Rating Scale

Our goal is to recommend the best of New York. If a venue rated below a ’3′ for quality of food or drinks, you won’t find it on our site. Here’s how we are ratings each establishment:

The Scene

Atmosphere is as important as the food

• Young, hip? Dated?
• Romantic? Dive?
• Intimate? Group hot spot?
• Exposed brick? Ultra mod?
• Live music?

Food and Drinks

Taste, Quality and Innovation

• 1: Send it back!
• 2: Edible
• 3: Pleasantly surprised
• 4: Stellar! Wouldn’t change a thing.
• 5: Mind Blowing and Life Changing

Tip Worthy

Service can Make or Break a Night

• 1: Was that serious? Nada!
• 2: Leav’em a Euro
• 3: Gratuity included
• 4: Double the tax and then some
• 5: The New Yorker 25-30%

Coordinates

Guam or the East Village? A rating of convenience and access to local fun

• 1: Country – Like a night out in Siberia
• 2: State- Bring your GPS
• 3: City- 10 min ride to fun.
• 4: Neighborhood- Centrally located!
• 5: Block- Fun is right next door!

Restaurant Return Rate

The most important take away from a night out- Would you go back?

• Red light: Hells no!
• Yellow light: If I was in the area
• Green light: See you for breakfast!