Lonely Planet New York City Encounter
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WHAT WILL YOUR NEW YORK ENCOUNTER BE?
...escaping to the top of the Empire State Building for a romantic rendezvous (p22) ...exploring hip boutiques and old-school arcade bars in Brooklyn, the `new' downtown (p218) ...chomping lamb's brain francobolli or pig's foot milanese at Babbo, chef Mario Batali's crown jewel (p116) ...pondering Picasso's Three Musicians or Pollock's One at the stunning new Museum of Modern Art (p11) ...accessorizing with oversized Chanel eyewear, Dior handbags or Burberry suits (p161) ...catching live indie bands at Arlene's Grocery, or starring in Rock-n-Roll Karaoke yourself (p77) DISCOVER TWICE THE CITY IN HALF THE TIME ..full-color pull-out map for easy navigation ...our local author recommends the very best restaurants, clubs, theaters, museums and more ...hand-picked highlights, itineraries and web resources help you make the most of a short trip ...New Yorkers share the love: meet a bodega owner, a pedicab driver and a journalism student. |
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| 07-27-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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What I liked most about this book was its size. Unlike the books toted around by my companions, this little book fits easily into an average purse. It may not have been as thorough as the full-size Lonely Planet books I am used to, but it was very easy to use.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-24 09:11:41 EST)
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| 05-27-08 | 2 | (NA) |
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It includes information about museums, etc, divided by zones, but I think not so good restaurant and bar choices.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-27 04:44:07 EST)
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| 01-01-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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It is a small book, but it did a pretty good job in providing readers necessary information on where to go with clear metro map on the back. I found the color-coded pages are quite easy for me to scout a district. The only drawback may be it's a little bit official.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-06 09:13:08 EST)
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| 12-31-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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It is a small book, but it did a pretty good job in providing readers necessary information on where to go with clear metro map on the back. I found the color-coded pages are quite easy for me to scout a district. The only drawback may be it's a little bit official.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-28 09:19:12 EST)
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| 10-17-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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Very Useful Guide to the Big Apple, it includes pretty much all you need: metro maps, street maps, major attractions, descriptions, and properly selected Tips. Unfortunately no real insider news.
The chosen listing into different districts is great since it shows detail maps for every sightseing spot shown in every district, a rip out full fold map of manhatten is included though too. Negative: The suggested "hot clubs" are the common meat markets of the city. The recommended "harlem soul food restaurant" disappointed as well Nothing special... Buttom Line: For a short trip to NYC this Book is all you need. Major phone numbers, sight seeing, tips to save money, culture, arts, shopping you'll find it all! To find the really sneaky places you have to talk to the locals! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-01 09:56:56 EST)
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| 09-20-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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I was recently in the area for a business trip and had a couple days to spend in the City. LP's "NYC Encounter" book was invaluable as a quick resource for addresses, the subway map, and highlights of the more touristed Manhattan districts. To its credit, and unlike many other guides which believe visitors have no business leaving Manhattan, it also included a brief overview of some Brooklyn sights. For a short visit I found New York City Encounter perfect, but when I return for a longer visit a more detailed guide would work better- hopefully with more coverage of the other boroughs.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-15 09:33:40 EST)
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| 01-27-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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Some people might want even more info but there really is enough in this book to plan a great visit to NYC. Plus it's small enough to carry with you so you always have a map, a subway map and food recommendations with you. I tried a number of the restaurants listed in this book and they were all very good. The street map with items plotted right on it is very helpful and I'd be a mess without the subway map. If you want to make sure you cover all the best sights and museums, the Highlights section near the front is a great check list. This book has served me well on two trips to NYC, I plan to buy the new edition when it comes out in May before I go back over the summer.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-08 09:34:36 EST)
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