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The first edition published January 2011 by
Rough Guides Ltd. 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL
Email: mail@roughguides.com
www.roughguides.com
Distributed by the Penguin Group
Penguin Books Ltd. 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL
The publishers and authors have done their best to ensure the accuracy and currency of all information in Pocket Rough Guide New York City, however, they can accept no responsibility for any loss or inconvenience sustained by any reader as a result of its information or advice.
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Martin Dunford, Stephen Keeling and Andrew Rosenberg, 2011
ISBN: 9781848362369
This Digital Edition published 2011. ISBN: 9781405388221
Digital conversion prepared by DK Digital, London and DK Digital Media, Delhi.
The most enthralling city in the world, New York holds immense romantic appeal. Its compelling history is visible in the tangled lanes of Wall Street and the tenements of the Lower East Side; meanwhile, towering skyscrapers like the Empire State serve as monuments of the modern age. Street life buzzes round the clock and shifts markedly from one area to the next. The waterfront, alternately salty and refined, and the landscaped green spaces most notably Central Park give the city a chance to catch its breath. Iconic symbols of world culture are always just a stones throw away, if not outright staring you in the face. For raw energy and dynamism, cultural impact and social diversity, youd be hard-pressed to top New York; theres simply no place quite like it.
You could spend weeks here and still barely scratch the surface, but there are some key attractions and pleasures you wont want to miss. The city is packed with vibrant ethnic neighbourhoods, like Chinatown and Harlem, and boasts the artsy enclaves of Chelsea, Tribeca and Greenwich Village. Of course, you will find the celebrated modern architecture of corporate Manhattan in Midtown and the Financial District, complemented by row upon row of elegant brownstones in landmarked areas like Brooklyn Heights. Then there are the citys renowned museums, not just the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Museum of Modern Art, but countless smaller collections the Old Masters at the Frick, the prints and manuscripts of the Morgan Library that afford days of happy wandering.
In between sights, you can (and should) eat just about anything, cooked in any style: silky Korean pork buns to pressed sea urchin sandwiches, Jewish deli to Jamaican food cart. You can drink in virtually any company at any time in any type of watering hole imaginable: unmarked cocktail dens that mix up the latest artisanal concoctions or joints where folks will look at you sideways if you order anything but a bottle of beer. You can see comedy or cabaret, hear jazz combos or jug bands, and attend obscure movies. The more established arts dance, theatre, opera and classical music are superbly catered for; and New Yorks clubs are varied and exciting.
For the avid consumer, the choice of shops is vast, almost numbingly exhaustive, in this heartland of the great capitalist dream. You can spend your dollars at big names like Bloomingdales or contemporary designers like Marc Jacobs, and visit boutiques full of vintage garments or thrift stores with clothes priced by the pound.
New York City comprises the central island of Manhattan along with four outer boroughs Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. To many, Manhattan is New York, and whatever your interest in the city its here that youll spend most time and, unless you have friends elsewhere, where you are likely to stay. Thats not to overlook the virtues of the other boroughs: the ragged glory of Coney Island, the stunning botanical gardens of the Bronx and Brooklyn, the uplifting Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, these are just a few of the sights that make worthy detours, and youll find great neighbourhood restaurants and bars along the way. The subway and bus system can take you everywhere, but New York is underrated as a walking city, and youll want to spend plenty of time wearing out your shoes while taking it all in.
A bagel with cream cheese and lox is the citys classic bite, found all over at cafs, delis, bagelries and speciality food shops though best sampled from a Jewish appetizing store (basically, a place that sells fish and dairy products) such as hundred-year-old, family-owned .
Pretty much any time is a good time to visit New York. Winter can be bitingly cold but the city can be delightful during the run-up to Christmas, when the trees are lit up, the windows decorated and shops open extra-late. Its coldest in January and February, coinciding with one of the few times to find bargains on flights and hotels, and in any case New York has some wonderful crisp and clear sunny days even then. Spring, early summer, and autumn are the most appealing times to visit, when temperatures can be comfortably warm. Its wise to avoid visiting between mid-July and August: the temperatures tend be sweltering and the humidity worse. On the other hand, locals tend to leave town then, so weekends are less crowded.
From street food to haute cuisine, its here, its excellent and its in abundance. Chinatown is most accessible for ethnic eats. The Lower East Side, traditional home to Jewish food, now teems with fashionable restaurants, while the East Village is the locus for everything from the recent ramen fad to late-night pizza and hot dog joints. Some of the best and most expensive restaurants are just off Madison Square Park; continue up to Midtown for powerhouse names like the Four Seasons, Aquavit and one of the citys quintessential eateries, the Oyster Bar. Further north, Harlem has fabulous soul food, barbecue and African restaurants.
Bars are everywhere and come in every stripe: pubs, dives, beer gardens, hidden speakeasies, exclusive hotel lounges. Drinkers descend on the Lower East Side and East Village, especially streets like Ludlow and Avenue A, which can seem like a carnival but are good destinations nonetheless. Rocker hangouts and swanky wine bars also hover around Union Square, and Ninth Avenue, starting in Chelsea and moving up to Hells Kitchen. The most exciting and characterful places are in the outer boroughs, specifically Long Island City, Williamsburg and Red Hook. Places are typically open till the wee hours of morning.
Clubbing hotspots jump around: the lower western edge of Soho one year, 27th Street in the far west of Chelsea another. The East and West Villages always offer a few standbys, and the Meatpacking District can be good if youre looking for busy places to put on your dancing shoes. Keep your ears open, get current listings magazines and generally aim downtown. Music venues are more established: the
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