Style, energy, attitude, innovation: welcome to New York City, where sidewalks buzz with possibility and the next big thing awaits. Summit the Empire State Building, wander cutting-edge Chelsea galleries, bounce at throbbing Brooklyn nightclubs and gaze dreamily at glittering Broadway marquees. To best savor the city, arm yourself with this smart, street-wise guide to 21st-century NYC.
SURVEY THE CITY û six local authors show whatÆs on in NYC, from majestic Fifth Ave and revitalized Harlem to the laid-back East Village and trendy Meatpacking District
SAMPLE ITS TASTES û thorough coverage of the cityÆs world-class dining scene, from gooey thin-crust pizza slices to the best seven courses of your life
SHOP æTIL YOU DROP û extensive listings for hip urban fashions, shoes and couture, local art and antiques, vintage records and miles of used books
GO ALL NIGHT û dive into hot nightclubs, cool lounges, raucous cabaret and an always-full calendar of live jazz, blues, hip hop and indie rock