The Singapore- and London-based team at Gatehouse Publishing has released a new city guide focused on independently owned dining and shopping destinations: The HUNT New York. Written by New York food writer JoAnna Kang, the guide is organized by neighborhood and includes a dedicated “48 Hours in New York” section designed for short visits. Kang offers firsthand recommendations and local tips for standout bars, restaurants, hotels, brunch spots, markets, museums and galleries across the city.
The HUNT New York is part of a larger series of curated city guides that highlights independent, locally owned businesses and lesser-known attractions. Other editions in the series cover cities such as Frankfurt, London, San Francisco, Singapore, Hong Kong and Austin, Texas. Each guide is authored by a local expert and is available for purchase on Amazon.com.
Designed for travelers and locals who want to explore beyond mainstream tourist spots, the guide emphasizes unique experiences: neighborhood eateries with distinct personalities, boutique shops with handcrafted goods, intimate nightlife venues, and cultural institutions off the beaten path. The neighborhood organization helps readers plan itineraries based on where they’ll be staying, and the 48-hour section provides a concise, practical route for a weekend or short city break.
Kang’s recommendations reflect a focus on the independent and the independent-minded, favoring places that showcase strong local character and craft. Expect suggestions for memorable breakfasts and brunches, intimate restaurants for evening dining, standout cocktail bars and wine spots, thoughtfully appointed boutique hotels, and markets where local vendors and artisans gather. Museums and galleries featured in the guide highlight both well-known institutions and smaller contemporary spaces that often fly under the radar.
Whether you’re visiting New York for a quick trip or you live in the city and are looking to discover new favorites, this guide aims to simplify exploration while promoting independently owned businesses. It works as both a practical planning tool and an invitation to wander, helping readers uncover distinctive places and authentic experiences in each neighborhood.
The series’ curated, local-expert approach ensures a consistent focus on independent establishments and authentic local flavor across all editions. If you prefer to seek out independently operated dining, shopping and cultural spaces while traveling, The HUNT New York and its sister guides offer a concentrated, neighborhood-based way to explore.