This is an exceptional set of sticky notes (similar to post-it but smaller) from Cavallini & Co. featuring vintage ‘kitchen themed’ illustrations. The eight little blocks, each with a different design, are ideal for writing notes & reminders & come in an elegant tin box This is a beautiful set to add a touch of style to your notes & an original gift idea. ...

Writers have always been uniquely inspired by New York City, & the classic stories collected here provide a kaleidoscopic vision of the metropolis in all its grittiness & glamour. Acclaimed writers past & present, ranging from Truman Capote, Bernard Malamud, John Cheever & Shirley Jackson to Jay Mc Inerney, Edwidge Danticat & Junot Diaz, introduce us to starry-eyed tourists & ambitious immigrants, starving artists & hedonistic yuppies, Jewish matchmakers in the Bronx & Haitian nannies in Central Park. Colourful characters of all kinds come alive in these pages, nursing their dreams in the tiny apartments, the lonely cafes, & the bustling streets of the city that never sleeps. ...

New York has a history of immigration that results in one of the most dynamic street food scenes in the world. Those who believe food in New York should cost a pretty penny & can only be found in beautifully styled restaurants probably haven`t been further than downtown Manhattan. This book takes you to the far-flung culinary corners of the five boroughs. From sensoryrousing South American snacks in Jackson Heights to homemade noodle dishes in Brooklyn, & from Gourmet food trucks in Midtown Manhattan to simple food stalls in Red Hoek. New York Streetfood introduces you to a culinary New York in all its facets. Culinary adventurer, Tom Vandenberghe & food photographer, Luk Thys will seduce you once more. With the help of Jacqueline Goossens, who has lived in New York for more than thirty years, they give you fifty recipes from the most delightful venues of the New York street food scene. ...

This revised, new edition is perfectly designed for mainstream travellers who want to access the best of one of the world's most popular cities. Travellers are popular, compact guides for mainstream travellers wanting to discover something a little different on their trip. Covering the very best of country, regional & city destinations, they offer the perfect balance of culture, history, practical information, mapping, photography & listings to appeal to a mass-market readership. ...

This outstanding volume provides readers with seven self-guided tours, not just of New York`s theatre district, but also the East & West Village, the Lower East Side, & the Upper West Side. ” New York Theatre Walks” abounds in amusing, & insightful Broadway anecdotes, as well as giving the reader a sense of the city`s own complex, rich history. It provides enjoyment & instruction for those who not only want to discover the theatrical past behind some of New York`s most famous sights, but also for those who want to get off the beaten path. ...

New York in the City & Regions series from Time Out; comprehensive guides to a range of cities & their surrounding regions & including some of the most detailed listings & directories of places to eat & drink & things to do & see. Time Out guides are strongly focussed on local entertainment & nightlife, in addition to principal sights & attractions, with expert local writers providing an encyclopaedic knowledge of each city. This unique quality has ensured that the guides have won a reputation for their accuracy & reliability. The surrounding region is also incorporated in some guides, with information on the principal attractions, sites, landscapes & the best way of exploring them. Each of the Time Out city & region guides has a similar layout, allowing visitors to explore their destination easily. An ...

New York in the City & Regions series from Time Out; comprehensive guides to a range of cities & their surrounding regions & including some of the most detailed listings & directories of places to eat & drink & things to do & see. Time Out guides are strongly focussed on local entertainment & nightlife, in addition to principal sights & attractions, with expert local writers providing an encyclopaedic knowledge of each city. This unique quality has ensured that the guides have won a reputation for their accuracy & reliability. The surrounding region is also incorporated in some guides, with information on the principal attractions, sites, landscapes & the best way of exploring them. Each of the Time Out city & region guides has a similar layout, allowing visitors to explore their destination easily. An ...

Drawing on the formidable expertise of Time Out New York’s weekly magazine team, which constantly surveys the arts & entertainment landscape & reviews countless new restaurants, bars & shops, this guide selects the best of what`s new in this famously fast-paced destination while reserving space for the essential classics. As the five boroughs of NYC have become more culturally unified, coverage extends to must-visit neighbourhoods in Brooklyn & Queens, which now rival (&, some would say surpass) Manhattan for hot restaurants, bars, arts & nightlife. The New York city guide

Includes:: full colour photography, using original imagery to give a real sense of the place, handy pull-out New York map, extensive area guides that not only cover the sightseeing in New York, but also restaurants, bars & shops all plotted on maps handily located within the chapter. Also included is a top 20 list of the must-see highlights, itineraries to help you plan your visit & critic`s choices that pick out the best New York sights. Restaurants & bars have been visited & reviewed anonymously by critics who pay their own way & hotels have been independently reviewed. The revamped Time Out Guides retain the independence & local expertise that the series is known for, while adding more features to help the visitor navigate the city.

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- New York in the City & Regions series from Time Out; comprehensive guides to a range of cities & their surrounding
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The 17th edition of Time Out New York has been updated by a team of local aficionados who have explored even the most out-of-the-way neighbourhoods for the latest eateries, bars & shops. Dozens of new feature boxes & listings spotlight the varied cultural offerings
- be it family friendly or something a little more risque. Travellers & residents alike turn to Time Out New York for discriminating takes on the best of what to see, do, where & when to explore. From Central Park, Upper Fifth Avenue & Museum Mile to the hottest downtown & Brooklyn hoods (Greenwich Village, the Meatpacking District, carroll Gardens & more), Time Out points visitors to both the well known & the under-the-radar sights. Plus we review the hippest new hotels & the best of the constantly changing dining, drinking & shopping scenes.
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