Fodor's Paris 2011

Brooklyn may well be the most talked about, trend-setting destination in the world right now, and Fodor's chic new guide, illustrated by a Brooklyn artist and written by Brooklynites, showcases the best of the borough, from quintessential landmarks and authentic mom-and-pop shops to groundbreaking and trendy venues of all kinds. Best of all, this is a guidebook for visitors and locals--because we know how exciting it is to discover a new neighborhood in your own backyard. -COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: This is the only guide to Brooklyn on the market from a major travel publisher. -BRAND-NEW TITLE AND LOOK: With the ongoing media and public attention that Brooklyn continues to receive, the borough deserves special notice. Fodor's chic stand-alone guide has an exciting and appealing new format and design, emphasizing Brooklyn's personality. -EXTENSIVE COVERAGE: This new guide goes far beyond the Brooklyn coverage in Fodor's New York City. It includes 30 top neighborhoods and covers Brooklyn landmarks as well as exciting new restaurants, hotels, nightlife spots, attractions, and events. -SPECIAL FEATURES: Fodor's Brooklyn highlights the borough's top attractions, experiences, and festivals and events, and the best ways to see the borough in summer, in winter, and with kids. A special section is devoted to our Best Bet recommendations for everything from the best places to eat pizza to top art galleries, alfresco dining and drinking, shops, bars, and performance venues. Notable neighborhood residents are also highlighted in boxed text. Illustrated color maps designed by a local Brooklyn illustrator showcase the content. -INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: An opening chapter about Brooklyn helps travelers decide what neighborhood to visit with Best Bets lists and features on where to go, what to do with kids, and top things to do in summer and winter. Other chapters focus on top things to do in specific neighborhoods. -GORGEOUS MAPS: Gorgeous illustrated maps for each neighborhood are easy to use and highlight the best of the area. -DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Brooklyn offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. -LOCAL EXPERTS: Fodor's Brooklyn has been researched and written by 11 experts who live in Brooklyn, and a local Brooklyn artist created the illustrations. This new guide also makes use of Fodor's staff knowledge. This is our stomping ground and we're recommending our Brooklyn favorites. If you were our mom, cousin, or best friend coming to visit, this is where we would take you -OTHER BROOKLYN CONTRIBUTORS: Commentary from other notable Brooklyn insiders is featured throughout the book, including Borough President Eric L. Adams, CEO of the Brooklyn Nets Brett Yormark, co-founder of Brooklyn Brewery Steve Hindy, actor and filmmaker Adrian Grenier, New York Times Dining Editor Sam Sifton, WNYC host Kurt Andersen, and more.