{"product_id":"great-bars-of-new-york-city-30-of-manhattans-favorite-storied-drinking-establishments-9783791380193","title":"Great Bars of New York City: 30 of Manhattan's Favorite Storied Drinking Establishments","description":"\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed photographers James and Karla Murray invite readers inside the doors of thirty legendary watering holes to discover how each has contributed to the social and cultural fabric of New York City.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor nearly three centuries, people have been gathering in New York City taverns, bars, and pubs. Celebrating the historical significance of thirty of those establishments, this book features gorgeous full-color photographs by James and Karla Murray, the award-winning team behind \u003ci\u003eStore Front NYC\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach drinking den is paired with engaging descriptions that capture the location's unique identity, penned by journalist Dan Q. Dao. There's the White Horse Tavern, frequented by writers such as Dylan Thomas and James Baldwin; the Stonewall Inn, renowned for its role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement; the King Cole Bar in the St. Regis Hotel, a sophisticated lounge adorned with a mural by Maxfield Parrish; and quintessential neighborhood dive Rudy's Bar \u0026amp; Grill, where cheap beer and free hot dogs are served with a side of vintage grittiness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with legends and stories, it also includes a map. Whether they're looking to soak up some NYC history or raise a glass to fit their mood, this helpful guide will ensure readers that they'll find a place to have a good, stiff drink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames T. and Karla L. Murray\u003c\/b\u003e are husband-and-wife architectural and interior photographers based in Manhattan's East Village. Their books include \u003ci\u003eStore Front NYC\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStore Front: The Disappearing Face of New York\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStore Front II: A History Preserved\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNew York Nights\u003c\/i\u003e. Their work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and featured in numerous publications including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, \u003c\/i\u003ethe\u003ci\u003e Wall Street Journal, New York \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, and the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Q. Dao\u003c\/b\u003e is a culture writer whose work has appeared in publications such as the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, Cond? Nast Traveler, Food \u0026amp; Wine, Forbes, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e. He has held editorial and digital strategy roles at \u003ci\u003ePaper, Saveur\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTimeOut\u003c\/i\u003e. Besides writing, he also runs his own food and drink consultancy, District One Studios.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Prestel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50875433681170,"sku":"9783791380193","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/great-bars-of-new-york-city-30-of-manhattans-favorite-storied-drinking-establishments-9783791380193","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}