As Manhattan succumbs to the big chain stores and tourist traps that come with the modern age it struggles to maintain its storied identity. Fortunately for locals and visitors alike a number of classic restaurants shops and other establishments still thrive today that evoke the unique charm of the city. From The Four Seasons to Serendipity 3 fromamp160Katzs Deli to Cafamp233eacute Carlyle from the Oyster Bar to The Donut Pub all the landmarks are here in the first and only book to collect all the best of Manhattans timeless spots. Discovering Vintage New York is your guide to 50 profiled restaurants shops delis nightspots bars and cafamp233s that have lasted half a century or more. But theyre not merely old. Or historical. Or old and historical. These spots evoke a bygone metropolis. They are lost in time yet compellingly timely. Whether they span decades or centuries they are vibrant quirky and just plain fun to explore. DiscoveringVintage New York takes you to a city of egg creams and knishes of record stores and hat shops of bohemian basements and candlelit clubs. Start reading and start your discovering now