I highly recommend Sweetcheeks- Custom Cakes and Affections! This awesome, woman-owned small…read morebusiness came highly recommended by a good friend, who has gotten her daughters' birthday cakes from Sweetcheeks, so I had experience with the beauty and the yummy taste. When I needed to plan for my daughter's birthday, it was a no-brainer. Kaylyn was super communicative and helpful; I sent photos of my daughter's party invitation and she did the rest in terms of design. It was simply spectacular! Gorgeous beyond what I could even imagine. She was also helpful in discussing amounts (size of cake, amount of cupcakes, servings and leftovers) to make sure we had plenty without overdoing it. She never tried to get me to order more or spend more, which I respected. The morning of pickup, Kaylyn sent me abundant photos and videos of the cake and cupcakes and I was blown away! She was flexible with pickup at her house, provided cake cutting instructions and storage tips, and made the whole process easy. We received a ton of compliments at the party on how gorgeous the cake and cupcakes were, and the flavors were a hit! As delicious to the tummy as they are to the eye! I will definitely be using Sweetcheeks for our family parties going forward!

Sweet Cheeks made a bento box for my birthday and it was everything!!! The cake taste amazing and…read moreespecially with black frosting. It was a red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting.

We were in NYC for a wedding last month and my husband found this spot for brunch as it was close…read moreto our hotel. We got there right when they opened and didn't have to wait too long and got our food immediately. I went for a vegan biscuits breakfast sandwich, and it was delicious! Our server was nice and friendly, and it was pretty empty and chill during our visit. If I were in the area, I wouldn't mind returning here.

Sweet Chick is the perfect little date night spot--small, intimate, and full of charm. The cozy…read moreatmosphere makes it feel special without trying too hard, creating the ideal setting for a relaxed night out. The food came out hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. You can taste the quality in every bite, and the chicken and waffles? Easily some of the best I've had--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. If you're looking for a laid-back yet memorable spot with amazing comfort food, Sweet Chick is definitely a go-to.

I've gone here a handful of times to get a Brazilian and sometimes even to get my brows and upper…read morelip waxed. Typically I like to get my brows threaded but they're good at what they do. The last time here, I had Nina do my wax and she was very gentle. She walked me through what she was doing and mentioned she would reapply sunscreen since it was such a sunny day. They offer plenty of other services such as facials, haircuts, and massages.

I've been coming here for both facials and massages for a couple of years. All of their…read moreestheticians and massage therapists are wonderful. I'm always pleased with both. Laura made my skin so smooth and hydrated. Her neck and shoulder massage was on point. She explained every step and all the products used while taking such care of my skin. She set me up with a good skincare routine. Yuto does excellent deep tissue work and was very attentive to my needs. Best massage I've ever had.

Went on a Saturday evening around 7:30p. There was choice of inside or outside seating…read more Sitting outside was a bit difficult for speaking in a normal tone because of the train passing every few minutes. We moved inside thinking it would be quieter but it wasn't. Not a problem though. The ambiance is so very comfortable and the attention to service excellent. The interaction with our server (who could very well have been the owner) was superb! I ordered meatballs, my company ordered a salad and focaccia which we enjoyed.

I came here for lunch with my coworkers, and we had a great time! There is both outdoor and indoor…read moredining, and it was a beautiful day so we sat outdoor. What we forgot was how close 314 was to the subway station, so it was very loud---but that is uncontrollable. Service was overall great! Our server checked in on us often, and the food came out about 10-15 min after. The food was good! Considering the $16 lunch deals, the meals were generous for the price. I got the Porcina pizza, and it was good, but really salty. I had to ask for a side of arugula to kill the prosciutto salt. It should have had a creamy mushroom base but I did not taste that at all. Potentially I ordered the wrong item for my liking, but the pizza itself had a nice crust and generous portion. I will come back to try a different pizza!

Traif is hands down my favorite restaurant in all of New York City. I've been coming here for over…read morehalf a decade, and every single time I'm back in New York, stopping at Traif for the tasting menu is an absolute must. The food is consistently fantastic, creative, flavorful, and memorable from the first course to the last. And if you do the tasting menu, the drink pairing is a can't-miss. Every pairing feels thoughtfully selected and adds something special to the experience. A huge part of what makes Traif so special is Chef Jason. He is truly one of the best chefs in the city, and his creativity comes through in every dish. After years of coming here, I'm always impressed by how he continues to make the tasting menu feel exciting, inventive, and completely worth coming back for again and again. The service staff is just as exceptional, warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and always welcoming. The entire team makes you feel taken care of from the moment you walk in, and that level of hospitality is a big reason Traif has remained such a favorite of mine. After more than five years of visits, Traif has never disappointed me. Whether you're looking for an amazing date-night spot, somewhere to have a great meal with friends, or you simply love incredible food and drinks in a fun, intimate atmosphere, I can't recommend Traif highly enough. One of New York's true gems, led by an incredible chef, and a restaurant I'll keep coming back to every chance I get.

Outdoor garden is LOVELY -Beautiful if the weather cooperates…read more Service: fantastic Food: tasting is a must and very well priced for the amount of food Our favorites -burrata with bacon marmalade -caramel shrimp -pork rib ribs with blueberries (works so well) -crab rice -pancetta pork belly - Keylime pie ( donuts weren't worth it) Drinks: also very reasonable Ginza stroll / head in the clouds Overall, it was an amazing dining experience and very well priced. Would recommend for date night, friends night etc. food is meant to be shared so keep that in mind

Soooo good…read more Mediterranean breakfast hit the spot. Sat outside with the dog. Service was good.

Miriam has always been great, we've been coming here for 4 years, but they keep changing the menu…read more Every time we come now it's different which I understand to a certain extent but we also come for the dishes we love. My husband LOVED the burek, but then they totally changed it and now it's just gone. The food is still delicious, but unpredictable of what we can / will order. The new space is beautiful and open and airy, but sadly the service has dipped. This place used to be almost too fast, we were in and out and we consistently knew we could come here and get out in a very timely manner. But now I literally had to flag down our waitress and I still didn't get her attention, another waitress came over to help us get our check. We also didn't get checked on at all, luckily our food was good and right. The table next to us didn't get greeted for water or anything so they had to flag down the guy delivering food to get a waitress. I thinkkk it may be because the wait staff is servicing here and the location next store but it's really impacted the experience. Totally understand that a lot of places are understaffed, but we've never experienced this before Miriam we love you, but pleaseeeeee stop changing the menu.

I was honestly shocked by how much I loved this place! We did the tasting menu, which was $65 per…read moreperson, and I also ordered the passion fruit cocktail. It was fab! Most of all, what I really appreciated with every bite is that I wanted more and that it was so unique compared to anything else that I had ever tried. I thought the tasting menu was a really good deal, but you should also consider booking just a la carte because everything was so solid. You can tell when the chips served alongside the guacamole are so delicious and so unique that the rest of the meal is going to be incredible. I will say that it did seem slightly understaffed. Our waiters did the best they could, but dinner took longer than expected. It was still a great experience for both those on dates and those there with friends!

4.5 stars, 5 for food and 4 for service…read more Food was delish! My favorites were the gem salad elote and the guac. We also got the crispy snapper taco and the duck to share. I loved all the sauces that they give to each table that I couldn't decide which one I liked more. The drinks were very good as well. We got the deconstructed margarita and I really enjoyed it as well as the pina colada cocktail. Service was a bit on the slower side but to be fair, there weren't many people working the tables. Also one of our dishes got served to the wrong table and then never came :( definitely wanna come back to try the tuna tartare which was the dish that didn't get delivered.

This was a great experience. The food was excellent. I had a stuffed blue cheese burger RARE. The…read morecheese was in the middle of the burger and it was rare. Char on the outside and red in the middle. Perfect and delicious. The pulled pork sliders were delicious and the coleslaw on the was great. The beef rib quesadillas were excellent. The sweet potato tots were good but I prefer the fries. The service was excellent. They were crowded but the hostess sat us quickly and the waitress was excellent always available when needed. She even anticipated our needs. I'm going back for sure. We had a table outside and it was perfect.

The mission is great and the staff is wonderful, but the food is pretty hit or miss…read more Restoration is a cute little house set up right near the Lindenhurst LIRR. Depending on your timing, you can park in the available lot on site or even in the LIRR station across the street. On a saturday night, me and my friends ended up waiting 30 mins for a table which wasn't terrible! To start, we ordered the Capri Sun, a seasonal Mango 2 Tango cocktail and a spinach artichoke dip to start. The Capri Sun was phenomenal . A perfect blend of Pacific Cooler and vodka served in a cute lil pouch. The Mango 2 Tango had a good jalapeno kick and the spinach artichoke dip was torn into with an extra serving of tortilla chips. Once we got our main courses though, that's when things started to go downhill. I ordered the hot honey fried chicken sandwich and was underwhelmed. I was expecting a craggy hunk of chicken but, it was just a chicken cutlet surrounded by ciabatta. No hot honey taste, and I had to utilize the ketchup to give it some moistness. The seasoned fries were good though. Around our table, everyone was kind of whelmed with their entrees as well. Even the desserts, deconstructed brownies, were a let down as well. Dry brownies with too much plain peanut butter to make it palatable. Overall, I appreciate the mission. And maybe for drinks alone, this place is excellent. But maybe, pass on the food.

This place has a good vibe and great food! The animal burger and mac n cheese are absolutely…read moreDELISHHH! The service is fast and staff is very helpful and kind.

Nice bbq spot in Astoria the employees were nice. We got the wings & bbq dry rubbed ribs. The…read moreribs were a bit dry & no I don't mean because it had dry rub the actual meat was a bit dry. The wings were good. I asked for well done & although they weren't ℓℓ done they weren't bad. The garlic broccoli was excellent. So good & seasoned right. The place definitely looks like a bbq place. I would go again to try something different.

SUCH a cute little bar! Came out to "investigate" yesterday around "Happy Hour" time (note: there…read morewas no actual happy hour here) around 5-6pm on a Friday. It IS a small bar, but there were only about 4-5 folks here already, engrossed in a conversation at the bar that anyone could join. I quietly took a seat at one of the 3 tables on the plush high-top bench and the lone, friendly bartendress was immediately attentive (I was greeted the moment I stepped through the door!). Now, there's no ACTUAL liquor here, ONLY the beer and wine on the small menu, so don't try asking her to whip you up something not on the menu. Luckily for me, there was a fruity sangria special, so I opted for that, served with a decorative shark adornment and a metal straw, and was immediately given a little bucket of popcorn to accompany it. Now, this is part of the reason why I wanted to check this place out. Fresh popcorn is my weakness. Bars that give free snacks with drinks are top tier in my book. You could probably lure me into the back of a white van with a signature red and white filled popcorn bucket. So I sat, and I sipped, and I munched, and I listened to the conversation from the others, and the bartendress, god bless her, would check on my bucket and refill it any time it got low. Now I'm really a mixed drink girly, but the vibes were SO cool here that I would most definitely come back. :D Also note, there's cool little padded seating by the window that I noticed that would be great for people-watching outside.

This warm, classy place is fabulous -- a plush Jazz bar with great sound, good food and top name…read moremusicians. I could go every week to see the Mingus Big Band on Mondays and the Arturo O'Farrell Afro-Latin Big Band on Tuesdays!!! Just perfect.