Among the things I learned this week:
* A pasty is a tasty treat. (Courtesy: PMS)

* One-fifth of NYC’s visitors are international visitors, and this group is the source for half of visitors’ retail spending. (Courtesy: NYT)

* An intensive course in pop music, including Cody Simpson, Austin Mahone, Ms. Peachez and more. (Courtesy: EC)

* Crepes are harder to make than I expected. (Courtesy: Personal experience)