PositiveLibrary JournalWritten in a lighthearted style, this engaging book includes historical photos and illustrations, and is packed with fascinating factoids. This is the type of book where readers will find themselves spouting historical tidbits to everyone in their orbit ... A fun book that both instructs and entertains on every page.
Lori Zabar
PositiveLibrary JournalWell-illustrated with vintage photographs and filled with stories of growing up in this celebrated institution, each chapter ends with a beloved recipe ... A deep dive into family lore and history, perfect for Zabar’s regulars or those who wish they could be.
Lucy Corin
PositiveLibrary JournalA deep dive into all things truffle that’s somewhat repetitive in places, but well written and full of interesting characters and fascinating facts.
Rowan Jacobsen
PositiveLibrary JournalA deep dive into all things truffle that’s somewhat repetitive in places, but well written and full of interesting characters and fascinating facts.
Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo
PositiveLibrary JournalMuch like an atlas of wine, this detailed study gives cider its due as a complex sophisticated beverage, affected as much by terroir and apple varietals as a French Burgundy or a California Chardonnay. The focus on regional distinctions provides insight and discernment for a product regaining popularity throughout the United States.
Bill Buford
RaveLibrary JournalAn often funny and eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at haute cuisine, as well as life as an expat in France. Readers will be engrossed not only by Buford’s story, but that of his family as well.
Phyllis Grant
PositiveLibrary JournalSometime the subtitle really does tell it all. In this case, A memoir with recipes is the most succinct yet accurate description of this work; an often raw, stream of consciousness effort, describing the difficulties of being a restaurant line cook and new mother in equally vivid detail ... A somewhat idiosyncratic collection of the author’s personal favorite recipes range from pesto to spicy beef stew to strawberry balsamic tart, written in a cozy, conversational style, encouraging readers to use up what’s in the fridge ... A compelling memoir about cooking (at home and at work), life, and making it up as you go along.
Adam Minter
PositiveLibrary Journal... engaging ... Well written and packed with intriguing details, this is a great look at a global industry to which virtually all of us contribute, in one way or another.
Julie Satow
RaveLibrary JournalIn this debut, journalist Satow brings it all to light, combing through newspaper articles to regale readers with stories not only of the rich and famous but also those of the union workers who built and run the hotel, the exotic pets that have lived there with their owners, the prostitutes and bomb threats in the 1970s, and the string of international scandals that have befallen recent owners ... Well researched and documented yet fun to read, this work provides both a front- and back-of-the-house look into a grand dame of New York architecture. Highly recommended for history or hospitality aficionados.
