Honestly, it wasn't that impressive. It's not really a Hall of Fame as the title describes…read more Most of the artwork was behind a chain link fence of a school which was locked. When here I expected to see more. Sure, some of the graffiti art is creative and well done, and these people have great talent. Yet, you can view just as much cool graffiti art walking around the streets of Harlem and El Barrio on buildings and side streets. Just look around and keep your eyes open.

Guess I'm the only one that's sort of unimpressed…read more I heard graffiti hall of fame and I sort of had a five points intrigue. Aight, I'll take it, is what it is.

East Harlem is so diverse in population. It's full of colorful art graffiti and crochet and more. I…read moream still giving East Harlem Five Stars because it is home to me. I live on the dividing line between East Harlem and Yorkville Upper East Side. The crime is getting fearful. Teen gangs shooting by the school nearby. People randomly stabbed when walking down the street and taking out their trash. I'm not sure how much I'll be out and about this Spring though Summer. I'll see how strong I feel and how my doctor reports come out next week! I'm keeping my faith in my community and the NYPD. Please let us return to somewhat more peaceful ways. It wasn't perfect before but it was better than in recent months.

What's not to love? Kind, genuine people, beautiful street art, great food and iced tea @Ginjan…read moreBrothers, good plant stores, etc., East Harlem does NEED and DESERVES more grocery stores- they only have 1 for a very large population! Bring fresh food back to East Harlem!

My hood. My place. My life for the past 25 years…read more It's come a long way since the rough and tumble area it once was. Back in the past we were warned to stay away from 1st Ave above 86th street at night, and it was justified as at times we saw fights in bodegas, gun shots, cops chasing thugs, and more. It has developed since then to be safe community offering many terrific restaurants, bars, shopping, museums, even speakeasies and some fun nightlife options. With the Q subway line now here on 2nd Ave, the best line in the city, it offers easy access to all parts of Manhattan down to Coney Island. There is a nice mix of old and new here, along with affordable apartments if you hunt a bit. It's really more of a residential area with plenty of parents with kids, schools, dogs, and a few minutes walk to Central Park, and the East River Esplanade. Its also a great place for younger single folks to live as its very walkable too with enough bars and spots to mingle.

Yorkville is my neighborhood on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, United States. Its…read moresouthern boundary is East 79th Street, its northern East 96th Street, its western Third Avenue, and its eastern boundary is the East River. Yorkville is one of the most densely populated city subdivisions in the world, and the most dense of such in the U.S. Yorkville is part of Manhattan Community District 8, and its primary ZIP Codes are 10028, 10075, and 10128. It is patrolled by the 19th Precinct of the New York City Police Department. I'm adding my neighborhood to Yelp because it's my home and I'm trying to save my businesses. We are a close community of residents and businesses. Recently when Yorkville Bagel Cafe closed every business in the neighborhood was upset and talking about it. Our community of businesses survived the Second Avenue Subway Construction for years. Then we had a rough go with the COVID outbreak trying to survive by changing our behavior. Businesses spent a lot of money and followed regulations for outdoor dining. Anything to keep us safe. I'm glad I live in my Yorkville Zip Code. I'm so proud of my neighborhood I used to take visiting Yelp friends on what I called my "Yorkville Tour." I'm highly recommending this neighborhood for young and elderly alike. We take care of each other in Yorkville.

OLD school joint where time has moved on but nothing, absolutely nothing else in the place has…read more There's history just seeping out of the walls, which are lined with vintage photos of everything and everyone that has anything to do with the spot. The coal fired oven is something to see and the pizza is perfect. The crust, the sauce, the cheese all perfection. The staff eventually warmed up to our large group and once relaxed were perfectly lovely and helpful. Patsy's is an institution and you can see, smell and taste why.

Been coming here for years with my grandfather who grew up a few blocks away. Patsys for me always…read moremeant nostalgia and maybe I'm biased, but my favorite slice - sauce is fresh and light crust with that perfect char. The takeout counter workers have been getting more entitled and brazen in their interactions, while the price goes up. They'll make rude or snippy comments and the type of service you get feels like it depends on what mood they're in. I don't care that you work at Patsys or that this is NY, you're not doing me a favor and you're not special. This is not the service standard for working at a renowned NYC institution. While I still think Patsys has a great slice and is nostalgic for me and I'll still go back, the next time they have an attitude, they're going to get it back two fold. Patsys, you really need to remind your employees that they're in the customer service business and if they can't handle dealing with customers or are annoyed, they should leave and find another job.

Since I live in the Yorkville area next door to Spanish Harlem I love walking up here on a nice…read moreday. Many are reluctant to walk through this neighborhood, or see no reason to but there are many hidden gems here from delicious food, to shopping, to art. We'll walk through El Barrio on our way to Costco and nosh on street food and flavored ice from the carts you'll find on the corners. View some amazing art and graffiti on sides of buildings and park areas. Plus, there are plenty of cheapo stores here to pick up things for the kitchen and bathroom. There's a lot of history and culture up here, so don't be fearful of exploring the area.

Spanish Harlem or El Barrio, is in Upper Manhattan. It's general boundaries are from East 96th…read moreStreet up to East 142 Street and from Fifth Avenue to the Harlem River. In 1960 Ben E. King sang a song 'Spanish Harlem'. The neighborhood is one of the largest predominantly Latin Communities in New York City, made up of Puerto Ricans, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican Immigrants. The community is noted for its contributions to Latin and Salsa Music. East Harlem also includes the area formerly known as Italian Harlem, very few remnants of a once predominantly Italian Community remain. I have spent many a beautiful day walking miles through East Harlem. This community is full of beauty and culturally diverse activity. Schools and children were plentiful early in the morning. While they are in school the streets fill with shoppers and elderly attending community programs. This area has many Government Funded Housing Complexes. There are lots of city Parks and Community Centers. The schools are colorful and plentiful. You will see all ages in the streets busy with their daily life. I love finding new small businesses during my walks. Baked goods and fried chicken are two of my favorites. On the West Side of East Harlem along Fifth Avenue there are Museums. Museo Del Barrio being my favorite. There's Lots of Food in this neighborhood consisting of many cultures! You're hurting yourself if you can't find something to eat. Read the Yelp reviews. When the weather is nice you'll see me traveling through this community. The Graffiti is fantastic. I love to photograph the beautiful art work. If you're in Manhattan and want a steak at Ricardo's, Mexican Tacos, French Pastry, Soul Food, Chinese and don't let me forget Halal, you'll find it here. I'm not a food, culture or community expert. If I'm speaking out of turn about this community please let me know. Better yet add your own review. All I know is I have a heck of a good time every time I spend the day here!

Private event space! Nicely planned and executed. Planned menu option, drink window, brought our…read moreown champagne. The team put the space together nicely. Small uncorking and ?cake cutting fee. Always a good time.

Came to try their Prix Fix lunch special and was pretty excited because I haven't had a set lunch…read morein awhile. We didn't make a reservation but there was plenty of seating. - Burrata Pugliese - This was definitely the best item out of three. I thought the burrata itself was pretty good although it could a bit creamier but the roasted tomato and eggplant with the crispy bread really went well the burrata. Perhaps I can make it myself like this at my home. - Tagliatelle al Ragu Bolognese - The sauce and meat was okay but I was pretty impressed by the tagliatelle. It was a perfect al dente with still a slightly more chewy texture. - Tiramisu - Wasn't really impressed by the tiramisu which was probably half the size of the regular menu dessert. I think in general the Prix Fix menu is similar to the normal menu except they reduce the serving size quite a bit. It's still a lot of food but was a bit disappointed, so unfortunately had to subtract a star. Not sure I would come back but it was a good experience!

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 4.0/5.0…read moreValue 2.0/5.0 Decor 5.0/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 First of all, let's be clear... this is a bucket list kind of experience. So no matter what the reviews are, if you can get yourself here, you should do it -- no question. Now, I came with reasonable expectations and that was helpful. You come to Rao's for the experience, not necessarily the food. Don't get me wrong -- the food is good. But it's not the main event. The bar is popular but its just a normal bar. You get seated, and you get talked through the day's options. There is no paper menu, and you're largely guided fairly heavily through the ordering. The portions are very large. The dishes are generally good, but they it's not really a home run on every dish. Think of it as a typical-but-still-very-good traditional red sauce sort of place. Spicy fried calamari was very good. Seafood salad good. The meatballs were large but just kind of meh, and we really didn't need anywhere near one per person. The steak was decent but didn't leap out at me. Pastas were good, but very large... probably could have done with just one. Standard desserts at the end. Pricing is on the high side... and a bit of a surprise at the end. Very clear that the experience is pretty cool... but if just for the food, there are definitely other options around town that are just as good if not better. It's the kind of place where I'd give away my table most nights if I had one... but I'd be plenty happy to go once every couple of months.

I kind of kicked myself for a long time. Many, and I mean many years ago, I was watching an auction…read morefor a table for four. It sold for something like $4,000 and that seemed like a high price at the time. High enough to hesitate and not get the bid in. Years later I see tables going for $16,000+. Yeah, I'm not playing that game. At that point it really doesn't matter, but it's true that doesn't include the food either. So, I never made it to Rao's. Doing a little more research on the place thanks to things like Grok now I saw the bar is open to the public and people sometimes game it enough to grab a table. You need to be in the right place, at the right time, and be pitied enough but I guess it has happened. I would bet on it and through the years it seems like this happens rarely. Fast forward to today and when someone asked, "Do you want to go to Rao's?" I was like, tell me the date so I can just clear my calendar from whatever is happening that day. Though I don't think I can say the experience is worth $16k it is still priceless. Part of that comes from being with the table owner, which isn't going to happen if you get it from an auction. The stories, Tommy the Maître d' slash waiter, the owner of the place itself, yeah, that's not going to be there in the same way for an auction. Still, it's a restaurant and it does come down to the food in the end. Could anything really live up to a reputation like this? Well, in the case of Rao's it does. Everything we touched for the night was amazing and I mean everything. Can you get the food experience at their Miami location, or Hollywood (I still miss the Vegas one)? The short answer is that it comes close enough to still go (espcially since one CAN get reservations there) but those places don't come close to the experience and quality of the original.

First time trying Da Capo and I was pleasantly surprised. It feels straight out of an Italy, with a…read morebar-style espresso bar and pastry case. There is a small table outside and barstools inside. My iced vanilla latte tasted great, and my chocolate chip muffin had chocolate filling inside which was a pleasant surprise! My only complaint is that it is a bit expensive - my coffee and muffin cost $12.25. With that said, I do appreciate its convenient location, as it is very close to Central Park.

I attempted to resolve this privately through the business's website contact form five days ago,…read morebut received no response. Sadly, I am left to post our experience here so others know what to expect. I cannot recommend this establishment. We booked a reservation at Da Capo for a party of five to celebrate a family member's birthday, specifically coming on a recommendation for their skirt steak. Several people in our group work in hospitality, so we understand how service and kitchen timing should operate under pressure. What we experienced was a complete series of service breakdowns: Lack of communication: Three of us ordered the skirt steak. Only after our orders were taken were we informed that the kitchen was sold out--at 7:45 PM on a prime Saturday night. For a core signature item to be unavailable that early without a heads-up from the host or server set the tone for the night. Coerced order handling: We had coordinated our steak and pasta orders so couples could share. Rather than pausing and resetting the table's ticket when the steak ran out, the server locked us into the pasta dishes that were already started. The fallback burger was extremely subpar, and the rushed pasta arrived tough, dry, and clearly compromised from sitting under a heat lamp. Timing disaster: One guest's entree arrived a full 15 minutes after everyone else's. In a party of five dining for a birthday, one person sat with an empty place setting while the rest of the table had virtually finished eating. While the server brought a complimentary hummus starter and a round of shots, these small band-aids did not make up for a completely mismanaged meal. We expressed our significant disappointment directly to the server, but a manager never came to the table to check in, apologize, or handle table recovery. For a $248 check, this was an unacceptable standard of food, timing, and floor management. To make matters worse, management has completely ignored polite, direct outreach following the meal. Save your money and celebrate elsewhere.

The Peter D. Joseph Plaza has been here for years. I frequently sit to rest or bring my lunch and…read morehave a seat to eat. The adjoining gardens are absolutely beautiful to stroll around. The space has been fenced off for a while and today I was thrilled to see its reopened. I'm recommending you sit down and take time to smell the flowers! If you're visiting my neighborhood this is a great place to rest before your next adventure. I'm definitely a fan!

Well maintained and manicured public space open 24 hours a day. Some bench seating around the…read moreoutside edges with green space and plants in the middle. It's a smoking free space which is a plus. Nice spot to sit and relax or have lunch during nice weather.