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The $25 and Under 1998 NYC Restaurant Guide --Eric Asimov has collected the best "$25 and Under" restaurant reviews from his column in the New York Times into one small volume. Perfect for both residents and visitors who wish to avoid spending a fortune on food, the reviews are organized alphabetically by restaurant name, and cross-referenced by type of food and location. Most helpful of all are the short sections on where to find the best breakfasts and hamburgers, and which museum cafes offer the best deals. $11.95
All New York Source Guide to Arts & Antiques --Whether you are a serious collector or just an enthusiastic browser, this book leads you to all the shops, galleries, dealers and antique and art shows throughout New York City. Listings include complete contact information and a guide to special events. Cloth $29.95
Brooklyn Eats --Finally! A guide to restaurants in one of "the other" boroughs. There are many great eateries throughout Brooklyn, from trendy Park Slope to Russian home cooking in Brighton Beach. Now Margaret Daly makes it easy to eat your way across the borough, with listings, reviews and directions. $12.00
Gerry Frank's Where to Find it, Buy It, Eat It --One of the truly great books written about New York, this comprehensive reference guides you to local markets, stores and wholesale outlets for nearly everything you could ever want, from food to fabric, from buttons to beauty supplies. Simply unbeatable. $14.95
Kids Eat New York --Elizabeth Carpenter and her young son Sam ate in over 150 places researching this new guide to "kid-friendly" restaurants in the Big Apple. Arranged by neighborhood, the entries range from grown-up restaurants with exotic or entertaining atmospheres to ones designed with kids in mind, from chic to diner-style. Out-of-towners will find the lists of friendly restaurants near top tourist attractions particularly helpful. Natives and visitors alike will appreciate the detailed descriptions, practical tips and clear directions. A welcome new resource. $11.95
Knopf Guide to New York City --Over 2000 gorgeous color drawings, photographs, art reproductions and maps are matched by encyclopedic descriptions of the city's history, art, and architecture. Literary excerpts and profiles of some of New York's legendary inhabitants add much wit to the informative mix. A lush introduction to the culture and personality of this great city. $25.00
Lonely Planet New York City --Local author David Ellis has written a wonderful, informative guide to our fair city. He has succeeded (where many others have failed) in providing true budget listings for NYC hotels and restaurants, as well as moderate to higher-priced options. The guide explores the wealth of cultural and ethnic attractions throughout the city, and lists many entertainment and nightlife spots. The emphasis is on Manhattan, with some information on the other boroughs. $15.95
New York City Access --Our favorite book on our hometown is perfect for self-guided walking tours or for finding a charming caf_ close to the theater. Arranged by neighborhood, Richard Saul Wurman's guide describes sights, restaurants, hotels, shops and even landmarked buildings, all keyed into full-color maps. Use the guide New Yorkers use and become a native in no time! Newly revised. $19.00
New York City Culture Catalog --Abrams Publishing and the Alliance for the Arts have put together this guide to all the cultural institutions of all five boroughs. Covering both the visual and performing arts, it contains over 230 entries on museums, concert halls, theaters, libraries, botanical gardens, zoos, and historic houses. Descriptions, contact information, hours of operation, admission fees, handicapped accessibility, and directions are all included. An extraordinary resource for residents and visitors alike. $12.95
New York Eats --Ed Levine has finally updated his terrific guide to food shopping and eating in New York. This expanded edition covers all five boroughs, and even includes a small chapter on that trendiest of Manhattan "suburbs"-the Hamptons. Each chapter covers a different type of food, from smoked fish to spices, from pizza to pastries, and Levine tells you where to find the best of each, arranged by neighborhood. He rates and reviews the best butchers, bakeries, gourmet take-out, green grocers, delis and ethnic restaurants, and includes fascinating behind-the-scenes notes on each place. One of the best books ever written about food in New York. $18.95
NEW New York Vertical--A condensed version of last season’s $95 volume of the same name, this gorgeous book pays homage to the New York skyscrapers, right down to its size and shape--six and a half inches wide by thirteen inches high. It is filled with dazzling black and white vertical shots of Manhattan, from famous skyscrapers to unusual views of streets and neighborhoods, all taken by Horst Hamann and accompanied by witty and insightful quotes from the famous and the obscure. A lovely gift for any New Yorker, would-be New Yorker, or architecture buff. $29.95
New York's 50 Best Places to Find Peace & Quiet --For all those who think peace, quiet and New York City are contradictions in terms, think again. Allan Ishac leads you to 50 soothing oases right in the heart of the city, from public spaces with waterfalls to botanical gardens to a relaxing massage. Just what the doctor ordered. $12.00
New York's Best 50 Wonderful Little Hotels --This is the first hotel guide to New York City in ages, and despite the rather awkward title, it does a good job. Ignoring the larger, most famous hotels, author Allen Sperry describes the more intimate hotels that may sometimes be just as expensive as The Plaza, but offer more ambiance and personal attention. A welcome resource for anyone planning a trip, or for a New Yorker looking to avoid unwanted house guests. $12.00
WPA Guide to New York City --Originally published in 1939 at the time of the World's Fair by the Federal Writers' Project, this book offers a fascinating look at life in New York City when the Dodgers played at Ebbetts Field, a trolley ride cost five cents and a room at the Plaza was $7.50. It leads you to all the great sights and architecture of the city, a surprising majority of which still stands, and serves as both a guidebook and a reminder of what once was. Illustrated with photographs, prints and many maps, this is nostalgia at its best. $15.95
Zagat New York City Restaurant Map 1998 --This new item has every restaurant listed in the Zagat New York City guide pinpointed on a sturdy fold-out map for quick reference. In addition to the map locator, there is a listing for each restaurant with its address, phone number and rating. A handy resource when you don't want to carry around the whole book. $7.95