Pony Boy taught us that nothing gold can stay, and that holds true for Boatel, The floating boat…read morecampground has been moved to the opposite side of the marina this year, in much more cramped quarters. Our beloved boat, the New York, New York, no longer occupied a spot with an amazing view of Jamaica Bay -- it was crammed in between the larger Nancy Boggs and the communal grilling area. Last year, the boat bar was covered with a tent, open till 2 AM, featured a DJ and offered several charcoal grills for guest use. This year, the bar was closed and the dock that formerly served as the ersatz movie screen now contains an upholstered Victorian sofa and one gas grill which all Boatel guests must share. This also pushes the heavy-partying contingent right into the heart of the sleeping area, making trying to sleep at Boatel at any point during the dark hours like trying to sleep in a frat house the night after finals are over. Finally, there are several really nice boats in the Marina this year, and I guess to protect them a huge, prison-like security gate has been erected at the entrance to the Marina. The gate is kept closed at all times. The only way to open the gate is with a remote attached to a hubcap. The hubcap is held closely by the very hard-to-find Boatel staff. There is no buzzer or cell phone number any other way of alerting anyone inside you would like to get in, and if you want to leave it is equally hard to find someone to let you out. We liked Boatel because it was a nice place to get away and spend some time on the water. There was always a lot of youthful exuberance, but it was also possible to be a little separate from all that. Now, it's really best just for large groups of people looking to party all night long. The excessive media coverage seems to have attracted a different and more-annoying crowd as well.

True value for cost! We were only in NYC for 3 days and…read morewanted to see more than just tourists sites. Liz Young was prefect for our trip to Brooklyn/Williamsburg adventure. She is knowledgable about history, past and present. Her knowledge of the culinary scene of NYC and it boroughs was so interesting. What a great way to spend an afternoon in Brooklyn and it's many new and old culinary venues. We will do another tour(s) with Liz.

A couple months ago we had the pleasure of having Liz lead our small group of friends through some…read moreof the best parts of Chelsea Market and the surrounding areas. She met us outside with fresh baked muffins (delicious) and explained the history of the different buildings we visited. Much of the Meatpacking District was, at one time, the center of production for the National Biscuit Company (aka Nabisco - see, you've already learned something). She also had great connections with many vendors and I learned more about fine cheese than I ever expected. Excellent experience for out-of-towners or locals looking to explore the city and it's food in a different way. Would definitely tour with Liz again!

Wonderful anniversary dinner tonight. Hostess Annie made sure we had a great table. Server Dina was…read moreabsolutely on point and attentive. (her desserts are tremendous). Missed our favorite bartender Jamie tonight who makes the best Espresso Martinis, among other wonderful mixed drinks, in the world. Jamie did remember our anniversary with a personal note- so special! Ribeye steak prepared perfectly as requested. Eggplant parm is ALWAYS a winner. Let's not forget the special Stuffed Artichoke app. Music on Thursday's made it an even more special celebration dinner. This restaurant is consistent and the friendly personalities of every associate makes this a very special place. Our favorite restaurant. Give it a try. Full bar. Valet parking. Delicious food. If something on the special menu sounds good to you- get it.You can order regular menu items anytime.

Great service and good to match. The owner is there all the time and you can tell he cares…read more Ask about the specials as they can be spectacular and very special. The restaurant does get a bit noisy but it is still intimate and conversation is not difficult.

Before today, my review would've likely been glowing. The artwork in that's been associated with…read morethem in NYC is almost always spectacular and a welcome addition to the city-scape. Unfortunately I found out recently that they're actually quite shady and manipulative. They don't actually create or curate the art in Little Italy - they pretend to support it, plaster it on their social media, and try to profit from it. At the expense of the actual artists that create the art they're showcasing. They've gotten into legal action with artists over marketing rights for the art that they claim to "support", but essentially want to mooch off of and shake down for $$$. A lot of the gorgeous art, such as the Audrey Hepburn picture on Mulberry St, are examples that they claim to be big endorsers of - but have actually fought the artists over, to win sole rights to commercializing posters etc. They've tried to destroy murals & privately commissioned public art without consent or notification to the artists themselves. Again, mostly for the chance to bring in new art and profit from online sales of merchandise / picture rights. And they're more than happy to block/ban/remove you from any of their social media if you even think of leaving a vaguely negative comment (even a politely-worded one). A word to the wise: good, wholesome, community-minded organizations NEVER block or throttle people into silence because they might disagree with them. And they NEVER treat artists like they're disposable sources of income. This organization does not represent Little Italy in the slightest. Be very, very careful if you're ever asked to work with them. Better yet, stay clear of them altogether.

The L. I. S. A. Project NYC…read more I'm not sure about the politics of what's behind this organization. There appears to be some controversy in the Yelp Reviews. I'm just a huge fan of graffiti. I love the color it adds to the city. I love the smile it puts on my face. I like the happy feeling I get inside when I see it. I also like the legal authorization of the activity. For many years it was an offense to express yourself and your artistic talent in this manner. I'm glad Little Italy has embraced this organization and the art they promote. Please Visit Little Italy and keep your eyes open for the murals. They are here, there, and everywhere! I'm posting photos I've taken in the past couple years. I hope you enjoy. I can't wait to return!

It can be a little chaotic in here but I sure do love their vodka slice. Other stuff is fine but…read morethat is one of my lesser known city favorites.

The food quality is decent, but way overpriced, come on ! $6 for a pepperoni slice? And other menu…read moreitems are through the roof, like the tourist trap of the 70s & 80s. I can get much better quality in Brooklyn or Manhattan for less $. The owner, isn't pleasant at all, always has a straight forward sourpuss face, like he can't be bothered or thinks he's better than everyone else. I can tell who he voted for. Next time I'll just walk over to papa John's, its closer, more reasonably priced & they don't act like their $#it don't stink & I'm positive they're not trump lovers.

Favorite for many years. Ask for the specials. Large portions. Even the salads are special. Can be…read morenoisy but the food is exceptional.

Came here around 9pm for dinner on a Friday. It was crowded but we were able to get a table. The…read morespecials sounded phenomenal, but unfortunately they ran out of what we wanted because it was right before close. Regardless, our meals were delicious! I ordered the halibut with sautéed spinach in lemon caper sauce. The dish comes with mashed potatoes but I swapped that for spinach to be a little healthier. That plan went out the window when I started dipping the whole loaf of bread in the sauce. But it was soooo good. My friend ordered fussili with braised short rib. He really liked it, but I'm not a big short rib person. For our appetizer we had fried calamari, which was cooked perfectly. So light and crispy! it's well lit and can get kind of loud but I didn't find it overstimulating. Overall, would definitely come back! Hoping to try the ahi tuna and lamb chops when they have the specials again

I went to the Tastes of Brooklyn event along Franklin Ave. The festival offered ticket sales online…read moreand I appreciated that you could buy tickets without any service fee on top of the ticket price (~$10/taste). Ticket pickup in front of Cent'Anni was easy once I knew where to go, and I found it so helpful that there was a map and list of what each spot was offering. That list was useful in planning what I wanted to try. In the future, I'd recommend that the event hosts try to confirm these listings with participating restaurants a bit closer to the event date, because some of them were inaccurate. One place listed as offering "sliders" served only a single (scrumptious) slider, and another spot listed as offering a "choice of two tacos or a margarita" informed me when I arrived that they weren't offering the margarita after all. I thought the offerings were pretty fair, just wish the list had been a bit more accurate. While I wouldn't recommend Tastes of Brooklyn to someone looking for a "good deal", it wasn't a bad way to share a walk and various foods with a friend while supporting Seeds in the Middle.

I think it was fine, but probably overpriced. Sure, it was for a cause but a lot of the…read moreparticipating vendors were very inconsistent. Some places did food and booze as one stamp, while others made it two separate ones. Some portion sizes were gigantic, while others didn't even give a full slice of pizza. And a few closed up shop early because they were so popular (we ended up with extra tickets that we just spent on half slices of pizza because nothing else was left). The ticket pickup station at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club was also a bit of a hassle. Not the most centrally located, and their ticketing system was a mess. A lot of manual handwritten notes. That said, I appreciated all the businesses that participated (some of which I've never been to before!), but I wish it were better organized.

This business is closed! I reported them to Door Dash because I ordered, they took my payment, but…read morewhen I went to pick up my order there's another pizzeria under construction. I was pissed! This is bad business. Do not waste your time or money ordering from here.

I love pizza and this is my go-to spot for a regular slice when I'm being held hostage at the…read moredealership. Their slices have a robust sauce with just the right amount of cheese. Definitely, a solid slice that always hits the spot. However, I feel as though the shining star of this pizzeria is their zeppoles. They are made fresh to order and covered in powdered without turning one's vehicle into snowball crime scene. In about 10 minutes, you will have those Italian doughnuts melting in your mouth. Seeing that many pizzerias have stopped making this delicious treat, I'm willing to stop in every time that I pass by in future. I recommend that you do the same as well.