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The
History and Stories of the
Best Bars of New York written by
Jef Klein, photographed by Cary Hazlegrove and
published
by Turner Publishing
Whether you
are a drinker or not, this book will
make you want to visit the bars listed
in The History and Stories of the Best
Bars of New York, just to soak up some
history and atmosphere. Each bar is like
a person, possessing it's own
personality and quirks--and it is these
trait that have contributed to each
bar's success and longevity.
Author Jef Klein writes in a pleasing,
easy-to-read style and the beautiful
photos take you into the depths of each
bar. The histories are fascinating--my
favorite being the '21' Club. This
account brings Prohibition alive and the
ingenuity of the bar owners in their
attempts to foil the mob, raids by the
police and the Feds. New York's own
personality as a city emerges as you
read each of the bar descriptions and
histories. Some of the bars a small
hidden gems, and others are
famous--known for celebrities that have
continued to patronize them year after
year. One thing the bars seem to have in
common, is they are either family owned
and operated, or they have staff that
has been with them for years. They are
steeped in history and stories that are
memorable.
A trip to New York to sit and enjoy each
of these establishments and take in the
surroundings sounds like great fun. But,
until you can make that trip, you can
read The History and Stories of the Best
Bars of New York, sit and reflect on
each account--and of course, enjoy a
drink or two. Another great historical
account captured by words and photos, a
Turner Publishing tradition.
Jef Klein was a featured guest on the
online radio show, Eat, Drink & Be
Merry! on September 26, 2008. To listen
to the entire, unedited show, please
click here. To listen to Jef's
interview, please double click on the
Play Button below.
Turner
Publishing Company Turner Publishing Company is an award-winning,
independent publisher of specialty and trade
titles. They specialize in Regional & Local
History; Historic Photos Books; Southern Fiction
and Literature; General Nonfiction and
Children’s Books.
Read more aboutTurner
Publishing.
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