NYC 2013

B Chu: Must try the Tartufata (truffle) pizza ! 12" for $18. rmb to tip since not included in bill (NB not open on Mon)

B Chu: Grilled Octopus (antipasti) and Semifreddo (dolci) are musts. DO NOT order Black Spaghetti, but people rave about the pastas (can try their $80 pasta tasting menu). Very packed so expect noisy meal

B Chu: #5 on 2013 Best Resto List, $195 tasting menu only, whether lunch or dinner. Should switch to summer menu soon but expect lots of seafood. Very thoughtful dishes and can request kitchen tour :)

B Chu: #86/$$$/Mon-Sun 1000-2300

B Chu: Apparently done different from HK's. #82/$15-20/Mon-Sat 1100-1530, Mon-Thu 1700-2330, Fri-Sat 1700-2430, Sun 1100-2230

B Chu: Korean fried chicken chain. #2025/$1-10/Mon-Wed, Sun 1130-0230, Thu-Sat 1130-0430

B Chu: Didn't try this (NB not open on Sun)

B Chu: BOOK #5/3-course lunch $72, 4-course dinner $127/Mon-Fri 1200-1430, Mon-Thu 1715-2230, Fri-Sat 1715-2300/ dress code http://www.yelp.com/menu/le-bernardin-new-york

B Chu: #518/$21-30/Mon-Wed, Sun 1200-2300, Thu-Sat 1200-2400

B Chu: Recommended for pastas and desserts. #559/$25-100/Mon - Fri 0700-1500, Mon-Sun 1730-2300, Sat-Sun 0800-1500

B Chu: #52/$15-40/Mon-Sat 1130-2400, Sun 1130-2300

B Chu: Recommended (over Empire State Blg) if you would like a view of the Manhattan Skyline. Best to go 730pm (or no later than 1/2 hr before sunset). Get discounted tix (print out) from www.newyork.com

B Chu: Free entry from Fri from 4pm-8pm, but if you do go on Fri expect lots of ppl, and still need to get a tix by queuing outside blg. Must see's mostly on 4/f: Picasso, Matisse, Mondrian, Monet, Van Gogh

B Chu: Lovely monumental building, very well maintained. Do catch the 11am/2pm free visitor tour (guided by some lovely old lady) if you go!

B Chu: Lovely to do to on a sunny day (maybe after a big lunch :p)

B Chu: SO GOOD. To buy tix, look on http://www.tdf.org/TDF_ServicePage.aspx?id=56 for opening hours, and go to tkts ticket booth 1 hr before opening to see whether JB is on that night and how much discount.

B Chu: Red Velvet Cupcakes are infamous. Only tried Banana Pudding - not bad, eat it chilled :)

B Chu: #221/$25-40

B Chu: Get $5 tix for student. Great on a sunny day

B Chu: Can ride on Staten Island Ferry (which is free) to Staten Island (not to Ellis Island where the Statue is) to get a view (not exactly close though) of the Statue. Not much to see/do on Staten though

B Chu: Restos in this District is in general pricey. AVOID.

B Chu: cosy breakfast/ brunch spot #9/ #31-40

B Chu: #18/ $30-40

B Chu: #520/ $1-30

B Chu: #46/ $21-30

B Chu: #14/ $25-100 http://www.yelp.com/menu/keens-steak-house-new-york

B Chu: #80/ $$$ Caramelized croissants, miniature pastel meringues and madeleines

B Chu: #82/ $21-30

B Chu: A resto also by Jean George but much more casual. MUST BOOK. only tried weekday lunch prix fixe ($32) - roasted beets was sooooo good. Do try brunch menu only avail on Sat/ Sun

B Chu: Red Grape/ Grapefruit Sorbet and Mint/ Earl Grey Gelato recommended by a friend.

B Chu: Very popular with tourists, among one of the stalls in Plaza Food Hall (may also try Lobster Roll @Luke's Lobster). Green Tea mille crêpes cake is infamous

B Chu: MUST GO on Sun (or to Smorgasburg Williamsburg on Sat). Please try BFC (Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Waffles), and Grilled Cheese (w/ sautéed srooms) from Milk Truck, plus the Brooklyn Bridge view!

B Chu: Much like LDN Carnaby Street/ Seven Dials. Shoppingggg

B Chu: Museum still under construction. Go here to get tix to Ground Zero site (get a bracelet if you donate $10)

B Chu: 'Shroom Burger (cheese inside a fried mushroom) - soo good ! expect to queue

B Chu: French bakery - pastry, macarons and sandwiches done right ! Lots of seats outside

B Chu: Great variety and fresh - try their tofu cream cheese filling on a bagel of ur choice ;)

B Chu: Needa queue if you want a pic with the front of Bull but not if you want one with the rear LOL. Can go visit NYSE nearby too !

B Chu: Very popular breakfast/ brunch spot among tourists. Can consider having dinner there to avoid queuing. Blueberry pancakes - soo good !!

B Chu: With 4 floors this is much larger than Hershey's Store (just across the street). But Hershey's got more choco varieties ... not just choco buttons LOL