Lonely Planet New York City Encounter (Paperback)

by Ginger Adams Otis (Author)
Key Phrases: pub fare, New York, Fifth Ave, Lower East Side (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load." -- Sherman's Travel, April 2007

"...a complete city guide boiled down to its essences, a sort of text-messaged guidebook with photos and quotes from locals geared to a savvy weekend visitor." --Chicago Tribune, August 5, 2007

"...this one gets down to business...it packs witty writing, abundant maps (detailed neighborhood views and a citywide pullout) and informative photos into 288 pocket-sized pages." -- San Francisco Chronicle, July 26, 2007

Sherman's Travel, April 2007
'...Encounter guides...discreet in size, but generous enough on page count to provide a fuller city experience minus the hefty guidebook load.'

Product Description
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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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 1 edition (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740597133
• ISBN-13: 978-1740597135
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #206,757 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This item is part of The Lonely Planet New York Series Series.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Handy, October 16, 2007

By	R. Bendel (Berlin, Germany) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars small but informative, December 31, 2007

By	T. Cheng (West Lafayette, IN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For a short visit, it's perfect, September 19, 2007

By	Scott D. Ash (Atlanta, Georgia, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.