Spring Awakening
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

Eugene O'Neill Theatre
230 W 49th St
New York, NY 10019

Ed U. writes: Oh the critical praise. Oh the eight Tonys. Oh the five-star Yelp reviews.
...and there's no denying the exuberance and high caliber of talent prevalent in the mostly young cast in this ensemble show, but ...but ...but...

Somehow I just wasn't quite as…

Little Owl
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

90 Bedford St
New York, NY 10014

Sam P. writes: As much as I like to be on top of the hot restaurants of the moment (it is my job after all...), I had planned on giving this place's flames a little while to die down.  I don't do hour+ waits.  I don't do month in advance reservations.  However,…

Fairway & Wholesale
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Red Hook

480 Van Brunt St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

RoDERICK a. writes: It was a late Thursday afternoon, and Roderick was in pain. He knew he had to take his Vicodin, to relieve his tooth pain, but he couldn't take it on an empty stomach.

He had already left IKEA and their fab Swedish meatballs. So he drove around for…

Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Brooklyn Heights

Columbia Heights
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Danielle H. writes: Hold hands, sunsets, sunrises, kiss kiss, park benches, ice cream, dogs, dogs, dogs, funny people, old people, fat people, skinny people, more hand holding, hipsters, break dancers, more kisses, skateboarders, rollarbladers, kids, kids, kids, more…

Maru
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

11 W 32nd St
New York, NY 10001

Maritess Z. writes: I thought we were going to Karaoke in some dingy sketchy place as usual, as all the karaoke bars seemed to be. We took a dingy elevator up and OMG it was like the interior of MOMA. Fabulous lit floors with hanging drapes and smoky plexiglass…

Casa Mon Amour
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Greenpoint

162 Franklin St
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Lauren S. writes: Who knew you could have delicious, affordable, sit down meals for under 10 bucks anymore? "Not I," said the yelper ... "Not I"

And seeing as how I haven't had a five star review in awhile, I don't want to spoil it with any non-essentials. I never…

Peter Pan Bakery
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - North Side

727 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Matthew S. writes: THE greatest donut on Earth!  Not only is this the best donut I've ever had it's one of the best THINGS I've ever had.  I would tell you to go here and buy as many donuts as your little tummy can hold but I want some for myself.  So don't go here.…

Posting on Yelp in an attempt to get a date

New York, NY 10184

Ryan C. writes: An invaluable tool for amateur sociopaths in the healthcare industry looking to hone their craft.  Those with less than honorable intentions should know that the world famous superhero collective, Team Yelp, is watching you...always waiting to defend…

Davidburke & Donatella
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

133 E 61st Street
New York, NY 10021

Maral A. writes: Best meal I've ever had. EVER!!!

Not because I didn't have to pay, but that helped

Not because I was sitting next to Patrick Dempsey, McDreamy himself, Gazing into his beautiful face, wanting so badly to run me fingers through his spectacular hair.…

Kalustyan's

123 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10016

chris r. writes: do you ever find yourself needing at least seven different kinds of coconut milk?  no?  me either.  but if we ever do (and you never know when that day may come) you and i can rest assured that kalustyan's is near.

La Bagel Delight
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

252 7th Ave
between 4th St and 5th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Alisha K. writes: Now this is what I am talking about!  Good bagels, good coffee, friendly staff, all sorts of yummy deli items.  I would have been so sad if I left NY this time without a decent bagel and La Bagel Delight was perfect.

Seagull Haircutters
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

240 W 10th St
New York, NY 10014

maria d. writes: I paid way too much for this haircut; almost to the point of embarrassment but I feel about it the way I feel about my glasses: I always have them on, why not spend more, right?

Anyway, it was worth it since Kim, who is the newest stylist here, gave…

Bourgeois Pig Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

122 E 7th St
New York, NY 10009

Alicia D. writes: Regarding the brie wrapped in filo dough, baked, and smothered with maple syrup:
Me:  This is TOO good!
Dining companion:  Nothing can be too good!
Me:  I would consider giving up sex if I could eat this every night.
Dining companion:  Then you'd be fat.…

Chelsea Piers Sports Center
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

60 Chelsea Piers
New York, NY 10011

Arnab M. writes: Chelsea Piers is about 5 tennis courts short of being paradise, but given that it is actually built on piers and that it is in Manhattan, it is all forgiven. Pricey, but you get what you pay for. Excellent service, clean locker rooms, soft towels,…

Iona
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

180 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211

eliza b. writes: hooray for the garden out back!
this place is pretty laid back. there are ping pong tables out back, & good beers on tap.
the front windows are fun to sit in, except if your friend is farting up a storm, which happened to me once. it was like constant…

Zipcar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

207 W 25th St
New York, NY 10001

CB M. writes: Oh, my, God.  Let me tell you.

So I took out "Bruce" last weekend.   He's the hot BMW 325 that lives at 55th and 6th.   (That's what I love about Zipcar...they all have names like a male escort service). I like Bruce because he is so discrete...no…

Ritz Carlton Battery Park
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Battery Park

2 West St
New York, NY 10004

J J. writes: I've stayed at quite a few hotels in New York and I am never, ever impressed. The rooms are always disappointingly small, especially for the amount of green you are dropping a night and little details such as chipped paint or weird stains seem to the…

Sripraphai Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Queens/Woodside

6413 39th Avenue
Woodside, NY 11377

Dan K. writes: *******  "Thai Spicy" for Dummies  ******

phet maak  =  very spicy
phet phet maak  =  very very spicy
phet maak, kohn-Thai  =  very spicy, like for Thai people
mai wan  =  not sweet

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Example:

You: Can I have [dish], thai spicy, please?

Server: One…

Gennaro
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

665 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025

Linda C. writes: I have been coming here for years, and now I live around the corner, what a treat!  Often a wait if you go during prime hours, but sometimes you can get a table if its just two of you.  They don't take reservations and its cash only.  Important to…

53rd and 6th Halal Cart
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

53rd St & 6th Ave
New York, NY 10079

Joolie T. writes: so, i know there's like 394830 reviews for this place already.
i decided to make my review a little more experimental. ENJOY.
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microphone check...…

Ki Sushi

122 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Albie L. writes: Why, oh why did I waste a meal here with a guy? My buddy and I decided to grab sushi so we walked into this joint on a Friday night and sat down at the sushi bar. One of the sushi chefs took care of us - we told him we'd eat whatever he gave us. We…

Divine Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

244 E 51st St
New York, NY 10022

Adrian P. writes: I loved the setting. Downstairs is the bar counter, surrounded by exposed brick, wood rafters. Upstairs there is a seating area with waiter service. Of course, a wine bar so there is an exceptionally long wine list, but also great specialty beers…

Taco Taco
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1726 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10128

Ahu S. writes: After dining here, I am once again faced with the question of which carries more weight in a dining experience, food taste/quality, or service? Either, if bad, can ruin a dining experience. My notes on Taco Taco...

Food: This is easily the best…

Hope & Anchor
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Red Hook

347 Van Brunt St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

amy s. writes: oh, okay okay already. i keep going and now i realize, goddamnit, this really is a great place for a low-key, easy breakfast/brunch. yes, sometimes you will have to almost set yourself on fire to get the attention of our server, but they are always…

Panera Bread
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Hoboken

308 Washington St
Hoboken, NJ 07030

Colin B. writes: Obesity only truly flourishes when you eat something and then eat the container in which it came.

Panera presents this gift in the form of its bread bowl. My preference is the clam chowder although french onion is also a solid choice.

Yeah, I'll dip…

Guss Pickles
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

87 Orchard St
New York, NY 10022

Sam P. writes: I'm a sucker for a good pickle [insert bawdy joke here], and these are some damn fine ones.  And believe me, I know pickles! [Insert second bawdy joke here].  Sold in a charming old world style on the street in the barrels, they come in all shapes,…

Neighborhood Barber
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

439 E 9th St
New York, NY 10009

peter d. writes: I've been coming in here about once a month (my hair grows fast), for almost 2 years. In all this time, I have never seen anyone take advantage of the $15 back-shave.  Until yesterday.

Let me tell you, this guy got his MONEY'S WORTH.  Assuming his…

Grand Sichuan International - St. Marks
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

21 Saint Marks Pl
near Third Ave
New York, NY 10003

cameron t. writes: I am SO anal about Chinese food.

How anal?
Not only am I Chinese, but I come from a family with lots of Chinese chefs.   I don't mean Chef "Joe China" cooking up your orange chicken combo with fried rice. I mean sent to culinary school as an…

Knitty City
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

208 W 79th St
New York, NY 10079

Mallory M. writes: While I have always found the people at Knitty City pleasant enough (although on a few occasions I have been ignored), I have to say I never feel really wowed by their stock.  The times I've been there I went in without really have a specific plan…

Yamato Restaurant
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

168 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

Jonathan K. writes: "Yamato" must be Japanese for "there goes your budget".  

I lived around the corner from this incredible restaurant for about a year.  During that year, I'd pop in for lunch, dinner, second dinner, and a snack before bed.  I developed a horrible…

Donovan's Pub
Neighborhood: Queens/Woodside

5724 Roosevelt Ave
Woodside, NY 11377

RoDERICK a. writes: Came here a few weeks ago after the Met game, because maria and i were in the mood for a good burger. We dragged a few people with us, in the 200 degree weather that day.

First let me say: its an Irish pub with a few tables so i guess its also a…

Ess-A-Bagel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

831 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10022

Julie K. writes: I really want to give them 4 stars only, but how can u resist someone call u 'dear sweetie'?  hence, let me give 10 more stars for it!

on Saturday, just after volunteering, was tired and need something, bagel, to eat..  
from Central Park.. I might go…

Superfine
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/DUMBO

126 Front St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

RoDERICK a. writes: i was only here for an hour tonight but what an impression this place made on me. First of all, the fact that its right underneath the Manhattan Bridge just blew my mind. Yeah, the rumbling noise from the cars overhead can be very distracting, even…

Shobha SoHo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

594 Broadway
Ste 403
New York, NY 10012

Jen D. writes: What is this feeling? Why are my hands shaking? Why are my palms sweaty? As I walk down the hall towards Shobha, it feels the same as walking down the hall towards the Principal's office when I was in elementary school... Something bad is about to…

Aburiya Kinnosuke
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

213 E 45th St
New York, NY 10017

Sienna K. writes: The small unassuming entrance leads into a narrow dark hallway. I stretch out my arms just a bit and glide my fingers against the walls as I walk. A quick turn to the left leads into the restaurant.

I immediately like it here.

It's so unadorned, so…