New York and England
 

I will be going to New York City August 10th-19th. This will be my third trip, so I have seen all the real touristy stuff. What are some cool things I can do or see that might not be in the travel books?

Also I am going to England (about an hour north east of London) in September. I have never been before, so if anyone knows of some cool stuff to see or do please let me know. :)

You'll be in the City for 10 days? What type of things do you like to do?

If you like books, you HAVE to go to The Strand, which is the best used bookstore on earth. It's at 12th St. and Broadway.

Three restaurants I highly recommend:

Caffe Torino (139 W 10th St., West Village) Italian cuisine, good wine selection. Most patrons dressed as if coming from a show or headed to the clubs after dinner. Classy place to go to when on a night on the town.
Eighteenth and Eighth (159 8th Ave, Chelsea): American cuisine with a casual atmosphere (gym bunnies come in after working out, couples on dates, families eating out)
Lucky Cheng's (24 1st Ave, East Village): Chinese and Thai cuisine. Most patrons dressed as if coming from a show or headed to the clubs after dinner. Lots of bachelorette parties go here- I think the Friday I ate there with a friend there were 4 or 5 in the place.