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1. Telepan
New York, NY 10023
(212) 580-4300
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Upper West Side
Went back to Telepan, this time for brunch. Where is that sixth star??? Best brunch I've ever had, and all thanks to celebrating birthdays! Dont miss this three course brunch (the bread and pastry basket is sweet and delicious and filling enough…More »
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11/15/2009
Our night at Telepan was so &^%$&( good that I've been putting off writing it up because I havent… Read more »
2. Eli's Vinegar Factory
New York, NY 10021
(212) 987-0885
LOVED breakfast inside this absolutely stunningly preserved old vinegar factory. Take the very old very beautiful staircase up to the top floor above the market and you will find a massive open space. The ambiance is both industrial and farmtable,…More »
3. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
In a world where homemade fresh ice cream is really hard to find (ie, NYC) the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory is a rare treat. Add in the outstanding ambiance-- particularly at night overlooking one of the most beautiful views of New York City and the…More »
4. Southwest Porch
New York, NY 10018
Categories:
American (New),
Bars
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
Four stars may seem like too much, but lemme explain because i cant really compare the Southwest porch to four star restaurants. Four stars because its unique and its creative...because its free...and because it adds to the sum total of things that…More »
5. The Modern
New York, NY 10019
(212) 333-1220
Categories:
French,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
Back so soon? Hell yea. Went to check out the 'Bar' side and really loved the vibe there with the retro modern tables and chairs, and fantastic small plates and half entrees. The menu is slightly different from the main dining room but there is no…More »
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11/15/2009
Simply amazing-- blew away my expectations. I expected The Modern to be somewhere on the level of a… Read more »
6. Quatorze Bis
New York, NY 10021
(212) 535-1414
Category:
French
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Upper East Side
This bright red adorable building in the middle of the block is very inviting on a chilly fall evening, and inside you'll find a terrific neighborhood bistro with a small but delicious menu, and a very colorful clientelle. Such fun people watching…More »
7. Carol Peck's Good News Cafe
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 266-4663
Categories:
Seafood,
Vegetarian,
Coffee & Tea,
American (New)
If i wasnt convinced before that Connecticut has amazing restaurants, I am now. Carol Peck's Good News Cafe is every bit as good as most New York restaurants. Long story short-- creative, top notch ingredients, everything outstanding. And the…More »
8. Coffee An' Donut Shop
Of all the places I visited in my culinary/road food tours of New England and Connecticut, I think Coffe An' was my #1 absolute favorite. The donuts are amazing, definitely some of the best I've ever had...but I loved EVERYTHING about this place,…More »
9. Beardsley Cider Mill & Orchard
Fight the crowds to come to Beardsleys and actually 'taste fall'.
This is by far the freshest and most delicious tasting cider i've ever had, but the real reason to go is the Apple Crumb Pie, sold while its still hot.
Bring a fork with you. You dont…More »
10. Super Duper Weenie
MMMMMMMM hot dog heaven at SDW. Even plain, just with their own mustard, this was a delicious dog and the fries with their salt pepper mix were so tasty, i couldnt stop eating them till they were gone. And of course the old school small drive in…More »
11. Louis' Lunch
You should go to Louis' lunch just because of the historical importance of this place where the hamburger was born...
and you should go to Louis' lunch just because of the kitsch factor of this tiny out of place building and the unique way they cook…More »
12. Ted's Restaurant
Teds was a good enough burger. I kind of suspected a steamed burger wouldnt be terribly exciting and I guess my suspicions were right, but it was fun to watch how these are made so if you're nearby its worth checking out.
13. Rawley's Drive-In
For a real old school roadside hot dog experience make sure you take a trip to Rawleys, get one of their loaded dogs (every topping is fresh) and get a plain one just for comparison sake, some fries, of course. But you can order your dog any way you…More »
14. Mamaroneck Diner Pizza Restaurant
I've eaten here a couple of times now, and this is a real good solid diner. Okay maybe it shouldnt be 4 stars, but its definitely better than 3. I love that they offer lots of fresh foods on the menu for anyone being calorie/health conscious (or if…More »
15. The Klein Memorial Auditorium
The physical theater is nothing special, its just a theater located in an urban area, but what makes The Klein special is the acts that they bring in. These are first rate concerts coming through a relatively small market (relative to NYC) and its…More »
16. Lucibello's Italian Pastry Shop
Lucibello's has Italian Pastries that rival anything in New York, in a very small unassuming corner store. Try the napoleans (split top!) cannolis, and italian cookies with pignoli nuts. The Italian Ices were also homemade and might have been the…More »
17. Neils Coffee Shop
New York, NY 10021
(212) 628-7474
Categories:
Restaurants,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Upper East Side
Neils is a great corner coffee shop-- from the outside it looks like it belongs in a movie. It is the cornerstone, literally, of one of my favorite blocks in Manhattan....great cafes, really pretty small shops, trees. I dont know what it is, there…More »
18. Modern Apizza
Chicago couldn't compete with NY Pizza. Boston couldn't compete with NY Pizza. The West Coast can't compete with NY pizza.
Who would have believed New Haven could not only compete but excel?
I really loved Modern Apizza. The pepperoni and the sausage…More »
19. Dr Mike's Ice Cream Shop
We arrived at Dr. Mikes after a weekend of nonstop eating, and a huge breakfast only 30 minutes prior but we'd read so much about it that we HAD to stop. And even though I couldnt finish my icecream it totally lived up to the hype.
I recommend the…More »
20. Dottie's Diner
Do you like Donuts?
Dotties Diner has DONUT BREAD PUDDING and it is as good as it sounds. Worth a trip just for that delicious dessert, or to have their donuts or to have their somewhat donut-like french toast.
The rest of their breakfast is…More »
21. Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto
New York, NY 10023
(212) 877-4800
Categories:
Italian,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Upper West Side
Four and a half stars because i LOVED this place. Its tiny and gets packed but luckily they stay open between lunch and dinner, and thats a great time to try and grab a table.
The whole menu is small plates and is divided up as Cheeses, Salumi…More »
22. Shake Shack
New York, NY 10024
(646) 747-8770
Categories:
Burgers,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Upper West Side
FINALLY I'VE BEEN TO SHAKE SHACK!
Here's some tips to maximize your shake shack experience.
a. go with people who love burgers and fries and shakes
b. go to the columbus location
c. go off hours, like between lunch and dinner
d. be prepared to wait…More »
23. Timmy's by the River
New York, NY 10128
(212) 860-9191
Maybe the planets were just all aligned for me, but i had a much better experience than most of the yelpers.
Maybe its because I was walking by on the most beautiful autumn sunday of the whole year feeling about as in love with the universe as a…More »
24. JG Melon
New York, NY 10021
(212) 650-1310
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhoods: Yorkville, Upper East Side
REALLY fantastic burgers. Almost as good as my all time favorite PJ Clarkes (almost) so I totally understand why some call this the best burger in New York. Absolutely the best burger on the UES and highly recommended comfort food when you need…More »
25. Fallingwater
Mill Run, PA 15464
(724) 329-8501
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Museums
Falling water is quite a bit off the beaten path, but if you are lucky enough to know people willing to make the trek with you, it is so worth it! Its exceptionally beautiful and photographs cannot do it justice. I hate guided tours, but thats the…More »
26. Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 935-5000
Categories:
Spanish,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Park, DePaul
After sampling bakeries and hot dog stands and other Chicago Institutions all day, we just werent hungry enough for a big dinner, but not stuffed enough to just call it a night, so Cafe BBR was the perfect answer. They have a huge menu of lots of…More »
27. Cookshop
Delicious breakfast only one block from the highline park, what more could you want? Seriously i dont think you could plan a nicer way to spend an afternoon (unless of course you add a stroll through little italy, a visit to an art gallery show on…More »
28. Piece of Chicken - CLOSED
New York, NY 10036
(212) 582-5973
Categories:
Soul Food,
Fast Food,
Chicken Wings
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
Once again, THANK YOU YELP!
Ever since Jezebel closed, I've been sad that there is no place to get good chicken/soul food in Midtown, so when I found out that part of the old jezebel kitchen is still making and serving fried chicken and all the best…More »
29. Gene & Jude's Red Hot Stand
Gene & Judes saved my life. Lets just say that a LONG day of touring Frank Lloyd Wright buildings had left us starving, desperate, and at least 40 minutes of traffic outside of chicago, so we were THRILLED to find we were so close to the beloved…More »
30. Butter Lane
I love the Butter Lane philosophy (all natural, fresh baked cupcakes) and loved that they have a nice little stand on the high line, and they were a step above some of the other cupcake places in NY in that you could tell they were fresh-- mostly…More »
31. Primanti Brothers
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 263-2142
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Bars
Neighbourhood: Strip District
Primanti Bros probably doesnt need yet another person to tell you how great their famous sandwiches are, or how their coleslaw is so unique and delicious, or how they are a pittsburgh institution, so instead i'll just add how much i loved the bonus…More »
32. Der Dutchman Restaurant
Even though the restaurant looked like we were in a cross between Miami Beach hotel from the 70s, a Catskills Dining Room, and a Dennys, we had a great dinner in Ohio's Amish Country.
This was my first time having peanut butter spread on homebaked…More »
33. Veniero's Pastry Shop
I will always give extra stars for old school or any part of New York City that has history and so Veniero's gets 4 stars.
Places where you can sit down, have an espresso and real pastry or cookies and gelato or italian ices are dwindling, and while…More »
34. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Oak Park, IL 60302
(312) 994-4000
Categories:
Museums,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
The tour was great, and I highly recommend that you also take the self guided walking audio casette tour of the surrounding neighborhood which has lots of interesting Frank Lloyd Wright designed homes in a few block radius of his house and studio. …More »
35. The Andy Warhol Museum
I've always wanted to go to Pittsburgh for 3 reasons-- The Steelers, Falling Water, and the Warhol Museum.
I probably have no business writing this review cause we pulled in to Pittsburgh at about 15 minutes before the museum closed, (and it was now…More »
36. San Gennaro Feast
I've been hearing about the exciting magnificent San Gennaro fest since i was a kid, but never made it and finally-- i got here, but probably just a few years too old to REALLY enjoy it.
Its kind of like a giant supercrowded street fair, plus. The…More »
37. Sushi Seki
New York, NY 10021
(212) 371-0238
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Upper East Side
This is my first time I've ever updated a review after going somewhere else. Tonight I went to the famous Sushi Yasuda after hearing so much about how they set the bar for all other places.
Yes, Yasuda was wonderful, but in addition to being a great…More »
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10/4/2009
My second visit to Sushi Seki for an omakase dinner was even better than the first. If you love… Read more »
38. Millennium Park
Chicago, IL 60686
(312) 742-1168
Categories:
Parks,
Local Flavor,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: The Loop
5 stars for a brilliant concept.
5 stars for beautiful design.
5 stars for brilliant functional design.
15 stars!!!!!!! (ah-ah-ah)
Millennium Park is the second best thing in Chicago. The amphitheater, designed by Frank Geahry, is stunning! Beautiful…More »
39. Corrado Bread And Pastry
New York, NY 10021
(212) 774-1904
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Upper East Side
The layout of the shop is awkward and inconvenient, and you may find yourself running back out into the street to be able to see what kind of bread they have available that day. But in a city that should be full of great bakeries and isnt...you'll…More »
40. Lento Restaurant
We found ourselves driving through Rochester around dinnertime, with no idea where to go, and were really suprised to find Lento-- a slow food, ingredients based restaurant tucked into a beautiful revived industrial complex. While it wasnt among the…More »
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Recently updated lists from Debbie W.
Top Restaurants (30)Some of my super favorite dining destinations. aka 6 star places. aka the best of the 5 stars. aka the best of the best. |
Ron and Fez (well Ron) Recommends (46)These are some of the places Ron Bennington has talked about on the Ron and Fez Show. Its not meant to be a complete list, just some of the most talked about places. The reviews are mine, not Rons, but I just thought it would be fun to gather together the names of some of the places. |
Authentic New York: Food (15)These are places that to me, are what New York is all about. They're usually not known to the tourists, not featured in the guidebooks, and harder to find, but if you want to experience what makes New York the great unique city that it is...these are the places to visit. |
Slow Food / Clean Plates Restaurants. (21)These are the places that seek to be organic, sustainable, local, and green, and follow principles of Alice Waters that ive visited and loved. |
NYC Cheap Eats (24)If you want to experience great uniquely New York places, on a small budget, check these places out. They range from dirt cheap to a handful of worth spending a few extra bucks, but nothing is gonna set you back more than $25 a person, and all of them are great New York places. |
Amazing Hamburgers (8)If you love hamburgers, cheeseburgers or any burgers check these out. |
A Taste of New England (14)If you want to travel through New England and taste some of the unique foods that NE has to offer, check these out. I've added a few NY State places as well. |
Reasons to Come to NJ (7)Although most of the BEST things in the area are in the Big City, there are a few places in NJ that are actually worth leaving NY for. Here they are. |
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Yelping SinceJanuary 2008
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