Beard Papa's Cream Puffs
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

740 Broadway
New York, NY 10003

kristine r. writes: It's really hard for me to walk by Beard Papa's without ordering a cream puff.  Further proof that the Japanese can take just about any product originated in any country and make it better.  Cold Stone Creamery (around the corner) is no competition…

3R
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

276 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Lily T. writes: i hate conforming with the crowds but i have to agree with my fellow Yelpers and say that i absolutely love this store.  it's one of my favorite places to shop for gifts, and most of what they offer is at a reasonable price (unlike stores that make…

Flight 001
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

96 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10011

Gourmet G. writes: This shop carries its theme to the extreme. Shaped liked the hull of a 747 jetliner, the interior has display shelves and storage bins like those in airplanes. Luggage rests on platforms resembling weighing scales, and the cashier's desk looks like a…

Risotteria
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

270 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10014

Mimi T. writes: I have my fellow NY yelpers to thank for this delicious meal. I was staying in a few blocks away and found the great reviews on Yelp.
We walked in on a Sun evening w/o reso. The hostess let us know if'd be a 15 min wait. I gave her my cell # and we…

Country

90 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Ahu S. writes: Not impressed. I came here with a big group for brunch, and I found the service to be somewhat inattentive. For the pretense and the size of our group, we should have gotten a little more TLC from the staff.

As Daniel W says, it's a dark restaurant,…

Bozu
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

296 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sienna K. writes: It's vain, trite, and very silly, but doesn't everyone wish to be the perfect host or hostess? You know, the absolutely fabulous, intelligent, and lively New Yorker that would amaze out of town friends with his or her extensive knowledge of the ins…

DuMont Burger
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

314 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Anne K. writes: Dear DuMont Burger,

I want you inside me.

Uhhh...I mean, strictly in the digestive way. I know that I have gotten around, tasting other burgers, but I really think you are the one. You are so juicy, and tender and BIG- I like 'em big. The way you wear…

Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Financial District

4 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10079

Grace K. writes: 4.5 (final half-star reserved until I try their rib-eye one day...)

The unthinkable happened here.  
Rob and I completely disagreed about food.
Two unthinkables happened, actually - but I'll get to that later.

Generally speaking, we are, at worst, 2…

The Morgan Library
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

29 E 36th Street
New York, NY 10016

Sooj O. writes: Oddly enough, I've only ever been to The Morgan Library for lunch meetings and business events.  So when a friend suggested that we check out the Van Gogh letters to Emile Bernard, I really thought it was high time I finally checked out at least some…

Shabu-Tatsu East Village
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

216 E 10th St
New York, NY 10003

Michael D. writes: I guess I forgot to write a review. I was here about six months ago with Rotardted Ro Ro.

The food is very good. That is to say that the raw meat that they give you to boil is good quality.

When I go to a restaurant and spend a fair amount of  money,…

Passerby
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Meatpacking District, Manhattan/Chelsea

436 West 15th St
New York, NY 10011

Natalia J. writes: The colorful lights cover the whole floor of the bar and match to the beat of the music.
Everywhere is the dance floor.
It was a bit early for people to start dancing save for ONE lady in Reeboks. It was quite a one-woman show.

The place got crowded…

M2M
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

55 3rd Ave
Between 10th and 11th St
New York, NY 10079

Scott B. writes: M2M: Your one-stop spot to shop for Pocky for Men, chocolate-filled panda cookies, and Calpico before going to a movie at Union Square.

At least, that's what it is if you're me, a tall white Midwestern kid whose knowledge of cooking Asian food amounts…

EN Japanese Brasserie
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

435 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014

Keiko S. writes: My memorable discoveries at EN:

1) The packaged konnyaku is crap. I had absolutely no idea how real, fresh konnyaku could be so soft and delectable. LOVE IT!!!!
2) If the restaurant is serving any sashimi that's been directly imported from Japan, order…

Elephant & Castle
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

68 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10011

Audrey J. writes: I had the eggs 'n apples over French toast with bacon. It was good.

The 40 minute wait, however? Not good.

Also, when my friends ordered (1) the Tazmanian "At Anchor" eggs and (2) a side of bacon, they were informed that such items were no longer…

Palma
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

28 Cornelia St
New York, NY 10014

Russ W. writes: Patrick (my besty) and I went to dinner last night at Palma, and it was a true score!  The space reminds me of a small country villa, with it's rustic treatments, and farm tables.  With a great, covered garden, I imagine that Palma gets super…

Neue Galerie New York
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1048 5th Ave
New York, NY 10028

Jim S. writes: This is another of my favorite museums in the world - one of those small, overlooked Manhattan gems.  

My interest in art tacks to the darker side of life - an aesthetic that not only makes the joys of life brighter - but also turns the spotlight on…

Applewood
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

501 11th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

norm g. writes: marlowe was sulking. this was not his kind of place. everything seemed...right. he scrunched his way through the tables to the bar. if you could call it that.

what kind of bar is this, he grumbled, it's too...nice.

the young woman to his left seemed…

The Papaya King
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

179 E 86th St
New York, NY 10028

Kristina R. writes: Why all the four star reviews?  I can't remember a time when I've eaten a more tasty, delectable hot dog...paired with a delicious juice, and you've got it made.  The two dogs and a juice deal is a steal and a half.  

You really can't beat the…

Craft
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

43 E 19th St
New York, NY 10003

Stacey G. writes: "Craft.  5:30 tomorrow.  Be there."

I read the text message with mild shock and annoyance, not because of the announced location.  No, I knew that was coming as K. had recently given me a choice of fancy schmancy dining options: Blue Hill (loved the…

The Container Store
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

629 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10010

Eugene B. writes: Sure is expensive to Contain shit.

In my apt., I have a small bedroom I don't even use. I just use it to store my crap such as my bike, skateboard, sneakers, garment rack, sports equipment, LSAT books (nice investment there genius), and magazines I…

Caputo's Fine Foods
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Carroll Gardens

460 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sadie S. writes: Now that I am no longer lucky enough to live around the corner from Caputo's, I have to make pilgrimages to Carroll Gardens periodically to get my fresh mozzarella fix.  My mom, for her part, comes down from Westchester for the homemade raviolis,…

Fort Tryon Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Washington Heights

Margaret Corbin Circle
New York, NY 10040

Coo B. writes: fort tryon park, i know everyone has already sung your praises, but i have to add my two cents... because it's places like you that make me feel like i've escaped nyc, sticky subways, gray-ness, and smelly summer sidewalks and entered another…

Gradisca Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

126 W 13th St
New York, NY 10011

Tanayia W. writes: Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me!

My boo took me here for my bday the other night.

Why my boo/Gradisca is a winner:

1. He found this place based on other rave yelp reviews (thank you Yelp!)

2. He picked this place because they have a dish…

The Corner Deli
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

106 Kenmare St
New York, NY 10011

One Black Mans POV.. .. writes: Appearance:
Don't let the little taco stand appearance fool you.  Thats just the little walk up part.  The REAL Corner is hidden and requires you to go through an "Employees Only" type door, then the kitchen, and then down a flight of stairs where the…

Cornelia Street Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

29 Cornelia St
New York, NY 10014

Arnab M. writes: I was here for brunch with Tali A. and her dad, and it was fab! Not to repeat Tali's words, but her dad's flirting with the hostess was hilarious, I caught the last glimpse of it, and man that girl for dense, and she probably didn't understand his…

Barcade
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

388 Union Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224

peter d. writes: ***Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that when I head out to Brooklyn, it's for a family event, to chill in Prospect Park, or for a house party...I don't go to bars out there very often. Barcade was like a foreign country. I had been drinking. The…

Sullivan Room
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

218 Sullivan St
New York, NY 10012

victoria h. writes: Hmm, what is there not to like about Sullivan Room?? Great sound, seating available, space for the shakin your (my) bootay, drinks...um - yeah.

What a great time we had here for our Yelp event. Perfect location. Perfect company : )

H&M
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

640 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Colin B. writes: I like money. Alot. I like jeans as well.

I don't like spending a lot of money on jeans. That's nonsense.

$250 for a pair of jeans seems to be the going rate these days. HA!

I refuse to pay more than $50.

Enter H&M.

My pair cost somewhere between…

Revival
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

129 E 15th St
New York, NY 10003

Srini V. writes: Revival is a bar for one and all, for any occasion.  Nothing at Revival strikes you as being particularly distinctive, but it has elements that appeal to a diverse crowd of bar goers--

o College crowd--reasonably-priced, even if small, selection of…

Hair Mates Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

13 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10003

julia s. j. writes: i have finally found my happy place.  for the past 2-3 years or so, i've been desperately searching for a stylist as talented as the one i  had in queens, who got married one day and never came back.  i've always had my hair relatively long, and…

Pepe Rosso
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

149 Sullivan St
New York, NY 10012

Jen D. writes: I don't see what all the hype is about. I tried this place last night after hearing others rave about it and the food was just blah...

Penne Vodka w/ Pancetta - vodka sauce had a weird taste. Pancetta was good though. Noodles a little iffy. Not as al…

Christie's Jamaican Patties
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

387 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238

NaN K. writes: For me Brooklyn is way overrated and overpopulated with folks that would scream out BROOOOKLYN! knowing damn well they're from Florida or New Rochelle but not when it comes to two things:
1) The best damn West Indian Day Parade/Carnaval in the nation…

Red White & Bubbly
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

211 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Julia O. writes: I absolutely love this place and go out of my way to get there when I don't feel like taking my chances and hoping the cheap bottle I got at Trader Joe's is drinkable. Here's what makes a great wine shop, in order of importance: a staff that is…

Marc Jacobs
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

163 Mercer Street
New York, NY 10012

bO w. writes: I don't have very good judgment when comes to Marc Jacobs. Whether clothes or shoes, everything seems much less attractive after just a few months. The usual scenario goes:
In December - Oh God! I have to have these!
In March - Eww! What was I…

Cafe Boulud
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

20 E 76th St
New York, NY 10021

Hywel J. writes: I went here for dine-about-town. For lunch. With my oh-so-delightful, oh-so-high-maintenance opera singer friend Elaine. We managed to snag a table on the sidewalk, on the most beautiful day. Bliss!

We started at noon. At 3pm, the restaurant was reset…

Zaytoons
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Gowanus

283 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Armin L. writes: I would give this 3.5 stars. Everything I have had has been slightly above average. They have good personal pizzas. Falafel hummus and lamb were all pretty good. cant say much more about it

Koryodang Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

31 W 32nd St
New York, NY 10001

Audrey J. writes: "When I was young...
I never neeeeeeded anyonnnne...
And makin' love was just for fun...
Those days are gone...

All...

by...

my...

selllllllllllf.

Don't wanna be...

All...

by...

my...

selllllllllllllllllllf.

Anyyyymooooooooore...!"

Ahem ahem. Forget for a second…

The Mudtruck
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

Astor Place
New York, NY 10003

Julia N. writes: I love these truck/stand/non-place eateries. However, the Mud Truck has always struck me as slightly ironic, parked in view of two (almost three!) Starbucks. But then, one can NEVER have too much coffee.

Certainly better than Starbucks, I've had a…

Kun Jip
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

9 W 32nd St
New York, NY 10001

Joolie T. writes: i don't give a crap about anyone else's comments or opinions.
especially when it comes to Korean food. i mean, what would you know about Korean food, huh? which brings me to my point.... i know Korean Food. i know what is standard and what is not. i…

Anyway Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

32 E 2nd St
New York, NY 10003

Bryan R. writes: Don't go here unless you want to get RETARDED!!!  More than once I've consumed a carafe of deceptively easy to drink infused vodka and gone on to all sorts of East VIllage debauchery.  

My liver isn't talking to me anymore.   Neither is God.