The Rainbow Room
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

30 Rockefeller Plz
Ste 65
New York, NY 10112

Becca S. writes: Brunch at the Rainbow Room:  A Choose Your Own Adventure!

(a)  You have decided you'd like to have brunch at the Rainbow Room.  Good idea!  In late September/early October,  make a reservation for a month ahead (best time for peak foliage views, see…

Harlem Vintage
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

2235 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
Harlem, NY 10026

Ameena G. writes: A great little wine boutique that's open seven days a week.

The staff is knowlegable and friendly and they have wines for almost every budget. They also have a great little star rating system to indicate the following:

RED: women winemakers
GOLD:…

Casbah Rouge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

2841 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

Ellis B. writes: I have nothing to really yelp about regarding the food but holy moly, we boogied like we were ready to die!  so much fun, out of the way if your downtown but what a blast!  you cant walk to the bathroom w/o being accosted by a stranger who could also…

Hi-Fi
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

169 Ave A
New York, NY 10003

Gina C. writes: This bar has insanely good tunes.  
This bar has Buck Hunter.
This bar has two-for-one happy hour before 8 pm.

This bar does not have an apartment for rent above it so that you can practically live in the bar, I checked.

Pinky's Shapes Threading Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

1032 6th Ave
New York, NY 10018

Deepa C. writes: i went to pinky when she was at the place on 7th and 35th st and was faithful from the get go. she was a warm person who asked me about my life and remembered what i had told her the time before.

she listens to what you want, is quick, painless and…

Burritoville
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

625 9th Ave Frnt
New York, NY 10036

Sam P. writes: OK, I have to give my local Burritoville a boost right now because it's SO much better than the nasty nasty Chipotle that just opened up across the street.  Burritoville is fresher, tastier, healthier and just all around better than the McMexican…

Jezebel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

630 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10036

Elizabeth B. writes: Swings for seats?
Waffles, chicken, AND ice cream in one dish?

You have to try this place.

Pyramid Club
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

101 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

Scott B. writes: Like many, I only ever come to Pyramid for Gay 80's Fridays.  Also like many, I think this is one of the funnest and least pretentious places to go in the city, despite the rude $8 cover and $3 coat check.  Three dollars to put my jacket on a hanger…

Sing Sing Karaoke
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

81 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

Rocky P. writes: I like this place. It's the scene of my greatest triumph EVER: getting the attention of a hot blonde after singing Short Skirt, Long Jacket, and then getting her to come over TO ME after singing Landslide. True, she was blitzed out of her mind, but…

Flute Gramercy
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

40 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003

Ahu S. writes: Wavered between 3 and 4 stars. I went here twice in two nights, and the first night was a 4 and the second a 3. I decided on a 4 because I loved the space so much.

The decor/ambiance is lovely. I love the sultry lighting and the big, plush seating…

Pret A Manger
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

11 W 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

Gourmet G. writes: Despite the French name, this chain of upscale sandwich shops is British . . . in London they're as ubiquitous as Starbucks is here. Don't be put off by the pre-packaging  - anything unsold by closing is donated to charity, so whatever you purchase…

H.K. Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

523 9th Ave
New York, NY 10018

Lindsay K. writes: The rumors are true. Sorry HK, what you do in food you lose in service.

You are like the pretty girl that treats men like crap. You're the glamorous job with the long hours. You're all face, no brain.

At least you have outdoor seating. You saucy minx.

The Animal Medical Center
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

510 E 62nd St
New York, NY 10021

Robin B. writes: Four stars here for the service. Had to take one away for the cost which knocked me off my feet. Brought my cat in on Sunday over Memorial Day Weekend. He couldn't breath very well and made these little cry noised when I tried to move him. I'd never…

Obscura Antiques
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

280 E 10th St
New York, NY 10009

Stephanie P. writes: For my visit to NY, Yelp totally saved my vacation bacon!  I was woefully unprepared for the trip and hadn't even cracked my guidebook by the day of departure, so I did a little crash course on Yelp and compiled a list of cool places to go.  Obscura…

Gertel's Bake Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chinatown

53 Hester St
New York, NY 10002

alli k. writes: I grew up on treats from Gertel's as my dad works a tiny LES block away and has been friends with the proprietors and workers for years--reportedly they used to call him (and my grandfather before him!) in from the street when something good had just…

Silverleaf Tavern
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

43 E 38th Street
New York, NY 10016

Aly W. writes: A friend of mine does event-planning for Bailey House, and they had a benefit event tonight at Silverleaf Tavern....I finally understand the meaning of the word opulance. Star of the night were the POM Red Ribbon Martinis (a martini made with POM…

Lee's Art Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

220 W 57th St
New York, NY 10019

Srini V. writes: Shop with confidence at Lee's, knowing that they source good stuff and offer friendly, professional sales and service.

I spent over $1,500 on cable lights here after a frustrating experience at stores in the Lighting District.  And the salesperson at…

Sway Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

305 Spring St
New York, NY 10013

Chantelle K. writes: I have to say, any place where the bouncer demands that you must agree to "Shake yo bootie" before entering is alright with me. And with totally rockin tunes by DJ's who will play GnR (my personal fave) to David Bowie, Jay-Z, Daft Punk, Madonna and…

Penelope

159 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10079

Nic B. writes: Yes you're going to wait a long time for weekend brunch. You're in Murray Hill, which is crawling with twenty something girls who love brunch. Get over it.  A friend of mine met her boyfriend at brunch at Penelope. So if you're a single guy, I…

Knickerbocker Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

33 University Pl
New York, NY 10003

Alicia Z. writes: I love meat. But i've never had a steak bring tears to my eyes until I had a dry aged shell steak at this fabulously old hollywood style restaurant full of old (non-hollywood style) farts.
I appreciated that my sugar daddy, Chad B, and I weren't the…

French Roast
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

78 West 11th Street
New York, NY 10011

Thomas S. writes: 24/7. Yes in NYC, 24/7 restaurants are as common as 100 degree days in Phoenix, bad acting from David Caruso and overpriced windshield wipers on a BMW. Ok, the latter, however obscure, hits a note with me. But to be open 24 hours and pull it off…

Cafe Mozart
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

154 W 70th St
New York, NY 10023

Srini V. writes: A nice hangout in the UWS.  The setting can be a little too classic and overwhelming, but I assume that is by design.

I find breakfast and brunch to by far be the safest choices here.  I distinctly remember the apple strudel and white hot chocolate…

Madame X
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

94 W Houston St
New York, NY 10012

Victor L. writes: This is what you call tight. In all senses of the word. Low ceilings, econo spacing, nicely planted couches in the back to make up a lounge, two bathrooms, basement location, and small back patio framed by benches for maximum seating but minimal…

Bleecker Street Records
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

239 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10014

Erik T. writes: This place gets mad props for stocking "imports" (bootlegs). Stores in L.A. used to do the same thing, but the guvmint had a major crackdown in probably 1995 or so. You can't find anything anymore. Which is probably a good thing. I was spending way…

Emilio Pucci Boutique

24 E. 64th Stret
New York, NY 10021

Mark D. writes: Actually since the 40's.  I'm a huge fan,(see pic).  There's 2 boutiques, 5th Ave. and 64th @ Madison.  The one on Madison is so much cooler.  An old townhouse.  The last of its kind.

Penhaligons
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

870 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10021

Robert C. writes: I'm digging this perfumery.  The shop assistants are super nice and helpful - not snooty at all!  For a shop on Madison Ave?!? They leave you alone to explore the tiny shop, and then when you have questions, they are attentive and provide you with…

Exit 9 Gift Store
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

64 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

Danielle H. writes: I always have high hopes but rarely walk away with anything. It's too pricey.

They have lots of knickknacks but I've found better stuff at other shops. The bags and wallets are very nice but cost too much. There is a good selection of postcards and…

Lolita Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

266 Broome Street
New York, NY 10002

Natalia M. writes: $3 cocktails and beer from 6 to 8 p.m. and goldfish at the bar?!

What are we, nuts here?!

I'm there.

107 West Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Washington Heights

811 W 187th St
New York, NY 10033

Scott B. writes: Another date, another vegetarian.  I swear, I don't know why it keeps working out that way, but I'll be damned if that tofu fry I took off his plate wasn't a bit of deep fried heaven dipped in mayonnaise.

I was nervous, but luckily, 107 West is not a…

M & I International Foods
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Brighton Beach

249 Brighton Beach Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235

Pete C. writes: This place rocks! I always stop here when I go to Brighton Beach. The other place is this small liqour store down the street where you can buy Russian Standard vodka, which, by the way, is AMAZING!! So nice you can sip it straight and it tastes good.…

Molyvos Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

871 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Amanda E. writes: Amazing. I haven't had spanakopita this good since I was in Greece.
Even Greek salad, usually a pretty boring menu item, is elevated to another level here. Hummus and bread aren't bad either.
Veg-friendly, with stars beside vegetarian items on the…

Equinox Fitness Center
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

250 E 54th St Frnt
New York, NY 10022

Srini V. writes: Equinox clearly owns the best health clubs in the city based on the quality of the facilities and ease of finding one around you.  Leaves NYSC behind by a few miles.  I go to the Tribeca location that is pretty basic.  Yet well maintained.

In absolute…

Perfect Shape Threading Salon
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

295 Park Avenue S.
between 22nd and 23rd Street
New York, NY 10009

Eran B. writes: I figured my first review should be of the establishment that I found by searching on yelp.

Let me start by making sure it is clear that I have amazing screwed up eyebrows.  After years of bad plucking behavior I have some wildly rebellious hairs that…

Basso Est
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

198 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002

Peter C. writes: A truly great Italian place in the Lower East side, Basso Est is guaranteed to please.  I had the insalatina mista, sliced grilled skirt steak, homemade pappardelle pasta with wild boar ragout sauce, and they were all top notch.  Prices were very New…

Yajai Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

3316 30th Ave
Astoria, NY 11103

Oliver T. writes: I only know of two good Thai restaurants in Astoria (my hood) and Yajai is one of them.  Their prices are really affordable and the food is really authentic tasting!  I can't say much for the decor, it is a little better than a "hole in the wall,"…

Wildflower
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

192 Bleecker St
New York City, NY 10012

Michele W. writes: wildFlower is an intimate little French bistro-inspired restaurant in the heart of the Village. Serving New American food and a nice selection of wine, it's an ideal place for a cozy dinner or dessert with a view of pedestrian traffic on Bleecker.…

Haru Sushi
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

205 W. 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036

Julie K. writes: It's my confession..  I was addicted the internet game... 'World of Warcraft', and could play whole day long...  have several highest level characters...  one of them.. is 'Harumi' and u can find this name on the menu in Haru..  =)

2005, I came to NYC…

Pret A Manger
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

135 W 50th St
New York, NY 10020

Scott K. writes: I'm convinced the Keebler Elves make these sandwiches at night when they're not baking cookies. I walk by Pret at 7:30am and their signature triangular-shaped sandwich boxes are already neatly lined up in a row on the shelves. Who else but Keebler…

Cedar Tavern
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

82 University Pl
New York, NY 10003

Sooj O. writes: A little NYC history.  The original Cedar Tavern was on 24 University Place and was the hangout for Jackson Pollock, William de Kooning and others in their circle.  Then, Allen Ginsgberg, in his youthful Village days, hung out here with Gregory…

Kuma Inn
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

113 Ludlow St
New York, NY 10002

David S. writes: I went to Kuma Inn for a private holiday party: the whole restaurant was reserved for us so my experience of it may be quite different from what it's like on regular nights. But let me just say I had a great time!

First, you have to be able to find…