Synopsis
ROOF EXPLORER'S GUIDE is the one and only comprehensive guide to New York City rooftop destinations. New York City is world-renowned for its skyline and high atop its lofty heights beats a feast of breathtaking rooftop destinations for every taste and imagination. ROOF EXPLORER'S GUIDE: 101 New York City Rooftops by Leslie Adatto is the first and ultimate guide to an urban treasure trove of rooftop gems. This complete guide showcases a dazzling array of surprising rooftop escapes in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx, from hotel rooftop bars and restaurants to elevated parks to museums, theaters, green roofs and elevated farms. ROOF EXPLORER'S GUIDE even features rooftop classes, entertainment and sports. Divided into easy-to-use sections, ROOF EXPLORER'S GUIDE is packed with sumptuous photos and brimming with handy insights into the nuance, atmosphere and clientele of each place, as well as practical information like directions. ROOF EXPLORER'S GUIDE is not only perfect for visitors but also essential for even the most well-heeled New Yorkers looking for a new and exciting city adventure. Whether it s cocktails by the glow of the iconic Empire State Building at the Monarch Rooftop in Herald Square, or stargazing near the Plaza Hotel atop the AKA Central Park Hotel s outdoor bedroom, craft beers at Brass Monkey in the Meat Packing District or venturing out to chic Williamsburg for the stunning view overlooking the East River and Manhattan at the The Ides Bar at the Wythe Hotel, there is something for everyone. Enjoy sausages and beer at La Birreria atop Eataly, the city s only rooftop brewery, or take the family to a Saturday buffet brunch and barbeque at the 8,000 square foot rooftop at 230 Fifth in the Flatiron District. Satisfy your craving for decadently delicious comfort food and eclectic bohemian atmosphere at the Gramercy Terrace at the Gramercy Park Hotel. The more adventurous can climb up to The Roof Deck and Cigar Lounge at Larry Flynt s Hustler Club on West 51st Street, or dive into the low-key, hip atmosphere at The Rock Shop for pub food and darts in Gowanus / Park Slope, Brooklyn. ROOF EXPLORER'S GUIDE also takes you to elevated parks which cost little or nothing to visit, including the High Line on the West Side or Harlem s 50-meter rooftop pool. Additionally, the book features museum rooftops including Garden of Stones at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park City and the stunning Sky Room at The New Museum. Other surprises include the Lower East Side Ecology Center offering unobstructed views in all directions, and The Vertical Tour at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine on the Upper West Side. With urban farming and green spaces sprouting up around the boroughs, treat yourself to The Rooftop Kitchen Garden at the Crosby Street Hotel in SoHo or Brooklyn Grange Farm at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the world s largest commercial rooftop farm. You ll be tempted to stop by the Russian & Turkish Baths on East 10th Street in the East Village for a sunbath and aromatherapy steam or sign up for classes at the Trapeze School New York for the riverside rooftop adventure of a lifetime. Even the most seasoned of urban travelers will want to check every one of these off their bucket lists. With so much to discover, Leslie Adatto s ROOF EXPLORER'S GUIDE will make you fall in love with New York City all over again.
About the Author
Leslie Adatto has been seeking out New York City rooftops since relocating to Manhattan in 2010. She blogs about New York City rooftops (lookingupwithleslie.com) and organizes two active Meetup groups, The New York Roof Deck and Roof Gardening Meetup Group and Rooftop Drinkers NYC. Leslie earned a BA in English from UCLA, is a former high school teacher and runs a bicoastal business. Leslie lives, bikes and cooks in the West Village.
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