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1. Central Park
Humungous. I have strolled multiple times and have never seen anything twice.
I love the view from this castle in the park. During the summer, it feels like everyone from Manhattan has extracted their butts from their couches and found themselves…More »
2. American Museum of Natural History
A must-see for all tourists or anyone whose never gotten around to experiencing it. It will take you a lifetime to see and appreciate everything, but you could make-do in about 4 hours. Just get up early to get the most face-to-face time with all the…More »
3. Museum of Modern Art
I love love you, MOMA, so so much. Why can't you live in Boston with me? Ever since May Museum Month 2007, I laid my hopeful eyes on your spoiled private garden greens in the middle of Manhattan, seen your modern artwork and worked my way through…More »
4. Nyonya
New York, NY 10013
(212) 334-3669
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Malaysian
Neighbourhood: Little Italy
Not being around these parts, I must say I was thoroughly impressed with Nyonya. Needing my fill of homecooking while also pleasing a whole group (total 8) of non-Asians who have never eaten in Chinatown was terribly easy here. Not only did I order…More »
5. Shanghai Café
New York, NY 10013
(212) 966-3988
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Chinatown
Ever since I discovered this place on Yelp, I have needed my fix every time I have visited NY. Not only that, I have dragged every single person I care about to try their soup pork and crab dumplings, their fried pork dumplings, their fried steam…More »
6. Shake Shack
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-6600
Categories:
Burgers,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
Vegetarian burger is my most favorite sandwich. Forget about the beef patty. I can find that anywhere. That portabella deep-fried with stringy cheese is the perfect comfort food.
I tried a concrete this time, but will go back to ending my perfect meal…More »
1 Previous Review:
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12/29/2009
Icy custard plus flavor du jour makes for a magnificent stop. A must when visiting NYC.
7. Chelsea Market
New York, NY 10011
(212) 243-6005
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Chelsea, Meatpacking District
When it comes to malls and food, this was a culmination of my complete geek dream. Bakeries, Frenchie sandwich shops, gourmet groceries that won't rob you, and then a restaurant supply store. So many things to witness. So many to savor.
8. Grand Central Oyster Bar
New York, NY 10017
(212) 490-6650
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Midtown East
I ordered from the takeout window and sat in the common eating area with large framed photos on the wall. The takeout menu is significantly cheaper than seating inside. I got a fried oyster po' boy and a New England clam chowder. I shall profess that…More »
9. Fette Sau
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 963-3404
Category:
Barbeque
Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side
Marvel idea to have people queue up and pick and weigh their food. Usually when I go to BBQ places, I have no idea what I'm ordering off a menu, which usually leads me to food envy when my neighbor ordered better than I did. not so at Fette Sau. What…More »
10. The High Line
New York, NY 10014
Category:
Parks
Neighbourhoods: West Village, Meatpacking District
This was so cool. It is really impressive to think that this track had another life and that NYC was clever enough to build a colorful, modern walkway. Fantastic!
11. La Palapa
New York, NY 10003
(212) 777-2537
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: East Village
I sat in the far back dining room, which turned out to be a god-send because as I was leaving, my ears were pounding from all the commotion in the main dining area. So here is my low down. My 4 friends and I shared two guacamole appetizers. They were…More »
12. New Malaysia Restaurant
I definitely enjoyed the roti canai. Their pancakes are so moist and flavorful. The curry dipping sauce was a hit at our table. We tried the green beans with shrimp paste, fried taro basket with seafood, hok mee noodles, and coconut rice. I enjoyed…More »
13. Hanbat Restaurant
My sister and I always make our way here for some traditional Korean food. It might be weird for some people, but we love the huge bubbling intestine soup filled with flat noodles and linguine-like strands. There is a ton of tofu and watercress to go…More »
14. Great NY Noodle Town
For Hong Kongese foodie affair, this hit the spot! I was anticipating the roasted half duck and shrimp wontons, but the duck rolls stole the show. They are filled with lovely large pieces of duck and gorgeous stems of subtle onion-like lotus and its…More »
15. Frying Pan
If only every city could have a ship docked to their cities purely for alcohol consumption. We came here for a friend's bday on an amazing sunny day. Really, you can't ask for more.
After buckets of (6?) corona, pitchers of sangria, and a couple…More »
16. Dragon Land Bakery
New York, NY 10013
(212) 219-2012
I have been here a million times. It is ultra convenient because it is on the way to the subway station. It carried all the major Chinese baked goods. I like the sponge cake, the pork bun, coconut bun, curry puff, etc etc. It is quite good. Also…More »
17. Grand Central Terminal
New York, NY 10017
(212) 340-2583
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Train Stations
Neighbourhood: Midtown East
Enormous, beautiful, star-gazing and a touching American flag hung from the center room. Seriously, why hasn't every NY film got this shot?
18. Grand Central Market
New York, NY 10017
(212) 338-0014
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill
Everything here is so adorable and fun to look at. All the seafood look super fresh. The assortment of cheeses is really phenomenal to look through. I brought two frenchies here to have a look and they agreed you could make a great meal with those…More »
19. Thái Son
A group of four of us stumbled upon this place before having to jet-set back to Boston via Chinatown bus.
I enjoyed my pho dac biet. For those who don't know, it is a bowl of skinny rice noodles and plenty of thinly sliced beef languishing in plenty…More »
20. Otafuku
I have never had these octopus balls before, but the flavors are right up my alley. I love Asian cuisine especially street food. I have made similar things at home with my little Danish pancake pan, but man, if you like seafood, these little balls…More »
21. Teariffic
New York, NY 10013
(212) 393-9009
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts,
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
I had a very good milk tea with boba. The interior was clean and inviting. It may be on the sterile side, but at least you know it's clean. I used the bathroom and it is tiiiiny! They have lots of fun origami dollar bills that are nice for…More »
22. Ping's Seafood
New York, NY 10013
(212) 602-9988
Dim Sum review only
After much research of Yelpers' reviews, I decided to take my entire family out to this particular dim sum restaurant. As experienced dim sumers, we arrived early around 10AM, sat, and waited.
What progress over the two hours was a…More »
23. Whole Foods Market
Huge store with great options for lactose-intolerate, gluten free stuff. I stopped by really quickly just to get some ice cream that was all of the above and found this fabulous coconut milk-based frozen treat that hit the spot!
24. Urban Outfitters
New York, NY 10011
(646) 638-1646
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Greenwich Village, Flatiron
I love Urban for its cool, easy pull-on designs. Thankfully they design from home stuff to men's shoes. This particular location is a bit misleading in that you don't realize that there is a lower floor until you poke around into the back of the…More »
25. Verlaine
New York, NY 10002
(212) 614-2494
Categories:
Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
Upon arriving to this rambunctious bar, my friends and I found ourselves in an extremely crowded narrow room. We kinda lingered awkwardly around the bar hoping to get served. Nope, that was too optimistic.
About 10 minutes later, I noticed that a…More »
26. The Phantom of the Opera
New York, NY 10036
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
We had amazing seat - dead center about 7 rows back. The singing was incredible. The costumes were gorgeous and decadent. I enjoyed learning about the characters and the life inside an opera. However, I didn't find the actors believable besides the…More »
27. Lodge
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 486-9400
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Williamsburg - South Side, Williamsburg - North Side
I have been searching for this restaurant on Yelp for so long. I have eaten here a few times, but strange enough their restaurant sign/symbol is really hard to decipher. Though, yay me, I finally read the menu and figured out where I was.
The manly…More »
28. Magnolia Bakery
The red velvet was yummy. The purple and pink frosting ones were alright. The one with walnuts was okay but slightly dry. Do you really want dry little cupcakes for $2.50? At least they are pretty, but does anyone question the sanitation issue here?…More »
29. BoltBus
Boltbus had so much going for it with its sleek design, free wifi, leather seats and electrical outlets. So why in the last 2 round trips do I kinda wish I stuck with Luckystar. Well first off, I am a commitment phobe. It is impossible for me to pick…More »
30. Fung Wah Bus
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 345-8000
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhoods: Waterfront, South Boston
Best and fastest way to get in and out of Boston to NYC. Hardly a wait on off-peak hours. And if there is a wait, you can bet that it is shorter than Peter Pan's who is consistently over an hour late for their passengers.
Plus, they don't make extra…More »
31. Ta Cocina
New York, NY 10036
(212) 730-1860
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
Dinner on a Tuesday evening 9pm. Whoa, the music was deafening.
Chips and salsa were good, yet really small and refilling costs extra.
My salad in a fried cup was yummy and the perfect size for no leftovers. My friend got three shrimp tacos for $17.…More »
32. Red Egg
Extremely cute and savvy inside this easy-to-miss joint (huge black door against a dark building facade). You would never anticipate there being dim sum served up in this quarter, yet there it was. Although with a small Latin twist apparently.
My…More »
33. Little Morocco
For $5, you really can't go wrong for a fast and filling meal with veggies, lamb, and fragrant rice. I chewed on a couple of whole cardamom seeds in my mouth, but at least I know that they use the expensive spices.
34. Permanent Brunch & Burger - CLOSED
New York, NY 10003
(212) 533-3315
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: East Village
Pretty interior, small intimate dining space, cool subway tiles with subway photos, sweet service - however, you will be dealing with long waits for a table, expensive ($20) small, yet slightly interesting brunch plates.
35. Europa Cafe
New York, NY 10036
(212) 869-9830
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Desserts
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
Lots of tourists, duh. But do they need to be so grumpy? I just got off the bolt bus and wanted to catch up with friends. So we grab a brownie (good) and a seat. Why must 3 sodas cost $10? Robbery.
36. Lamb Noodle Soup
Redonkulously good soup. The lamb broth is really rich and unctuous. But the real stars are the handmade wide looooooong noodles. This place makes me want to call it home. Plus, you can dress it the way you like. A little bit of chinese vinegar, some…More »
37. Mermaid Oyster Bar
Happy hour is the bomb-diggity. I can't say enough about the $1 East Coast oysters and heavenly cocktails. If you like a nice tang with your oyster, get the hot & dirty martini. Tastes like a jar of olive juice!
This is an excellent first date classy…More »
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Burlington, MA
Yelping SinceFebruary 2006
Things I Lovegoat cheese, education, little ma and pop places, cooking shows, huge amazing salads, local beers, pretty English gardens, edible gardens, fruit trees in backyards, bicycle baskets, flea markets, imagining house designs, booking vacations
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My HometownBoston, MA
When I'm Not Yelping...preparing future generations
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The Last Great Book I ReadThe Fountainhead
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My Last Meal On Earthoctopus balls
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