Nintendo World Store
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

10 Rockefeller Plz
New York, NY 10020

Julie K. writes: I've never had a game machine before..  neither my brother..

when we entered this store, we almost got one of Wii..
(Thank GOD, my credit card saved me.. wheeee~)

even though we don't still have it, we are practicing every motion with TV remote…

Union Market
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

754 Union Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Miguel d. writes: It's just like being in Whole Foods, but the prices are maybe a dollar or two more, plus the folks behind the deli counter give you evil eye looks if you ask for something they have to slice. Wait a minute, isn't that your job? Never mind.

I do love…

Coney Island

Brooklyn, NY 11224

Katie Q. writes: haters can stay home.  i friggin love every filthy inch of this place where carnies and freaks abound and the dude starting your ride might wander away for a few minutes to smoke or kick a pepsi machine (true story) until his soda comes out (8…

Irish Rogue
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

356 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036

Kate F. writes: Birthday party of a friend of friends. Things I remember:  

Packed full second floor. Pool table! $3 beers. Yay! Sloppy mixed drinks and kinda slow bartenders. Boo. Music a collection of top 20 hits from a few years back - entertaining. Smelled food,…

Patsy's Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Harlem

2287 1st Ave
New York, NY 10035

nyc c. writes: A pie a cheapass could love, I recently went to East Harlem Patsy's Pizzeria, located on 2287 1st ave btwn 117th & 118th 10035 for a super thin pie. A pie at Patsy's is a whooping $11 a size of a large and there is only one size you can choose.…

The Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

1 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020

Srini V. writes: Do you have specialized companions?  Some who you shop with?  Others you grab a quick lunch with?  And some others you share your dinner table with?  And those you strictly watch movies with?  Of which, you indulge in drama with some, humor with…

Peking Duck House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

236 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10003

Steve S. writes: I've been going to the Peking Duck House with my family since I was a little kid.  Its been through a few name changes, but the staff is still the same.  They even recognized my sister when we walked in the door.  

Twenty+ years, and this place is…

New York Road Runners Club
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

9 E 89th St
New York, NY 10128

Nic B. writes: When a girl gets dumped, sometimes she turns to Ben and Jerry's.  Sometimes she turns to her best friend, Tequila.  And who could forget the idea of a rampant sex binge.

As for me, I turned to New York Road Runner's Club.  My mind, body, and soul…

Bar Carrera
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

175 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Sam P. writes: Yes yes yes yes yes!  Or should I say, si!  As if I couldn't love the owners of Veloce any more, they go and open up a bar dedicated to my second favorite country for vino - good old Spain.  Been meaning to try this place for months, and I finally…

Grand Central Oyster Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10017

Lindsay K. writes: Oyster Bar Rules:

1) Sit in the saloon in the back.  The retro wood paneled bar area has tables with more attentive service and the classic old-school bartenders with waxy 'staches are a nice touch.

2) Order a dirty martini. It will be strong and…

Petite Abeille
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

134 W Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Gina C. writes: It is very hard to pick a locale to be your 100th review.  You want it to be somewhere special, somewhere interesting... but if it was so special and interesting, why didn't you review it in the last 99 reviews?

I considered hole-in-the-wall pizza…

Pinang Malaysian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Queens/Forest Hills

11110 Queens Blvd
Forest Hills, NY 11375

joe g. writes: One of my favorite spots for this kind of thai fare. The service, though not perfect, is quite acceptable and the food is served fresh, hot, and tastes  fantastic. If you order the roti canai (a flatbread with chicken curry dish), the crispy spring…

Tribeca Film Festival
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

13-17B Laight Street
New York, NY 10013

Srini V. writes: Remarkable feat of coordination on one hand and good cinema on the other.

I particularly enjoyed getting the last seat for "A Sidewalk Astronomer" last year.  A bearded guy at the front of the line offered it to me.  And wouldn't accept any money for…

Cube 63
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

63 Clinton St
New York, NY 10002

Jane C. writes: We headed to  NYC for the weekend armed with nothing but a 'Guide Michelin' and my good looks (ok, his too). We wanted sushi (ok, I wanted sushi, and we have tacitly agreed to go by the rule that a successful marriage is based on letting the lady…

Uva
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1486 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10021

Sean T. writes: Recommended for:  a date, dinner/lunch with a group of friends.

Food 5, Service 4, Ambiance 5.

What an unexpected gem in the UES.  I had dinner plans with my friend S who was coming strait from a work event and after she showed up late, offered to…

Ennju
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron, Manhattan/Union Square

20 E 17th Street
New York, NY 10003

Julia O. writes: Ennju is pretty straightforward in terms of food, service and decor: cheap (for the area), filling, healthy Japanese dishes served cafeteria style in a clean, pleasant, but in no way luxurious, space. Everything seems to be quite fresh, they have a…

China 1
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

50 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

Gabby D. writes: Apparently...this is the new hott spot.  Definitely the place to be.  Allegedly.  After receiving about four invites to this place within the past month, I thought to myself, "Self, we should check this place out."

So yes, I rolled in for a birthday…

The Dove
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

228 Thompson Street
New York, NY 10012

Sam P. writes: A welcome breath of fresh air and class in the craziness that is the NYU area.  Lovely baroque surroundings - red velvet wallpaper, chandeliers, and ornate furniture.  I mean, it does have its share of NYU undergrads with fake ID's, but somehow here…

Anotheroom
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

249 W Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Rebecca H. writes: Came here on a week night date, such a quaint place!  Loved the mood, the music is great, I think that was my favorite part.  Great beer selection, good lighting, and nice bartenders.  I will definitely be back, hopefully soon!!!

Sensa Bar & Restuarant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

676 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10010

Melanie K. writes: I took a chance and brought a few friends from out of town here on a Saturday night despite hearing multiple times that the scene was dead here. While it wasn't packed, it was certainly alive at 8:30 pm and had a trendy and cozy atmosphere . My…

Roppongi Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

434 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024

Scott R. writes: Very good UWS sushi place that is the Avis to the more popular, across-the-street Haru's Hertz (Avis tagline - We're second.  We try harder.)

I like the sushi and the rolls.  The sushi is slightly larger than average and fresh.  They have Yellowtail…

Ten Ren Tea & Ginseng Co Inc
Neighborhood: Queens/Downtown Flushing

13518 Roosevelt Ave
Flushing, NY 11354

Natalia J. writes: I forgot that this place has really good bubble tea. My fave is taro.
Still busy as always.
They have a few locations in nyc and all over the world.
$2.50.

Phobang Restaurant
Neighborhood: Queens/Downtown Flushing

4107 Kissena Blvd
Flushing, NY 11355

Michelle R. writes: The charm of this place is that there is no charm, it relies solely on the food. The Pho is excellent, definitely not Americanized (they offer tripe). They make excellent spring rolls: shrimp, cilantro, vermicelli, lime, deliciousness. Also on the…

Gimme Gimme Records
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

325 E 5th St
New York, NY 10003

Steph C. writes: It had just started dumping rain and no cabs would stop for us. We ducked in this small shop that had a setup that looked temporary enough for the owner to bug-out on a moment's notice. The guy at the register was ordering burgers to be delivered.…

King Cole Bar - The St. Regis Hotel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

2 East 55th Street
Inside the St. Regis
New York, NY 10022

john b. writes: No music. No television and with any luck - no [tacky] tourists. The King Cole Bar remains one of the few remaining classic hotel bars/lounges where you can hide in the wood paneled splendor of a quiet corner and pretend to be adults. [Actually, I am…

El Bocadito
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

79 Orchard Street
New York City, NY 10002

Chris L. writes: This delicious tapas-style mexican restaurant is a gem in the Lower East Side. Small and narrow, it probably fits about 20 people if you include bar seating. Ideal for parties of 2-5, this casual but fun restaurant has a super friendly bartender and…

d.b.a.
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

41 1st Ave
New York, NY 10009

Michael F. writes: This review is entitled "d.b.a. equals"  (with the most obvious ones first)

By Michael F.

d.b.a.=doing business as (well, DUH)
d.b.a=database administrator(s) (the geek in me is ashamed to repeat this one, but it's there)
d.b.a.=drink beer always…

The Sidecar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

205 E 55th st.
New York, NY 10022

Joan H. writes: I would agree with the three reviews before me... but it's not that secret. You just ring the doorbell, and you're in. So I guess it's secret in the sense that you just had to realize to do that. Otherwise, the name of the restaurant is painted right…

Chris French Cleaners
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

57 4th Ave
New York, NY 10003

Julie K. writes: 1 star: just because they know how to treat customer with smile!
1 star: just because they use organic environmental method!
1 star: just because they are the most professional cleaner!
1 star: just because they are next building from my work!
1 star:…

La Bergamote
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

169 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011

Sam P. writes: Perhaps the most authentically European patisserie in New York.  Not dressed up in any way, it's the kind of shop you find on every corner in Paris, and it's nice to have one here in Chelsea.  I stopped in one Sunday afternoon with a friend after a…

Sound Fix Records
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - North Side

110 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Stephanie M. writes: Eep. Sound Fix and I are in love. It might be that the vinyl is so painstakingly cared for. You don't always see a lot of that anymore. Seeing plastic sleeves on everything also makes the OCD record collector in me very, very happy.

Johnney's Fish Grill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Battery Park

250 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10281

Phillip L. writes: Whenever I get tired of the Amex cafeteria, I like to head to Johnney's take-out section, which is located to the left of the sit-down restaurant part, near Starbucks and PJ Clarke's.  It's kind of hidden behind one of the escalators, so it never…

Rub BBQ
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

208 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10011

Sadie S. writes: The name ("rightous urban barbecue") sucks.  The atmosphere is akin to a Boston Market's - if Boston Market was full of businessmen tossing their ties rakishly over their shoulders and watching sports on TVs over the bar.  BUT for my money this is…

Ogawa Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

36 E 4th St
New York, NY 10003

Casey W. writes: - hole in the wall
- spring/fall favorite
- 3.5 rating. I'd give it a 4 except that I can't stand their delivery guy. I tip well by any ones standards but the delivery guy always tries to haggle me for more money, that OR he tries to walk away with a…

Famous Friends
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

616 E. 9th Street
New York City, NY 10009

Mike W. writes: Tourists go to atrium. In the know New Yorkers come to Famous Friends.  Surface 2 Air bling, rare denim, cool shirts, classic kicks, and anything else that's hip is here. Truly a gem in the city and most definitely one of my stops when I need some…

Myoptics
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

42 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003

Kira T. writes: Great place!  My husband always used to buy his glasses here.  Nice people, very helpful, and a terrific selection of frames.  The customer service is TOP notch.

We moved to Seattle, but have had occasion to call Myoptics since then for records, old…

New York Public Library - Riverside Branch
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

Amsterdam Avenue and 65th Street
New York, NY 10079

Annie L. writes: They have just about anything on classical music so go check it out. Free wifi also~ Plenty of places to sit. The computers there have internet access also. Very quiet and a great place to study, right next to Juilliard. Plus the staff there are…

Gstaad

43 W 26th St
New York, NY 10010

Lindsay K. writes: If only the bartenders dressed like the Swiss Miss girl!

Great bar, plenty of room, friendly bartenders, stiff drinks.  The music is decent, and the crowd didn't irritate me.  That's harder to achieve than one would expect, as I am a misanthropic…

Morimoto
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Meatpacking District, Manhattan/Chelsea

88 10th Ave
New York, NY 10024

Lindsay K. writes: There was a motherfucking pigeon on the dining room!!! That just can't be sanitary.

Alright, time for the gushing:

But the food was perfection. The kobe beef carpaccio was delicate and outstanding. The yellowtail pastrami was fantastic. The rock…