Went here to watch Obama's speech at the DNC--was a fun venue for that. Really cool red interior, ambience was nice, great crowd, but that could be because they were all hardcore Obama supporters.…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by mariko t. at Yelp.com on September 6, 2008.

You wanna craft some tunes? Is your neighbor bitching at you for cranking out your attempt at a Metallica cover on your sweet Fender Strat? You wanna cheap hourly or monthly spot to start up that…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by curtis w. at Yelp.com on September 6, 2008.

In my never ending quest for excellent Cuban food, I eagerly awaited my reservation at Cafe Cortadito. Unfortunately the restaurant did not meet my expectations. Let's get right to the food--it's…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Matthew P. at Yelp.com on September 6, 2008.

MMM Kate's Joint, Their non turkey club with mashed potatoes on the side, is yummers. I have never eaten inside the joint, but have ordered out, and if it is good quality delivery, Im sure it…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Vanessa F. at Yelp.com on September 5, 2008.

This place is a hole in the wall. A Japanese version of Zucco if you will. I counted 17 seats (two 4top tables, 1 2top table, 7 bar stools). Eating heathily for lunch, I thought I would reward myself…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by jeff c. at Yelp.com on September 5, 2008.

Not much to say other than it's a small place and I hear that the wait is a bit long on the weekends...oh yeah, and that it is hands down the BEST (blueberry) pancakes I've ever had! The hubby says…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Lorraine H. at Yelp.com on September 5, 2008.

Wish I'd read these bad reviews before getting involved. Recently moved to a 1br and researched all over for a good moving company. Movemaster seemed very professional and reasonable. Well, it started…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Marcy P. at Yelp.com on September 4, 2008.

Thumbs up to free wireless internet in a convenient, kind of cute cafe to communally hit up the interwebs Thumbs down to the heaps of people who scrunch into every spare space, chair, desk and couch…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Christina M. at Yelp.com on September 4, 2008.

I think they meant "Le Suck"- as in "This place fucking le-sucks" I was with a few guys, and a few girls...The bouncer gave my friend shit for the t-shirt he was wearing...great way to start off the…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by aaron r. at Yelp.com on September 4, 2008.

Schiller's Liquor Bar. Retro Americana furnishing, cryptic menu, zero elbow room. A "how do you pronounce Gruyère cheese, anyway?" kind of experience ensues. So after a few years away from the East…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Chris B. at Yelp.com on September 4, 2008.

My meal at WD-50 was amazing and very memorable. The décor is very nice, with a casual atmosphere. We had only two small complaints: Our party of 5 was seated at a spacious booth, but the table…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Fei C. at Yelp.com on September 4, 2008.

cheap booze. good place to mingle.

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Joseph B. at Yelp.com on September 4, 2008.

I love this place. The "Quasi-Goth Girl" is my favorite bartender in the world!!!! Great wine and a fun place - period.

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Riley M. at Yelp.com on September 4, 2008.

Pretentious all around. I'm not the authority of middle eastern bars but this place is definitely not a good start. I can't believe the DJ gets away with playing mid-eastern music and then hip-hip…

2 stars out of 5 Reviewed by John T. at Yelp.com on September 4, 2008.

Best music! This place gets packed on a Sunday but it's worth it. The crowd it really good and the music is great. The downstairs cavern is like a morraccan cave where the best music and dancing…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Cathy M. at Yelp.com on September 4, 2008.

Having recently moved to the area I wanted to check out a decent wine/liquor store. The two gentleman working the store were very helpful and friendly. When I asked for recommendations they were…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by William B. at Yelp.com on September 3, 2008.

Ah, Punch & Judy, staple of my early twenties. I used to work nights in this neighborhood and inexplicably ended up at this bar a number of times. On busier nights, the place is hell on earth, an…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Robert B. at Yelp.com on September 3, 2008.

I went with a date in the dead of winter. It was a Tuesday night, pretty quiet inside, but I liked the atmosphere of the place. The food was good, but nothing spectacular [my date complained about the…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Robert B. at Yelp.com on September 3, 2008.

Came here for a light dinner on St. Patrick's Day with a rapidly rising fever. I liked the semi-sterile look of the place. Sterile might mean annoyingly minimal, but it usually also means clean.…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Robert B. at Yelp.com on September 3, 2008.

I came here a while ago and had the "roo bangers and mash"...but I couldn't remember how it tasted so I came back for my friend's bday dinner and ordered it again! It's definitely a great deal! Got…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Junkfoodie Q. at Yelp.com on September 2, 2008.

At 10pm on a Saturday walking into this bar is like knowing a secret. The drink menu is perfectly eclectic and the crowd just downtown enough. When the surrounding bars begin too beat too loudly in…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Cassin D. at Yelp.com on September 2, 2008.

A pretzel consommé that was spot on, sealed the reality that I'd totally come back here. It's hit or miss, bit for culinary weird factor, it can't be ignored.

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by David B. at Yelp.com on September 2, 2008.

I preface this review with saying that I am writing from fairly distant memory - about four months ago - so take that as you will. Writing from memory gives me an advantage, and of course…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Chris C. at Yelp.com on September 2, 2008.

A funky little club with some cool art and a loungey feel. Upstairs is filled with cozy booths, pics of celebs, a foosball table and a pinball machine. Downstairs is dark, with a small stage…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Melanie V. at Yelp.com on September 2, 2008.

Pretty good pizza but hopefully not the best that the city has to offer. It was thin, crisp and melty but it didn't have that special zing that makes a memorable slice of pizza. Even now I'm having…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Melanie V. at Yelp.com on September 2, 2008.

so doughnuts right? how good can they really be? Well i just may never be able to eat another plain doughnut again!! i had THREE of them in one sitting, first the coconut creme is like a little…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Gina T. at Yelp.com on September 2, 2008.

This place freaks me out! First of all, the bouncer had a ring on every finger, and he was wearing vampire teeth. Yes, that's right. Vampire teeth. Perhaps you wore them once for Halloween? At any…

2 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Erin R. at Yelp.com on September 2, 2008.

I like the name +1 point Outdoor seating rules +1 point I LOVE the beer +1 point I don't like German food -0 points I like the seemigly all-German staff +0 points Only one bathroom for so many beer…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Daniela F. at Yelp.com on September 2, 2008.

One the cheapest and best burgers in the city. Also, IMHO they some of the best onion rings. It's cheap, relaxed and has seriously good food.

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by David B. at Yelp.com on September 1, 2008.

I dont care what people have to say, this is the place to get your early morning grub. Get off the plane at JFK, catch a cab and head right over to Clinton Bakery. So what if you have to wait, this…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by kel w. at Yelp.com on August 31, 2008.

This place is definitely super cool to grab a beer with friends...however, the food was so-so... Not bad, but wouldn't suggest making this a food destination. If grabbing beers first? Stop here and if…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by christy c. at Yelp.com on August 31, 2008.

Anyone who thinks they know dive bars doesn't know anything until they have been to Manitoba's. This is the best true punk bar I have ever seen. Owned by "Handsome" Dick Manitoba, the former front…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Rosemma L. at Yelp.com on August 31, 2008.

0 in 2. The first visit was on a weekday night, relatively early around 11pm. The place was emptying out, house lights on, and we were waved away at the door when we approached to investigate whether…

2 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Ting S. at Yelp.com on August 30, 2008.

I absolutely adore Esperanto. When I was living in NYC, it was my roommates favorite place to eat, so you can imagine my excitement when she took me there for the first time... I had high…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Parisa K. at Yelp.com on August 30, 2008.

As an avid dessert lover I was very excited to try Luxee. The space is very clean and the staff very friendly and efficient. I opted to take home one of each of their desserts. The only one I…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Elena v. at Yelp.com on August 30, 2008.

i'm not a mani-pedi type o' gal. but i had a hankering for foot massage and a need for a little bit of pampering after a rather annoying day. so i tried grand spa after walking past it for many…

2 stars out of 5 Reviewed by beth p. at Yelp.com on August 29, 2008.

First off, I'm not a donut freak, but this place can sure turn me into one! I went there after seeing them on "Throwdown with Bobby Flay" which was a funny episode. Anyway, I have no idea why Mark…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by M L. at Yelp.com on August 29, 2008.

The drinks are cheap and the juke box has an amazing selection of rock and metal. They sell a PBR and shot of whiskey for $5. There's also a back room area, so this place has plenty of room. I'd go…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Chris O. at Yelp.com on August 29, 2008.

Love this place! This is MY nail place from now on. Got a mani/pedi for a little over 20 bucks and I think I my have tipped $10. This is because my manicurist was so amazing. She really went to work…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by jami l. at Yelp.com on August 29, 2008.

This is absolutely our go-to place in the East Village. The staff including our favorite "quasi-goth girl" are the sweetest people you are likely to meet, and are much nicer in fact than me and most…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Riian K. at Yelp.com on August 29, 2008.

We had the tasting menu and the wine pairing. I thought the menu along with the pairings were ok. It wasn't the greatest. The 2 dishes that I really liked with the wine pairing was: 1) Crab tail,…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by J C. at Yelp.com on August 29, 2008.

Perhaps this is due to my higher expectations, but I left the restaurant feeling very disappointed about the food. As a wine bar, I'm sure this is one of the better places in the area. Only this…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Mark C. at Yelp.com on August 29, 2008.

So I waited FOREVER to get in here one weekend. Like well over an hour. I was kind of expecting that, so I was ok with it (mostly). The family next to me outside were possibly the most annoying people…

2 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Daniel R. at Yelp.com on August 29, 2008.

It was in NY magazine for fish tacos but what got me were the shrimp tacos. The tacos here are small and on the pricey side but they're really good. Aside from the tacos the guacamole and rice and…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Mona W. at Yelp.com on August 29, 2008.

This is my go-to spot in the East Village for a good meal that won't put a hole in my pocket. Good sangria and lots of options to work with on the menu. The garlic shrimp is a favorite but I really…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by diana m. at Yelp.com on August 28, 2008.

I've been coming to this bar off and on for almost 20 years and none of the over the top negative reviews on this site resemble the 169 that I just walked out of last night . At least 3 reviewers…

5 stars out of 5 Reviewed by tony a. at Yelp.com on August 28, 2008.

Eh. 2.5 stars for the pizza, and a .5 star bonus for the reasonable prices. Went there for lunch, drawn in by some really good lunch specials. 2 plain slices and a coke for $5, or 2 slices…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Eric C. at Yelp.com on August 28, 2008.

I first went to Isabella's when they opened last year. I ordered a $15 pie and was charged $20, when I said to the cashier/pizza maker (and probably owner) "I think that you may have over-charged me."…

1 stars out of 5 Reviewed by anjie c. at Yelp.com on August 28, 2008.

This is just a preliminary review. I've only eaten here once so far, but i'm going to go back. I've been craving a Big Mac for a while now, which is embarrassing because i don't actually like them…

4 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Kate T. at Yelp.com on August 28, 2008.

This place was much better before it went the way of Zum - ruined by large groups finance types who TALK REALLY LOUD. Yes, it is small - So please, don't bring your bring group here. And please,…

3 stars out of 5 Reviewed by Holly G. at Yelp.com on August 28, 2008.