Travel guides: restaurants and cafes Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Fontainebleau Miami Ask a Local
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£19.54
Northwestern University Press Local Flavor
Book SynopsisThe neighbourhoods that make up Chicago's rich cultural landscape have been defined by the restaurants that anchor them. In Local Flavor, the popular food writer Jean Iversen chronicles eight beloved local eateries, from Chinatown on the South Side to Rogers Park in the far North, tracing the story of how they became neighbourhood institutions.Trade ReviewLocal Flavor is a love letter to some of Chicago's legendary restaurants; profiling half a dozen places that have been in business for at least 20 years. Some, like Tufano's Vernon Park Tap, have been chugging away for more than 80 years - a remarkable achievement for any business. Beginning in Chinatown, at Won Kow, and weaving through the city's neighborhoods, Iversen sits down with the owners, matriarchs, founders and other key personnel, and details their family history. This book gave me a much better idea of how these immigration waves created the neighborhoods as they are today - a key part of the Chicago experience. This would be a perfect gift for anyone who loves this city and its many neighborhoods as much as I do, and has made each of these places a part of their lives over the years."" - Steve Dolinsky, a.k.a. ""The Hungry Hound"", Food Reporter for ABC 7
£17.06
The University of Alabama Press A Centennial Celebration of the Bright Star
Book SynopsisLike the celestial body after which it was named, the Bright Star Restaurant is a beacon that has attracted people to downtown Bessemer, Alabama, for 100 years. Thos book traces the founding of the restaurant in 1907 and the family that continues the tradition of fine food and genuine hospitality that began there a century ago.Trade ReviewEveryone who knows the Bright Star Restaurant in Bessemer, Alabama—and that's a lot of folks in our state—think two things about it: that it's got some of the best, most consistent food in the South, and that the friendly atmosphere is as much of a draw as the delicious Greek-style seafood and steaks. Both have kept my family and me going back over and over again to the Bright Star. My duties as U.S. senator have taken me around the world. I've been fortunate enough to have eaten many special meals in wonderful and exotic locations, but I feel just as fortunate to have the Bright Star Restaurant waiting for me when I return home to Alabama. Here's to the next one hundred years!"" - from the Tribute by Richard Shelby, U.S. Senator""Every once in a while—possibly only once in a lifetime—if we are really lucky we will run across a restaurant that is truly special. I've had the privilege of eating at five-star restaurants in Europe as well as here in the United States, and without question my favorite restaurant in the world is the Bright Star in Bessemer, Alabama. The restaurant stands on its own, but the story of a young man from Greece who had very little money and could not speak English making his way to Alabama and starting a restaurant that has thrived for more than one hundred years is a heartwarming one. His struggles, his love for his restaurant, and his love for the people of Alabama and his family is one you'll not soon forget."" - from the Tribute by Gene Stallings, University of Alabama football coach, 1990–1996Table of Contents List of Illustrations Family Notes and Acknowledgments Tribute by Richard Shelby Tribute by Gene Stallings Author's Note 1. Birth of a Dream 2. The Dream Becomes Reality 3. The Depression Years and World War II 4. In Its Prime: The 1950s 5. New Face of the South: The 1960s 6. Rolling with the Changes: The 1970s 7. Up, Up, and Away: The 1980s 8. Approaching a Milestone: 1990s—Present Day 9. The Bright Star Hall of Fame 10. Our Fallen Stars 11. In Their Own Words: Letters and Interviews from Our Customers
£19.76
Oxmoor House, Incorporated Southern Living Off the Eaten Path On the Road
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£20.39
WW Norton & Co Eating New Orleans From French Quarter Creole
Book SynopsisIncludes more than 100 essential Louisiana eating (and drinking) experiences.
£12.99
WW Norton & Co Eating the Hudson Valley
Book SynopsisThe only comprehensive restaurant guide to the Hudson Valley: New York City's local food source and one of the most celebrated and unique epicurean destinations in the country.
£13.99
9780957603172
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£6.39
Salt Media Ltd South West and South Wales Independent Coffee
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£7.59
Matthew Amster-Burton Pretty Good Number One An American Family Eats Tokyo
£10.78
Harden's Limited Hardens London Restaurants 2018
Book SynopsisBased upon the largest survey of restaurant-goers in the UK, this Harden's bestseller is the discerning London restaurant goer's bible. * Over 600,000 copies sold * Carefully curated content that's fully revised and updated each year * Based on the UK's most comprehensive survey of restaurant-goers
£12.99
Gone Beyond Guides A Complete Guide to the Grand Canyon A Complete
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£14.20
Salt Media Ltd Indy Coffee Guide Wales No. 2
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£12.34
Salt Media Ltd Trenchermans Guide No 33
£12.34
Harden's Limited Hardens London Restaurants 2026 34th EDITION
£16.19
Hyperion Birnbaums 20252026 Disneyland Resort
£14.16
Gramercy Park Press 2021 Los Angeles Restaurants The Food
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£11.49
Gramercy Park Press Portland Ore. The Delaplaine 2021 Long Weekend
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£11.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Pub Lovers Guide to London
Book SynopsisFrom the Roman conquest to the passing of legislation protecting the rights of LGBTQ+, the history of London is one of diversity, integration and progress - never standing still and always setting the agenda. Metropolitan London has around 7,000 public houses an average of 25 pubs per square mile. No other capital city in the world matches this density. It's not surprising that the London pub is such an institution at home and abroad! Pubs were part and parcel of the expansion of London that grew to be the world's largest city by the 1830s. Because pubs are omnipresent in the capital, a pub can always be found near a place of historical significance. This book selects some key moments in the history of London, from Roman times to the modern day, and suggests a popular pub nearby to savour the moment - re-living the history with a drink in hand! _The Pub Lover's Guide to London_ explains the driving forces behind the most significant moments in the history of London - and the best pub
£14.99
Abrams Paladares
Book SynopsisDiscover the fresh flavors of contemporary Cuba in this gorgeously photographed volume of stories and recipes from the country's enterprising restaurants.Over the past decades, paladaresor private restaurantshave led a cultural and culinary renaissance in Cuba. In Paladares, James Beard Award-winning food writer Anya von Bremzen shares a fascinating journey through the country's new food scene. Born in Soviet Russia, Bremzen brings a unique perspective to the stories she hears from Cuba's chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, and food historians. She eavesdrops on passionate arguments about black beans and tamales; pries Daiquirí secrets from the legendary El Floridita (Hemingway's watering hole); and guides us to vibrant markets and visionary organic farms. Through Bremzen's travels, we learn of Fidel's obsession with dairy cows and hear wrenching memories of privation from the time after Soviet aid vanished. We meet colorful expats-turned-restaurateursTrade Review“This amazing cookbook shares the challenges and triumphs of some of the most innovative and improvising chefs in the world. Through the ingredients and techniques, you can begin to understand more about this incredible country and its people.” -- José Andrés * chef and owner, minibar by José Andrés and ThinkFoodGroup *“Cuban food authorities call their home ‘this country of inventors,’ and this exhaustively researched and gorgeously photographed book reveals how necessity sparked culinary magic. . . . I hope this book inspires greater understanding between the United States and Cuba . . . I know it will inspire us all to get cooking!” -- Ted Allen * host of Chopped on Food Network *“Filled with intimate sketches of the people behind paladares, and beautifully photographed food you can’t wait to make, Anya von Bremzen and Megan Fawn Schlow capture the surreal and confounding contradictions of present-day Cuba with remarkable insight. Your mind will race ahead to imagine the possibilities for an island forever on the verge.” -- Ana Sofía Peláez * author of The Cuban Table: A Celebration of Food, Flavors, and History *“In Paladares, Anya von Bremzen and Megan Fawn Schlow show us the unique intersection of cultures, history, and geography that define the home cooking of Cuba as elevated within a closed-door restaurant. Illicit, familiar, and exotic, these recipes stand on their own but also together to capture a moment in time when the paladar is ushering in a new set of standards by which Cuban cuisine will come to be known.” -- Alex Raij * chef and restauranteur (Txikito, La Vara, El Quinto Pino) *“Paladares captures the spirit of the country.” -- Zarela Martinez * James Beard Award-winning author and chef *Von Bremzen...has a gift for illuminating the irrepressible humanity in communist food cultures, and her storytelling here adds deep nuance like a good sofrita in a pot of black beans. * The Philadelphia Inquirer *Gaining kitchen-door access to paladares, the privately owned restaurants that must navigate both the government and a crazy black market to survive, seems like a cheat code. It’s like discovering a secret passageway inside a secret passageway. -- Drew Lazor, author of Session Cocktails: Low-Alcohol Drinks for Any Occasion * New York Magazine's The Strategist *
£27.99
Abrams A Table in Paris The Cafés Bistros andBrasseries
Book SynopsisTrade Review“This is exactly the right moment to dream and thumb the pages of A Table in Paris, the artist John Donohue’s sketched love letter to that city’s restaurants.” * The New York Times *
£16.79
National Geographic Society Food Journeys of a Lifetime 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisFew experiences are as satisfying as a chance to explore the world through food. Compiled from the expert travel writers at National Geographic, Food Journeys of a Lifetime scours the globe for the world’s best dishes, markets, and restaurants that are worth travelling far and wide to savour.In this fully revised and updated edition, find the best of the best, including: Tokyo’s famed fish market and its 226 Michelin-starred restaurants--the most of any city in the world The ultimate Philly cheesesteak from the city of brotherly love The perfect cup of tea in China The spice markets of Marrakech The juiciest cuts of beef in Argentina The freshest pasta in Italy And the ultimate Swiss wine route Featuring more than 60 new bites and destinations, this book is the key to building a foodie traveler’s ultimate bucket list. Within the flavors and tastes of every cuisine, you’ll find
£28.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing My Nepenthe
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£27.00
Andrews McMeel Publishing From Barley to Blarney
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive field guide to Ireland's robust and growing whiskey scene is the ultimate itinerary for whiskey beginners and connoisseurs, alike.An Irish whiskey guru, two bartender behemoths, and an adept writer combine forces to create this comprehensive guide to Irish whiskey. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to whiskey and its history in Ireland, including what makes each style of Irish whiskey unique. What follows is a detailed tour, including photographs, around the four Irish provinces, and of the 22 different distilleries and the unique Irish whiskeys each produces, as well as a discussion of the booming present and promising future for Irish whiskey producers. Each province also highlights the best of Ireland's 50 iconic bars and pubs, linking past to present and providing the ultimate whiskey tourist itinerary. The fun really begins when the masterminds behind 2015’s “World’s Best Bar,” Dead Rabbit Grocery and GrTrade Review“This colorful new book provides a tour of today’s distilleries, some with venerable roots, but most starting quite recently to meet the newly skyrocketing demand.” (The New York times)“A sophisticated guide for fans of Irish whiskey. It’s beautifully designed and illustrated . . . I can’t imagine returning to Ireland without a copy tucked away.” (The Wall Street Journal)"If you knew nothing about Irish whiskey before picking up the book, it doesn’t matter. By the end, you’ll have not only a solid base of Irish whiskey and Irish pub knowledge but also the will and wish to hop on the first jet to Dublin and start your very own journey." (Sam Slaughter, The Manual)“If you’re a serious Irish whiskey connoisseur, you’ll find plenty to interest you. But if you don’t know about the har stuff, [there is] information on its history and how it’s made. If you’re a devotee of great pubs, you’ll be spoiled for choice. And if you love a good cocktail, Jack McGarry created 12 original recipes. . . ” (The Irish Times)“If this was a book that had been done from the desk, as it easily could have been, it might have ended up as a dry encyclopedia that was useful as a reference work but not something you’d read cover to cover. However, by visiting all the pubs and distilleries, and talking to the owners and the experts, each entry is filled with conversation as well as information. The reader hears directly from the distiller or the pub owner, and we all know there’s no conversation like an Irish conversation. All you need is a session of live Irish music playing in the background, and you could be there with them.” (Travel Distilled)“Irish whiskey is a spirit unto itself, and lovers of Scotch or Bourbon can argue, but Irish whiskey purists know the craic (fun) is in the neat pour with good friends. This book was born from a whiskey guru, two bartender behemoths, to create this comprehensive guide to Irish whiskey.” (Monsters & Critics)Everyone should have "take a road trip through Ireland" on their bucket list — this is speaking from experience — and for whiskey lovers there’s now a definitive guide: "From Barley to Blarney," written by the founders of the Dead Rabbit. (Eva Kis, Metro New York)
£17.99
Chronicle Books The Foodspotting Field Guide Journal
Book SynopsisA learning tool, a progress tracker and a culinary diary, all in one.
£11.66
Chronicle Books Foodie Top 100 Restaurants
Book SynopsisGlam Media presents 100 of the world''s best restaurants, selected by top food critics and foodie editors—including Samir Arora, the CEO of Glam Media; former New York Times food critic Patricia Wells; New York Magazine''s Gael Greene; and Japan''s first food critic, Masuhiro Yamamoto. Presenting the most reservation-worthy cuisine from four continents, Foodie Top 100 Restaurants Worldwide is for foodies who don''t want anonymously compiled directories or crowd-sourced reviews. Detailed accounts of the most innovative menus, ambiance, and service, are accompanied by critics'' tips, color photographs, and bonus lists of the top 100 restaurants in the USA, France, Europe, and Asia.With contributions by:Samir AroraPatricia WellsGael GreeneMasuhiro YamamotoRuth ReichlJonathon GoldBruno VerjusAlexander LobranoCharles CampionVir SanghviAun KohSusumu Ohta Kundo KoyamaYuki YamamuraErika Lenkert
£12.99
Pelican Publishing Company The French Quarter Drinking Companion
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£19.51
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Historic Hotels and Motels of the Outer Banks
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing Classic Restaurants of Indianapolis American
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£17.59
Arcadia Publishing Delta Hot Tamales History Stories Recipes
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£17.59
Arcadia Publishing Virginia Barbecue A History American Palate
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing Lost Restaurants of Seattle
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£21.24
Arcadia Publishing Iconic Restaurants of Butler County Ohio
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£17.59
Arcadia Publishing Classic Diners of Vermont
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£19.19
Arcadia Publishing Lost Restaurants of the Outer Banks and Their
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£18.69
History Press Classic Restaurants of Louisville American Palate
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£18.69
History Press Iconic Restaurants of St Louis American Palate
£18.36
History Press Classic Restaurants of the Region
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£18.69
History Press Classic Restaurants of Wichita
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£18.69
History Press Classic Restaurants of Boston
£18.69
History Press Classic Food and Restaurants of the Upper
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£18.69
History Press Ohio Ice Cream
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£18.69
History Press Detroit Style Pizza
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£19.19
History Press Lost Restaurants of Fredericksburg
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£19.99
Atria Books The One True Barbecue Fire Smoke and the
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£13.60
University of Texas Press The Tacos of Texas
Book SynopsisWith authentic recipes, behind-the-scenes stories, and recommendations of where the locals eat, this is the indispensable guide to Texas's appetizingly diverse tacos and taco culture by the authors of Austin Breakfast Tacos.Trade Review"Part travel guide, part-taco manual, part cultural history of the people and places that have shaped—and been shaped by—this divine dish, Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece have created a fun, stomach-growling romp of a book that is coming out at just the right moment. . . . [F]rom the opening pages of The Tacos of Texas, it’s clear that this simple recipe belies a world of taco complexity with a deep multicultural history populated by some truly amazing characters." * The Daily Beast *"[T]here is a bounty of tacos and this book is your best guide. . . . This is a big book with 440 pages of ideas, lore, fascination, and food. You can use this book even if you aren’t headed for Texas. But if you do have a trip planned there, grab a copy of this and some tacos when you land. This is variety Texas style. Big, bold, and sure to please." * Cooking by the Book *Table of Contents The Tacos of Texas The Holy Trinity: Las Tortillas, Los Fillings, y Las Salsas Rio Grande Valley Laredo El Paso Austin Corpus Christi San Antonio Houston Dallas–Fort Worth Midland–Odessa Abilene ¡Que Vivan los Tacos! El Glossary Acknowledgments Index
£16.14
University of Texas Press Road Sides
Book SynopsisAn illustrated A-to-Z companion for discovering the history, cuisine, and landmarks of a southern road trip.Trade ReviewBefore hitting the highway, tuck this amusing guide into the glove department to learn about the best and worst dining attractions in the South. * Augusta Chronicle *We live in the golden age of niche tourism, but Wallace…puts her stock more in the whys and hows of the way we eat, travel, and work…the emphasis is not just on what is being served, but what it says about us. * INDY Week *[A] delightful book…there can't be many travelogues-of-odd-vernacular this engagingly written, can there? Certainly none (other than Road Sides itself) authored by a woman with a master's degree in folklore, an author whose thorough and engaging descriptions of Southern regional standouts and culinary peculiarities are enhanced by her own full-color drawings. * Austin Chronicle *Emily Wallace combines two of America's favorite pastimes—eating and roadtripping—into one colorful collection. Using Wallace's guide as a map, readers can cruise around the South, hopping from one detour and destination to another enjoying tons of good food and fun factoids. * Nashville Lifestyles *Bursting with 140 colorful illustrations drawn by Wallace, Road Sides is an A to Z compendium of essential visits for a well-fed Southern road trip. * Arts & Sciences Magazine *[Wallace] canonizes the foods of the Southern road, in all their kitschy, diverse, delicious glory…[Road Sides has] a little something for everyone—an iconic New Orleans po’ boy, the ties between NASCAR and moonshine, the real story of Harland (better known as Colonel) Sanders...it serves as a handy resource for anyone eager to get a taste of the gems that dot Southern roads. * The Local Palate *Road Sides is clearly aimed at a general audience of readers with its journalistic style of participant observation and whimsical illustrations, but Wallace makes use of her folklore training and scholarly connections in both the historical contextualizing of automobile culture and the critical lens with which she points out the good, the bad, and the ugly of Southern history and practice... What emerges from this wide-ranging investigation is [a] story of innovation, both technological and entrepreneurial, about the creative minds who came up with a new product or process or marketing strategy to adapt to a world that is changed irrevocably by car travel. * New Books in Food *Table of Contents Introduction A. Architecture B. Billboards C. Cars D. Directions E. Entertainment F. Fixins G. Gas H. Hyperbole I. Icons J. Junque K. Kudzu L. Landmarks M. Meat-and-Threes N. Nackets O. Open P. Packaging Q. Que R. Roads S. Stands T. Tunes U. Ubiquity V. Vacancy W. Windows X. XXX Y. Yonder Z. Zealots Acknowledgments Sources Index of Places
£18.99
Rowman & Littlefield The Chicago Chefs Table
Book SynopsisCelebrating Chicago''s best restaurants and eateries with recipes and photograph, The New Chicago Chef''s Table profiles signature at home recipes from over 50 legendary dining establishments. A keepsake cookbook for tourists and locals alike, the book is a celebration of Chicago''s farm-to-table way of life.Trade Review"Chicago Chefs Table does an amazing job capturing Chicago cuisine, from street food to the fine dining institutions of the city. Use this book as a guide to experience all that Chicago has to offer."—Paul Kahan, Executive Chef/Owner, Blackbird Restaurant Group (Blackbird, Avec, BigStar, Publican) "Amelia's work accurately captures what we Chicagoans know—that our city is one of the world's great food cities. As you turn the pages, you can hear the raucous sounds of bustling dining rooms, watch the seeming chaos of the kitchen at full throttle, and smell and taste culinary creations as diverse the city itself. This book brings us the heartbeat of our food-centric city and lets us peer into Chicago's vibrantculinary soul. As I read it, I couldn't be prouder." —Christopher Koetke, MBA, CEC, CCE; Executive Director, Kendall College School of Culinary Arts; Vice President Laureate International Universities Center of Excellence in Culinary Arts "As a Chicago chef, I am very proud of our ever growing and changing culinary scene. The chefs, stories, and recipes gathered in this book are a great showcase of what our amazing city has to offer!"—Stephanie Izard, Chef/Owner, Girl & the Goat and author of Girl in The Kitchen: How a Top Chef Cooks, Thinks, Shops, Eats and Drinks
£30.37
IMM Lifestyle Books London's Afternoon Teas, Updated Edition: A Guide
Book SynopsisLondon and tea go together like jam and scones, and this lovely book takes a stylish look at the afternoon tea scene. London's Afternoon Teas is the hippest and most up-to-date source of information for both London residents and tourists alike. Featuring 60 of the best places to take tea in London, including classics such as Claridges and the Wolseley as well as completely unexpected venues, there's a tea here to suit all tastes and budgets. The text includes the history of the venues, their most popular recipes, interesting facts, and types of teas available, along with details of nearby attractions to help the reader make a day of it. Now in hardcover, this revised second edition has been greatly expanded with additional tea venues, more pages, and new lavish photography.Trade ReviewIf you have the opportunity to explore London and their exquisite tea locations, you will definitely want to take this book with you. * Life is Better with Tea *
£8.99
