Olive Vine Pizza
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

81 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Leah T. writes: I love BYOB places but I hate the way they always seem empty and somehow like a failure.  It's not the most welcoming ambiance (it felt a little dirty and a few of the staff were asleep with their heads in their elbows on a table near the entrance).…

Precious
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Hoboken

128 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030

Ken O. writes: I've eaten here 5 or 6 times, but I've gotten delivery about 5 gazillion times. OK that's a wild exaggeration and I apologize, I probably ate there only 3 times. So I'm gonna talk delivery, something Precious excels at. Why? I'm glad you asked...…

Emack and Bolio's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

389 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10026

Atif I. writes: Ok, folks... Emack and Bolio may have good ice cream, but let's not miss a simple fact: they are a chain! Yes, they are an environmentally conscious ice cream chain from the North East... much like Ben and Jerry (yes, gasp!)... Franchise, anyone?

I…

Saul Restaurant
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Cobble Hill

140 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

diana r. writes: Words.  How to best use them to explain the deliciousness that is Saul?  The cozy, but elegant decor.  Timely service a la Dwight.  Perfectly executed creative dishes.  A well-deserved Michelin star.  Chef Bolton needs to be my lover.  And by lover,…

Chipotle
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

129 W. 48th Street
New York, NY 10020

Scott R. writes: This is a little hole in the wall, mom-n-pop burrito joint that's totally under the radar.  

I'm a bit hesitant to write about it b/c I fear it might get overcrowded and have monstrously long, winding lines that are so dispiriting you often just turn…

Hand Rolled Bagels

17 Purdy Ave
Rye, NY 10580

Kenneth R. writes: There are enough mediocre bagels on Purchase Street that I would never have wandered in here without the strong positive reviews on Yelp.  Well, what do you know, the bagels really are great: perfect consistency and fine taste.  Absolutely, this is…

The Salty Dog Restaurant
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bay Ridge

7509 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209

George M. writes: Hot Brooklyn firemen everywhere! What's not to like?

Hercules Fancy Grocery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

27 Morton St
New York, NY 10014

Javier M. writes: Oh, you lucky West Villagers! What I would give to have this grocery near my neighborhood!

I happened to stumble upon Hercules Fancy Grocery w/my friend Mariam in hopes of finding some booze to bring to a party; reluctantly we entered thinking that we…

Mother Mousse

3767 Victory Blvd # D
Staten Island, NY 10314

Rachel L. writes: I'm not a dessert person.  I'm the type of girl that would rather eat dessert first and end with an appetizer.  Savory has always been my thing.  Except when it comes to Mother Mousse.

Mother Mousse is one of the last few GOOD things that Staten…

Bouley Bakery & Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

120 W Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Audrey J. writes: $7 saffron walnut bread loaves without the $60+ per person meal commitment at Bouley across the street???

BREAK ME OFF A PIECE OF DAT [delicious and delicately fragrant carb monster],  FOO!

ETHOS
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

495 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10016

Colin B. writes: Oh, what a surprise - a restaurant near my apartment that I've been to.

I'm beginning to bore myself with the same review format so I'm mixing it up:

Ethos, Ethos, I walk by you everyday.
You're patrons are so pretty
Many beautiful girls, no time to…

Bergen Bagels
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bedford Stuyvesant

486 Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Jodi B. writes: The everything bagel with scallion tofu spread is something worth taking the B54 for. I swear, I'm addicted.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Cash only.

Front Street Pizza
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/DUMBO

80 Front St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

stephy s. writes: Well I guess I'm a tourist because never have I stood outside a place and waited in line for a seat in the middle of a Monday afternoon, ever. But since we were in DUMBO for a meeting, we figured why not give this place a go since it supposedly had…

@Ease Spa

142 Broadway
Hillsdale, NJ 07642

Bernard W. writes: The best in NJ. Quiet, peaceful atmosphere, sauna, 5 headed shower, robes, slippers anything that you can think of. Even a complimentary hand and foot scrub. Every masseuse so far has been a winner. Highly recommend.

Chino's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

173 3rd Ave
16th St
New York, NY 10003

Joolie T. writes: it's not horrible. the Americans love it. my Asian buddies... not so much. lol
the lunch special is excellent. good price and it includes a drink.

my boss loves this place a lot.
i think it's okay. cute, interesting and cool.
it's literally a block…

Grandma's Original Pizza Corp.
Neighborhood: Staten Island/Clifton

987 Bay St
Staten Island, NY 10305

victoria h. writes: Went here based on Joolie T.'s raves. The vodka slice was quite delectable. I'm not  a huge fan of vodka pizza, but this one was excellence.

I'm sure I wanted to try their original pie (a crispy thin crust square with mozzarella, marinara sauce,…

Gianpiero Bakery
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

4417 30th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101

Donna H. writes: Their chocolate croissants are unbelievable.

Fully-stocked, authentic Italian bakery on the edge of Astoria, complete with fat, Godfather-looking guys sitting out front sipping espresso and telling jokes in Italian. This place makes me happy when I…

Sally's & George's Place
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Bay Ridge

7809 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209

samantha m. writes: I love this place, Very friendly staff. We go there so much that when we walk through the door they have our drinks ready. Thursday is buffet night. Lots of choices. We always get the same thing. Felafel, hummus with meat, Lebanese sausage…

Abboccato
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

136 West 55th Street
New York City, NY 10019

Heather H. writes: Now that I've finally gotten into the swing of taking advantage of Restaurant Week these last few years, I have decided that if a restaurant has crappy service or not up to snuff food, saying "Well, it's Restaurant Week" is not an excuse.  If a…

Home Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

20 Cornelia St
New York, NY 10014

Liz S. writes: There is TRULY no place like Home.

Home exemplifies what I love about great neighborhood restaurants in New York.  I wish I could click my ruby slippers together and transport this wonderful place to San Francisco, because I would go there all of the…

Grand Central Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

105 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017

Steven V. writes: I moved to NYC from Seattle last year and this is the closest thing to the Pike Place Market I've found here.  It is so great to have high-end fishmongers, patisseries, charcuteries, fresh pasta and produce together in one place.

The downside is that…

Cafetasia
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

38 E 8th St
New York, NY 10003

Audrey J. writes: As we all are aware (well, most of us are, anyway), this month is manna-from-heaven month for Harry Potter fans out there. The movie (which we saw opening day, thankyouverymuch), the book (which we have on pre-order and which we will read upon…

Museum of Jewish Heritage
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Battery Park

36 Battery Place
New York, NY 10004

alli k. writes: I found this museum to be very innovative in its design and interesting in its content. The location is not ultra-convenient, but it makes for some amazing views.

All in all, I was really, really impressed when I visited, so much so that I decided I…

Barbone
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

186 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

Sean T. writes: Recommended for:  dinner with friends, a date.

Food 4, Service 4, Ambiance 4.

S's friend M was in town and I needed to find a place perfect to take two ladies to; not wanting to go it alone, I call my very good friend J to accompany and make it a…

Artland Bar
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

609 Grand St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Danielle H. writes: This place is awesome!

Friendly bartender, cheap booze (OK, honestly we were drinking PBR's at this point), artsy /divey atmosphere, cool chick DJ playing our drunk ass stupid requests, no one looking at us funny as we literally boogied away the end…

Won Jo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

23 W 32nd Street
New York, NY 10001

Julie K. writes: the other snowing day, my dear friend and I headed to Won Jo for celebrating the gorgeously majestic weather (middle of March???)...   As most Korean do, on raining or snowing day, u'd better get Jjigae and Soju!!   shhhh!  no doubt!
so??  I suggested…

Little D Eatery
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

434 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Tim L. writes: I'm already a fan of Little D for dinner, so naturally I had to go for Brunch.  One of us ordered the blueberry pancakes.  We got 1 pancake.  That's right, one measly freakin' $8 pancake.

it was the best pancake i've ever had in my life.  period.

La Perla
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

777 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10021

Tori K. writes: I received some lovely gifts from La Perla, for which I will be forever grateful. The matching black bra and panties were put to good use, in  case you were wondering. La Perla's lingerie is both practical and screw practical.  

Minus one star for the…

Nero
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village, Manhattan/Meatpacking District

46 Gansevoort St
New York, NY 10014

Steve M. writes: Wow. I really like this place. Brunch here is an experience that will carry though in your memory for the rest of the month. I've been to many unlimited Champagne, Mimosa, Bellini, Bloody Mary & Screwdriver weekend brunch places, but out of all of…

Teriyaki Boy
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

732 7th Ave
New York, NY 10019

Jeanette W. writes: If American fast food is not on your menu as you rush to opening of your Broadway play, then stop by Teriyaki Boy. For under $10, you can choose from curry, udon bowls or bento boxes and a drink.

Onigashima
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

43 W 55th St
New York, NY 10019

Andrew S. writes: The main feature of this restaurant is the soba noodles.   As mentioned in the other reviews, they are pretty good.  They have a firm consistency, and the broth that they are served with is wonderfully savory-sweet.  Udon is also available, but I…

Tasti D Lite

193 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211

eliza b. writes: there is never a time where i am too full or in the wrong mood for fro-yo. seriously.... any hour, any day. any flavor, any topping. cup or cone.
i have to time my tasti-d consumption carefully though.... i think it's made of laxatives. oh well, i…

McAleer's Pub
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

425 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024

Brian G. writes: I know that this is just one more in a long line of non-descript bars on Amsterdam in the low-80s, but it is an absolute favorite.  

McAleer's has all the hallmarks of a great bar: 1. lots of televisions, so whatever sporting event you want to watch,…

Fashion Institute of Technology
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

27th Street & 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10001

Gourmet G. writes: A lifetime ago, when I was a struggling actor, I studied here between auditions and waiting tables so I'd have something upon which to fall back if my stage career failed to materialize. When I ultimately found myself entrenched in the travel…

Peking Duck House

28 Mott Street Frnt
New York, NY 10013

Jonathan P. writes: This was the first restaurant we ate at to start off the trip.  I know good food when I eat it and I was shocked how good each dish was.  

We ordered the family of 4 combo with a lot of entrees.

We had a choice of soup.  We ordered the Hot & Sour…

Candle 79
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

154 E 79th St
New York, NY 10021

Srini V. writes: Candle 79 is the sister concern of nearby Candle Cafe.  Soon after we were seated, Megan C and I were guessing at their association with "candle".  But we eventually gave up, since we were both starved and food was foremost in our minds.  Here is how…

Belleville
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

330 5th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

RoDERICK a. writes: Two people, both alike in dignity,
In fair Park Slope, where we lay our scene.
The happy passage of their lovely dinner,
And the continuance of their conversations,
Is now the five minutes traffic of our stage;
The which if you with patient ears attend,…

Sables Smoked Fish
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1489 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10021

Marc S. writes: Get your Essa bagel from downtown and pick up your fish here.  Go to Pick A Bagel if you have to but oy H&H?  Sorry I have an opinion on bagels.

For fish this is the spot!

Pound of Lobster salad please.  Sir would you like to try a slice of Scottish…

Cain
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

544 W 27th St
New York, NY 10001

Sam P. writes: Models and bottles, baby, models and bottles.  Despite my better judgment, I actually like Cain a lot.  The first time I came here I was taken aback by the sheer number of models, the 27 year old bankers who think they're rich enough to sleep with…