If ordering chicken chow mein from the corner Chinese takeout is not your idea of an adventurous ethnic dining experience, why not go the source? Hop on the subway or catch a cab to any of New York's 18 incredible ethnic neighborhoods and then let Eleanor Berman lead the way. An award-winning travel writer and longtime New Yorker, Berman takes you on safe and fun walking tours through the world of food and culture that awaits in New York City's boroughs. You'll sample authentic Korean and Senegalese dishes plus 15 other ethnic cuisines; navigate like a native through Asian markets and Mediterranean groceries; learn the language of dim sum, shop in exotic emporiums, and visit intriguing historical sites. From Little Italy to Little Odessa, find these and other hidden treasures: Jackson Heights in Queens, where for less than $10 you can eat at an Indian restaurant rated by Zagat as the best in New York; Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, where you'll find a Moroccan grocery that offers two dozen different kinds of olives; Astoria, the world's largest Greek enclave outside Greece, where you can stock up on delicious cheeses, sample charcoal-grilled seafood, and eat baklava to die for; and a corner of the East Village, where there's a tiny shop filled with crafts from the Ukraine and a delightful little Ukrainian museum. Berman's helpful descriptions of the various cuisines and tips on what to order are another handy feature of this unique guide. So walk a little...gnosh a little. With the specific directions and fantastic maps for getting to and getting around these fascinating areas, who needs to fly?
New York City resident Eleanor Berman is an award-winning, widely published travel writer who frequently travels on her own. Her travel and feature articles have appeared in Caribbean Travel & Life, Ladies' Home Journal, and Modern Bride. She is also the author of Recommended Bed & Breakfasts New England and New York Neighborhoods (both published by Globe Pequot).
