Fish
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

280 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10014

Jen N. writes: It was all so guuuuuud!

We came relatively early, so there was no wait and no crowd.  I was starving after not eating all day, then being robbed by Village Copier (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) before enduring a grueling two hour interview and…

La Grenouille
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

3 E 52nd St
New York, NY 10022

Michael C. writes: La Grenouille is one of those unique places; a throwback to a time when dining was an experience, not a chore to be stumbled through while doing business or shoveled in simply to fuel the bodies involved.

The extravagant flower arrangements - one of…

Amsterdam Billiard Club
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

344 Amsterdam Ave Fl 2
New York, NY 10024

Ted S. writes: GONE - along with the whole building to make room for... wait for it... MORE F-ING CONDOS!!!

The city is always changing but don't the last few years of glass tower spendy condo expansion seem excessive?

I saw Jerry Seinfeld playing Larry David here,…

Abingdon Guest House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

21 8th Ave
New York, NY 10014

Gourmet G. writes: This charming inn consists of two landmark 1850's Federal-style townhouses in the heart of Greenwich Village. Both homes are outstanding examples of period architecture, with interiors updated to provide modern comforts. Each of the nine, non-smoking…

The Back Page
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1472 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10028

Sara R. writes: LOVE their HD tvs. You find yourself with a panoramic view of television screens and your giddy eyes get all shifty and twittery with excitement.

There's a lot of seating considering the space, and there's a big downstairs basement level with…

Lincoln Plaza Cinemas
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

1886 Broadway
New York, NY 10023

JoJo C. writes: Amazing movies.  There is always at least two I am interested in seeing and the theaters are small so 80% of the seats are great seats.  The theaters do not have super plush seats or stadium seating but you go to Lincoln Plaza for the films.

Ladies be…

Tavern On Jane
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

31 8th Ave
New York, NY 10014

Darbi W. writes: Tavern on Jane is very good at what it does.   Solid, basic food. Stiff drinks.  Cold beer.  Warm, neighborhood-y vibe.

It's one of my fave brunch places in the hood. they serve a basket of carbs I really shouldn't be eating as soon as you sit down…

Baby Bo's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

627 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10016

Vishal D. writes: Baby Bo's Cantina and I are having an affair on seamless web.  Site unseen, we can't resist each other.  While its easy to explain being attracted to me, I'm quite picky and don't often have these kinds of feelings for others.

Maybe it was the free…

Cafe Colonial
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

73 E Houston St
New York, NY 10012

Brian D. writes: Had dinner at the table across from Matt Dillon here today. That was neat. The Xinxim whatchamacallit is pretty tasty-- chicken, peanut sauce, fried bananas. Washed it down with a Guarana soda which really did the trick, since I was coming down hard…

Sin Sin and the Leopard Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

248 E 5th Street
New York, NY 10003

Rachel A. writes: Living in Boston, I've found that I have to dig to find a great, unpretentious hangout. There are so, so many meathead joints in Boston. It's quite sad, really. I suppose it's understandable when considering how many naive, rich undergrad students…

Diablo Royale
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

189 W 10th St
New York, NY 10014

Abigail S. writes: A friend of ours is a bartender here, so we stopped in on a Sunday evening to say hello.  What a cool little joint this place is!  The decor is fun, the music is blues, and the clientele are a weird mix of people who know a good drink when they taste…

Panya Bakery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

10 Stuyvesant St
New York, NY 10003

Keiko S. writes: I've tried a couple of Japanese bakeries in this city, and I think I'm ready to rank Panya as my most favorite 'everyday' bakery!

First of all, I love the name. "Panya" literally means "bakery" in Japanese. How much more straightforward can they be?…

Taj Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

48 W 21st St
New York, NY 10010

jenna c. writes: My husband and I got married here!!!!! IT was FABULOUS!!!! They customized the room regarding my wants and needs, and were able to use their candles, tablecloths, etc... for NO extra charge!! Very accommodating! And the waitstaff is warm and I always…

Abitino Pizzeria & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

733 2nd Ave Frnt
New York, NY 10016

Shane L. writes: Good and cheap.  The perfect combination for a slice of pizza.

They premake their pies so and then reheat the slices when you ask.  If you get a chance, try the white pizza (no sauce, just mozzarella with splashes of ricotta) - its fantastic!

Grab an…

Pop Diner
Neighborhood: Queens/Elmhurst

8026 Queens Boulevard
Elmhurst, NY 11373

GarGuPi L. writes: You can call this the "retro diner".  Menu is a mix of Asian, Spanish, and of course American meals. They've specials every night and each includes a salad/soup, a dessert, and sometimes a beverage (depends on which special you get).  The food is…

Gotham Bikes Inc
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

112 W Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Amy P. writes: Yes they have no bananas, but they do have banana seats!

These guys are just as mean as any fixie hipster doofus but at the same time they are thorough and knowledgeable and have a huge selection. I have never left here without exactly what I wanted.…

Cantaloup
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1036 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10021

Gigi H. writes: I love this store!  Especially since its very close to my apt.  Great going out tops and great jean selection.  You don't wanna miss the jewelry section of this store.  Simply gorgeous!  Filled with beautiful unique pieces that are handmade.  I…

Ideal Cheese Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

942 1st Ave
New York, NY 10022

David B. writes: The only place to go for real hickory wood smoked, non processed Gouda. Not the rolled crap you get from supermarkets, or other high end cheese shops for that matter.  They also have  great imported ham and salami selections.  Their taramosalata is…

The Pleasure Chest
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

156 7th Ave S
New York, NY 10014

Kate F. writes: "Spank someone you love."

Such was the instruction written on the back.

Oh Pleasure Chest, I know not of what you do. All I know is that you had the great idea to distribute painter's stirring sticks with your name on them at the Pride Parade, ever…

Gaf West
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

401 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036

Victor L. writes: Hey, for a 5 dollar pint, I'll experience some INTENSE dart playing/yelling/screaming /shouting/cheering/sweari ng. There's a bar in the middle, I mean just a bar where you can sit your drink down, and then there's the real bar behind it, the one…

wd-50
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

50 Clinton St
New York, NY 10002

stephy s. writes: Is it possible to propose to a restaurant? Seriously, I think I wanna marry wd-50 and if it isn't ready for that kind of commitment, can we just have wild, torrid sex with crazy food combinations and excellent plating? Please :)

Yeah, this was the…

Tower Records-Video-Books
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

1961 Broadway
New York, NY 10023

Adam D. writes: This was the only place closest to my school that I could find a good selection of singles. Borders wasn't even remotely close.

Why did you shut down?!

Int'l Soc For Krishna Consciousness
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

26 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Chippers T. writes: Where else can you get endless healthy vegan food for a suggested price of 3 dollars?

Grand Press
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

284 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Emmy F. writes: A cool place to hang any night of the week. Saturdays are known to invite DJs of sorts from time to time, which is always fun, but for the most part, it's either the jukebox or the bartenders playing mellow rock, like Morrissey or Radiohead, and if…

Trash & Vaudeville
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

4 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003

Sean T. writes: Recommended for:  Unique men's/women's clothes... outfits, accessories.

Service 4, Selection 4, Quality 4.

For the record, YES, I did go "inside" the store :P

Adventuring for a Halloween costume lead me to this EV landmark as many people have described.…

Fuego 718
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

249 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

amy s. writes: my mother was a notoriously difficult person to shop for (unless you're my sister and had $350 to blow on a cashmere cardigan). i was tired of getting her fancy makeup and stuff from bigelow and one day i wandered into fuego 718. this is the kind of…

Compass
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

208 W 70th St
New York, NY 10023

Sara Y. writes: Compass has a new/old chef (Neil Annis has returned to the helm.)  So of course, we had to go check it out!

My parents and I dined on Saturday at around 5:45 (we had to get home in time to watch the Red Sox beat the Rockies!) Our waiter pleasantly…

M & J Trimming
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District, Manhattan/Murray Hill

1008 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10018

Allison G. writes: AMAZING. They had EXACTLY what I needed. I came directly after work to get a length of ribbon and a length of sequin trim for my Halloween costume. It was crowded, of course, since it is close to Halloween, but I found EXACTLY what I was looking for.…

Jeremy's Ale House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Financial District

228 Front Street
New York, NY 10038

Ben W. writes: Ever wanted to be a fishmonger for an evening? Well lucky, lucky you. It's the new virtual fishmonger experience at Jeremy's ale house complete with:
- Drinks the size of your head - I look like a hobbit with this huge Styrofoam cup
- Smell of the…

Teodora
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

141 E 57th St Frnt
New York, NY 10022

Megan C. writes: The service was outstanding, the wine list was pleasant, the atmosphere downstairs was quaint and cozy and apparently their upstairs is even more spacious.  Sweet lovely little Italian spot mysteriously nestled on 57th Ave.  IS this possible?? Could…

Joe's Shanghai
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

24 W 56th St Frnt
New York, NY 10019

Amy Y. writes: Joe's Shanghai is known for their soup dumplings, and indeed they are delish!  However, the feel at this location was cold and lonely, and we would have almost felt rude if we spoke above a whisper; though we did frequent it on a Sunday night, some…

Scott J Aveda Salon Spa
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

257 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023

Jessica B. writes: It's really nice when someone is washing your hair and they ask if the temperature is okay, the pressure is okay and what your normal routine is.  

It's also really nice when you get offered tea and coffee during your haircut.

I saw Timothy today for…

Rigoletto Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

208 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023

Marie B. writes: Really good pizza with fresh toppings and enough customer traffic that the slices don't get all icky from sitting there. Cheese, crust, sauce to my liking. Crispy and chewy at the same time. Flavorful. Better atmosphere than some comparable pizza…

Karahi Indian Cuisine
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

508 Broome Street
New York, NY 10013

Carrie K. writes: This bright yellow paint on the outside of the building may deceive you at first. You may wonder, "Is this place reliable?" or "This looks a bit shady and weird." But you just have to go inside. They give you solitude if you want to catch up on old…

Shakespeare & Co Booksellers
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

716 Broadway Frnt
New York, NY 10003

Maia. J. writes: Cute little shop. I stopped in here for a small, ruled Moleskine: The legendary notebook of Hemingway, Picasso, Chatwin.

How sophisticated I felt chronicling my trip in such a renowned notebook.

Girlprops
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

153 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012

Joolie T. writes: yesiree, bob. the famous girlprops.com has an NYC boutique. you know in fashion magazines when they credit the designers or boutique to find certain products? i'm an avid fan of those and ACTUALLY go out of my way to find those items in the flesh.…

La Palapa
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

77 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003

Edward F. writes: Been here on numerous occasions over the past few years for brunch, dinner, birthday dinners --each visit the food was consistently good-- but this was my first CINCO DE MAYO and boy was it festive and almost out of control!

Luckily, the original…

West Elm
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/DUMBO

75 Front St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Andy H. writes: I stopped into West Elm on my way back to the York St station in DUMBO. Well actually my wife stopped me and said "OMG European shams!"

Oh boy...

We go on and check the place out. Nice decor and a good amount of furniture and items to decorate ones…

La Taza De Oro
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

96 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10011

Brian S. writes: I'm always trying to show my son new dining experiences even if he won't remember them when he's older. So really, I just like to have new dining experiences, but I use him as an excuse. Kids are great for that. If I don't feel like going out at…