My first trip there was about 2 years ago and I have been back 3 times since (got back 3 weeks ago). There is absolutely no reason to have bad food in Manhattan-whether you spend five dollars or a hundred. I had an orgasmic canoli in little Italy. I love the Met, Central park and just feeling the intense vibe of the whole city. Art, different cultures, great food-It just may be the center of the Universe. LOL