Washington Square Park

Brunch at the Spotted Pig - West Side

Shack Attack

Forget Jean-Georges. Forget La Bernardin. The most exquisite food in Manhattan comes from the Shake Shack in Madison Square Park. Don't be put off by the line snaking a hundred metres around the square - you'll probably only have to wait an hour. There's even a "Shack Cam" on their website so you can check how long the queue is.

I know the philistines won't believe us but they are seriously the best burgers we've ever had.


Thanks to Jon, Bontee and Colin for the heads up :-)

Central Park Rollerblade

Dumpling delights

Huh..?

Think it's said that in America New Yorkers are a breed apart. They're slim and fit from all the walking and constant activity. They're obviously smart to have made it in this town (if I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere). And to a fault have been incredibly friendly.

In reference to the lovely woman who helped us at designer store Kirna Zabete... well, as Meatloaf might say "2 out of 3 ain't bad". Turned out she was very interested in where we came from.

"Oh, Australia! Can you tell me, why did Australia refuse to join the European Union"?

"Um... well... we're not part of Europe and weren't invited".

"Oh right - I guess it's because you're Asian and your currency is so much stronger than the Euro".

"Yep".