Reviews from NYC, home sweet home! 

Star rating system: 1 star to 5 stars, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.  Stars are given based on an evaluation of the overall dining experience, compared to other restaurants listed in the same price range (i.e. - Le Bernardin getting 3 stars does not mean it was only as good as another cheaper place getting 3 stars), taking into consideration quality of food, inventiveness, bang for your buck, service, ambiance and general satisfaction.

Fancy pants!

Atera (Tribeca) 5 stars

Blanca (Bushwick, Brooklyn) 4 stars

Corton (Tribeca) 5 stars

Eleven Madison Park (Flatiron) 5 stars

Le Bernardin (Midtown West) 3 stars

Le Bernardin, The Lounge (Midtown West) 3 stars

Torrisi Italian Specialities, the Tasting Menu (Nolita) 2 stars

Nice, but not too nice!

A Voce Columbus (Midtown West/Columbus Circle) 4 stars

ABC Kitchen (Union Square) 4 stars

Acme (Noho) 3 stars

Bar Boulud (UWS) 3 stars

The Breslin (NoMad) 4 stars

The Breslin (redux) (NoMad) 4 stars

Ciano (Flatiron) 4 stars

Empellon Cocina (East Village) 3 stars

The John Dory Oyster Bar (NoMad) 2 stars

Marc Forgione (Tribeca) 1 star

Mas (la grillade) (West Village) 3 stars

Neta (West Village) 2 stars

The NoMad (NoMad) 5 stars

Prime Meats (The Titanic Dinner) (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn) 3 stars

Red Farm (West Village) 1 star

Red Rooster Harlem (Harlem) 2 stars

Roberta’s (Bushwick, Brooklyn) 3 stars

Tori Shin (UES) 3 stars

WD-50 (Lower East Side) 4 stars

The regulars (going every week won’t break the bank!)

Al Di La (Park Slope, Brooklyn) 3 stars

American Table (Lincoln Square) 1 star

Battersby (Cobble Hill, Brooklyn) 3 stars

Caffe Storico (Lincoln Square) 2 stars

Casellula (Midtown West) 5 stars

Convivium Osteria (Park Slope, Brooklyn) 4 stars

Don Antonio (Midtown West) 3 stars

The Dutch (Soho) 4 stars

Flex Mussels (Upper East Side, West Village) 3 stars

Frej (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) 5 stars

Gwynnett Street (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) 3 stars

Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria (Noho) 3 stars

Kefi (brunch) (UWS) 3 stars

Kin Shop (West Village) 3 stars

Kunjip (K-Town) 3 stars

Kyotofu (Midtown West) 3 stars

Max Soha (Morningside Heights/Columbia) 3 stars

Resto (Murray Hill) 3 stars

Shanghai Pavillion (UES)

Taureau (South Village/Tribeca)

Tipsy Parson (Chelsea)

Vinegar Hill House (Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn)

Yakitori Totto (Midtown West)

Down and dirty (not really, just cheap eats)

A-Pou’s Taste (UWS, City Hall, East Village)

456 Shanghai Cuisine (Chinatown, Manhattan)

Brooklyn Flea (Williamsburg, Fort Greene, Brooklyn)

Dassara Brooklyn Ramen (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn)

Ippudo (Union Square)

No. 7 Sub Shop (NoMad)

Onya (Midtown East)

Pampano Taqueria (Midtown East)

Parm (Noho)

Parm (revisited) (Noho)

Peacefood Cafe (UWS)

Shake Shack (Multiple locations throughout NYC)

Xi’an Famous Foods (Chinatown, Manhattan and Flushing)

Sweet tooth!

Macaron Parlour (East Village, Madison Square Eats)

Magnolia Bakery (Multiple locations throughout NYC)

Magnolia Bakery (again) (Multiple locations throughout NYC)

Sprinkles (Midtown East)

YOGO (Multiple locations throughout NYC)

Miscellaneous

Best Homemade Lasagna (and Ice Cream) Ever! (Home-made)

Cooking Dinner at Home? (Home-made)

Eataly (Flatiron)

Lobster-FEAST! (Home-made)

Yankee Stadium: Parm, Brother Jimmy’s and Garlic Fries! (Bronx)