L'Asso
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

192 Mott Street
New York, NY 10012

Tori K. writes: Looking for amazing thin crust pizza? Do yourself a favor...skip this joint and head over to "Posto"  on 18th and 2nd ave, or Johns on Bleeker.  L'asso is hardly a destination place...unless of course, you have loud pizza hungry munchkins.

L'asso is…

Wollman Ice Skating Rink
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

830 5th Ave
New York, NY 10065

Michael F. writes: DIdn't skate. Nope.

Stared at the rink. Yup.

No, my friend Steven V. and I didn't skate.  We indulged our mutual fascination with... the Zamboni.

I wanted to be a Zamboni driver when I was a kid.  Cleaning that ice just looked always looked so cool.…

Don's Bogam BBQ & Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

17 E. 32nd Street
New York, NY 10079

Keiko S. writes: When I heard the name, "Don's Bogam", and saw the trendy "wine bar" setting with a row of bottles all around the room, my expectation for yummy, authentic Korean food plummeted. But thankfully, my first impression was quickly proven wrong as we began…

Le Pain Quotidien
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

100 Grand St
New York, NY 10013

Ameena G. writes: (3.75 stars)

I have a theory about restaurants. A single restaurant has a soul (usually). When you try to replicate that idea, it's like splitting the soul in half... and with each replication, the soul gets spread out more and more to the point that…

Rockefeller Center
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10012

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Vosges Haut Chocolat
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

132 Spring St
New York, NY 10079

Javier M. writes: Life is like a box of chocolates, or so thought Forrest Gump.

I had heard of Vosges Haut Chocolate before; and I was on the lookout for an original Valentine's gift for my best friend. It was February 2007, just a week short of the dreaded day so I…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

10 Columbus Circle
Suite SC101
New York, NY 10019

MiRIAM w. writes: More like a Whole Foods theme park, than a grocery store, really. Complete with the crazy wraparound lines you might expect to wait in for a chance to ride Pirates of the Caribbean.

El Museo Del Barrio
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Harlem

1230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10029

Gourmet G. writes: The northernmost of the art institutions that line Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile, this is the only one in the country dedicated to the art and cultures of Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. A gift shop offers a nice selection of jewelry,…

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

70 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023

Steve M. writes: All I can say about this place is that it's incredible. Even in a city like NYC it stands out as an oasis of culture that really can't be rivaled by any other few square blocks in the world!

You all might know it for its three anchors, the Met Opera…

Whitney Museum of American Art
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

945 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10021

Dunzo S. writes: My favorite museum in Manhattan.  Their permanent collection is wonderful: Hopper, De Kooning, Calder, .... But most of all, the building and the viewing rooms are accessible, completely NOT overwhelming, and the installation of their exhibitions are…

New York Public Library - Donnell
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

20 W 53rd St
New York, NY 10019

Andrew J. writes: The only thing I really have to say about this place is with regard to Donnell Media center.  I went here for class while still a cinema student at Purchase.  Eric S. was also in attendance.  We went to screen a rare print of a documentary called "La…

Loehmann's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

101 7th Ave
New York, NY 10011

Julie K. writes: This place always makes me crazy...  
can't decide which one I should attack first!
shoes, bags, clothing stuff, all kinds of accessories..
I can shop at Loehmann's 24/7!!!

Holly Lord!!

let me just live in there, please!!!!

Empire State Building
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

350 5th Ave
New York, NY 10118

Srini V. writes: A tall building that has symbolized New York to me since I was three.

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Chrysler Building
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

405 Lexington Avenue at 42nd Street
New York, NY 10174

Lauren S. writes: It's here - the big 4-0-0th review!

I am in love. With a building. I pondered and pondered what to write this review on, and while I love my home in Atlanta I couldn't think of anything that makes me more excited and giddy than the thought of this…

Atlantic Grill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1341 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10021

Lindsay K. writes: Have you ever...
(please check one)
-Had a face lift?
-Received liposuction?
-Cheated on your spouse with the hired help?
-Been divorced?
-Been divorced more than three times?
-Tried to frown, but couldn't because of all the botox?
-Burned money, just for…

Generation Records
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

210 Thompson St
New York, NY 10012

Jennifer S. writes: The downstairs is where you need to go. Vinyl and used cd's from bands you would actually listen to.

Stay away from the clothing bc its ridiculously overpriced and the cd's upstairs are as well.

There is definitely the pretentious "i work in a record…

Sevilla Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

62 Charles Street
New York, NY 10014

Gourmet G. writes: This authentic Spanish restaurant - possibly the best in Manhattan - has been at this Greenwich Village location for as far back as I can recall. It's fairly narrow, dimly lit, overcrowded with tables (there's a row of booths along the left wall),…

Ithaka Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

308 E 86th Street
New York, NY 10028

Arlyne B. writes: They just started serving lunch about six months ago, with a somewhat more limited menu than dinner, but with all the essential Greek dishes.  My husband had the Kotosoupa Augolemono, which he said was the best soup he ever had (see Gourmet G's…

Daves Quality Meat
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

7 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10003

Mike W. writes: DQM has nothing to do with meat. it's a sneaker / clothing shop that's designed to look like a butcher shop. They've got your selection of limited adidas kicks and of course all your Nike SB needs.  Dave the owner is real chill and laid back unlike a…

Mayle Store
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

242 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10012

Alli J. writes: This is one of my favorite boutiques ever. I love Jane Mayle's retro girly vibe- it's absolutely gorgeous and chic. Most pieces seem to be vintage inspired with great details. The store itself is really tiny but they sell accessories, clothing and…

Schiller's Liquor Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

131 Rivington St
New York, NY 10002

Faithy L. writes: I may never be as beautiful, as skinny, or as rich as others who waltz through the doors of Schillers, but as long as I can have a Casablanca*--everything else can just fade to black.

P.S. Add a basket of their bread please!

*Vanilla vodka, coconut,…

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

Hotel Gansevoort
18 9th Ave
New York, NY 10014

Miller M. writes: It was Friday morning when my phone rang with a mysterious California area code on the caller ID.

Still groggy from the prior nights activities, I picked it up and sounded a "hello," that indicated a hint of confusion and annoyance.

"Miller darling,…

Sephora Store
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

555 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

Steven V. writes: I'm a dude.  And I don't consider myself a metrosexual, but I do want to smell good, ok?  So I wander in here to see if I can navigate the bewildering environment of a cosmetics superstore.

Leave it to the French to bring this concept to the world.…

Little Havana
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

30 Cornelia St
New York, NY 10014

kristine r. writes: little havana is little, indeed.  but it also proves that great things sometimes come in small packages.  i'm pretty unfamiliar with cuban food, specifically, and since i don't have the balls of michael moore, i probably won't get to travel to cuba…

Shake Shack
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

Madison Square Park
E 23rd St and Madison Ave
New York, NY 10010

Atif I. writes: Something inside me has died! I just can't get myself together to do a dessert review any more. Sadly, I must lay the entire blame for this on my good friend, Super Yelper Steve M. While perusing the (increasingly raunchy) talk threads I came across…

Petite Abeille
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

44 West 17th St
New York, NY 10011

Javier M. writes: How dare you call yourself Petite? If you think for a minute that I believe you when you say that it's because of your size you are wrong beau mon cher.... You are French you sexy little thing you; you lure me, trap me with your pastel colors, with…

Blue Ribbon Bakery & Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

35 Downing Street
New York, NY 10014

Rebecca H. writes: The evening began around 8pm at a bar I don't feel like reviewing...
We moved to Blue Ribbon Bakery around 9pm to sit at the bar and await the arrival of our fourth.
The bar is small and while it doesn't have a large liquor selection, the wine list…

Asia De Cuba
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

237 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Srini V. writes: I have memories of going here with friends, family, co-workers and fine examples of those who belong to none or more than one of those three groups.

While the location is unquestionably mid-town, the patrons generally are not.  They seem like they…

Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

620 5th Ave
New York, NY 10020

Kristina R. writes: I actually bought several delights at this Teuscher Chocolates in New York while visiting during one of the hottest summers on record.  Add to that a garbage worker's strike and you've got yourself a petite San Franciscan Asian chippie with a major…

Delacorte Theater

81 Central Park W
New York, NY 10023

Robert M. writes: Jill and I went to the Delacorte last night to see Romeo & Juliet and had a terrific time (as we always do when attending Shakespeare in the Park). The theater is one of those "only in New York" experiences - I highly recommend seeing any/all of the…

Marie's Crisis
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

59 Grove St
New York, NY 10014

RoDERICK a. writes: I must confess,  I had no idea what this place was. The only thing I knew is that Thomas Paine, or Thomas Edison or St. Thomas of Aquinas, or some Thomas dude died here.

Walking in, I was surprised to hear people singing with a piano right in the…

El Toro Partido
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

3431 Broadway
New York, NY 10031

Rob K. writes: I realize I am pissing away all my credibility as a Mexican food reviewer with another five star review, but you may have already suspected I wasn't a Mexican expat...

I just ate the alambre and... it's hard to recommend because it fucked me up so…

Bloomie Nails
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

294 8th Ave
New York, NY 10001

Julie K. writes: afternoon, on Dec. 24.. the city was empty..
was afraid before stepping in w/o appointment.. but Bloomie was almost empty also..  the place was bright and clean.. smell's good too except polish..

so, luckily I got two professional manicurists - both…

Billy's Bakery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

184 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10011

Julie K. writes: I am so proud of myself!!!

traveling to Billy's was not easy for me..  had to walked down 5 blocks of AVENUES like wind surfing!!   felt i was the only one who was against the windies~~   finally, I made it!!

when I went inside, my head was totally…

Il Bagatto
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

192 E 2nd St
New York, NY 10009

Lindsay D. writes: This past July I planned a bachelorette party. Now, as a caring maid of honor (vs. a maid of honor who tries to get her bride so drunk she voms) I elected to have dinner beforehand.

Il Bagatto was found on the recommendation of a friend and when she…

Saigon Grill
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1700 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10128

Ed H. writes: Little crispy golden pillows of scallopy goodness, how I miss thee.

Lots of tasty grub, there wasn't' much going on with the pho bo, but when you were hungover and needed to get your soup on... it was there.

And for delivery...they flew like the wind,…

Tribeca Grand Hotel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/TriBeCa

2 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10013

laura b. writes: I worked briefly at New Line Cinemas and was basically the bitch servant to the head of East Coast Publicity.  She was a damn mess who spent the majority of the work day on the phone with her boyfriend.  The topics of their conversations included,…

Anthropologie
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

375 W Broadway
New York, NY 10012

chris r. writes: i'm going to write this review from the point of view of the guy (me) who gets dragged in here by his girlfriend every time we are within a ten block radius of this place.

1.) the couches:  they are smart enough to have some couches for people just…

Lord & Taylor
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

424 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10018

Sooj O. writes: It's all about the Eastern European ladies here.  Seriously.

I used to work only a couple of blocks away from Lord & Taylor's and have dropped way too many dollars over the course of six years, eyeing one beautiful cocktail ring after another.  I…