2024 the best coffee shops in nyc review
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What are 1001 things you should treat yourself and your guests to in New York City? Be serenaded by Cole Porter's piano at the Waldorf, or hear Woody Allen play clarinet at the Carlyle. Drink champagne on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum, or discover the abandoned subway station at City Hall. Eat at America's very first pizzeria, or enjoy the most expensive cocktail in the country at the World Bar. Ride the Staten Island Ferry, or ride a bike through Central Park. Go surfing out at Rockaway Beach, or relax in a Russian bath in the East Village . . . . Organized by theme–including Eating and Drinking, 24-hour New York, Shopping and Spending, Arts and Culture, Views and Sites, the Great Outdoors, and Classic New York–and packed with detailed, helpful indexes organized by neighborhood and by category, this is simply the most fun and comprehensive guidebook to New York City ever. The Best Things to Do in New York crosses genres and boroughs to explore every aspect of the most diverse and exciting city in the world. Written from experience by two people who love the city, and featuring priceless tips from expert contributors–from authors on their favorite bookstores to architects on the city's best buildings–The Best Things to do in New York is much more than just a guide.
Publisher : Universe; First Edition; First Printing (October 17, 2006)
Language : English
Paperback : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 0789313987
ISBN-13 : 978-0789313980
Item Weight : 1.21 pounds
Dimensions : 5.96 x 1.08 x 8 inches
Reviewer: Elle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Unparalleled Guide for New Yorkers and Visitors
Review: Having lived in Manhattan for a few months now, I foolishly thought that I had seen all that deserves seeing. Bored, I picked up this book and found so many new places to explore that I hadn't heard of before. Every time I open this book, I seem to fall on a page I haven't read before - The Best Things to Do in New York doesn't focus on the main touristy attractions, like going to the Statue of Liberty or Empire State Building - it's much more specific, and brings out tidbits of New York Culture, which I find refreshing and delightful.For instance, since buying this book, I've made sure to visit City Bakery in February to experience its different flavor of hot chocolate every day of the month, to compare pizza slices from the 'Eating and Drinking' section's "Slices of New York" list, visited a number of movie sites (there's a list), "engaged in a legendary NY food war" (I compared pastrami sandwiches from Katz and Carnegie Deli), saw the narrowest house in the city, found the Bela Bartok plaque in midtown, and finally learned what the number counter in Union Square is (it's called Metronome and tells the time to the second).Still, I've barely touched upon the other ideas in the book - though there are no pictures, each idea is dressed with a story or explanation, often funny, but always helpful, with appropriate website and contact information, and subway directions. The authors also really cover the gamut of New Yorkers - every chapter is helpfully sub-categorized -- in particular, the food chapter names some of the city's most authentic international restaurants by cuisine, (of all price ranges), by New York tradition (donuts, pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches, etc.), and by price range.A great resource - only wish I'd bought it when I first moved here!
Reviewer: Andrew
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Russian-recommended
Review: Do you marvel at how sometimes, a complete foreigner knows more about your city than you ever cared to know? I have lived on the outskirts of Manhattan for my entire life: Brooklyn, Queens, and mostly Long Island. However, I made many frequent forays into Manhattan on the weekends, and I considered myself not the complete tyro regarding the nooks, crannies, and interesting activities that 'The City' had to offer. This book was recommended to me by a Russian immigrant, who had come to New York 10 years prior. I often marveled at all the interesting places she went, and how she knew so many good places to eat. It turns out that this is the secret! Although some of the 1001 ideas are very touristy, the vast majority are applicable to even native New Yorkers. So far I've had free hot dogs with my pints of red beer, had the strongest shots I've ever had (watermelon-flavored too!), spent more on one meal than I usually spend in one month, and I plan on doing so much more. This book doesn't only give you interesting things to do and see, it also stokes your curiosity to discover things on your own. I'm not a great reviewer, but I want to get across the point that I did thoroughly enjoy this book, and I plan on checking off the vast majority of things listed!
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Best NYC travel companion
Review: I spent a week and a half in NYC last Thanksgiving visiting my sister. Since a lot of my exploring was on my own while she worked, this was a great way to plan out my days. I went through prior to my trip and flagged all of the things I wanted to see and do while I was there and by the end of my trip I had almost all of them checked off my tourist list. The only thing that would have been nice would be to make the book a pocket/tote size for carrying around more easily. I carried it with me the entire trip. The best part, was seeing that my sister (a New Yorker for over a year now) has a copy as well!
Reviewer: Jumper's Mommy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Interesting book about New York
Review: I like the variety of places to see. I do wish it was a more recent publication.
Reviewer: K. Campbell
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good reference for any NYC trip
Review: I purchased this book for a friend who has a daughter going to school in NYC. She and her husband were visiting their daughter quite often and I thought this book would help them discover fun things to do in the city. Their reviews have been great and this book has been a real resource. I would purchase again for travelers to NYC.
Reviewer: WhereIsMayLing
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It seems more like 500, but that is a lot
Review: This is a pretty good book, even for long time New Yorkers. The one issue I have with it is that it is very heavy on the restaurants. If that is what you like, then definitely enjoy. If you're interested in filling in the space in between, there are lots of good ideas, but not nearly as many as the title would imply.Still, it's not a bad purchase, and if you're getting it as a gift or for something to stir the pot of ideas, it would be one to consider. There are potentially a few others that are better if you are into more active adventures, or if you are willing to travel around the greater NYC area.
Reviewer: Lisa C. Jansen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Ideas for a short trip
Review: I am definitely taking this book with me on my trip to New York City. It explains all the areas and places so well and I know my husband and I will use it to guide us to get to the best points of interest while staying a short time.
Reviewer: Holly
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good little guide
Review: I purchased a number of NY guides prior to a weekend trip and this one was interesting for folks who have never visited. I don't think we actually DID more than 1 of the suggestions but I still liked reading it.
Reviewer: Bellone
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Livre très décevant qui ne nous a été d'aucune utilité durant notre séjour de deux semaines à New York.Lonely Planet et le Routard sont bien plus efficaces.
Reviewer: Jan Potthoff
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: ... hat hier wieder meine New York-Sammlung um ein weiteres hinlegens- und lesenswertes Exemplar hinlegenswerterweise vervollständigt. So etwas gefällt mir richtig gut!
Reviewer: Glen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: A lovely book, thankyou.