Everyone's a critic these days.

With new technology comes new obsessions. Mine is Foursquare tips. It's like going to the gym, but for writing.

Tekoá. Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

"Little bit of a bottleneck layout, but the coffee is good. Family friendly: I was greeted by a young boy in tears. He didn't like his soda. He should've had the coffee. It's really good."

Whole Foods. Manhattan

"If you were a happy person before you went in, you'll come out loathing the human race. We truly are a terrible bunch. The only catharsis is the smile you get when checking out."

Pharmacy. Toronto, ON

"Remember when everyone saw Avatar for the first time and didn't want to leave the theatre because they fell in love with the planet? Pharmacy is JUST like that feeling, but it's real and has beer."

Sweetleaf. Greenpoint, Brooklyn

"For a place with the same name as a Black Sabbath song, they really don't play much Black Sabbath. That being said, it's pretty good coffee."

Grand Central Terminal. Manhattan

"It's a lot like thunderdome, but without the chainsaws."

NEW BALTIMORE TRAVEL PLAZA. HANNACROIX, NY

"Great flush, excellent power on the hand dryers."

Sammy's Beach Bar. JFK airport, Queens

"A great way to knock yourself out for a redeye. 'Course you're paying out the ass, but it's Sammy Hagar's personal Hard Rock Cafe. You like Chickenfoot? Sick bro."

Seabreeze Amusement Park. Rochester, NY

"It's been said that after dark, four meddling kids and their dog chase the owner around the park, stopping every now and then to get high and eat towering sandwiches. Keep an eye out for their van."