WINNER of the USA Book News 2006 History: Media/Entertainment
category!Everything important that has ever happened in New York
began or ended in the city's best bars. From the deep mahogany of
downtown to the polished brass of uptown, The History and Stories
of the Best Bars of New York recounts the drama, characters, and
stories of the city's most important meeting places. This book is
about the people and events that have unfolded within these
historic establishments, and demonstrates how each bar has served
as a backdrop for both business deals and social gatherings, but
also for private moments of reflection. Although their patrons have
changed over the years, these bars have quietly remained a constant
source of fellowship and conviviality from generation to
generation. Over thirty profiles containing vignettes of famous
lore and little-known history are accented by stunning
black-and-white images sure to intrigue both longtime New Yorkers
and visitors to the city. The History and Stories of the Best Bars
of New York provides a unique glimpse inside New York's foremost
bars and how they came to be what they are today.
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