John's Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

260 W. 44th St
New York, NY 10036

Gourmet G. writes: To review John's and not mention its interior is sinful. Constructed in 1888 as a cathedral, the 10,000-square-foot building was deconsecrated and reconfigured to become - with five hundred seats - what is purportedly the largest pizzeria in the…

Bowlmor Lanes
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

110 University Place
New York, NY 10003

Peter K. writes: When I first learned about Bowlmor, it was in the late 90's and the Monday night all you can bowl was $15. On a few Monday nights I went with a few friends, bowled until closing time and woke up the following afternoon with a limp forearm.

I returned…

Lite Delights
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

51 E Houston St
New York, NY 10012

Alexander W. writes: My new favorite place for lunch ever!  

They have tons of options -- many vegetarian friendly -- and everything is prepared healthy, fresh, and cheap as hell.  The smoothies are nice too -- and you can watch them prepare each . . . there's no added…

Eva's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

11 W 8th Street
New York, NY 10011

Rebecca H. writes: WARNING: This reviewer has only gotten delivery from this restaurant.

When I don't want to cook and don't want to go out, but I still want to eat healthy (and don't want sushi) I ordered from Eva's on seamlessweb.com.

They have healthful high protein…

The Stanton Social
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

99 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002

Jen D. writes: For my 200th Review, I will speak of the many orgasms I had last night.... Not THAT kinda orgasm... Food-related orgasms... Perv...

I never knew it was possible to have so many food related orgasms in one sitting until I came to The Stanton Social. My…

St Regis Hotel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

2 E 55th Street
New York, NY 10022

s k. writes: Wow, this place is toney and posh.  Personal butlers, high tea, and free truffles make this hotel the height of luxury.  The place looks recently re-modeled as well.

I give this place 5 stars since I am not paying the bill; If I had to pay the…

International Center of Photography
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

1114 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

Marcus V. writes: As a photographer, I enjoy ICP's exhibits and try to go as often as I can throughtout the year. I've also taken a few photography workshops at ICP, and I was really impressed with the instructors. Courses are a bit pricey (as to be expected), but the…

Knitting Factory
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013

Erika G. writes: i give it five stars just because, i've never been, plan to in sept, but whats the story here? did this place close as of 8/08/08?

holllr at me in a msg or something and let me know if you know the scoop, if so, so i can take it out of my vacation…

'Disiac Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

402 W 54th Street
New York, NY 10019

Elizabeth J. writes: I think it was this place's sangria that got me in so much romantic trouble.  Maybe it was the way the light bounced off of the lemon slice buoys bobbing  in the  ruby liquid. Maybe it was the way the elevated booth made snuggling and staring into…

Sarabeth's West
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

423 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024

Scott R. writes: Sarabeth -
I love you
But I fear we can never be together
For I am a guy
You are an insanely popular brunch spot
And no straight guy could wait in line for an hour
For brunch
Unless his heart belongs to another woman
Who convinces him it's worth waiting an…

KidRobot
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

126 Prince St
New York, NY 10012

Srini V. writes: There are three reasons that keep bringing me back to KidRobot:

1) Occasionally, I like to appear hip-hop, street fashion cool
2) The toys are collectibles and make great gifts
3) You can get dunnys, munnys and labbits under the same roof

Expect long,…

The Queen's Hideaway
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Greenpoint

222 Franklin St
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Sadie S. writes: Dined here on Friday night.  I always think I'm going to love going here more than I do, because I really like the vibe and the look of the place - that kinda surprisingly pricey, thrown-together-for-our-h ipster-friends thing that New York does so…

Indian Bread Co
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

194 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10012

Gourmet G. writes: This is typical Calcutta street food (without the filth and disease), and a great place to grab a tasty, low-cost lunch that doesn't include fries and a shake. Dal, a curry-cumin scented yellow lentil soup, is an especially good starter on a blustery…

Cabana Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Queens/Forest Hills

10710 70th Rd
Forest Hills, NY 11375

Natalia J. writes: Mojitos were good; I'd stick to the original.
Our clam appetizer was from the specials menu. Skirt steak was thin so medium = well-done. It was still good. I had the Mariscadas (seafood) dish which had a salty garlic broth.

The wait was 20 min on a…

Flatiron Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

37 W 19th St
New York, NY 10011

Lynn Z. writes: Following my latest review of a dive bar, I thought I'd go to the other extreme and write about someplace super-classy. The Flatiron Lounge comes to mind.

The Flatiron Lounge is:
- a really great place to go with a date, with friends, or when you're on…

Two Boots Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

42 Ave A
New York, NY 10009

amy s. writes: yumz. i forget how good two boots is, usually because i'm drunk when i stop in, but last night i went prior to drinking for once. as interesting as their options are (and good, as i fuzzily recall), i just wanted two plain slices. they were…

Kim's Video
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

6 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY 10003

Nic B. writes: Kim's Video makes my heart happy.  Like others have said before me, you can find obscure music and movies that other mainstream places might not have.

If you want a laugh, check out the most important poster of Michael Jackson and ET canoodling like…

Bite
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

333 Lafayette St
New York, NY 10012

David S. writes: Goodness! That eggplant/pesto/fresh mozzarella panino I just had was the best sandwich I've eaten in a very long time!... Everything was perfect about it. The bread was amazing, just crunchy enough on the outside but soft and moist in the inside, and…

New York Adorned
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

47 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10003

Amy S. writes: Once upon a time, a fair (not kidding about this one, have you seen my skin tone? I'm translucent!) young lady from the west coast dreamt of a beautiful text tattoo. She searched high and low, near and far, and each search led her back to Stephanie…

Barmarche
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

14 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012

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

Drinks 5, Service 3, Ambiance 5.

I should first disclose that we did not eat anything here, and only had drinks.  I'll update this review later after having some food, but from the looks…

Creperie
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

135 Ludlow St
New York, NY 10002

Antoaneta J. writes: I figured out the secret behind the mixed reviews of this place. I live in the neighborhood and love this hole in the wall mission of buttery goodness. But the crepes go from just ok to amazing depending on who is behind the counter. If it's the…

Prune
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

54 E 1st St
New York, NY 10003

Julia N. writes: I'd give it 3.5 stars, but I'll round up to 4 because the service was excellent and the wine list intriguing (wine from the Greek island Santorini? Awesome!).

We had a reservation for 4, and we only had to wait a few minutes for our table. I was a bit…

Fat Cat Billiards
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

75 Christopher St
New York, NY 10014

Ting S. writes: My new fav!!!

Yes there is the $3 cover, which I pretty much forgot about the second I stepped into the joint and heard the awesome live jazz music coupled, no tripled, with the array of games including ping pong, billiards, table hockey,…

Warsaw At the Polish National Home
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - North Side

261 Driggs Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222

Danielle C. writes: Whoa... Where am I?
Am I at a prom from 1986?
Should I be wearing a pink fluffy dress with an over-sized flower on my shoulder and my hair teased?

Disco ball. Check.

Ceiling old enough to be my great grandfather. Check.

Stage being auditorium style having…

Lan Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

56 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Natalia J. writes: I asked my Japanese hairdresser what his favorite restaurant was. He said Lan.
We finally went for dinner on Saturday with reservations at 8:45.

Our waitress was a little bit rushed but still good. Ordering took forever because we had a hard time…

Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

157 Chrystie Street
New York, NY 10002

Jeff D. writes: Oy veyz Meir!

I don't know where to begin telling you how wonderfully, authntically, cheezily, weird this place is....

From the suburban rumpus room decorations, to the cheesy singer with a synthesizer in the corner, to the "maple syrup" dispensers…

New York City Opera
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

20 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023

Ameena G. writes: Everyone should go to the Met once, but should get a subscription to the NYCO.

I'm not a big opera buff; I don't claim to know a lot about opera, but I do enjoy it and I love the NYCO. They're just a little more experimental and interesting than the…

Alife Rivington Club
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

158 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002

Fáti S. writes: Alife's form of displaying kicks is my wet-dream, 'when-I-grow-up' closet vision.

Their hard-to-get sneaks collection is NO JOKE!

They're easy-going peeps, who are more than happy to answer any of your Q's or engage in a Sneaks convo.

If in a serious…

Queen of Sheba
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

650 10th Ave
New York, NY 10036

Arnab M. writes: I loved this place. I've been to many an Ethiopian restaurants in NYC and elsewhere, and this is the best by far. The food is scrumptious, the waitstaff are really nice, and the service is really quick (most Ethiopian restaurants are known to be slow…

Tiffany & Co
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

727 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10022

RoDERICK a. writes: I have to admit, that  "Breakfast at Tiffany's" song is pretty damn catchy. And whatever happened to Deep Blue Something anyway?

The last time I came here was shopping for a gift for my friend, who had just given birth at the time. So I bought these…

Theatre Development Fund
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

1501 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

Irene F. writes: For number 800, we have to show some lovin to TDF. TDF was an integral part of my early years in the city. We went to tons of shows, and not just Broadway. Concerts, opera, ballet, TDF opens the doors for all of it. Thanks, dudes. You helped me…

Maffei Pizza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

688 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10010

julia s. j. writes: the thing that blew me away most was how friendly the staff was.  while i was an intern at Duvet, i stopped by for lunch at this immensely crowded little pizzeria.  i ordered a chicken roll, and although i waited a few minutes more than i usually do…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

250 7th Ave
New York, NY 10001

MiRIAM w. writes: I shocked a woman at this Whole Foods yesterday by handing her a shopping basket before retrieving one for myself. A stunned look came across her face and I smiled to myself thinking: you can take the girl out of San Francisco but you can't take the…

Max Soha
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Morningside Heights

1274 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10027

Matthew S. writes: Holy shizzle!!  What a bad ass little place.  Went here with peeps before seeing a show at the Riverside Theatre.  Got a Peroni for $5 and one of the best bowls of pasta I've ever had for $9.95. It was an orecchiette-type pasta with broccoli rabe,…

Lakeside Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

162 Avenue B Front
New York, NY 10003

Emma M. writes: 5 Stars for a mostly-working Photobooth

I will forever have a soft spot in my heart for Lakeside Lounge, because (approximately) 18 out of 20 times that I've gone there to bask in the glory of their photobooth, it has been in working order.
I have yet…

Agent Provocateur
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

133 Mercer St
New York, NY 10012

Courtney P. writes: Your mom always said to wear clean underwear in case you got into a car accident. (At least mine did.) But if you want better care when you get to the hospital, wear something from A.P. Everything is sexy, only about 50% is practical. (Did you know…

In Vino
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

215 E. 4th Street
New York, NY 10009

Scott R. writes: Wow.  I went here thinking it was just a 5-star wine bar and came out thinking it was a 5-star wine bar AND a 5-star Italian restaurant.

This 20 table place has a romantic wine cellar feel.  Cavy walls meets candlelight.

The Italian wine list is long…

Alma
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Columbia Street Waterfront District

187 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Gourmet G. writes: Despite its remote Red Hook location, Alma is worth the trek from wherever you are for two reasons - the outstanding Mexican cuisine and the stunning view of lower Manhattan from the roof deck when weather permits alfresco dining. Most of the dishes…

Saigon Banh Mi
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

138 Mott St
New York, NY 10013

Chris L. writes: The banh mi is delicious - the crustly toatsted bread is stuffed to the brim with bbq pork, cucumbuer and picked carrots and radish with light mayonnaise-like sauce. The fillings are light, crisp, fresh and tasty and complement the meats well. I've…