Yura on Madison September 26, 2005[CLOSED AT THIS LOCATION] Muffins and shit do not a restaurant make. I debated (with myself) on more...
Soup Burg – Madison Ave. January 20, 2005[CLOSED] Grease is the word–is the word–is the word. It’s hot, smooth, and it’s steaming. All horrendous Frankie...
Hunters February 5, 2004[CLOSED] We can only assume this joint is supposed to resemble a hunting lodge or something, but instead...
Famous Famiglia Pizza (Upper East Side) February 10, 2003Pizza: there’s no better food in the world when you’re in a complete stupor. I’m talking less about...
Cabana February 10, 2003[CLOSED] Hooray for “nuevo Latino” food. I’m quite sure that translates to “I’m ignoring the ridiculously high fat...
Banshee Pub February 10, 2003[CLOSED] From the group that brought you Trinity Pub, comes another one of those places that just inspires...
Payard October 14, 2002[CLOSED] Ooh Muffy, please pass me another one of those cream cheese and mint leaf finger sandwiches. I’m...
Penang (Upper East Side) October 14, 2002[CLOSED] We’re always reminded of some sergeant or other from some Vietnam movie (Full Metal Jacket?) screaming about...
David Copperfield’s August 9, 2002[CLOSED] No, you won’t find Claudia Schiffer hanging out at this UES watering hole. Luckily, you won’t find...
Zucchero e Pomodori June 9, 2002This neighborhood needs another Italian restaurant like a Port Authority bathroom needs another strange smell. We’re not claiming...
Ray Bari Pizza (Upper East Side) June 9, 2002[CLOSED] Ray Bari does for pizza what Sbarro does for, well, pizza. Spreading the joy of dough, tomato...
Haru (Upper East Side) June 9, 2002[CLOSED] Imagine how long the lines outside this place would be if they actually had to cook the...
Etou August 4, 2001[CLOSED] Et tu Etou? Yet another new contender in the UES sushi war–vying for the almighty yuppie dollar...
Mary Ann’s (Upper East Side) August 4, 2001[CLOSED] It’s always amazing how people flock to mediocre Mexican places, despite the crowds, the so-so food and...
Annie’s August 4, 2001[CLOSED] There are some places in Manhattan that can only exist on the Upper East Side. Annie’s is...
Kings’ Carriage House August 4, 2001Consistently noted as one of Manhattan’s most romantic restaurants, Kings’ Carriage House is the perfect place to pop...
Martell’s Restaurant August 4, 2001[CLOSED] Sometimes you wish for something original. You ain’t going to find it here. Martell’s falls into the...
Pizzeria Uno (Upper East Side) August 4, 2001[CLOSED] One of six of this chain of Chicago style pizza joints in Manhattan, this one is particularly...
