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 1. Sasabune

401 E 73rd St
New York, NY 10021
(212) 249-8583

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Upper East Side

5.0 star rating
  6/16/2009

My favorite sushi place ever. Never had a bad bite here. Who needs a menu? Just put trust in your sushi chef's hands and sit back and have the most amazing meal of your life.

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 2. Le Bernardin

155 W 51st St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 554-1515

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District

4.0 star rating
  5/1/2011

Food was amazing and the service was impeccable. I guess they are right when they say, you get what you pay for! To start I had the scallop raw. It was light and the portion size was great. Next course I had the lobster carpaccio and it was amazing.…More »

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 3. The Capital Grille

155 E 42nd St
New York, NY 10017
(212) 953-2000

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill

4.0 star rating
  Update - 6/22/2011

So I came back and finally looked at their menu and realized the calorie counts are there! NOT A FAN OF THAT. It discouraged me from ordering my 1560cal Lobster Mac and Cheese. But I was looking for a lighter meal so I had the oysters and the smoked…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/22/2011

    Yum to the Lobster Mac and Cheese! I am a huge fan of lobster, but to tell you the truth, it would… Read more »

 4. Ember Room

647 9th Ave
New York, NY 10036
(212) 245-8880

Categories: American (New), Barbeque, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District

4.0 star rating
  5/25/2011

Great food. Lemme say that again...great food! Service, tho friendly, still needs a bit of work. We had to move tables twice (even though, once they just moved us a few inches because our new table was in their way) because of another larger party…More »

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 5. At Vermilion

480 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10017
(212) 871-6600

Categories: Indian, Latin American

Neighbourhood: Midtown East

4.0 star rating
  8/15/2011

It was a hit! From the moment you enter the space, you know it is going to be a special night. The decor is fantastic and the space is beautiful. We had a special menu for our group and the food and service were absolutely impeccable. The starter…More »

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 6. El Ay Si

47-38 Vernon Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 389-8781

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Hunters Point, Long Island City

4.0 star rating
  Update - 3/3/2012

Second time here and after reading my last review, I am mad that I forgot to have the mac and cheese again! Lol. What I did have that was new though, was the fried oreos and ice cream. These were the highlight of the meal. They were perfectly fried…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/15/2011

    We went here for a groupon or livingsocial deal on a saturday early evening and we were not… Read more »

 7. Mesa Coyoacan

372 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 782-8171

Categories: Mexican, Food

Neighbourhoods: East Williamsburg, Williamsburg - North Side

5.0 star rating
  2/8/2012

What we had...
Elote Asado - Grilled corn on the cob, mexican mayo, cotija cheese and chile piquing
Ceviche de Camaron - shrimp, onion, tomato, avocado and cilantro
Tamales  
Oaxaqueno - chicken mole
Veracruzano - tilapia and guajillo salsa
Chiapeneco -…More »

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 8. The Stanton Social

99 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 995-0099

Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Nightlife

Neighbourhood: Lower East Side

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/11/2012

My friends and I came back here to test out the service again and the entire experience was amazing. We loved the tapas, the service was attentive and friendly and the manager really seems to care about his patrons having a good experience here. I am…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/2/2012

    Potato & Goat Cheese Pierogies with caramelized onions & truffle creme fraiche - this was probably… Read more »

 9. Shake Shack

409 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 307-7590

Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhoods: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/28/2012

So alongside my single shack burger, this time I decided to give the Shack-Cago Dog a try (yes I was hungry). Both were very good, but I made the mistake of having the Shack-Cago Dog first. This was an immensely flavorful hotdog with Shake Shack…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    12/28/2011

    Yummy!!! Shake Shack has come to Brooklyn and I finally got a chance to try the famed burger during… Read more »

 10. Mesa Grill

102 5th Ave
New York, NY 10011
(212) 807-7400

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Flatiron

5.0 star rating
  3/1/2012

Amazing meal! I have been here a few times before years ago, but I don't remember it being as great as this. I guess it helps going with the right person who knows what is good on the menu! We ordered to share the Blue Corn Pancake with barbecued…More »

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 11. Mile End

97 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-7510

Category: Delis

Neighbourhood: Boerum Hill

5.0 star rating
  3/2/2012

Great food! I came here for an early lunch on a Friday and there was luckily no line and my coworker and I got a table right away. We split the smoked meat samich, the chopped liver samich and the classic poutine. All were great! The chopped liver…More »

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 12. Jing Fong Restaurant

20 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10013
(212) 964-5256

Category: Dim Sum

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  3/5/2012

Sure was yummy! Went there for dim sum yesterday and luckily my friend and I got there by 10:30am. Once we left around noon, the masses of people waiting for a table were spilling into the street! Good dimsum and nice service, but get there early so…More »

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 13. Kaz An Nou

53 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 938-3235

Categories: Caribbean, French

Neighbourhood: Prospect Heights

5.0 star rating
  3/14/2012 ROTD 4/3/2012

Well I am not the first person to give it five stars, and I won't be the last I am sure.

Ok so I have dined in tons of the best and bougiest restaurants in NYC (Masa, Le Bernadin, Daniel, brag brag brag lol) but places like Kaz An Nou I don't come…More »

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 14. Casa Mono

52 Irving Pl
New York, NY 10003
(212) 253-2773

Categories: Spanish, Tapas Bars, Basque

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Gramercy, Flatiron

5.0 star rating
  4/14/2012

I love tapas. Why have a huge plate of something when you can have a lot of small plates of something? All I need is a few bites to savor the flavors and then I am happy to move on to the next dish. Casa Mono is perfect for that. Each plate has a few…More »

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 15. RedFarm

529 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 792-9700

Categories: Dim Sum, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: West Village

5.0 star rating
  4/14/2012

RedFarm...you get me. You really, really get me.

Asian tapas (aka Dim Sum) prepared with a twist and presented so whimsically. The space is beautiful, the flavors are right and the presentation is zany. You make me giggle with your eyeball decorated…More »

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 16. SD26

19 E 26th St
New York, NY 10010
(212) 265-5959

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Flatiron

4.0 star rating
  5/1/2012

My first cheat meal in 10 days was an absolute success! Oh my, what a great meal. After living off of oatmeal, egg whites, brown rice, chicken breast and veggies, having food with flavor was just amazing. This is what we had...

Burrata with Culatello…More »

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