| Since 1980, when the first edition of Where To Find It, Buy It,Eat It in New York was published, the story of this book hasbecome something of a legend in the publishing world. It is now inits sixth edition, and more than 350,000 copies have been sold. The big question, which is still asked over and over again, is howa man who lives in Oregon and works in Washington, D.C., couldwrite a best-selling guide to the Big Apple? Well, it isn t as com-plicated as it may seem. I was born into a retailing family inOregon, and during my early years I spent a great deal of timeworking in our stores and with our buyers in the markets of NewYork. I fell in love with the city at that early age, and the love affairhas continued all my life. After the family department-store business was sold, I decided togo into public service. I soon became Chief of Staff for UnitedStates Senator Mark Hatfield. Of course, the work in Washingtonis fascinating, but for variety and change of pace, I have spent twoweekends a month for the past 22 years in New York. As a former retailer, I have visited literally thousands of stores,evaluating their services, selections, and the value of their merchan-dise. As the proprietor of a konditorei, a European-style gourmetfood emporium, in Oregon, I feel I ve earned my credentials topass judgment on food shops and restaurants. I ve tried over 1,400eating spots in Manhattan and picked out the best values in everycategory for you. As a world traveler (I ve visited every continentand over 130 countries), I feel qualified to comment on hotels andother travel services for visitors and sightseers. Probably the biggest difference between this book and otherguidebooks to New York (and the thing that I think has made it sopopular) is that this is one person s evaluation of the New Yorkscene. Since most guidebooks are written by a group of people,there is little continuity in the assessment of restaurants, stores, ser-vices, hotels, sights, and the like. This book reflects how I view themost exciting city in the world, and I hope my thoughts and ideaswill help you save time and money. You may not agree with all my opinions, but at least this book can be a starting point for your own adventures in New York. |
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