Village Vanguard October 4, 2000Okay, we understand this is one of the most famous jazz clubs in the world, but is that...
Ranch 1 (Times Square) October 4, 2000[CLOSED] We seem to recall this being an inexpensive place to eat. While it’s still on the cheap...
Eleven Madison Park October 4, 2000Now this is a New York restaurant! Set in an old art deco space, complete with cool, carved...
Solas October 4, 2000There are certain bars out there that are only fun when you’re the one who brings the crowd....
Naples 45 October 4, 2000[CLOSED] “Brick oven pizzas the size of surfboards,” “Meatballs that taste like bricks,” “Waiters who are completely brickheaded.”...
9C October 4, 2000[CLOSED] Nothing makes you feel more like a local than hanging in a bar that has absolutely no...
Mo’s Caribbean October 4, 2000[CLOSED] We always found it weird that spring break bars in Mexico and any other tropical locale feel...
Midori Sushi October 4, 2000[CLOSED] The old adage “don’t judge a book by its cover” certainly holds true at this midtown sushi...
Ruby Foo’s Times Square October 4, 2000[CLOSED] Despite its schizophrenic menu and touristy locale, Ruby Foo’s never seems to disappoint for a visual experience...
Metropolitan Cafe October 4, 2000[CLOSED] This is one of those kinds of places where you could take your visiting parents, pick up...
Mee Noodle Shop – Midtown October 4, 2000[CLOSED at this location] Nobody is claiming there is any difference between this place and any of the...
Pravda June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Although this bar is harder to find than a scud bunker in Kazakhstan, it’s definitely worth the...
Triple Crown Ale House June 7, 2000If you need to eat dinner before a Knicks or Rangers game, you basically have your choice of...
Blarney Rock Pub June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Now that’s an original name for a bar! Is it a clever nod to Rolling Rock? Are...
Judge Crater’s June 7, 2000[CLOSED] is now: Biddy’s Pub Holy crap, it’s The Gaf! Who knew that under all the moldy pennants,...
Tenth Street Lounge June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Despite this lounge’s velvet rope, $10 cover after 10:30PM and $6 bottled beers, it doesn’t draw the...
Papaya King (Upper East Side) June 7, 2000[CLOSED] The signs proclaim: “tastier than filet mignon!” Tasty maybe, but since when can cow lips and ears...
Subway Inn June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Welcome to the twilight zone and what might be the biggest dive in the entire city —...