New York City Reviews

Otto This is one of Mario Batali's restaurants. I had high hopes for it which more often then not is a let down. I had envisioned putting the most amazing pizza in my mouth that would bring me back to Italy. All I got was "good". The bathrooms were horrid (peeling paint, and smaller then an out house). The wine was fantastic but it took up the entire menu. THE ENTIRE menu. I didn't finish my goat cheese pizza because I thought it "needed something", and the prosciutto arugula was good but not as good as the place in CT that we get from.

Fuerza Bruta We saw this show at a discounted price which made it well worth it. You MUST coat check everything (including pocket books) because you are standing the entire time, AND (this is my only major complaint)--they make you move around the theatre like a herd of cattle which nobody is ever fond of. The show itself was interesting. Weird. None of us figured out what it was about, but cool none the less. I would certainly recommend it for a different experience, and certainly for a discounted price.

Dashing Divas fantastic nail place. Although you can find AWESOME deals in the city for a mani'/pedi for under $30, this place has a touch of class to it. The hand you a menu to choose from, and their diva pedicure that removes callouses is GREAT. My friend also got the virtual nails done and they came out fabulous. I highly recommend this place, even for the extra change.

Fat Witch Brownies Best Brownies ever made!!! Seriously ...the BEST. You can even order them online!!!!

Chelsea Market I am sad to say that when I lived in NYC I had never been to this place. Now when I visit I don't go without checking it out. It is also home to the above studios of the Food Network. Which explains why you can get the best of everything to eat downstairs. I also love the rustic feel. A must see when in NYC.

Crumbs I used to have one of these that was located in my neighborhood and I rarely went. I just thought "what is the big deal about cupcakes?" I can now tell you what the big deal about cupcakes is...Crumbs. They rock.

Cosi great place for a quick, affordable lunch. However don't count on them having everything in stock on the weekends!

Mesa Grill I love Bobby Flay. I mean the king of the grill! This has been around the third or forth time I have been here. Quite frankly, every time I go I get myself all psyched up and it is never a "blow my socks" off meal. The calamari was awesome. The filet mignon was over cooked (I asked for medium rare and got back well done), which was disappointing with the price that it was. The coconut cake was out of this world. The cake knocked my socks off. I do love this place, but I loved his other place Bolo (which closed in NYC) about 100% better.

New Jersey Gardens Hate how most outlets are outdoor shopping and it is just way to cold? Here is the place for you. Easy to get to off the highway, great variety of stores and outlets, and clean!