Book excerpt: Presenting the definitive guide to one of New York City's most fascinating and unsung places-the new Harlem. From West Harlem to Central Harlem to East Harlem, the Harlem Travel Guide is your ticket to all things cultural, historical, entertaining, and delicious. With a rich 350-year history, Harlem has been host to some of the most creative, influential, and captivating people of our times, and its ethnic diversity and wealth of talent make Harlem an experience not to be missed. In the Harlem Travel Guide, you'll discover where to find: o the most elegant boutique accommodations o fine-dining establishments that offer outstanding international cuisine o museums and art galleries that feature important exhibitions of works by African, African-American, African-Caribbean and Latin artists o performance halls that provide the finest in theater, opera, and dance o cultural institutions that offer a wide range of multimedia happenings o Nineteenth- and twentieth-century architectural treasures o a wealth of landmark historical sites o music venues and nightclubs that run the gamut from classical strains to R&B to soul, hip-hop to gospel, world-class jazz to hot Latin beats o uncommonly known cultural and historical facts o full-color maps of each distinctive area & a listing of exciting annual events o useful tips of how to meet all of your travel needs Whether you're a resident or are visiting the Big Apple for the first time, isn't it time you discovered New York's most fascinating destination?