With more than 500,00 visitors a month, Chowhound.com has become a favorite source of information for those who want to take their dining experiences off the beaten path. Few places on earth offer as many culinary opportunities as New York City, so why do most food guides feature the same selection of restaurants year after year?

This extraordinary guide uncovers the tastiest meals, the most expertly or authemtically prepared dishes, and the best hidden gem restaurants the five boroughs have to offer and presents them in a portable, easy-to-use format. In true anti-Zagat fashion, Chowhound.com dishes out the city's hottest food tips with humor, intelligence, and a lively voice that's fun to read. Whether it's the off-menu dish at Babbo or the mouthwatering treats served by the Arepas Lady under the #7 track in Queens, Chowhound's Guide to New York delivers the goods.