Hudson Line MetroNorth

New York, NY 10079

Mel F. writes: For the best in men's clothing, call Paul's Boutique.

For the best train line in Manhattan, get on the Hudson Line.

The views of the Hudson and the Palisades are amazing.  The graffiti along the line is pretty good, I used to think that the right side…

L'Arte Del Gelato
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

75 7th Ave
New York, NY 10014

Srini V. writes: The starting point of abstinence is often an inherent belief that what gives pleasure eventually causes pain.  Before legions of Yelpers, fresh from lurking or working the talk threads, mistake my reference to things dirty, I should clarify that I…

The Cube @ Astor Place

Cooper Sq at Lafayette St
New York, NY 10079

Julie K. writes: dang~

ouch!

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stop spinning me!!

Westville East
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

173 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009

Rocky P. writes: As sister restaurants, Westville and Westville East clearly share the same high-quality genes:  the same menu and as far as I can tell, the quality of the food is the same.  I pretty much order  the same thing every time I go: mac and cheese, then 4…

Pio Pio Riko
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Greenpoint

996 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Caryn R. writes: This family-owned Peruvian restaurant and steakhouse is the best deal in all of Greenpoint: grilled chicken for $6.80. Add an avocado salad, which comes with two types of dressing that look sedate - until they hit your tastebuds - and you've got…

Jumbo Hot Dogs
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chinatown

149 Canal St
New York, NY 10002

Dan H. writes: If you're waiting for the Fungwah Bus, you have to grab a Jumbo Hot Dog. These links are a full quarter pound and only 92 cents (so... exactly $1 with tax). The BBQ onions cost extra, but their quite tasty and made with real onions not like that thin…

Sheep Station
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Gowanus

149 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Sharon P. writes: 4th Ave in Brooklyn is a desolate stretch of autobody shops, but at its Douglass Street intersection is a dark cozy... Australian bar?  Yes, and for neighborhoodies, Sheep Station justifies the long trek or car ride over.  It just might be your new…

Big Booty Bread Co
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

261 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10011

Atif I. writes: What is the world coming to? Mister Darcy is reviewing a Big Booty? Yes, but after overcoming prejudices and swallowing some pride! It is true. I was guilty of judging a book by its cover. In my defense, how could a dessert connoisseur take a bakery…

Variety Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

48 West 48th Street
New York, NY 10036

Arnab M. writes: Thanks to Glenn, move over Manhattan Cafe because this is my new favorite lunch deli. The Mediterranean station was yummy, all the wonderful aromas and free samples! Try the lamb/chicken wraps with the mushroom veggie stuff and spinach filler. Their…

Waltz-Astoria
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

2314 Ditmars Boulevard
Astoria, NY 11105

Lauren S. writes: Is this a command? Well yes, then, I will waltz right into this sexily hidden away coffee & wine shop a hop skip and a jump from my place of residence.

Lucky for me I stumbled upon Waltz on the first ever blues night. To my delight a free concert and…

Buzina Pop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1022A Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10021

Sean T. writes: Recommended for:  Brazilian food, festive atmosphere for lunch or dinner with friends, a date.

Food 4, Service 4, Ambiance 4.

We've passed by Buzina Pop a few times strolling through the UES.  One night, we call with only an hour or two advance notice…

Vanessa's Dumplings
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

220 E 14th St
New York, NY 10003

kuchen s. writes: 99 cent veggie steamed buns!
99 cent veggie steamed buns!
99 cent veggie steamed buns!
99 cent veggie steamed buns!

one exclamation for each one I ate.

Boulevard Drinks
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Jersey City

48 Journal Sq
Jersey City, NJ 07306

Tasheda B. writes: I've been going there since I was 6 which was when i first moved to NJ. I'm now 22 yrs old. There hot dogs are the greatest. There chilli dogs especially and if you do go there. You must must must try there Chilli dog with a s/m/ or large "LIME…

Fake Orchid
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

440 E 9th St
New York, NY 10009

Jessica A. writes: Imagine being in a tiny studio apartment with funky asian chicks cooking you mad awesome grub in the little kitchen separated from a bunch of tables by a shelf unit filled to the gills with random things including fake fish and plastic dolls while…

Stinger II Pub

300 Sunrise Hwy
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Carrie M. writes: The bar tenders are really nice.  Wednesday night = 10cent wings, and they are quite good.  Try not to make a mess for the nice bar tenders.  They also have dart boards, a juke box, etc.  It has a cute look to it, with fake stone.  All Irish-y.

Sample
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Cobble Hill

152 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Lily T. writes: mmmm i love sample.  i've been on a few occasions and every time i had the pomegranate margarita on the rocks because it was sooo good.  i also love their little cheese and meat plates (served with bread, don't worry), and the wait staff is always…

Ferdinando's Focacceria Restaurant
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Columbia Street Waterfront District

151 Union St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Jeffrey P. writes: Why this place has not been reviewed more is beyond me.  It's the only Sicilian restaurant I know of and it just feels good to be there.  One of the last Italian joints from the old school neighborhood and it has earned it's place as a fixture.…

Whatever
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

150 Centre St
New York, NY 10013

Josephine Z. writes: i love this place .
i remember when i was younger before my grand mother pass away . she used to buy bird nest her self and people would aways tell me bird nest are good for skin . it will give you younger and healthy looking skin if you drink alot…

Mac Cosmetics-Flatiron
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

1 W 22nd St
New York, NY 10010

Marlo W. writes: Pretty much everything I wear is MAC...they have a great line of products in a variety of shades...come to think of it, their slogan used to be something about "all sexes, all races..."

There aren't many stand alone MACs in the city...that said, this…

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023

Sam P. writes: Oh Lincoln Center Library!  How do I love thee?  Let me count the ways...

1.  You are a library full of sheet music, CD's, and DVD's of EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER WANT.  Seriously, from Opera to Musical Theater to Pop songs.  They have it all.  And…

Tai Thai
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

78 E 1st St
New York, NY 10009

Dunzo S. writes: "Thailand Home Cooking" is what they claim.  

Food here is quite tasty.  I was pleasantly surprised the first time I ate here.  The steamed chicken dumplings are a nice starter ($3 for 4), and clearly handmade on premises (uneven size and shape).…

Barcibo Enoteca
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2020 Broadway
New York, NY 10013

Jessica B. writes: I read over some of the other Barcibo reviews and can only wonder - why four stars?  

Too crowded?  Please refer to my Fairway review for my opinion on being angry for something someone can't help.

Only Italian wines?  Well, that's sort of the theme.…

OC Bakery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Washington Heights

537 Edgecombe Avenue
New York, NY 10032

Heather H. writes: Great local place.  You'll never go to it, though, because it's way uptown and east.  

I mean seriously, how many of you know where Edgecombe is?

Kwik Meal Cart
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

45th and 6th
New York, NY 10036

Steven V. writes: Heaven streams daily from this modest cart on 45th street.

I happened upon Kwik Meal one day last spring and was impressed by all of the news clippings adorning the sides of the cart.  ABC, FOX, NBC, The New York Times, etc, all raving about the food.…

Peace & Love
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

378 1/2 Greenwich St
New York, NY 10013

Ahu S. writes: I should begin this review by saying that I've only been inside twice - both times to buy a bottle of water. But the service is fantastic - the chirpy, friendly staff reminds me of my favorite cafe in my college town. And the chairs - I love the…

The Four Seasons Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

99 E 52nd St
between Park Ave & Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10022

Chantelle K. writes: I came here the other afternoon for the first annual, "3 Martini Lunch" hosted by the Andrews of EV Radio. I had never been to The Four Seasons before, and was surprised at the very innocuous and small sign out front which gave way to a cavernous…

Acquista Trattoria
Neighborhood: Queens/Hillcrest

178-01 Union Tpke
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

Natalia J. writes: So it's true, their focaccia + olive oil = really good. Fried calamari was a bit soggy. Their Italiano on focaccia was reminiscent of a muffaletta. Penne al forno was delicious and tasted even better the next day. Topped off the meal with 3 scoops of…

Luna Lounge
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

361 Metropolitan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Victor L. writes: Saw the Pipettes here a few weeks back, and it was a nice venue actually; the sound mixer dude kind of separates the bar area and the stage but its larger than I thought, and just very open. there was no coat check. and of course, the Levee is close…

Jack the Horse Tavern
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Brooklyn Heights

66 Hicks Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Rebecca H. writes: My first Brooklyn review!  No way!  I am off the island, did I get lost?  What happened?

Only a good friend's birthday (or a date with a cool guy [hint hint]) could get me out to the BK.  Last night we ended our night here, it was warm, inviting, and…

Costco
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

32-50 Vernon Boulevard
Astoria, NY 11106

Arnab M. writes: Costco is the best store ever. Groceries, electronics, and a million different things at great prices. This one gets pretty crowded and is sort of a pain to get to without a car but there are plenty of cabs waiting to whisk people home as soon as…

Apartment Therapy
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

22 Howard Street 4i
New York, NY 10013

charlotte s. writes: apartment therapy is a free online site that gives great inspiration for small space lifestyle.
they mainly focus on homes that are less than 600 or 500 square feet where people who live in such homes can share with others their designs and solutions…

BXL Belgian Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District, Manhattan/Fashion District

125 W 43rd St
New York, NY 10036

Christopher K. writes: Did you know that most everything in Times Square closes before midnight?  I didn't.  That sucks when daddy needs a drink during the witching hour.  Thankfully BXL is just a couple short blocks away, ready to serve up some of the finest Belgian…

GoldBar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

389 Broome St
New York, NY 10013

Shane h. writes: I went here opening weekend and it looks like the boys from Cain have scored again!

Great music, a fun, fierce mix of old disco, house and some cool hip-hop. Fabulous interior - like being inside a piece of petrified amber - everyone looks good in a…

Chilies and Chocolate Oaxacan Kitchen
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

54 7th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Tam N. writes: Chapolines (Fried Grasshoppers) ($1) (2.5-STARS)
Chapolines were served as a side to my chips and guacamole.  They seemed more about taste than texture, offering more salt than crunch.  Visually, the little buggers looked like they'd been sat on --…

Dalaga nyc
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Greenpoint

150 Franklin St
Brooklyn, NY 11222

andra e. writes: I met Michelle one night at the Pencil Factory through a friend and she invited me to check out her boutique just up the street. Don't know why it took me so long--this boutique is such a gem! The window displays are incredibly enticing and…

Tavern On Nostrand
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Prospect Lefferts Gardens

813 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225

Ari H. writes: After spending the day driving with a friend from Boston to Brooklyn and unloading her belongings into a Crown Heights apartment, I found myself roaming the neighborhood on Saturday night at 11:30 in search of a bar.

All I wanted was a beer. At Tavern…

Garlic Rose Bistro

41 Main St
Madison, NJ 07940

Bonnie P. writes: I went here exactly once, six years ago, with a guy who subsequently cheated on me, and yet my thoughts still dwell on this place from time to time. I suppose the garlic flavor does indeed linger...