Opening up New York City for curious travellers, from Harlem to Chinatown, this guide describes the city neighbourhood by neighbourhood, highlighting the particular character and history of each area. The overwhelming choices have been winnowed through to provide recommendations for: walking tours; art museums; zoos and parks; professional sports; historic sites; architecture; theatre, music and dance; family activities; hotels and B and hundreds of detailed restaurant listings. Features of the guide include: hundreds of dining recommendations, from kosher delis to gourmet restaurants; discriminating listings of hotels and B calendar guides to annual events and celebrations; an alphabetical "What"s Where" guide for trip planning; and handy icons that point out places that offer best value, cater to families, welcome pets and provide handicapped access.