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A new addition to the successful series The 500 Hidden Secrets. These affectionate city guides are written by true locals, filled only with independent advice, based on thorough research and the author's personal opinions, and updated frequently. They are perfect for tourists who want to avoid the usual hotspots, and for locals who want to get to know their city even better. In 'The 500 Hidden Secrets of New York' Michiel Vos shares his favourite addresses and secrets in his hometown, the Big Apple. Discover the typical New York delis where locals order their favourite dishes, the 5 best media tycoon hangouts, the 5 most flashy and cool sneaker stores, the 5 best bars in Brooklyn, the 5 best stretches for running, the 5 best public library reading rooms... and 475 other addresses and facts that make New York the lively and unique city we all love so much. It is the perfect book for those who wish to discover the city, but avoid all the usual tourist haunts, as well as for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets. SELLING POINTS: * An insider's guide to New York and its hidden secrets and addresses * Written by true locals, the addresses have been selected following independent research * 100 lists of 5 addresses/secrets each * A new addition to Luster's successful, practical, and attractive series of city guides 100 colour