Wildsam Field Guides: Brooklyn reveals this eclectic city in New York through local stories, travel intel and modern lore, seeking out the real and rooted things, what's truly authentic and sharing the soul of a place, for travelers and locals alike.

Visit the New York borough of Brooklyn, including:

• Seven small restaurants with new icon status
• An illustrated guide for kids
• Actress Rosie Perez on growing up in Bushwick
• Quick bios to famous Brooklyn mobsters
• The original egg cream recipe
• a 1949 account of Jackie Robinson's racial triumphs
• A deep dive into hip hop's cultural roots
• Where to eat the finest slice of pizza