Dean & Deluca Cafe
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

235 W. 46th Street
New York, NY 10036

Irene F. writes: Ohhhh D&D...you bend me over worse than Starbucks, and I enjoy it a lot more. Rape me like the consumer whore I am. I guess you can't really rape the willing.

Yes, totally overpriced. Totally worth it. Which I guess just makes it expensive. As opposed…

L'Occitane
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1188 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10021

Ames F. writes: Ahhhhh, what does sheer bliss smell like? L'Occitane's Provence Lavendar, that's what.  Their hand cream is manna from heaven -- a multi-purpose bottle of goodness. Not only does it conquer the most chappy of chappedness, but all it takes is one…

WXOU Radio Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

558 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014

Sam P. writes: You know a place is awesome when you go there to see a long lost yelper who moved away, and run into two other Elite yelpers who also just happened to be there.  That, my friends, is what we like to call Yelpendipity (yeah, I just coined that - learn…

Thai Angel Cuisine
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

141 Grand St
New York, NY 10013

Moumita S. writes: OH MY GOD....why is it that just because I am brown I think I can handle heat?!

Do yourself a favor....even if you think you can handle the heat, don't order anything above a "3".

Thai Angel gives you the option of spicing your food from a scale of 1…

Jin Soon Natural Hand & Foot Spa
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

56 E 4th St
New York, NY 10003

Erin B. writes: I"m currently in NYC for business and while rushing out of L.A. I didn't have time to get my nails done.  So I checked out yelp for a recommendation.  I must admit, I was a little nervous to try someone new, but I was in need. So anyway...

I went to…

Marco & Pepe
Neighborhood: New Jersey/Jersey City

289 Grove Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302

Emily A. writes: Ahh, Marco and Pepe!  I might be their biggest fan. On the brunch-y side, their eggs with white truffle,  and bourbon pecan waffles stand out. Cute touches like tasty and fresh  cocktails let you enjoy your brunch  with sophisticated and urbane…

D'aiuto Baby Watson Cheesecake
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

405 8th Ave
New York, NY 10001

Billy A. writes: Such nice service, too. Haven't sampled the house specialty yet, but the boxes of cookies and cannolis were a hit with the family. Big time.

I should mention that the cannoli are filled as you order -- no soggy shells here!

Keko Cafe

121 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016

Maritess Z. writes: I love this place. I used to live a  couple blocks away, in the horrible corporate rug secion of Madison Ave and it sucked. A vacuum of culture, a dearth of trees, art, anything interesting and human. Not even a grocery store. But Keko....wow. I have…

Tournesol
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

5012 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11101

Beatrice W. writes: It is good!!! Nothing else to say, I have tried everything on the menu and loved it all. It is cooked and presented the way it would be in any Parisian Bistro. It is the real thing, I love that they open the large French Doors as soon as the weather…

W New York - The Tuscany Hotel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

120 E 39th St
New York, NY 10016

Caroline A. writes: This is my second favorite W Hotel in NYC.  The service is NOT quite as good as the Court in my opinion, and I've stayed at both several times.  I will say that the concierge service is great, and I really enjoy the hotel bar for a nightcap.  

Oh, the…

Cafe Sutra
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Windsor Terrace

639A 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215

omar a. writes: Cafe Sutra might just be south slope best kept secret in Brooklyn. The small coffee shop has a friendly atmosphere and wi-fi connection. It is a miniature version of the Tea Lounge. When I come to Cafe Sutra I order my favorite tea, a green tea…

Invisible NYC
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Lower East Side

148 Orchard Street
New York, NY 10002

Colleen B. writes: So, it's a tattoo shop that has paintings of what I can only imagine are actual tattoos. The work that was up when I was there was a Shawn Barber grouping of paintings done specifically on the fingers, you know the ones. Tough guys always get ink…

The Color Purple On Broadway
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Civic Center

1681 Broadway
New York, NY 10079

Allison W. writes: You caught me! I went to see the color purple just to see Fantasia Barrino and she did a lovely job. Sure, she may not have been my favorite idol during season 3. I was overseas and saw the episodes a week later so unfortunely I was not able to vote…

Poke Restaurant
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

343 E 85th St
New York, NY 10028

Lee A. writes: Only thing that could have improved the perfection of the tuna and yellowtail Sashimi would have been my sister picking up the check.

She didn't,  and I was still happy. So DAMN that's some good sushi!

Future Legend
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

796 9th Ave
New York, NY 10019

Baron L. writes: Greta runs Future Legend and she aims to please. My taste runs from Willie, Waylon and Merle to Son Volt and Drive By Truckers and I'm always pleased by the selection, prices and knowledgeable help.

Sanpanino
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

494 Hudson St Frnt
New York, NY 10014

Sam P. writes: Yes.  And also, YES.  I'm a bit of a sandwich whore (cf, my sandwich list), but slap it on Focaccia bread and throw it on a grill press and I'll be naked by the time you can say "prosciutto."  Just be sure to leave the sandwich on the nightstand.

This…

Shorty's
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District

576 9th Ave
formerly known as Tony Luke's
New York, NY 10036

Ting S. writes: I really liked this place the moment I walked in.  Perhaps due to my unhealthy attachment to wings, fries, cheesesteaks wiz wit, beer, alcohol......

Anyways, I digress. This place claims to have NYC's only authentic cheesesteak, but similar to how a…

The Hanger Bar
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

217 E 3rd St
New York, NY 10009

Kevin A. writes: DJing is a lost art, I feel, due to the advent of the Ipod.  Though one night I decided to play an Ipod set for a boy and it was "ALL ALANIS MORRISETTE AND MUSIC INSPIRED BY MEGA MAN" night, meaning I may just be the world's most horribe DJ...

...or…

On the Rocks
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

349 Kent Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Nadja M. writes: Whenever I step into a dive bar, the gay man in me comes out.  Its "Honey" this, "Sweety" that, "BJ" this and I tend discuss exes in the most vulgar of terms.  Not that any of the gay men in my life would set foot into a dive bar.

I don't get it.…

Mavi Jeans
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

832 Broadway
New York, NY 10003

Arnab M. writes: Jeans that actually fit me without looking like a douche. Not too loose, not too tight, and trendy. On the expensive side, but I think $100 or so for a good pair of jeans isn't too unreasonable. They do last for ever after all, and are totally well…

Serimony
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Carroll Gardens

421 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Mary C. writes: It's amazing how much is crammed into this tiny jem of a store, where you will find everything from oh-so-cute baby clothes, delicate jewelry, and cool wall art to silk screened tees. The hand printed cards are as lovely as the owner, and I almost…

Pulse Fitness
Neighborhood: Queens/Sunnyside

38-04 48th Street
Sunnyside, NY 11104

Loretta C. writes: This gym is an unbeatable deal for your money. After doing some research and discovering that people were getting ripped off left and right by gyms like Lucille Roberts and Ballys, I was about to give up (I couldn't afford a $100/mo gym)--then a…

Nanette Lepore
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

423 Broome St Frnt
New York, NY 10013

Lindley E. writes: If you have a job that requires a suit but you don't want to sacrifice style, Nanette Lepore is it. If you can't afford the suits, tops, shoes, blouses and sweaters, wait until the after christmas and summer sales, when the past season goes on sale…

Fun City Tattoo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

94 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY 10009

Kathleen R. writes: I'm not inked, but many of my friends had their work done here, and I've hung around during the sessions.  Owner Michelle Myles is an industry legend, and I witnessed Von Riepen do some outstanding work (and he really took the time to make sure the…

Minado Restaurant

1 Valley Road
Little Ferry, NJ 07643

Vamsi V. writes: The sushi is good for a buffet. I have eaten here a few times and enjoyed it. I try to avoid other portions of the buffet because of the line. The sushi station is not too crowded and they have plenty of varieties.

Nice place, overall.

A Voce

41 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10010

Justin S. writes: The thing I love about New York is that - really - nobody gives a shit what you look like. I mean, yeah, there are the holier than thou fashionistas here but I don't talk to those people.
Like when I went to A Voce, I looked like a total schlub but…

Bushwick Country Club
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Williamsburg - South Side

618 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Gina C. writes: Ironically, not in Bushwick.

Come on, you gotta give me a "Useful" vote for that one....

Replay Store
Neighborhood: Manhattan/SoHo

109 Prince Street
New York, NY 10012

Nish N. writes: Replay is still a hot zone for high end jeans, even in these times. When I was younger, working right in SoHo, I'd always come here and browse around, try on things, then leave empty-handed because of the price tag. Now, years later, I'm not that…

VL Studio
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

198 7th Ave
New York, NY 10011

G S. writes: Price increase:  Men's haircut is now $12.

There goes my bonus.

Eiji International Group Ltd
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

601 Madison Ave
Fl 5
New York, NY 10021

olivia l. writes: New location is at 601 Madison bet 57 & 58th Street. 212-838-3454. Great haircuts and colorist. Costs around $150+ for a haircut, $350+ for a full head of highlights. They definitely take their time to make sure that everything is perfect. Don't…

Mama Rosa Cucina Pizzeria

795 Broadway
Bayonne, NJ 07002

Renee P. writes: I've been in Bayonne for about a year now. And I love, looooooove this place! Hands down its the best all around home-style for Italian food. I've had their pizza. Nice thin crusted pizza with fresh ingredients. Their ravioli is the bomb especially…

WNYC Public Radio

820 AM, 93 FM
New York City, NY 10079

Michael D. writes: I thought Soterios Johnson  was a black guy. He tricked me. He's a tiny gay Greek man.

Eric Glass makes me want to go beat up on nerds everywhere to keep them down. It's amazing that he can still talk with his head up his own ass.

Why do they give 4…

Pacific Echo
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Theater District

242 W 56th Street
New York, NY 10019

Greg D. writes: I was skeptical when I walked into the mostly empty restaurant at 8pm on a Friday night, but that gave way quickly when the food arrived.  I had the tempura udon, and a few sushi rolls (more than enough for a sensible person) and was very satisfied.…

Pick a Bagel
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Gramercy-Flatiron

297 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10010

Billy A. writes: OK, I was really, really hungry having finished back, biceps, and 30 minutes on the elliptical with Richard at the NYSC at 23rd & Park, but this was an amazing chicken salad on a perfectly toasted poppy bagel. Was it really that good? Yes, it was.…

Ploes
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

33-04 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106

Chelsea J. writes: I went here under false pretenses. Their menu on their website lists eight different kinds of saganaki, a delicious baked cheese dish. And if there's one thing that my boyfriend Andrew & I like, it's saganaki. Well. I like what I've had of it. Which,…

Alfonso Pastry Shoppe

1899 Victory Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10314

Kings C. writes: Without a doubt, the best cannoli I ever tasted. It's a miracle that you can ship these things across country and they still taste fresh.

Le Jardin Bistro
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

25 Cleveland Pl
New York, NY 10012

candice l. writes: Great food and decently priced... The garden is like a private retreat from the city.  Better option than Va Tutto next door.