Synopses & Reviews
What do famous people love to do during their free time in the Big Apple?
Like all New Yorkers, even the well-known among them have cherished rituals that connect them to their city in a unique way—favorite restaurants, delis, museums, parks, galleries, landmarks, haunts, and hideaways. For one resident, it may be watching tango dancers on Saturday nights in Central Park; for another, its riding a bike over the Brooklyn Bridge to get a slice of Grimaldis pepperoni pizza and a view of the Manhattan skyline from across the East River. Perhaps it entails choosing from the many varieties of bread at Rock Hill Bake House in the Union Square Greenmarket or simply walking across 46th Street and ending up at the great Broadway hangout, Angus McIndoe.
In a refreshing step beyond the usual travel guides and tourist listings, My City, My New York quotes VIPs and gives readers something truly unique: a chance to experience Manhattan the way its most notable luminary residents do. The activities and establishments included are diverse, often eclectic, and, most-importantly, nonexclusive--you dont need to be a celebrity to enjoy them.
While offering new and creative possibilities for exploration, My City, New York is also a love letter to the Big Apple and will touch even the most jaded New Yorkers.
Celebrities include:
- Matthew Broderick
- Woody Allen
- Bette Midler
- Joan Rivers
- Donald Trump
- Chris Noth
- Mayor Michael Bloomberg
- Alex Rodriguez
Review
“In focused sections ranging from parks to nightlife, 300 famous New Yorkers-including actors, athletes, authors, musicians, and politicians-relay their favorite thing about New York City. Salman Rushdie and Gayle King are both fond of Shake Shack's caramel milkshakes, Woody Allen reveals where he performs with his jazz band every Monday night, several folks mention the excellent Hudson River bike path, and Sam Champion of Good Morning America even gives a tour of his favorite spots along that route. In the shopping chapter, costume designer William Ivey Long lists some of the Antiques Garage finds that have inspired his work. In the final chapter, stars reveal their favorite landmarks, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Frick Collection, Yankee Stadium, and Grand Central Station. With addresses and contact listings for locations provided (when applicable), this book is an excellent resource for tourists, while even lifelong New Yorkers will find some new places to explore.” --Publishers Weekly (11/28/11)
Synopsis
What do famous people love to do during their free time in New York? Like all New Yorkers, even well-known New Yorkers have their rituals that connect them to their city in a unique way: favorite restaurants, delis, museums, parks, galleries, landmarks, haunts, and hideaways. For one resident, it may be watching tango dancers on Saturday nights in Central Park; for another, its riding a bike over the Brooklyn Bridge to get a slice of Grimaldis pepperoni pizza and a view of the Manhattan skyline from across the East River. Perhaps it entails choosing from the many varieties of bread at Rock Hill Bake House in the Union Square Greenmarket or simply walking across 46th Street and ending up at the great Broadway hangout, Angus McIndoe. The activities are as diverse and eclectic as the city itself--and just thinking about them is exciting and satisfying, like visiting an old friend or reading a favorite page from a cherished book. My City, New York, gives readers something truly unique--a chance to experience Manhattan the way the citys most notable luminaries do.
Synopsis
What do famous people love to do during their free time in the Big Apple? Like all New Yorkers, even the well-known among them have cherished rituals that connect them to their city in a unique way--favorite restaurants, delis, museums, parks, galleries, landmarks, haunts, and hideaways. For one resident, it may be watching tango dancers on Saturday nights in Central Park; for another, it's riding a bike over the Brooklyn Bridge to get a slice of Grimaldi's pepperoni pizza and a view of the Manhattan skyline from across the East River. Perhaps it entails choosing from the many varieties of bread at Rock Hill Bake House in the Union Square Greenmarket or simply walking across 46th Street and ending up at the great Broadway hangout, Angus McIndoe. In a refreshing step beyond the usual travel guides and tourist listings, My City, My New York quotes VIPs and gives readers something truly unique: a chance to experience Manhattan the way its most notable luminary residents do. The activities and establishments included are diverse, often eclectic, and, most-importantly, nonexclusive--you don't need to be a celebrity to enjoy them. While offering new and creative possibilities for exploration, My City, New York is also a love letter to the Big Apple and will touch even the most jaded New Yorkers. Celebrities include: - Matthew Broderick- Woody Allen- Bette Midler- Joan Rivers- Donald Trump- Chris Noth- Mayor Michael Bloomberg- Alex Rodriguez
Synopsis
While offering new and creative possibilities for exploration, My City, New York is also a love letter to the Big Apple and will touch even the most jaded New Yorkers.
Synopsis
New Yorkers, even famous ones, have personal rituals and favorite places that keep them connected to their city in special ways. It might be watching tango dancers on Saturday nights in Central Park or biking over the Brooklyn Bridge to get a slice of Grimaldis pepperoni pizza. Perhaps its simply walking across 46th Street and ending up at Joe Allen, the great Broadway hangout. Or maybe escaping to a hidden pocket of tranquility that few know exists. The places to go and things to do in My City, My New York are as varied and eclectic as the city itself. This book lets you experience New York as your favorite famous New Yorkers do and get a rare peek into parts of New York they hold especially dear. Much more than a guidebook, My City, My New York is a love letter to the greatest city on earth. But its also a guidebook to the secret places youll want to experience on your own. And you never know what you may discover.
About the Author
Jeryl Brunner is a writer and journalist whose work has appeared in O magazine, People, US Weekly, National Geographic, Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Delta Sky, and In Style, where she was a staff correspondent for many years. She has interviewed scores of celebrities, including Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, and George Clooney. Visit her at http://jerylbrunner.com.