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1. Scarpetta
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-0555
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Chelsea, West Village, Meatpacking District
I'm watching on TV, "The Best Thing I Ever Made" and I see Chef Conant with this homemade rabbit dish. So I go on the Scarpetta website and I see they have a Cavatelli dish on the menu with rabbit. Well what's up doc, its there so I need to…More »
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9/9/2009
Can lightening strike twice? We'll see with my latest review of Scarpetta. I just had to go back… Read more »
2. Marea
I am not into following movie stars, television personalities, circus clowns, whatever. What I look for in a NYC restaurant and what I truly appreciate is a talented chef.
Then if the restaurant decor is pleasing to me, I enjoy it even more. I plan…More »
3. A Voce
Woo baby... I'm am feelin' this place, Italian style!
The layout is beautiful and when you walk in, its like your walking into a spacious modern restaurant.
And the view!
You are eye to eye with the Christopher Columbus statue and have a good view of…More »
4. Jean-Georges
Another Stellar Lunch @ J-G!
I met my friend for lunch yesterday and the place was packed! We grabbed two seats by the bar and we both ordered off the $28 lunch menu.
First I started with some AWESOME calamari which was cooked to perfection.
Then, I…More »
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9/9/2009
Wow what a deal! I'm not a "lady who lunches" I'm more like a "dude set loose in NYC and wants to… Read more »
5. Veritas Restaurant
Holy Moley, I feel like I just left a food porn orgy.
I read some of the past reviews and guess what? "I" am the older crowd coming to Veritas. Mid forties, devilishly handsome and know when to search out a Michelin 1 star restaurant at just the right…More »
6. La Promenade Des Anglais
What I love about this restaurant are the specials. La Promenade always surprises me with something that I would never think is a classic French dish. (Maybe it is, what the hell do I know) Tonight, I was served at the bar creamy polenta with…More »
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5/13/2012
I brought my family here for mothers day today.
What a nice place! My wife always comments on the… Read more »
7. Delmonico's
New York, NY 10004
(212) 509-1144
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: Financial District
How can you not come to Delmonicos for Restaurant week? They have a great lunch special for $24 bucks that includes a cut of their signature steak.
I came here yesterday and ordered the following:
1867 Lobster Newberg (for an extra $10 bucks) They…More »
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8/11/2010
This place has been on Wall st since 1827. Can you imagine what people have eaten in this dining… Read more »
8. Keens Steak House
Listen, there are girls clubs like the Brownies and there are good old boys clubs that women just don't get like Keens. Its hard to explain but the creatures we are dig man caves and double back slaps when we see each other. This and other strange…More »
9. Old Homestead Steak House
New York, NY 10011
(212) 242-9040
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Chelsea, Meatpacking District
OMG, this is the best deal in NYC.
$22 for lunch AND a glass of wine or beer? I went to The Plaza a few days ago and a glass of wine (which I didn't know) cost $22 bucks.
I see a sign outside about their lunch deal, I walk in mid week and its pretty…More »
10. Porter House New York
New York, NY 10184
(212) 823-9500
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
I love the location of this restaurant in the Time Warner Center. Another plus is, It's located in a really nice neighborhood of NYC. Lots of landmarks here and you can see them from your booth!
This is a big restaurant. Its laid out really nice with…More »
11. Morimoto
New York, NY 10024
(212) 989-8883
Categories:
Japanese,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhoods: Chelsea, Meatpacking District
*400th review*
For my 400th review I'm choosing to review the outstanding "iron chef" restaurant Morimoto.
Take me to the mothership! This place is sooo trippy and its designed like something out of a sci-fi movie. Even trying to walk into the…More »
12. Le Cirque
New York, NY 10022
(212) 644-0202
Anyone giving Le Cirque a two star review should really be more respectful. Its like walking up to President Obama, slapping him on the back and saying, Hey Mutha effer, wazza up!
If you're looking for "NYC History", its not really here. Le Cirque got…More »
13. Minetta Tavern
"Little Sister don't you kiss me once or twice, say its very nice and then you run.."
You have to know how to hit it just right with these high end places. I've reviewed The Black Label Burger here, its at the top of my yelp burger list. Last night I…More »
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2/23/2011
Man.. I've been trying to get busy with the Black Label Burger for as long as I could remember.… Read more »
14. DBGB
New York, NY 10003
(212) 933-5300
Category:
Gastropubs
Neighbourhoods: East Village, NoHo
You know there is a old saying you know you're in Heaven when you see the following up there:
French Chefs, German cars and Swiss police
You know you went down below when you're served Swiss food and the cars are French..
Daniel Boulud is an exceptional…More »
15. Cafe Boulud
Its it wrong to say that I could have a bromance with Daniel Boulud?
The guy just gets me. He could open expensive places and keep me away but he opens DBGBs, Épicerie Boulud and DB Bistro. I friggin heart this chef!
Now for restaurant week in NYC, let…More »
16. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room
New York, NY 10001
(212) 679-1939
Category:
Gastropubs
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Flatiron
Lamb burger, I want to take you in my hands like Lladro Porcelain and whisper my undying love for you as the hot Lammy juices run down my wrists...
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1/22/2011
This is the coolest bar in the world!
Jamison shots with pickle juice chasers?
Duck fat french fries… Read more »
17. Union Square Café
New York, NY 10003
(212) 243-4020
Categories:
American (New),
Italian,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Flatiron
Union Square Cafe just gets it.
I love the fact that I can talk to the bartenders and say, I'd like to try Hendricks Gin in a drink or I'm looking for a nice Italian white wine with my calamari. The bartenders are very approachable and make great…More »
18. Le Relais De Venise L'Entrecote
New York, NY 10022
(212) 758-3989
Categories:
Steakhouses,
French
Neighbourhood: Midtown East
One yelper wrote a mobile tip that sums this place up perfect:
Blue and Bordeaux!
I agree. I ordered it. I loved it. Merci blah blah!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/3/2010
Very very French.
This place reminds me of the Movie "Green Card"
Uptight dude from the upper east… Read more »
19. Dinosaur Barbecue
What's a snorka snorkasaurus look like? I wouldn't know one if I saw it. - Fred Flintstone
This has been a long time trying to get busy with the famous uptown Dinoasur. I felt it was like two sexy jungle cats circling each other before mating. I heard…More »
20. La Maison Du Chocolat
New York, NY 10112
(212) 265-9404
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
Its 90 degrees out today and I'm craving a hot chocolate for lunch along with french macarons from La Maison Du Chocolate.
I sat at bar during lunch and I ordered a Hot Chocolate with homemade whipped cream as well as three little french macarons.
Yum!More »
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4/23/2009
Swung by today for a $20 bag of Chocolate Truffles or what's commonly referred to as "crack" in my… Read more »
21. wd-50
New York, NY 10002
(212) 477-2900
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
So my wife tells me to work late, she has a meeting and can't make dinner so grab something after work.
Close your eyes quick and what's the first thing you think of?
If you said Carrabba's, stop reading my review right now you hush puppy wearin' fool…More »
22. Pastis
New York, NY 10014
(212) 929-4844
Category:
French
Neighbourhoods: West Village, Meatpacking District
It was 103 degrees today in NYC. What does that mean for me? I want a bowl of hot, steamy french onion soup at Pastis.
When its hot outside, the building I work in turns up the AC so high that your snot freezes. People are melting on the streets and…More »
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6/12/2010
When I was a kid I would watch Family Affair and Mr. French would come on. I would ask my mom, Mom… Read more »
23. Pommes Frites
Why are most americans overweight? Guess what? I don't care so pass me the Satay sauce for my fries you hoser!
If your not understanding what this place is, they sell only fries.
That's right, FRIES!!!
Now I'm not going to say french fries because the…More »
24. Sigmund Pretzel Shop
New York, NY 10009
(646) 410-0333
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
I saw these folks at the Hester St. Fair and became an instant fan. How can you not love pretzels? Maybe as a kid you got a swirly for not giving them up?
I walk into a nice and cozy store. They have an awesome homemade iced cranberry drink on display…More »
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