New York

[Sazzle30]

Don't go to Buddakan for dinner - food was low quality and the area we sat was dark

Go to the high line and take ID as the standard hotel near the high line has a roof top bar but no matter how old you are or look you have to have ID to get in

If you want to the Empire State Building book VIP online tix as you jump the queue. We did and got in in 15mins others had been queuing for 2.5 hrs

[bobbsy]

For a very very classy drink with a great atmosphere and view, go to the bar on the top of the Pensinsula Hotel

http://newyork.peninsula.com/en/fine-dining/salon-de-ning-rooftop-bar

For a great meal, the appropriately names Quality Meats was pretty awesome.

[pablogrande]

For food I'd recommend you have a quick look on Chowhound.com really good resource for planning when traveling

If you want a burger try the Black Label at the Minetta Tavern

A place I always recommend is the Tenement Museum it's a fascinating building that has recreated the conditions immigrents lived in through three different time periods.

Also if you have time I'd try to take in a food walking tour, there are various ones with an multi cultural slant that will take in the East Village, china town, Little Italy etc and give great history lessons whilst tasting bits and pieces on the way. Always a fun way to start the trip and help you work out the orientation of all of the neighbourhoods.

have a great trip, I'm jealous.

[oliviar]

Central Park boathouse is lovely x