Yeah Shang Hai Deluxe Corp
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

65 Bayard St
New York, NY 10013

Tam N. writes: -Everything- was perfect in texture, a great indicator of freshness and technique.  With a little more seasoning, all the dishes could have been crazy-delicious.  Maybe some added salt?  Ginger?  Onion?

Steamed Juicy Pork Buns (8)
Soup dumplings were…

The Bagel Store
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

247 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Keane L. writes: I found The Bagel Store after crossing the Brooklyn Bridge and traversing through Brooklyn up to Williamsburg. Persuaded by Yelp Mobile's high rank for the place and my desperate need to pee, I walked in and ordered the Everything Bagel with…

Moutarde
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

239 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Stephanie B. writes: So, we went to Moutarde for a drink while we were waiting for a table at Al di La across the street.  They were so totally wonderful and cool about it that they get three stars just for that.  They didn't care that we ended up bolting the appetizers…

Ars Nova Theater
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

511 W 54th Street
New York, NY 10019

Molly T. writes: I recently saw Julia Sweeney's show at Ars Nova and was impressed by the cozy feeling inside the theater.  The seating is set up well so that most places have an excellent view (even if you are short).  I was also happy to see that the snack bar had…

Smith & Wollensky
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

201 E 49th St
New York, NY 10017

Tori K. writes: I don't eat steak, but I get a kick out of the old boys club regulars. I like that Patrick, who concocts a terrific dirty martini, still works here and that everyone knows his name.  It is one of the only places where one can get a late night snack,…

Good World Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chinatown

3 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002

Lindsay K. writes: I wish I had seen more hipsters... Good World was crammed wall to wall with guys with popped collars and girls with Esprit dresses letting them cop feels.  This is not the seedy-chic China town destination I was expecting!

A normal string of…

7th Avenue Books
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

300 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Joan L. writes: My inner teacher's pet likes to be complimented on my selections when shopping for books.  Should I be ashamed of this?  Probably, but this quasi-anonymous platform allows me to let my freak-flag fly.  While waiting in line at 7th Avenue Books, I…

Miyako Sushi
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - North Side

143 Berry St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Joi B. writes: Miyako is some damn good Japanese food!!!!!  The only Korean entree that I've tried is the Bi Bim Bop in a hot pot and that was fantastic, as well.

Easily the BEST vegetable gyoza I've ever had.  Perfectly crispy, thin shells around a tasty, almost…

Kitchen 22
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

36 E. 22nd St.
New York, NY 10017

Jesse M. writes: I have to say, I was thoroughly impressed with this fine dining establishment. It is rare to find delicious, reasonably priced food. The menu is limited, and the dishes we're a bit rich together, but I really enjoyed the vibe, it could have been the…

The Gate
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

321 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Audra M. writes: Hello Gate?

It's Berkeley on the phone...it wants its bar back.

Gowanus Yacht Club
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Gowanus

323 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11230

Fabian T. writes: I don't disagree with one word written below, still this place gets the 5-star-treatment from me, I'm easy like that. The beer is cheap and the food is cheaper. That being said, this place is like the back yard you wish you had. It's easy to get to,…

The Casual Grill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Financial District

24 John St
New York, NY 10079

Alex S. writes: For all of the little deli's that compete against each other in the Financial District, few can produce the caliber of lunchables that this place has to offer.  Good food at reasonable prices, this place is worth stopping by for the quick bite and…

Relish

225 Wythe Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Nadja M. writes: My boyfriend is a vegetarian.  In a former life this would've been a deal breaker, but he's awfully attractive and has lots of money (kidding, i kid).  Anyway,  I now relegate myself to meat once a week at brunch because, I am a black woman and I…

La Bonne Soupe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

48 W 55th St Frnt
New York, NY 10019

Arnab M. writes: I am not the biggest fan of French food, but this place is great! Cute, intimate and not too crowded. Excellent food, though their service is on the slower side. The soups are amazing, of course. The waitstaff are really nice too! They have these…

Applegate Farm Ice Cream Inc

616 Grove St
Montclair, NJ 07043

RoDERICK a. writes: (Take Out Order Only)

I did not go there, but my cousin did pick up ice cream for us, so I think that qualifies. She got the green tea ice cream, and I must say it is the best green tea ice cream I have ever had. Yes,  even better than any green tea…

Famous Ray's

465 Avenue of the Americas
6th Ave at 11th St
New York, NY 10011

grace m. writes: Don't get the ricotta pizza... it is flavorless.  Douse it with hot sauce, parmesan, and basil leaves.. and maybe ask your friends for a spare pepperoni slice to flavor this slice up.  I made the mistake of ordering this pretty pizza, but I guess I…

Eight Mile Creek
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

240 Mulberry St
New York, NY 10012

stephy s. writes: I had one of the most romantic nights of my life here a few years ago. This was all pre-Yelp mind you, so clearly I would have blabbed about this place ages ago, but while in New York this past visit, I walked by here and was instantly transported…

Angelica Kitchen
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

300 E 12th Street
New York, NY 10003

Srini V. writes: This is the old bastion of vegan eating in the LES.  I don't quite enjoy most of their menu items though.

The highlights of the menu: the hummus, but expect to pay for extra pita wedges.  The three-bean chili.  Their 'proprietary' corn bread.  And the…

Ouest
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2315 Broadway
New York, NY 10024

Srini V. writes: I must say, the number of fine dining establishments in downtown or midtown Manhattan dwarfs what you can experience in the UWS.  But let us compliment Ouest for tilting the balance somewhat in favor of one of my fav neighborhoods of New York.

The…

Virgil's Real Barbecue
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

152 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036

Alex i. writes: Okay Virgil, let's talk. The office rats forced your menu under my nose like smelling salts around 11:30 this morning and told me to pick and pick fast or there would be repercussions. I was producing a Web site, coding a newsletter and writing…

Ping's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

22 Mott Street
New York, NY 10013

Angry D. writes: This is a nice place to go for dim sum.  From my experience it is better than Golden Unicorn,  Dim Sum Go Go, Oriental Pearl.  Its probably among the best dim sum in the city, but there are at least 2 places in Flushing that are bigger and better.…

Out of the Kitchen
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

456 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014

Sam P. writes: Huh. Mixed reviews, eh?  Well, for now I'm firmly on the pro-side.  Out of the Kitchen is an adorable little spot on Hudson that's perfect for a quick bite - for here, or to-go.  Lots of frou-frou sandwiches and salads made fresh or wrapped up for…

Om Yoga Center
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

826 Broadway
Floor 6
New York, NY 10003

Sarah J. writes: Good vibe and nice instructors. Better to buy monthly specials because classes are a bit expensive. One hour classes are a good bargin as well.  Offers a very nice studio, except the bathroom where there is water everywhere  from the sink that…

Two Boots To Go West
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

201 W 11th St
New York, NY 10014

Jordan C. writes: Took me nearly 6 years to figure out that Two Boots is a reference to, well, 2 "boots" -- Italy and Louisiana.  Get it?  2 BOOTS.  Cause those land masses are shaped like boots.  You know, the ones you go gardening in.  Get it?  Funny how a name…

Frederic Fekkai Fifth Avenue
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

712 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

victoria h. writes: OMG I am a total snob wanna be. (wanna be cause I am a teacher. A teacher's salary does not enable too much snobbery)
And yet: I got my hair cut HERE yesterday. It was a birthday present from me, to me!

The salon needless to say exudes elegance and sex…

Cafe Duke
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District, Manhattan/Fashion District

1450 Broadway
New York, NY 10018

Irene F. writes: This is by far the best salad bar I have come across in midtown, and believe me, I know from salad bars. One star off for their General Tso's Chihuahua...it's crispy..wtf?

Otherwise, way overwhelming! It's so big, and there is so much food! I love…

Sally Hershberger Face Place
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village, Manhattan/Meatpacking District

423 W 14th St
3rd Fl
New York, NY 10014

Addie H. writes: Tom is the holy grail of skin care in New York City. My search for the best facial ends here.

On a side note: I was concerned with this place being in the meatpacking district, usually that equates to a lot of beautiful people, very high prices,…

Moustache
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

90 Bedford St
New York, NY 10014

Srini V. writes: How would one define 'middle-of-the-road'?  Well, that depends on the road one chooses.  For example:

o Freeway -- in the center lane; not on the fast/slow ones
o Politics -- neither passive nor given to political jingoism
o Music -- somewhat popular…

Smiling Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

323 7th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Jessica A. writes: It's really chewy and cheesy. It comes fast. I eat too much of it.

Japan Society
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

333 E 47th St
New York, NY 10017

Marlo W. writes: I went here to see a screening of early Japanimation....

It's a beautiful building...very Japanese in style and darn, the seats in the auditorium aren't made for American bodies!!!  My date and I were squished and we're not big people!  

But the best…

Soy Luck Club
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

115 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10014

Lolia S. writes: I thought the name of this place was SOY and when I first stumbled across it.  I love soy in all forms and the menu sounded so interesting: soy smoothies, soy milk steamers, soy cream cheese, soynut butter, oatmeal with soymilk, smoked tofu, tofu…

Gourmet Garage
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

117 7th Ave S
New York, NY 10014

Liiisa C. writes: + 1 for alliteration
- 1 for being misleading --

If you put "Garage" in your name, I expect lower prices

+ 1 for variety
- 1 for poor layout --

Food is EVERYWHERE.  It's piled high & densely packed into every available space.  Shelves are placed at odd…

Press 195
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

195 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Miguel d. writes: Don't sit in.

Seriously, get everything to go or delivered (no delivery past 9pm), sit outside at Byrne Park or Prospect Park, and enjoy one of the best grilled eggplant - roasted red pepper sandwiches you will ever have in the city.

I'm not kidding,…

Grandpa's Brick Oven Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Inwood

4973 Broadway
New York, NY 10034

Christine J. writes: They make the BEST thin crust pizza I've ever had. Flavorful, piping hot and tasty! It's very much a homey atmosphere (lots of regulars) and they have an expanded seating section for people that are eating in. Their selection of toppings is great and…

Patio Lounge
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

179 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Victor L. writes: This place seriously rules. It's just such an excellent find, a Carroll Gardens bar in the heart of Park Slope against monster bars like Union Hall and 200 Fifth Ave., and I'll definitely make it a more frequent stop when I'm in the area. It's…

Sapphire Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

249 Eldridge St
New York, NY 10002

Victor L. writes: I would give this place four stars because of no cheap drink option (LES with no cheap option is like Tom Cruise minus Jerry Maguire, it's just lacking that one have-to-have thing that brings it out of "I was married to Nicole Kidman and that's the…

Central Park Zoo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

830 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10021

Srini V. writes: I have been here with my niece and nephew a few times and each time they have walked away happy :)

One star has to come off for what seems like an unnatural setting for some of the animals.

But the clock is interesting.  The setting is grand for…

Hotel Chelsea
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

222 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10011

Carrie E. writes: Sometimes things look kinda wrong, but feel so, so right. That's how I would sum up the Chelsea in one sentence.

If you're going to be troubled by a surly, old man checking you in and then handing you a (gasp!) actual KEY straight outta the Holiday…

Oscar Wilde Bookshop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

15 Christopher St Frnt
New York, NY 10014

Sam P. writes: Welcome to Gay 101.  Or "Everything You Ever Wanted to know about Gayness:  The History AND the Sex."  

This is where it all began, folks.  Right here on Christopher Street.  And this store is where you can read all about it.  While there are lots of…