Synopses & Reviews
The
eat.shop guides are unique as they focus on just, yes, eating and shopping. Whether you are traveling to a city for the first time or you're a local these guides are a must have for those who want to know about the interesting, the eclectic, the new and old, the chic and funky.
The guides are noted for their clean and modern design, luscious photography, witty travelogues and perfect throw in your bag size and they feature only locally owned businesses that are in the urban core. Most importantly, you don't have to worry about slogging through a zillion listings just 90 carefully chosen gems are featured by the author who does all of the research, writing and photography.
Review
"If you absolutely must find the best cowboy boots in Austin, a bait-and-tackle shop with high-design sensibilities in Providence, a Persian ice cream parlor in Hollywood or Japanese tapas in Brooklyn, these compact urban guides are for you." Time magazine on the eat.shop guides
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"The antithesis of the kitchen-sink variety of travel books." Chicago magazine on the eat.shop guides
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"The eat.shop guides are nearly biblical in their coverage of where to go and what to do." Papierdoll.com
Synopsis
Discover a unique vision through these witty, urban city guides that focus on locally owned eating, shopping, and lodging establishments. The numerous distinct businesses are hand-picked by the authors, giving these convenient references a personal feel that can be enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Explorers will delight in the luscious photographs, easy-to-read maps, and compact size, making them perfect for throwing into a bag and taking on a tour of the town.
About the Author
Jon Hart, who has been everything from an art dealer to a chef, spends part of each year in Paris, France, and is the author of eat.shop.paris. He lives in Portland, Oregon.