It's possible that John's story involves a haunted apartment in NY. He might have had things disappear and then reappear in odd places, and also noticed lights flickering for no reason. This would be really creepy and would make anyone believe in ghosts.
John's ghost story from NY might involve a haunted house. He could have heard strange noises like creaking floors and whispering voices when he was staying at a place in upstate New York. It might have been really scary for him, especially if things started moving on their own.
It's rumored that a young girl's spirit haunts 507 Lansing Street. She was lost in the area many years ago and never found. Her apparition has been spotted near the front porch, looking sad and lost. Some neighbors claim to have seen her on foggy nights, just standing there as if waiting for someone to come and take her home.
There might be a story about a man who was wrongly accused and hanged near 507 Lansing Street. His angry spirit is said to haunt the place. People have reported seeing a figure in old - fashioned clothes pacing back and forth near the street, especially on the anniversary of his death. His presence is often accompanied by an uneasy feeling in the air, as if something bad is about to happen.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it directly. But perhaps it could be about a character named King on a street, and John Berger might be the author or someone related to the story. Maybe it involves the daily life, struggles or adventures of King on that street.
Through the dining aspect. Manhattan has a vibrant food scene, and by focusing on dining, the book can show different neighborhoods, from the posh Upper East Side restaurants to the little ethnic eateries in Chinatown or Little Italy. It gives a sense of the place's diversity.