Posman Books
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

9 Grand Central Termnl
New York, NY 10017

Maria M. writes: I have loved Posman for a long time.  If it were a man, he would be slightly older than me, cultured and worldly, whip-smart, cool as hell, intellectual, a wine connoisseur, a first-class chef with an affinity for  Latin American art and a long and…

The Original SoupMan
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

4 E 42nd St
New York, NY 10017

Jennifer S. writes: Vegetarian Cup with a huge piece of bread, an apple, and a lindt chocolate. $6...not bad.

Lots of different soups to choose from...Im surprised that they had so many vegetarian flavors in their menu.

It can get pricey once you get into the combo game…

Em Thai Kitchen
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn/Gowanus

278 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Dan B. writes: In our n'hood, one seems to have a "relationship" with the Thai restaurants around. Everyone I know frequents only ONE, and they tend to be faithful to that establishment. Once in a while, however, something happens and they sample another eatery.…

Fatty's Cafe
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

25-01 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105

kristine r. writes: Fatty's could make me a big ol' fatty too considering the portion size of the chuletas.  I know the menu said "pork chops" (as in, plural), but I was not expecting one pork chop to be normal-sized and the other one to be bigger than my hand!  It came…

Say Cheese
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

649 9th Ave Frnt
New York, NY 10036

Jessica B. writes: I know of only one other place in the city where you can have:

Tomato Soup
Grilled Cheese
Veuve Clicquot

That place is Bouchon Bakery.

If you're feeling more casual and in the mood for Veuve in a Styrofoam cup - by all means - come here.  You will need to…

Soul Fixins
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

371 W 34th St
New York, NY 10001

P K. writes: Soul Fixins was my only saving grace during that blistery, cold winter I spent commuting to this section of the West Side - where there are no really tall buildings to protect you from what can become an icy, wind-tunnel-like stretch of 34th street.…

Daisy May's BBQ USA
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen

623 11th Ave.
corner of 46th St.
New York, NY 10036

bO w. writes: Of course it's not Southern, it's Clinton!  Authenticity is just a theory, stay in the South if that's important to you.

The food here is delicious. I ate like a pig.

Don't panic when you see a lot of Asian people eat here ( I saw at least 10 while I…

Chipotle
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

55 E. 8th Street
New York, NY 10003

Tori K. writes: I would never have noticed Chipolte if not for the Yelp reviews...why? I don't eat fast food. Meat on the menu at a fast food chain =more widespread animal slaughter and pollution.  Millions of people die of starvation every year. Why aren't we using…

Brooklyn Industries - Park Slope
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Park Slope

206 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Danielle H. writes: On cold days like this I'm glad I have my Brooklyn Industries coat to keep me warm.

Is it cute?
Nope. I look like I am walking around in a sleeping bag. But after years of wearing "cute" jackets and coats throughout these harsh New York winters…

Big Daddy's Diner
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

239 Park Ave S
New York, NY 10003

RoDERICK a. writes: who's my Daddy? Big Daddy, thats who!

being from Jersey, i'm used to hitting up a greasy ass diner around 2 in the morning, after a night of debauchery and excess. Unfortunately, you could never find a nice trashy diner in New York. I'm not saying Big…

Blind Tiger Ale House
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

281 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10014

Lindsay K. writes: It was a dark and stormy night.

A Saturday night, to be exact, and it was snowing. My date and I were freezing. The wind howled up the streets of the West Village. The lights blinked wildly.

We jammed out hands into our pockets and surged ahead. "I…

Woorijip
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

12 W 32nd St
New York, NY 10001

Maritess Z. writes: Fear Factor? (see below)

I LOVE Woorijip because if you go at lunchtime or dinnertime, and you're in a hurry, you get fresh food at very reasonable prices.

Thinking about Asian food in relation to frightened people reminds me of an episode of "Fear…

Daily Soup
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

241 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019

Victor L. writes: I'm a soup person on occassion. This means that soup cannot consist of a meal really; maybe when I was younger, or if I'm just in a real pinch, but rarely do soups satisfy me. Of course, it just so happens that the couple exceptions are within…

Zombie Hut
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Gowanus

273 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Victor L. writes: Forgive my friend Dave P., he misspelled fourth as "forth". Just being an asshole Dave, don't worry, still on for sushi right?

Right?

umm...

Anywho, so Zombie Hut. I can honestly say the first couple times I went to Carroll Gardens, I had no idea on my…

Maroons Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

244 W 16th St
New York, NY 10011

Kenny C. writes: Stopped in after a movie.

We got in just before a large group.  This place is the size of NYSC locker so making reservations is a must.

This weekend must have been my weekend to be waited on by inept, dingbat waitstaff.   After being seated, it took 10…

Uptown Lounge
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1576 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128

Jasmin G. writes: **edit: ok..so as a lounge this is nothing special but holy crap!! as Brunch..this place is awesomeeeee.  for 15 bucks you get 2 drinks (juice, coffee, mimosas, or bloody marys), along with your meal..which is a huge portion of lip-smacking goodness.…

Brooklyn Bread Cafe
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Carroll Gardens

436 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

aitsu i. writes: The only reason to go Brooklyn Bread is to order something with BREAD. The sandwiches are the real winners here. They are sick. They use great ingredients, make excellent bread, and get the proportions right. Breakfast OR lunch.

Atmosphere is open…

Barney's Co-op
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

2151 Broadway
New York, NY 10023

Javier M. writes: Spring! The grass is greener, and your wallet is ready for milking; the beginning of the seasons makes us seek a purveyor whose adopted stewards will display their full array of colors, designs, and varieties, just like nature does; Barney's.

What…

Exhale

150 Central Park South
New York, NY 10019

Brad P. writes: I know, I know.  How could it have taken me so long.

38 years old, and as of last week, I'm finally off the pedicure schneid.  Deflowered one exfoliated and polished toe at a time.

So, how can I fairly and justly review a spa based on spa-treatment…

Bistro Cassis Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

225 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10023

Sara W. writes: Cassis serves fresh LOBSTER with BACON on a Brioche. SOLD!  

P.S. Kosher? No.

Congee Village
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

100 Allen St
New York, NY 10002

Steven V. writes: This would have been a review for Fried Dumpling but they were closed at midnight on a Friday.  WTF?  Isn't that the time that all drunken numbskulls on the L.E.S. are out prowling for greasy, cheap food?

We stumbled around for a little while and it…

Egg

135 N 5th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Lise C. writes: The first time I went to Egg, I thought it was the best breakfast I'd ever had in New York. My boyfriend and I shared a cheddar omelette, which comes with a side of roasted or broiled or somethinged tomatoes, and the pancakes. [I think I chose both…

Dempsey's Pub
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

61 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

Julia O. writes: I have a confession to make: I love getting tipsy in the afternoon. Not frequently, and not because I'm a lush, but just because I take great pleasure in doing things I feel I shouldn't be doing.

Yesterday, due to the snow, our office closed at three,…

USPS - James A. Farley
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

421 8th Ave
New York City, NY 10001

Jason C. writes: This post office has all the components of what's right with New York (and wrong with most post offices.)  There is grand architecture (think grand central station, except with letters instead of trains) people are genuinely helpful, and they move…

O'Neill's Irish Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

729 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10017

Jennifer S. writes: They're open at 7am for football (soccer) games overseas. This is all that matters.

Jenny Chang's Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

113 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY 10009

Ro N. writes: When I first moved to NY-I wasn't sure where to get Bubble Tea.  Student Council recommended Saint Alps-but the atmosphere and the people that goes there aren't my cup of tea.

But I discovered Jenny's when they first opened and I loved it ever since.…

Sophie's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Financial District

73 New St
New York, NY 10004

R M. writes: I usually get takeout from here and like most places by Wall St., they are highly efficient. The one time I had a sit-down there, it was nothing special and I think I'd rather take the food to go. I love their oxtails -- the only place that I know of…

Hanbat Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

53 W 35th St
Apt 4
New York, NY 10001

Keiko S. writes: I'm no expert on Korean cuisine, but we ate here twice and did a take out once and never felt that crazy about the food. We tried:  japche, bulgogi, tofu stew, sulong tang, bibimbap and a couple others I can't recall. (Did we not order the right…

Uncle Ming's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

225 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

Brock T. writes: I know what you're thinking, 'wait a minute, isn't that right near the place I buy drugs?'  The answer is Yes, but you can also go to this fantastic, classy, sexy, easy-to-miss bar right nearby.  Stiff drinks and a super attentive staff.

Occasionally,…

Bistro Les Amis
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

180 Spring St
New York, NY 10012

michelle i. writes: We headed out for more wandering around after leaving the nancy whiskey pub. We felt nice and toasty from our drinks and ended up about an hour later on spring street in SoHo. There were a lot of choices, we walked by a lot of cute places.

We chose…

Grand Sichuan International - Chinatown
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chinatown

125 Canal Street
New York, NY 10002

Hideki K. writes: New York's Best Hot Pot (Spiceee)!

Stevin G.'s review is hilarious!  It should be a Yelp - Review of the Day.

I've never "manned up" by ordering a full Sichuan-style mala (Chinese for numbing + spicy, quintessential description of Sichuan / Szechuan…

Searle
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1051 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10021

bO w. writes: I love Searle, love it to death. It seems wasting time to shop anywhere else, because you can find all the "right things" in here.

Coats! Buy coats at Searle. Excellent cut, excellent tailor job! Most of them are made in Italy. Around December, they…

New York Public Library - Chatham Square Branch
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chinatown

33 E. Broadway
New York, NY 10002

Adam C. writes: I like this library...it's cosy and the only place you can sit in the oasis of peace and quiet around noisy and bustling Chinatown and comes with free Internet too!

Apple Restaurant & Bom Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

17 Waverly Pl
New York, NY 10003

Alex S. writes: Apple is such a multifaceted place that it would be hard to rate it from one visit alone.  It is a restaurant, lounge, and a karaoke joint all in one.  It would be pretty easy for folks to spend their entire night here, as opposed to hoping around to…

The Diane Von Furstenberg Shop
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

383 W 12th St
New York, NY 10014

Danielle c. writes: Ooh baby, that's hot.  Ooh baby, that's pricey.  Can't you do a gal a fave & give a sample sale a few more times a year & give us a bigger break.  Madame, you've made it.  Unfortunately, I've not yet.  Therefore, I dream von Furstenburg while I don…

Mosto - CLOSED
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

87 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10003

Michelle L. writes: The main plates were very, very good. Everything else was fine but not flawless. I'd give it 3 stars as a dining experience but here are 4 stars for the attitude, the food itself, the low-key vibe, and effort.

Well-meaning but not skilled service:…

Moustache Pitza
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

265 E 10th St
New York, NY 10009

Jessi B. writes: This place is just sex.

Not like the time when down the drawers and all I could think to myself was...."that's all?"

No.

The fresh pitas
The hummus
the kebabs
the hot waiter...I love this...named Vulcan

I wanted to just devour all of them.

Vinylmania Records
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

60 Carmine St
New York, NY 10014

Joshua G. writes: I was very sad to see that Vinylmania Records closed it's doors for good yesterday (Sat. 3/25).  I walked by this morning while doing my laundry and saw that all the windows have been taped up with newspaper.  

The sign on the door read something…