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Book SynopsisLindsay Christians's in-depth look at nine creative, intense, and dedicated chefs captures the reason why Madison's food culture remains a gem in America's Upper Midwest. This beautifully illustrated book will leave you salivating - or making reservations.Table of Contents Introduction THE CHEFS Tami Lax: Less is More Tory Miller: Star Power Dan Fox: The Unexpected Farmer Gilbert Altschul: The Self-starter Francesco Mangano: The Traditionalist Patrick DePula: Something Borrowed, Something New Jonny Hunter: Smash the Hierarchy Francesca Hong and Matt Morris: The Next Generation APPENDIX Restaurant locations Recipes index Acknowledgements Biographies

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Book Synopsis **Nominated for the 2022 BookTube Prize in Nonfiction**Anthony Bourdain's long time director and producer takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the insanity of filming television in some of the most volatile places in the world and what it was like to work with a legend. In the nearly two years since Anthony Bourdain's death, no one else has come close to filling the void he left. His passion for and genuine curiosity about the people and cultures he visited made the world feel smaller and more connected. Despite his affable, confident, and trademark snarky TV persona, the real Tony was intensely private, deeply conflicted about his fame, and an enigma even to those close to him. Tony’s devoted crew knew him best, and no one else had a front-row seat for as long as his director and producer, Tom Vitale.Over the course of more than a decade traveling together, Tony became a boss, a friend, a hero and, sometimes, a to

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Book SynopsisA cornucopia for road warriors and armchair epicures alike, Roadfood is a road map to some of the tastiest treasures in the United States.First published in 1977, the original Roadfood became an instant classic. James Beard said, This is a book that you should carry with you, no matter where you are going in these United States. It''s a treasure house of information. The 40th anniversary edition of Roadfood includes 1,000 of America''s best local eateries along highways and back roads, with nearly 200 new listings, as well as a brand new design. Filled with enticing alternatives for chain-weary-travelers, Roadfood provides descriptions of and directions to (complete with regional maps) the best lobster shacks on the East Coast; the ultimate barbecue joints down South; the most indulgent steak houses in the Midwest; and dozens of top-notch diners, hotdog stands, ice-cream parlors, and uniquely regional finds in between. Each entry delves into the folkways of a restaurant''s locale as well as the dining experience itself, and each is written in the Sterns'' entertaining and colorful style. The bible for motorists seeking mouthwatering barbecue or homemade pie. - USA Today

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Book SynopsisA complete blueprint for all types of restaurant developmentfrom concept through construction Whether you are planning a small neighborhood bistro or an expansive hotel eatery, Restaurant Planning, Design, and Construction provides you with the specific information and in-depth guidance you need to navigate the restaurant development process effectively. With easy-to-use worksheets, checklists, review procedures, and guidelines, this comprehensive manual can help you to avoid the pitfalls of miscommunication, omission, and faulty execution that can mean the difference between your success and failure. Taking you step by step through each phase of the development process, the book shows you how to: Assemble and manage your restaurant development team Prepare a marketable business plan to use when seeking financial backing Approach site evaluation, budgets, scheduling, and more Write a detailed operational plan of how the restaurant will functiTable of ContentsRestaurant Development. Choosing and Managing Your Development Team. Preparing a Marketable Business Plan. Refining Your Concept and Writing the Operational Plan. Preparing the Design Program. Planning and Design. The Construction Phase: Building Your Restaurant. Index.

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Book SynopsisA major revision of a classic text-how to be an effective foodservice manager. When it comes to handling the demands of the foodservice industry, there is no single approach. Quantity Food Production, Planning, and Management goes beyond the mere teaching of technical skills to address the multitude of situations and challenges facing operators today. Now in a new edition, this classic hospitality management text continues to set the standard for planning production, executing culinary technique, and understanding food and beverage management. Chapters are logically organized, and each one discusses a separate element of successful hospitality operations management. With 80 percent of the material revised to address current trends, the Third Edition features new sections on: * Employee productivity * Total Quality Management * Innovative cooking methods and trends * Cultural diversity * Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACTable of ContentsQUANTITY FOOD PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT. Raising the Standard. Understanding Trends in Nutrition and Health. Producing a Menu. Implementing Equipment. Controls. Service and Dining Etiquette. Human Resources. Products and Profits. Property and Promotion. QUANTITY FOOD PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT. Cooking Principles, Methods, and Trends. Sanitation and Safety. Pantry Products. Stocks, Soups, and Sauces. Fruits, Vegetables, and Cereals. Meats, Poultry, and Seafood. Bakeshop Production. Dairy Products and Eggs. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisOver 1,500 restaurants professionally rated by AA Inspectors, the AA Restaurant Guide is fully updated including the latest chef changes. Available in a compact and practical A5 format with larger images than ever before. Features the AA 2023 restaurants of the year award winners and includes a Top 10% index of the very best restaurants for 2023.

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Book SynopsisThe 30th edition of this much-loved guide features over 1,400 restaurants - all AA inspected for culinary excellence. Fully updated, including the latest chef changes, this compact and practical A5 format features all the AA 2024 Restaurant of the Year award winners and includes a 'Top 10%' listing of the very best restaurants for 2024.

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Book SynopsisFully updated, including the latest chef changes, this compact and practical A5 format has more images than ever before. Featuring all the AA 2025 Restaurant of the Year award winners. Also includes a Top 10%' listing of the very best restaurants for 2025.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate gift for the food lover. In the same way that 1,000 Places to See Before You Die reinvented the travel book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die is a joyous, informative, dazzling, mouthwatering life list of the world's best food. The long-awaited new book in the phenomenal 1,000 . . . Before You Die series, it's the marriage of an irresistible subject with the perfect writer, Mimi Sheratonaward-winning cookbook author, grande dame of food journalism, and former restaurant critic for The New York Times. 1,000 Foods fully delivers on the promise of its title, selecting from the best cuisines around the world (French, Italian, Chinese, of course, but also Senegalese, Lebanese, Mongolian, Peruvian, and many more)the tastes, ingredients, dishes, and restaurants that every reader should experience and dream about, whether it's dinner at Chicago's Alinea or the perfect empanada. In more than 1,000 pages and over 550 full-color photogTrade Review “Mimi Sheraton was one of the few critics or writers on food who, had she expressed displeasure with me, would have caused me to consider quitting the business. As a chef, I feared and respected her. As a writer and observer and enthusiast—as someone who travels largely on his stomach—I can tell you that what Mimi doesn't know is hardly worth knowing. This fat, comprehensive guide to the 1,000 foods to eat before dying is just that: 1,000 foods you NEED to try, urgently. Read ... and seek.” —Anthony Bourdain, author, host, enthusiast "Her voluminous guidebook is an alphabetical cornucopia of food types and sources..." —The New York Times "From abalone to za’tar, Zingermans to Achatz, and lampascioni to lasagna, Mimi Sheraton has scoured the world—both cerebral and physical—to discover the most delicious and thoughtful comestibles. Her taste is intuitive, her curiosity insatiable, and the breadth of her knowledge, research, and experience is encyclopedic. A perfect book for expert and neophyte, it’s the definitive roadmap to gustatory revelations, wherever you are." —Mario Batali, chef, author, restaurateur, philanthropist “If you love food, this is a book to read before you die! Mimi Sheraton’s knowledge of the world’s foods is legendary, as is the sharpness of her opinions. On nearly every page of 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die I’ve learned something new or honed my own judgment on hers. And with its links to sources and resources all over the world, I'll be dining in and out on it for years to come.” —Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen and Keys to Good Cooking: A Guide to Making the Best of Food and Recipes “There is no one more authoritative than Mimi Sheraton to help you discover 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die. And that’s because she has actually eaten each and every one of them with gusto, and with one of the world’s most discerning and educated palates. This book may just become my go-to source for new menu ideas at our restaurants!” —Danny Meyer, restaurateur and author of Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business “Informative, evocative, and entertaining. It’s a pleasure to check off the foods you’ve eaten and to plan to try the ones you haven’t yet enjoyed.” —Marcus Samuelsson, cookbook author, chef, owner of Red Rooster Harlem “Few people in the world have the experience that Mimi Sheraton brings to the subject of food. I’ll be spending the rest of my days knocking off dish by dish in 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die.” —Bobby Flay, chef, restaurateur “We are forever grateful to the incomparable Mimi Sheraton for her knowledge and certainty as a journalist and critic.” —Thomas Keller, chef/proprietor of The French Laundry “I’m in awe of Mimi’s ability to compile such a beautiful and insightful book, again proving why she is one of the most important food writers of our time. This book is a gift to all food lovers, a thorough, delicious guide on the best dishes and ingredients around the globe.” —Daniel Humm, chef/owner, Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad “Who else would you trust on topics ranging from English jellied eel to hokey pokey ice cream from New Zealand and everything in between? Only the well seasoned Mimi Sheraton.” —Grant Achatz, chef/co-owner Alinea, Next, the Aviary “Mimi Sheraton has always reminded us that eating is an activity as much of the imagination as of the palate and the tongue. In 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die, she reaps the rich harvest of her prodigious gifts of endless curiosity, lightly worn knowledge, and elegance of style. She has provided us with a feast to be tasted and savored with the greatest pleasure.” —Mary Gordon, author of The Liar’s Wife and Final Payments “Gargantuan in its appetite and encyclopedic in its scope, this is the most comprehensive book ever written on the great foods of the world. The book every food writer dreams of writing. A tour de force.” —Steven Raichlen, author of the Barbecue! Bible cookbooks and host of Primal Grill “Mimi Sheraton has written the definitive international guide for food lovers. Each page is filled with culinary treasures and surprises, presented in an engaging and entertaining manner. Reading and dining pleasure awaits you!” —Drew Nieporent, restaurateur, Tribeca Grill, Nobu, Bâtard "This book reads like a map to many of the great food experiences the world has to offer. A valuable addition to any food library.” —Eric Ripert, chef, Le Bernardin, author Avec Eric: A Culinary Journey with Eric Ripert "To this non-foodie, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die was a revelation—perhaps the most useful travel guide on my shelf. I'm heading to Marrakesh for tagine right now." —Andrew McCarthy, travel writer, actor, director "Mimi Sheraton is a national treasure. Her knowledge of food can't be beat—if anyone knows the 1,000 foods of a lifetime, it's Mimi." —Daniel Boulud, chef, Restaurant Daniel, New York City “An epic to-do list, compiled over a lifetime of eating and traveling.” —Eater.com

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