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Summary: Let's cut to the chase-It's a [darn] good book!
Review: Having been a food critic for a small independent newspaper in New York for over a decade now, I am amazed that this is the first comprehensive work to truly capture excellent dining in such a quagmire of a topic. First, I reluctantly call this book a "restaurant guide" because such a title is well below the actual essence of what is captured inside the pages. Most guides (Zagats, Let's go, etc.) tend to cater to touristy generic eateries and often lack any real personal flavor (no pun intended). While reviews from "prestigous" food critics (the Times) are superficial and overly scripted. Estrada and Cleemann seem to found of blend of both "hominess and sophiscation" without having sold out ot either. Their reviews are excellent and right on the money. The book is easy to navigate and completely accurate (speaking from my experience- and I tend to think I know what I'm talking about). Hungry? is a necessary resource for both NYC visitors and locals. It won't take long for the pages to be curled back and for the spine to start to crinkle!
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Summary: a new lease on life
Review: I had spent a great deal of money and endured hours of gastrointestinal agony in search of my grail: a tasty, inexpensive meal in NYC. I had given up and was living on calcium supplements and communion wafers when, at last, someone took pity on my wallet (and my digestive tract) and produced Hungry? NYC. Praise be! Now my coffers are refilling, and I have removed the plastic coating from my furniture. (Note: the reviews for Downtown Brooklyn are exceptionally well written).
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Summary: This book changed my life!
Review: Not only is this a fabulous book, but Joe Cleemann and Marie Estrada are fabulous authors and wonderful human beings. It is rare to find a book of this quality that can have such a impact on one's life. I am a better person now that I have read it. ... It should be required reading for anyone planning a career in public service.
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Summary: This book changed my life!
Review: Not only is this a fabulous book, but Joe Cleemann and Marie Estrada are fabulous authors and wonderful human beings. It is rare to find a book of this quality that can have such a impact on one's life. I am a better person now that I have read it. ... It should be required reading for anyone planning a career in public service.
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