Caught on Tape: Video of New York Businesses

Updated: September 18, 2007

Ever wanted to preview a restaurant, bar, spa or shop before you go? Now you can with Citysearch's new videos. Watch one-minute clips of local businesses and make an informed decision on where to have dinner, meet up for happy hour, get your hair done and more. Just click on the name of the location to view the video.

On this page:Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Spa, Beauty & Fitness, Shopping & Services, Attractions.

Restaurants

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Eatery
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    798 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    Best of Citysearch Winner for Brunch, Lunch & Comfort Food!

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Domenico's
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    120 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016 (map)

    Italian restaurant in New York City available for private events and catering.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gabriel's
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    11 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023 (map)

    Homemade pasta and woodgrilled game. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Gente
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    153 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017 (map)

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Havana Alma de Cuba
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    94 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Jewel Of India Restaurant
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    15 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036 (map)

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Knickerbocker Bar and Grill
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    33 University Pl, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    An atmospheric steakhouse and saloon that's been popular with locals for over three decades.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mare
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    198 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

  9. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Maria Pia Restaurant
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    319 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019 (map)

  10. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended One Little West 12
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    1 Little W 12th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    Flashy Meatpacking digs ideal for a night of cocktails, snacking and taking in some serious eye candy.

  11. 11 3 Star Rating: Average Puttanesca Italian Restaurant
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    859 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (map)

  12. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ribot
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    780 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017 (map)

    Midtown Mediterranean bistro named after a famous Italian racehorse; offers indoor and outdoor dining plus wine and cocktail menus.

  13. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Salmon River
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    3 E 40th St, New York, NY 10016 (map)

  14. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Shampoo Avenue B
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    42 Ave B, New York, NY 10009 (map)

    Alphabet City salon with a rock-n-roll atmosphere that's attitude-free.

  15. 15 3.5 Star Rating: Average Sylvia's Restaurant
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    328 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027 (map)

  16. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Upstairs at 21
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    21 West 52 St, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    The 21 Club gets personal, with a subdued dining room serving lush, composed dishes to well-heeled foodies.

  17. 17 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Whym
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    889 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (map)

  18. 18 3.5 Star Rating: Average My Moon
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    184 N 10th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

    One small step for industrial chic in Williamsburg, one giant space for Turkish cuisine.

  19. 19 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Foods of New York Tours
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    9 Barrow St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    A way to really take a bite out of the Big Apple.

  20. 20 4 Star Rating: Recommended 21 Club
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    21 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    A timeless New York landmark with traditional American fare at untraditional prices.

  21. 21 4 Star Rating: Recommended Agozar
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    324 Bowery, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    Family-recipe Cuban tapas and festive decor mean it's party time.

  22. 22 3.5 Star Rating: Average Arte Cafe
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    106 W 73rd St, New York, NY 10023 (map)

  23. 23 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cuba
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    224 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

  24. 24 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Forbidden City
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    212 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 (map)

Bars & Clubs

  1. 25 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Fat Black Pussycat
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    130 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    Greenwich Village Bar & Lounge: Happy Hour, After Work, Dancing, DJ's

  2. 26 3.5 Star Rating: Average BLVD
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    199 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 (map)

  3. 27 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended GalleryBar
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    120 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

    A hybrid of artistry and nightlife in a neighborhood brimming with both.

  4. 28 3.5 Star Rating: Average Kush
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    191 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

    Hookahs surrounded by enchanting archways and secret alcoves spell a sexy night out.

  5. 29 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lea
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    230 Park Ave, New York, NY 10169 (map)

  6. 30 4 Star Rating: Recommended Leisure Time Bowl
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    625 8th Ave (Port Authority, 2nd Fl), New York, NY 10018 (map)

    This Port Authority bowling spot proves that it ain't a party unless you've got rented shoes.

  7. 31 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Madame X
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    94 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    A spicy lovers' saloon with naughty decor.

  8. 32 3.5 Star Rating: Average Nexus Lounge
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    76 E 1st St, New York, NY 10009 (map)

    This low-lit lounge features long banquettes, a DJ booth cut from the brick wall and a full bar.

  9. 33 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended NYCLAN
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    226 West 4th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    Video game party venue

  10. 34 3.5 Star Rating: Average One & One
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    76 E 1st St, New York, NY 10009 (map)

  11. 35 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Smith's Bar
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    701 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (map)

  12. 36 3 Star Rating: Average Delancey Lounge
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    168 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

    Hipster paradise reaches new depths and heights on the Lower East Side.

  13. 37 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Village Lantern
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    167 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    A Italian reprieve from the surrounding T-shirt shops and NYU bars on Bleecker.

  14. 38 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Zanzibar
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    645 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (map)

    Sultry Lounge serving Exotic Cocktails. Happy Hour Drink Specials

  15. 39 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Amsterdam Billiards-Union Sq
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    110 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

    Upscale Billiards and Private Event Space in a Plush Downtown Atmosphere

  16. 40 3 Star Rating: Average Automatic Slims
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    733 Washington St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

  17. 41 4 Star Rating: Recommended Flute
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    205 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    A delightful champagne bar tucked into an old speakeasy.

Spa, Beauty & Fitness

  1. 42 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Belazza Salon
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    519 8th Ave 1st Fl, New York, NY 10018 (map)

  2. 43 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Trinity Boxing Club
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    110 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10006 (map)

  3. 44 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Finesse Day Spa
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    133 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001 (map)

    Low-key, on-target spa with stellar services and zero attitude.

  4. 45 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Jillian Wright Clinical Skin Spa
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    22 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065 (map)

    Known for some of the best facials in New York City, yet still low-key and friendly.

  5. 46 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Janet Rufin's Parlor
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    25 West 19th St (Between 5th and 6th Ave), New York, NY 10011 (map)

  6. 47 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Kneaded Bodyworks Massage Therapy
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    518 5th Ave 2nd Fl (43rd Street), New York, NY 10036 (map)

    Massage therapists perform shiatsu, Swedish, acupressure and deep tissue on individuals and in side-by-side couples rooms.

  7. 48 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended La Vie Zen Spa
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    420 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017 (map)

    New York spa offers massages, facials, skin care, manicures, pedicures and other body treatments.

  8. 49 4 Star Rating: Recommended Oasis on Park Day Spa
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    1 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016 (map)

    One of the city's top spas with two Manhattan locations.

  9. 50 4 Star Rating: Recommended Red & White Spa
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    484 Broome St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

    Cherry-red Soho spa channels its bright energy into sweet, tip-to-toe treatments.

  10. 51 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Robert Stuart Salon
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    510 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024 (map)

    Finally, someone who cares more about hair than hipness.

  11. 52 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Skintology Laser Hair Removal Spa
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    181 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

    Laser Hair Removal, VelaShape Laser Cellulite Removal, Laser Tattoo Removal, 3-D Permanent Makeup, Eyelash Extensions and Body and face treatments that incorporate botanicals and techniques from various countries.

  12. 53 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Why Not Men's Spa
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    174-04 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    A West Village spa for men boasts services geared toward the modern man such as waxing, manicures and pedicures, and massage therapy.

  13. 54 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Club H Fitness & Spa
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    423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    Hell's Kitchen Luxury Gym & Spa features Yoga, Spin & Weight Training

  14. 55 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Exotic Dance Central Inc
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    12 E 32nd St 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10016 (map)

    Dance your way to fitness and female empowerment at this women-only studio teaching pole tricks, striptease, exotic and belly dancing.

  15. 56 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended MonQi Fitness
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    201 E 67th St, New York, NY 10021 (map)

    A workout anomaly in NYC: A pay-as-you-go gym.

  16. 57 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Chopra Center & Spa @ Dream
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    1710 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 (map)

    The ayurvedic methods of best-selling mind-body author Deepak Chopra are manifested in this midtown spa, with healing treatments, yoga classes and workshops.

Shopping & Services

  1. 58 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Toys In Babeland
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    94 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

    A women-geared shop that strips the sleaze factor from sexual accessory shopping.

  2. 59 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Antiques Garage
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    112 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001 (map)

    Free indoor antiques market on weekends offers eclectic goods, jewelry, art, furniture and more. Close to Annex outdoor market.

  3. 60 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Starbright Florist and Flower Shop
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    150 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001 (map)

    Official Florist of the City that Never Sleeps- Delivering 7 Days a Week

  4. 61 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended La Rukico Tailors - Custom Suits and Shirts
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    152 East 48th Street, New York, NY 10017 (map)

    Custom-tailored men's suits, tuxedos and shirts in over 2,000 fabrics come with one year of free alterations.

Attractions

  1. 62 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended NYCLAN
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    226 West 4th St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

    Video game party venue