Gerry's Franks Where to Find It, Buy It, Eat It in New York (Gerry Frank's Where to Find It, Buy It, Eat It in New York)

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Summary: 2002-2003 edition still includes World Trade Center!!
Review: I purchased the 2002-2003 edition of the book and am shocked to discover that it still includes the World Trade Center as a tourist site to visit (complete with hours, speed of elevators, etc.) and a recommendation for Windows on the World. I find this very disrespectful in light of the tragedy that occurred there. And, if the author hasn't bothered to update this edition with regard to something so important, he has absolutely no credibility with regard to anything else listed in the book. It's one thing, in updating an edition, to miss the opening or closing of some small, out of the way cafe. It's another to, TWO YEARS LATER, still list the World Trade Center. I guess all he did was slap a new cover on the book. This tells you all you need to know about the reliability of this guide - and the ethics of its author.

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Summary: Incredibly Useful
Review: One of the handiest aspects of this book is the series of walking tours that Frank suggests. They are manageable and organized by neighborhood, as well as by day of the week. This is especially useful, since shops, museums, etc. may be closed on odd days. This book is far more useful than the average "guide" to a city. A wealth of well-organized information. Bargain hunters will be pleased, too. Indispensable.

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Summary: Most comprehensive
Review: This book is the most comprehensive guidebook I've seen -- with lots of extras. It has everything - restaurants, stores, hotels, services, museums, etc. - so it's the only guide I need. And I was excited to learn that an all new edition will be available in September 2003. Since the current edition was published in September 2001 there will no doubt be many new listings and updates (post 9/11). You can be sure that I'll be one of the first to get my hands on it!

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Summary: An exceptional, comprehensive guide to the Big Apple!
Review: This is a well organized, and comprehensive guide to all the wonders of New York City. The wide range of valuable information is incredible, there appears to be an answer for every visitor's question. It is a 'must own' book for every visitor, worker or resident of the Big Apple.

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Summary: this is awful
Review: This is well written, but he plays favorites. I went to Village a place that he said was awful and it was the best meal I have ever had in a long time. It was well priced too. So my conclusion is that he should go there again with an open mind and enjoy!