Never Throw an Event Here!
DESCRIPTION: Despite the good food and cozy atmosphere, NEVER HOLD AN EVENT HERE. The owner is a hustler and is sure to change your contract and prices the day of your event (MINUTES BEFORE YOUR GUESTS ARRIVE!) She ruined my sister's shower and I have heard since that she has done the same thing many times before. DO NOT GIVE OBNOXIOUS MIRIAM YOUR BUSINESS! Try Lady Mendl's Tea Salon instead!!!
DATE: 2002-03-11
OVERALLRATING : 2

Tea for Two
DESCRIPTION: A friend and I had tea one Friday afternoon and were swept away by the lovely atmosphere and excellent service. A very relaxing and tasty time to be had! Tea here is a bit more expensive here (at $31 a person) than at the Plaza Hotel (which is a luxurious experience to get dressed up for!), but they gave the option to share at $41 for two.
DATE: 2002-08-12
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8

The best place ever...
DESCRIPTION: For tea, it is the greatest. The selection of teas is endless, and the staff is knowledgeable. They also have great gift ideas for tea lovers. The food is good, the scones are great (love that cream they serve with it). I have been many times, and have had no negative experiences there.
DATE: 2002-10-13
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8

Does fame bring it down
DESCRIPTION: I found this place with my roommate one night when we were walking around about 3 years ago. It was quaint, cute and felt like a defenite find. It's rare to find in NY a nice sit down place that's not for coffee, but for tea. And at that time, although it was expensive for us, it was affordable for that once in awhile treat. They hae zillions of teas, teapots and whatnot, and they let you smell each one. I must admit, Miriam's tea selection is excellent. The Woman knows how to sell, to a point where it is almost too much. Finding out that we were business students, she got more excited and started telling us her ambitions, and true she did get there I guess. They supposedly were on an episode of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy? They remodeled the place, now to a point where it's too much. Budda's everwhere, a big Dalai Lama picture, red paint. Frankly I miss the victorian look it had before. I just hope that her ambitions aren't going to cause her to loose the true tea loving customers. The tea is great no doubt, but it's expensive, and don't know about their decor.
DATE: 2003-11-26
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Mauritius Tea, Tibetan Tiger Tea

Yaffa's
DESCRIPTION: Yaffa's is a great place to get dinner or just have drinks. Its divided into two rooms plus outdoor tables so you can always have a different feeling of ambiance. Anywhere you can get a seat is great. The wait staff and bartenders are very friendly and professional but with a casual laid back attitude. Although it can get very busy, its usually just a nice flow of guests from every age, race and style. The food is a varied mix of dishes where almost anyone could find something they like. The prices are not too steep considering the location and the drinks are worth your money. The decor has to be my favorite thing about Yaffa's. From the coat hanger lamp shades to the jeweled bathroom floor, Theres something to look at everywhere. The lighting is just right everywhere with dim lights and candlelit tables. In all I think Yaffa's is a great place, where I feel comfortable. Its great for a date or to go out with some friends or if your like me, a place to just go have a few drinks after work.
DATE: 2001-09-22
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Spinach Ravoli