Cents of fun

It's no fairytale, you can find cheap thrills in New York, says Pip Larkham

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Shall we start with food? New York is full of delicious options, served in generous portions.

On our first evening we visited the Yard House. This friendly and relaxed place offered huge takes on American classics.

My choice of Cilantro lime chicken with roasted corn, quinoa and tomatoes (£20) was tender and tasty, while my Moscow Mule cocktail (£9) laden with vodka and refreshing ginger beer hit the spot after a long day travelling.

Don't feel the need to book a restaurant. Food on the hoof is a good way to multitask and continue exploring. We took the subway to the East Village to combine sightseeing with eating on The Man and His Sandwich Tour.

Our guide, Ben, gave us a down-to-earth, fun and interactive tour that takes you to little-known, small outlets for three delicious bites to eat on your wander around the East Village (£50).

From Black Forest ham paninis to smash burgers, you'll be well fed and well informed.

In fact, you'll be so well fed you might want to skip a meal and save some money. But one thing you don't want to miss is breakfast at a diner.

Ellen's Stardust Diner on Broadway is a popular place to eat with one big difference - you are treated to songs from shows, as the waiting staff deliver belting performances on the stage in the middle of the diner.