New York is a Latino cultural hotbed. With nearly well over 2 million people of Hispanic descent in New York City area, more and more of the city's food, shopping, nightlife, and cultural activity revolves around the Latino communities.
Nueva Yorkis the only guidebook that gives you the insider view of Latino culture in the city, from food and nightlife to shopping and cultural events. This book reveals the most authentic Latino cuisine in the city, from where to get the best Mexican tamales to the freshest Peruvian ceviche.
WithNueva Yorkin your hand, you'll have a completely new and exhilarating experience of New York City:
- Tasteone of the seven culinary wonders of the world along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens.
- Dancetomerengue,bachata, andreggaetonmusic at the hottest Latino clubs in the city.
- Escapethe city noise and bustle in rural-stylecasitasand community gardens in the Lower East Side and East Harlem.
- Exploreone of the city's vibrant Latino neighborhoods with the book's walking tours and maps.
- Celebrateat one of New York's vibrant festivals and parades.
- Shopfor the city's best Latino foods, clothing, cigars, beauty supplies, candy, and more!
- Learnhow to speak Spanish, dance the tango, or negotiate with a livery cab driver.
Carolina Gonzalez is a former reporter and editorial board member with the New YorkDaily Newsand now writes for other New York area and national publications. Seth Kugel is a journalist and freelance writer for publications includingThe New York Times, covering Latino issues, New York City, and travel.
At last, here is the definitive guide to the glories of Latin New York: the food, music, lore, and energy of this essential element in the New York alloy. The book is full of surprises, secrets, and an overriding sense of celebration.
Pete Hamill, New York Times-bestsellinl³5