As Manhattan succumbs to the big chain stores and tourist traps that
come with the modern age, it struggles to maintain its storied identity.
Fortunately for locals and visitors alike, a number of classic
restaurants, shops and other establishments still thrive today that
evoke the unique charm of the city. From The Four Seasons to Serendipity
3, from Katz's Deli to Café Carlyle, from the Oyster Bar to The Donut
Pub, all the landmarks are here in the first and only book to collect
all the best of Manhattan's timeless spots. Discovering Vintage New York
is your guide to 50 profiled restaurants, shops, delis, nightspots,
bars, and cafés that have lasted half a century or more. But they're not
merely old. Or historical. Or old and historical. These spots evoke a
bygone metropolis. They are lost in time, yet compellingly timely.
Whether they span decades or centuries, they are vibrant, quirky, and
just plain fun to explore. Discovering Vintage New York takes you to a
city of egg creams and knishes, of record stores and hat shops, of
bohemian basements and candlelit clubs. Start reading, and start your
discovering now!