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1. Apple Store
New York, NY 10153
(212) 336-1440
Categories:
Electronics,
Computers
Neighbourhood: Midtown East
I realize this is probably one of the most tourist-heavy Apple stores in New York, what with its glass cube descend-trance (see what I did there?) and its proximity to the park and the Plaza and 5th Ave. shopping and FAO. But it is also the Apple…More »
2. Brooklyn Bridge
It's time for my 200th review! I thought reviewing one of the checked off things on my "things to do" list would be an appropriate way to celebrate.
Yesterday I sojourned over the Brooklyn Bridge for my first time ever. As you might know, it was the…More »
3. Candle 79
How have I not written about my experience at Candle 79? I'm about as far from a vegan or vegetarian as one can get, but this was easily one of my favorite dining experiences last year. I went to a friend's birthday dinner along with a few women in…More »
4. The Daily Show
New York, NY 10019
(212) 586-2477
Categories:
Mass Media,
Performing Arts
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
So much free fun! I've seen the show twice and it was worth the wait both of those times.
Make sure you get there a bit before the cut-off time for getting in line. I've actually waited thrice but one of those times we just made it at 4 (or 4:30, I…More »
5. Davids Tea
New York, NY 10065
(212) 717-1116
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Tea Rooms
Neighbourhood: Upper East Side
Don't come to David's Tea. It's terrible and awful and I want to keep it to myself. Because of its terribleness and awfulness.
Seriously, this is one of my favorite places in the entire world. I love the large selection of teas, the bright and…More »
6. Eataly
I want to be cynical and rain on Eataly's parade because I'm like that, but I genuinely enjoy Eataly. Yeah it's kind of overpriced and kind of overcrowded, but if you go at the right time (before noon?), it's a pleasant place to wander and just take…More »
7. Fairway Market
Fairway, wow -- what an incredible place to shop!
With the exception of the fact that navigating the store can be a little daunting for a first timer, Fairway is the ultimate place to do your grocery shopping. Stuff is CHEAP and there is such an…More »
8. Fresh Meadows Natural
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 380-3567
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Utopia, Fresh Meadows, Flushing
Fresh Meadows Natural has been open for two whole days, and I've been there twice. It is a new oasis for grocery shopping in this part of Queens. It is clean, extremely well organized, and full of all my favorite foods and drinks.
This place…More »
9. The Peekskill Brewery
This is long but I hope it's worth it.
I had visited the Brewery right around the time they opened. We had some of the pub snacks and a couple of beers, but none of them were Peekskill brews. It was too early for that, methinks. The food was good (I…More »
10. Press195
My friend has been dragging me out to Bayside for Greek food for a few months. Now, Avli is really delicious, but my friend also knows how much I love sandwiches so I'm a little upset that she's been hiding this gem from me.
Came on a weekday evening…More »
11. Spices and Tease
Manhattan, NY 10025
(347) 470-8327
Categories:
Herbs and Spices,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Manhattan Valley
Right now you can find Spice & Tease at a variety of markets throughout the city (such as the Madison Square Market and Union Square's holiday market this past holiday season), but by the end of June they'll be opening a store between 97th and 98th…More »
12. Strand Bookstore
New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-1452
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square, East Village
I am surprised that I haven't yet reviewed one of my favorite bookstores ever. Perhaps I was waiting to write about an epic book shopping experience. I had one of those recently.
A friend and I went to the Strand to find some art catalogs and…More »
13. The Tea and Honey Store
Manhattan, NY 10065
(212) 355-2812
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Upper East Side
What a lovely store!
I somehow missed this place despite walking past it numerous times on my way to Weill Cornell. But when I finally noticed it, I couldn't help but step inside to see what it was like.
What I found was a delightful little room with…More »
14. Trader Joe's
HOLY CRAP.
A grocery store in Manhattan that has cheap, delicious, healthy foods that I love and suburban-size aisles?
YES PLEASE.
I honestly wandered the aisles, pushing my cart back and forth and back again solely because I don't have that luxury at…More »
15. Williamsburg Bridge
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Categories:
Local Flavor,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - South Side
Double incline all the way across the East River, what does it mean?
It means my ass gets kicked a little whenever I walked across this pepto bismol pink bridge (which is so bright, it's so bright and vivid).
Having just moved out of Bushwick, I regret…More »
16. Wine on Third
Boyfriend and I came to Wine on Third on our last night in Niagara Falls, and found that this place is a bright, bright spot in the otherwise dark and dismal dining experience one finds in this city.
We arrived just before 9pm, and were told that we'd…More »
17. Adams Fairacre Farms Inc
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 454-4330
Categories:
Candy Stores,
Meat Shops,
Florists
I only frequented Adams on a few occasions during my time at Vassar because I was a poor college student who liked the prices and sales at the slightly closer Stop and Shop, but I loved Adams nonetheless. The produce and meats are superb, and having…More »
18. Barcade
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 302-6464
With great craft beers on tap -- including a heavy selection from locals like Brooklyn Brewery and Chelsea Brewing Company -- rows of awesome arcade games, and the beer bottle cap art on the outdoor wall, what isn't there to love about Barcade?
Oh…More »
19. The Bean
Manhattan, NY 10003
(212) 510-7714
Categories:
Cafes,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square, East Village
A friend and I recently ducked in here because we weren't done catching up and it was too cold to wander the city. I'm glad we did, because this place is awesome and has a lot of potential, like Melissa M. said. We each got a tea (they have a large…More »
20. Fruit Basket
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-4116
Category:
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhoods: Utopia, Hillcrest, Flushing
Fruit Basket is a really cute little grocery shop, but a little overpriced as places of this nature often are. They have a good selection of food basics, though, so if you're in a pinch and only need one or two things, you should definitely swing by…More »
21. Goodbye Blue Monday
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 453-6343
Categories:
Music Venues,
Coffee & Tea,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Bedford Stuyvesant, Bushwick
Now that I'm moved away from Bushwick, I miss Goodbye Blue Monday sometimes. I wasn't a regular, and I never went past dark, but it is a solid coffee spot by day. It's a great place to chill with a tea, read a book or take care of some work (though…More »
22. The High Line
New York, NY 10014
Category:
Parks
Neighbourhoods: West Village, Meatpacking District
I love the High Line. It's a quirky thing, with lots of cool little pockety places to stop off and check out New York City and the Hudson River, and plenty of weird art installations. It's a great place to take photographs, or enjoy a friend's…More »
23. Kyoto Sushi
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 380-7777
Categories:
Japanese,
Thai,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhoods: Hillcrest, Flushing
How have I not reviewed this place before? I've come a handful of times with my friend because of its deliciousness, reasonable pricing, and close-ish proximity to Queens College.
I absolutely love their black noodle dish with chicken. It has a lot…More »
24. Peanut Butter & Co
New York, NY 10012
(212) 677-3995
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Greenwich Village
When I was in undergrad, it became readily apparent to me that my school was insanely proud of all the wacky crazy awesome groundbreaking things its alums were responsible for.* In fact, they were so excited by these great things that they made a…More »
25. Radiance Tea House and Books
New York, NY 10019
(212) 217-0442
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Tea Rooms,
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
As usual, Yelp is right. This place was amazing.
Went on a Wednesday afternoon. Not only were we immediately seated, but we were able to stay for nearly three hours! More impressively, our server was neither negligent nor overbearing.
I had a…More »
26. Teavana
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 248-1276
Categories:
Shopping,
Coffee & Tea,
Tea Rooms
I like Teavana. They have a delicious collection of teas, as well as a beautiful selection of tea things. I will never, ever purchase any of the tea things because they are entirely too expensive... actually, one day I will probably cave and buy…More »
27. Trader Joe's
New York, NY 10003
(212) 529-4612
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Gramercy, East Village
This is definitely a place to shop if you (a) want to be healthy (b) want delicious foods and (c) are on a student's budget and schedule!
I actually don't mind doing half of my shopping while waiting on the never-ending line that wraps its way around…More »
28. Union Square Greenmarket
New York, NY 10003
(212) 788-7476
Categories:
Fruits & Veggies,
Farmers Market
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Flatiron
Even when I have no cash and am just passing through, the Greenmarket is delightful. At the very least, kind & patient vendors allow me to try their cheesy, winey, bready, fruity goods and I can remember their farms and orchards and vineyards for…More »
29. Utopia Wine & Liquor Outlet
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 380-0453
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: East Elmhurst
I popped in here on New Year's Eve to grab a bottle of bubbly for a BYOB dinner with boyfriend.
The store was very bright and clean, though the shelves were not 100% stocked. I didn't have too much time to lazily browse, but there was a decent…More »
30. Whole Foods Market
New York, NY 10002
(212) 420-1320
Categories:
Grocery,
Health Markets
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
Whole Foods is needlessly expensive, but I find shopping at this location to be such a pleasant experience, especially when compared to the store at, say, Union Square. Instead of being crowded, dirty-feeling and discombobulated, this store is…More »
31. Wild Ginger
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 218-8828
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side
I found this in my blag from, like, two and a half years ago. I have no idea if it is still relevant dish-wise, but here you go:
I went to a Secret Machines concert two nights ago, but before we went to the venue, my friend, his dad & I romped around…More »
32. The Witches Brew
I need to thank Yelp for reminding me of the wonderful tea and coffeehouse I went to quite some time ago... because this is the place where I was introduced to my favorite tea (technically, tisane) ever: Once Upon a Tea.
I really loved the feel of…More »
33. Bushwick
Now that I've moved out of the 'Schwick, it's time for me to write a review. After two years, I have decided that it's not all that bad. Yeah there wasn't anything to do save for go to a couple of bars or hit up Kiwi's at all hours of the night,…More »
34. People's Pops
New York, NY 10014
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Food Stands
Neighbourhoods: Chelsea, Meatpacking District
Finally caved and tried a People's Pop when my friend and I stumbled upon the Madison Square Market today.
Tried the blackberry and sour cherry. Delicious and sweet and juicy, which a crap ton of sour cherries sandwiched into the pop. I enjoyed that…More »
35. Tea & Sympathy
New York, NY 10011
(212) 807-8329
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
British
Neighbourhood: West Village
Was really excited about it and then it was just ok.
I had a pot of blackberry tea, and the broccoli soup as there is a ten dollar minimum per person (which I think it is a little ridiculous but whatever). Everything came out within five minutes of…More »
36. Trader Joe's
I really love Trader Joe's in general. You know, it has a lot of delicious, pre-packaged food that is friendly to both a student's wallet and packed schedule, blah blah blah.
But all of NYC loves TJ's too. So the small, central locations get wildly…More »
37. Whole Foods Market
New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9600
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
This isn't the most terrible Whole Foods location (ahem Union Square), but I'm not it's biggest fan.
While I love the hot food/salad bar/take out section here (it's all laid out so nicely), I find the place a tad too overcrowded. The lines are also…More »
38. Brooklyn Flea
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 935-1052
Categories:
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Antiques,
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Fort Greene
Really guys, this place is overrated.
Yes, the bank space is beautiful and the architecture's appealing and awesome and whatnot, but other than that, it is cramped and hot with people, and full of overpriced not-vintage, mostly-just-ok handmade stuff.…More »
39. Starbucks
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 264-0658
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Fresh Meadows, Flushing
This is a little bit worse than your average Starbucks.
The service here is very slow. Whenever I come in the mornings, there's one girl making drinks, and she's not very quick about it. Sometimes she even gets my drink order wrong, and I have to…More »
40. Sushi Village
Bah Sushi Village. Thanks to the existence of Tokyo Express, I went here rather infrequently, and never at any suggestion of my own. I only ended up here when a large group of people who already had their minds set on coming here invited me along.…More »
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Things I Lovecraft beer, brains, biology, medicine, tea, Secret Machines, the smell of laundry, glass water bottles, kitties, eating.
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