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The Unofficial Girls Guide to New York: Inside the Cafes, Clubs, and Neighborhoods of HBO's Girls
Visit Hannah, Marnie, Jessa, and Shoshanna’s favorite haunts in The Unofficial Girls Guide to New York.
More than just a travel guide, The Unofficial Girls Guide to New York delivers an in-depth look at Girls’ physical and cultural landscape.
Stop in at Café Grumpy and learn how to make a French press coffee the way Ray and Hannah would
Go behind the scenes at Greenhouse, where Hannah and Elijah spend a night out, and meet “iPad DJs” AndrewAndrew
Recreate Jessa and Thomas-John’s Foundry wedding cake, with buttercream icing made from local NYC rooftop honey
Tour the Salmagundi Club, site of Hannah’s cringeworthy reading and one of the city’s oldest and most prestigious art and literary associations
Shop Girls-style in the West Village, Nolita, and beyond
Plus a lot more, from Greenpoint to Greenwich Village, and Bushwick warehouse parties to the Lower East Side gallery scene
It’s the best way to visit Girls’ New York without paying for a plane ticket—or the perfect complement to your next trip.
Featuring 18 maps, 21 recipes, and more than 100 full-color photos
More than just a travel guide, The Unofficial Girls Guide to New York delivers an in-depth look at Girls’ physical and cultural landscape.
Stop in at Café Grumpy and learn how to make a French press coffee the way Ray and Hannah would
Go behind the scenes at Greenhouse, where Hannah and Elijah spend a night out, and meet “iPad DJs” AndrewAndrew
Recreate Jessa and Thomas-John’s Foundry wedding cake, with buttercream icing made from local NYC rooftop honey
Tour the Salmagundi Club, site of Hannah’s cringeworthy reading and one of the city’s oldest and most prestigious art and literary associations
Shop Girls-style in the West Village, Nolita, and beyond
Plus a lot more, from Greenpoint to Greenwich Village, and Bushwick warehouse parties to the Lower East Side gallery scene
It’s the best way to visit Girls’ New York without paying for a plane ticket—or the perfect complement to your next trip.
Featuring 18 maps, 21 recipes, and more than 100 full-color photos
- GenresNonfictionAdultTravel
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Judy Gelman
10 books23 followersJudy Gelman is co-author of The Book Club Cookbook: Recipes and Food for Thought from Your Book Club's Favorite Books and Authors (Penguin, 2004), the first cookbook designed for book discussion groups, and The Kids' Book Club Book: Reading Ideas, Activities, and Smart Tips for Organizing Terrific Kids' Book Clubs (Penguin, 2007) and Table of Contents: From Breakfast with Anita Diamant to Dessert with James Patterson - a Generous Helping of Recipes, Writings and Insights from Today's Bestselling Authors (Adams, 2010). She is co-author of The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook. She is the co-creator of bookclubcookbook.com.
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June 12, 2020
My only complaint is that I wish it had been written toward the end of the series. It's limited because it seems to have been completed around season 2. There's a lot of filler too, but as a fan of Girls, I still enjoyed reading about the places featured on the show.
April 6, 2014
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Rating:
4 Stars Out of 5 Stars
Review:
So I requested to read this book off Netgalley and I got approved. However, the day I got approved was the day after the book was Archived. As such I emailed Jennifer Canzoneri who I would like to thank very much for sending me a copy of this book! Thank you Netgalley, Jennifer, BenBella Books and whoever else I forgot for letting me read this book! I loved it!
Firstly, that cover. I am a sucker for three things. 1. Pink 2. New York 3. Vintage filtering. That cover had it all. And like The Unofficial GIRLS guide to all things New York. Like hell yeah. I had to read this book. And so today I'm gonna write a full review about this wonderful book!
Secondly, disclaimer, I had no idea this was some guide to GIRLS, like a show. I've never watched it at all. However, I felt that it didn't really matter because it still made a lot of sense to me. As mentioned, I really liked the cover. I also liked that the font was appropriate and most of all there were SO MANY PICTURES AND MAPS! In travel books, I look out for pictures and maps stuff because I want to see what the authors are writing about. Also, thank you very much for making it so colorful. The book is gorgeous, the people did a brilliant job with this book.
I found this book better than most travel books because like oh my gosh besides being a travel book. Wait for it.... There are actual food recipes inside. Like whaaaaat. I did NOT expect the authors to add in little bits like recipes for different kinds of foods that can be found in New York in the book. I really just expected a usual kind of guide where they talked about great eating places but in this book they pick one recipe and writes it in the book. So if we ever want to make it ourselves, we have the full instructions in the book, ready at hand anytime. (There is a recipe index at the back of the book and I counted that there are about 30 over recipes in the book!)
This book is sectioned according to different parts of New York I think. There is the Brooklyn section, which then sections of into Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Prospect Heights, Coney Island and Bushwick. So it's really organized. They give page numbers too. In each section, the authors give us more good cafes/restaurants to try. And more different recipes. More pictures and more maps to tell us where each place is. Besides just talking about food, the book talks about buildings, people, shops, etc. At the very back of the book, the index will give you the page numbers if you need to do a quick search. This book seems really accessible, easy to read and just really fun as a whole.
This is a really good book and I found it a pretty enjoyable read. The next time I go to New York I will definitely take this along with me to visit some of the places. Also, I can't wait to try out the recipes in the book. This is definitely a travel book worth buying if you would like to try out great cafes/restaurants and visit different great places in New York City. And if you actually watch the show Girls, I think this wouldn't disappoint either. (:
Rating:
4 Stars Out of 5 Stars
Review:
So I requested to read this book off Netgalley and I got approved. However, the day I got approved was the day after the book was Archived. As such I emailed Jennifer Canzoneri who I would like to thank very much for sending me a copy of this book! Thank you Netgalley, Jennifer, BenBella Books and whoever else I forgot for letting me read this book! I loved it!
Firstly, that cover. I am a sucker for three things. 1. Pink 2. New York 3. Vintage filtering. That cover had it all. And like The Unofficial GIRLS guide to all things New York. Like hell yeah. I had to read this book. And so today I'm gonna write a full review about this wonderful book!
Secondly, disclaimer, I had no idea this was some guide to GIRLS, like a show. I've never watched it at all. However, I felt that it didn't really matter because it still made a lot of sense to me. As mentioned, I really liked the cover. I also liked that the font was appropriate and most of all there were SO MANY PICTURES AND MAPS! In travel books, I look out for pictures and maps stuff because I want to see what the authors are writing about. Also, thank you very much for making it so colorful. The book is gorgeous, the people did a brilliant job with this book.
I found this book better than most travel books because like oh my gosh besides being a travel book. Wait for it.... There are actual food recipes inside. Like whaaaaat. I did NOT expect the authors to add in little bits like recipes for different kinds of foods that can be found in New York in the book. I really just expected a usual kind of guide where they talked about great eating places but in this book they pick one recipe and writes it in the book. So if we ever want to make it ourselves, we have the full instructions in the book, ready at hand anytime. (There is a recipe index at the back of the book and I counted that there are about 30 over recipes in the book!)
This book is sectioned according to different parts of New York I think. There is the Brooklyn section, which then sections of into Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Prospect Heights, Coney Island and Bushwick. So it's really organized. They give page numbers too. In each section, the authors give us more good cafes/restaurants to try. And more different recipes. More pictures and more maps to tell us where each place is. Besides just talking about food, the book talks about buildings, people, shops, etc. At the very back of the book, the index will give you the page numbers if you need to do a quick search. This book seems really accessible, easy to read and just really fun as a whole.
This is a really good book and I found it a pretty enjoyable read. The next time I go to New York I will definitely take this along with me to visit some of the places. Also, I can't wait to try out the recipes in the book. This is definitely a travel book worth buying if you would like to try out great cafes/restaurants and visit different great places in New York City. And if you actually watch the show Girls, I think this wouldn't disappoint either. (:
August 13, 2016
*** I won this book through a Goodreads Giveaway ***
When I entered to win this book I really didn't have any idea about it or it's premise, but it looked pretty interesting. I am always interested in different locations in the world and touring them if only through a book or website.
That being said, this book, I've come to discover is based on the locations in the HBO show "Girls" which I never watched before or even heard of. I don't have HBO and the only time I do is to watch "Game of Thrones" and "True Blood" then cancel the subscription once the season is over. Anyway, after reading this book I'm am thoroughly interested in checking out this program!
As for the book: one doesn't need to know the show it's based on to enjoy. It is full of beautiful pictures of different NYC locations, descriptions of the locations gives you a really good feel for them and the best part is that some of the restaurants featured in it have shared their recipes. For someone who has only been to NYC twice in my life and never really had the opportunity to explore the different heart beats of the city it was really pleasurable reading this and getting a feel for different areas in the city. Even as one who never watched the show "Girls" I got a good sense of the characters and what they might have been experiencing at these different NYC locations.
I really enjoy this book and I also think it's a great source of info if one is planning to spend the day in the city and wants to check out some really cool places. My only complaint is the size of the book. I wished it was coffee table size only because the pictures are really nice to look at and get lost in. But it's a "guide", therefore it's guide-sized. But, the pages and binding are very good quality and the book is easy to hold.
This book is a keeper for the bookshelf.
When I entered to win this book I really didn't have any idea about it or it's premise, but it looked pretty interesting. I am always interested in different locations in the world and touring them if only through a book or website.
That being said, this book, I've come to discover is based on the locations in the HBO show "Girls" which I never watched before or even heard of. I don't have HBO and the only time I do is to watch "Game of Thrones" and "True Blood" then cancel the subscription once the season is over. Anyway, after reading this book I'm am thoroughly interested in checking out this program!
As for the book: one doesn't need to know the show it's based on to enjoy. It is full of beautiful pictures of different NYC locations, descriptions of the locations gives you a really good feel for them and the best part is that some of the restaurants featured in it have shared their recipes. For someone who has only been to NYC twice in my life and never really had the opportunity to explore the different heart beats of the city it was really pleasurable reading this and getting a feel for different areas in the city. Even as one who never watched the show "Girls" I got a good sense of the characters and what they might have been experiencing at these different NYC locations.
I really enjoy this book and I also think it's a great source of info if one is planning to spend the day in the city and wants to check out some really cool places. My only complaint is the size of the book. I wished it was coffee table size only because the pictures are really nice to look at and get lost in. But it's a "guide", therefore it's guide-sized. But, the pages and binding are very good quality and the book is easy to hold.
This book is a keeper for the bookshelf.
January 19, 2014
I received a copy of this book in a giveaway and it was perfect timing as we are headed to New York in a few weeks! I actually have not seen Girls and still really enjoyed this book! It was nice getting to know the neighborhoods and sites through the eyes of locals. The recipes were a great added bonus. this book is great not only for anyone heading to NYC, but someone who lives in or near the area. You could really use this as a way to get to know your city better. Fun, easy read.
September 7, 2013
Thanks to the publisher for advanced access to a large chunk of this book for review. For fans of the show, this book is excellent. I only wish I had a book like this for some of my all time favourite shows. For non-fans, however, it isn't as strong. It did show me some neighbourhoods I didn't know about in the city, however, that I definitely will be exploring on my next trip!
February 25, 2014
(review of a sample of the book)
In general, it's okay...
full review here,
https://netgalley.com/re/1214004?r=t
via NetGalley (thanks)
In general, it's okay...
full review here,
https://netgalley.com/re/1214004?r=t
via NetGalley (thanks)
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