks here to celebrate my first night in my new home in South Williamsburg.  I was also celebrating my new dishwasher, washer/dryer, central AC, and designer bathroom for less than I was paying in…

Lucky 13 Saloon
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

273 13th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Matthew D. writes: If I still lived in Brooklyn I would frequent here all the time. It's right up my alley. Lucky 13 is small, cheap, and loud. The jukebox has all the necessary shit to bring me back to my youth: Dead Kennedys, Misfits, Black Flag, and all kinds of…

Campmor Inc

810 N State Rt 17
Paramus, NJ 07652

Merrill M. writes: Do you LOVE REI but hate having to pay a ton of $$? Campmor is the solution! Located in New Jersey, Campmor sells everything you need for enjoying the outdoors. Hats, external and internal frame backpacks, clothing, boots, knives, bug repellent,…

Fig and Olive
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village, Manhattan/Meatpacking District

420 W 13th St
New York, NY 10014

Srini V. writes: It was a chilly Friday evening as I cut through the part-cobblestone sections of the Meatpacking District, encouraged only by the prospect of meeting up with five friends and trying out a new place, notwithstanding the strong winds that had a…

Hanco's
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Boerum Hill

85 Bergen St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Kate B. writes: At first glance, this may look like just a sandwich shop, but Hanco's serves up the type of food that will haunt you. In that maddening craving, dream-about-it way, not the haunting you get when you go out of town to visit less than gourmand…

Barc Shelter
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

253 Wythe Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Danielle H. writes: I love dogs! I go crazy for dogs!
I talk to all the dogs I pass on the street.  I always dog-sit my friends dogs. Unfortunately, I am not in the position to be a responsible dog owner right now. But I can get my doggy needs met at BARC. They are so…

New York Magazine
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

444 Madison Ave Fl 14
New York, NY 10022

Maria M. writes: I know I said my 100th review would be of the K-Town place last night (I promise, it'll be special...), but I couldn't resist reviewing New York Magazine, one of my favorites, especially after I saw Diana B's short-and-syrupy sweet review.

Topical and…

Royale
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

157 Ave C
New York, NY 10009

Michael D. writes: I'll strike upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger, those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you'll know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

Sorry, I got excited when when I saw that my receipt read "Royale…