New York: The Big City and Its Little Neighborhoods

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Whether you are a first time visitor to New York City, or a longtime native, New York: The Big City and Its Little Neighborhoods captures the spirit of 20 of this city’s most distinctive ethnic enclaves. Take a trip to Queens and visit Flushing, one of the largest Chinese areas outside of the mainland China, or hop on the subway to Belmont’s Little Italy for a real taste of Arthur Avenue. Head down to Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach to experience the sandy shore, the boardwalk, and a little bit of Russia in Little Odessa. Or take the ferry to Staten Island and visit Little Sri Lanka in Tomkinsville for an authentic spicy Sri Lankan meal. And of course, don’t miss Little Italy and Chinatown in lower Manhattan, where your taste buds will be begging for seconds and thirds.

No matter what your interest or your background, New York: The Big City and Its Little Neighborhoods will help you find all sorts of special places to eat, visit, and enjoy. More than just a comprehensive travel guide to the worlds within New York City, this book presents world-class photographs, maps, and a clear historical background of the ethnic neighborhoods within all five boroughs. With complete “how to” information on where—and what —to eat and shop, as well as directions for how to get to each destination, this unique book is both a celebration and a resource for anyone with a love for the diversity of cultures in New York City.

160 pages, 228 full color photographs and 28 maps. 8 3/4'' x 9 3/4''. Paper.

• 228 full-color photographs and 28 maps
• 8 3/4'' x 9 3/4''
• Paper