The New York Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half the time. Explore the wilds of Central Park, grab a knish and a last-minute ticket to an off-Broadway play, bar-hop along the Lower East Side, then cross the river into the art-fuelled heart of Brooklyn. This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - its less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge. - Full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps. - Calendar of must-see events. - Extensive eating and nightlife reviews. - Interviews with locals reveal New Yorks secrets.