Laguna Beach. A gem on the coast of southern California recognized the world over for its cultural reputation as an art colony. But did you know that this beach lover's paradise also boasts a rich eclectic history in the culinary arts? Restaurant owner Gale Pike has served this town for over 50 years with numerous establishments that evoke stories of celebrities, gangsters, politicians and even ghosts. Along with editor and logtime resident Tom DePaolo, this chronicle offers many entertaining anecdotes and visuals that will give the reader a fresh new perspective on the way it used to be in this delicious little village by the sea.

New Orleans is a restaurant city and it's long been that way. Food, cooking and restaurants reflect the spirit of New Orleans, her people and their many cultures and cuisines. Restaurants are our spiritual salve, our meeting place to connect, converse, consume, and of course, plan the next meal. Culinary traditions here are firm, though there is a dynamic food/dining evolution taking place in what we have come to call the new New Orleans. Today's restaurant recipe includes a lot of love, a taste of tradition, and the flavor of something new. New Orleans continues to be a most delicious city, from its finest white tablecloth restaurants to homey mom and pop cafes and chic new eateries--and there's a place at the table waiting for you. With recipes for the home cook from over 50 of the city's most celebrated restaurants and showcasing beautiful full-color photos, The New New Orleans Chef's Table is the ultimate gift and keepsake cookbook.

Part culinary travelogue, part cultural history, Save the Deli is a must-read for anyone whose idea of perfect happiness is tucking into a pastrami on rye with a pickle on the side
Corned beef. Pastrami. Brisket. Matzo balls. Knishes. Mustard and rye. In this book about Jewish delicatessens, about deli's history and characters, its greatest triumphs, spectacular failures, and ultimately the very future of its existence, David Sax goes deep into the world of the Jewish deli. He explores the histories and experiences of the immigrant counterman and kvetching customer; examines the pressures that many delis face; and enjoys the food that is deli's signature.
In New York and Chicago, Florida, L.A., Montreal, Toronto, Paris, and beyond, Sax strives to answer the question, Can Jewish deli thrive, and if so, how? Funny, poignant, and impeccably written, Save the Deli is the story of one man's search to save a defining element of a culture -- and the sandwiches -- he loves.

Food is big business, offering a wide range of opportunities for anyone committed to high standards and creativity. The National Restaurant Association reports that in 2009 restaurant sales could grow to reach a record $566 billion. Currently there are more than 13 million people employed at more than 945,000 restaurants in the United States, excluding food service suppliers, which is a $38 billion industry.

Keith Waterhouse is very particular about what lunch is not: 'It is not prawn cocktail, steak and Black Forest gateau with your bank manger. It is not civic, commemorative, annual office or funeral. It is not when either party is on a diet, on the wagon or in a hurry.' He is equally precise about what lunch is: 'It is a mid-day meal taken at leisure by, ideally, two people. Three's a crowd, four always split like a double amoeba into two pairs, six is a meeting, eight is a conference... A little light business may be touched upon but the occasion is firmly social. Whether they know it or not, for as long as they linger in the restaurant they are having an affair. The affair is lunch.' The Theory and Practice of Lunch is an authoritative and delightfully witty manual on the art of taking the most agreeable meal of the day, written by a shrewd observer of the passing show who listed his sole hobby in Who's Who as 'Lunch'.

Now in paperback, an internationally popular food savant and blogger chronicles his yearlong, worldwide search for everything delicious.

Bedtime Stories of the Ingleside Inn is a charming, often hilarious book describing the forays of a novice restaurateur and hotelier, Melvyn Haber, into the exotic world of French chefs, lovable con-men and "Big Spenders." As a raconteur, Haber has a few equals. With his droll wit and style, he wends his way through one outrageous escapade after another and takes you along for the entertaining ride!

Where can you eat breakfast while overlooking the entire Tularosa Basin? Where can you see funky collections of memorabilia and eclectic art, including possibly the world's largest velvet Elvis? Where can you sample a variety of burritos, huevos rancheros, and chilaquiles, in addition to such delicacies as pinon scones, Americana graburritos, a pork 'n produce omelet, and perhaps the most mysterious: a hen grenade? We've got the answers to all these questions Imagine having a statewide network of librarians, busily researching the best places for you to have breakfast. Many of the eateries we describe are housed in historic buildings, several are located right on or very close to Historic Route 66, some have been used in films or TV, and more than one claims to be haunted. "Breakfast New Mexico Style" is a dining guide to over 100 librarian-endorsed restaurants from Carlsbad to Aztec and Tucumcari to Silver City. Included are recommended reading and after breakfast activity suggestions. In person or from your armchair, travel to locales frequented by many of New Mexico's famous and infamous, real and fictional characters: Smokey Bear, Billy the Kid, Robert Goddard, Georgia O'Keeffe, Robert Oppenheimer, Jim Chee & Joe Leaphorn, Claire Reynier, Kevin Kerney, Sasha Solomon, and the enigmatic Ultima, to name just a few. Valerie Nye is a native of New Mexico. Educational opportunities and careers pulled her away from her native state for over ten years, but being far from home made her fully appreciate Santa Fe's delightfully unique breakfasts all the more. She is currently Head of Public Services at the College of Santa Fe's Fogelson Library. Kathy Barco grew up in Los Alamos. She has been a children's librarian with the Albuquerque Public Library system and the youth services coordinator at the New Mexico State Library. She is the author of the award-winning "READiscover New Mexico - A Tri-Lingual Adventure in Literacy."

Bohemian San Francisco: Its restaurants and their most famous recipes--The Elegant Art of Dining was written by Clarence Edwords in 1914. San Francisco has more ethnic areas than almost any other city in the United States. This guidebook to restaurants is unique in that it not only describes the cuisine but also tells the reader how to prepare the food from the area he visits. The reader will learn about French, Japanese, Italian, Mexican, and the Barbary Coast menus. There is also a section on tipping and how to serve wines.

Our gluten-free cook book is more than just recipes. We included restaurants where everyone can order from a gluten-free menu. We included name brands of seasonings and sauces and much more! All recipes include the brand names of products we used to make meals on a daily basis. We also included how to get started being gluten-free in the kitchen. From pots and pans to kitchen appliances. God Bless Stay Healthy Erik And Jennifer Spersrud

If you've ever had trouble deciding where to go for breakfast or brunch in the Denver area, this guide will help. Restaurants are listed alphabetically with information about children's menu, handicapped access, patio dining, as well as breakfast hours and the parking situation. If they have a website, it's listed, too, along with an occasional pithy comment by the author. If you tend to get lost around Denver, there's even an index of restaurants for each part of town and the suburbs.

This is a guidebook to 23 breweries and brewpubs across the Garden State, from corporate giants to the newest brewpubs. Each entry contains information on types of beers brewed at the site, available tours, nearby points of interest, and an author's pick for the best beer to try. Also included is a history of brewing in the state, a primer on the brewing process, and a section on favourite regional foods.

Lt. Col. Nathaniel Newnham-Davis' 1908 "The Gourmet's Guide to Europe" provides readers with information on the best dining places in Europe. Covering France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Spain, Russia, Greece, and Sweden, among others, the work is a gastronomic tour of much of Europe at the turn-of-the-century.

Bon Appetit -- When Georges Drouillard, the hired civilian hunter and interpreter, accompanied Captains Lewis and Clark on their Voyage of Discovery, 1803-1806, there were no "fine dining establishments" along the Mississippi River Today, there are, and Part I of this book provides travelers of the Lewis and Clark Trail guidance to some of the best in both fine dining and "trailside fare." Called "Drewyer" in the Journals of Lewis and Clark, this adept hunter was also a valued interpreter for the expedition. Few people know that he was a Shawnee man whose residence was in the area of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, both before and after the famous journey to the Pacific Ocean. In Part II of the book, The Life and Times of Georges P. Drouillard, readers learn more about the historical, cultural, and geographic context of this man, Drewyer, who deserves to be better known and appreciated. YOU are invited to come along for the ride. Enjoy What others have had to say about Bon Appetit and The Life and Times of Georges P. Drouillard "George Drouillard was a major factor in the success of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. His story is seldom told, but your manuscript sheds more light on this outstanding man of Shawnee and French Canadian ancestry. Your research and view of Drouillard helps the reader understand him better." --Jane Randol Jackson, author of "Cape Girardeau and the Corps of Discovery," in We Proceeded On, Vol. 31, No. 1, February, 2005. "I keep my copy in my lap desk. It is very handy." --Thomas Jefferson (Patrick Lee). "I can attest that this book is a constant companion in my travels." --Capt. William Clark (Charles Clark). "I have needed a book like this for some time." --Sgt. John Ordway (Tom Marshall) "Thank you for this wonderful book I use it often." --Sgt. Nathaniel Pryor (Norm Bowers) "Don't leave home without it " --Pvt. Peter Weiser (Steve Meyer) "Can I get more copies, for gifts?" --Engage Alexander Carson (Steve Wyatt). "What a useful book " --Jean Baptiste desChamps (Bob Plummer) "I like these books May I sell these in my shop?" --Darold Jackson, The Lewis and Clark Center, St. Charles, Mo.

This handy-sized series introduces readers to authentic local and regional dishes from around the Asian continent. Compiled by a team of enthusiastic and discerning food lovers with extensive local knowledge, these books are a must for any foodie on their travels (or at home when exploring the menu of local ethnic restaurants). The guides not only describe the different foods in words but make extensive use of colour photographs too. Each guide gives information on the best places to find the dishes, tips on dining etiquette, and key phrases in the local language to help the reader order with confidence! Pocket-sized and lightweight for convenience, with a handy built-in bookmark, these guides are perfect for reading at home or taking on your travels and Not just a good food guide Singapore is a Gourmand Award winner!

Personal diary meets food: Smout gives us a taste of his various dining experiences, ranging from places in the West End, London, to Sidcup, Kent. What is it that makes or breaks a restaurant for the average hungry punter? And we're not talking about Michelin stars here but nice, friendly places with good food at affordable prices. Surely that's not too much to ask for?

The caffe is indisputably central to Roman life. Cafe Life Rome is the first guide book dedicated solely to the cafes and bars of Rome. This book, with its rich photography and informed descriptions, steers travellers to Rome's 22 best bars and to the perfect caffee. Some of these establishments are hundreds of years old and some are relatively young, but each has a story to tell. These cafes also offer food and drink at reasonable prices, but you can also try one of the specialities of the house which is worth a small splurge. Visitors will be able to choose a comfortable bar close to their accommodations, make it a haunt of their own and watch the Romani at close quarters. It may even be a place where Hemingway or Fellini came to unwind too.

In O'Farrell street the Delmonico was one of the most famous of the French restaurants until the fire. It was several stories high, and each story contained private rooms. Carriages drove directly into the building from the street and the occupants went by elevator to soundproof rooms above, where they were served by discreet waiters.

From strolling the National Mall to hobnobbing at happy hour, get to know the nation's capital with Moon Washington DC. *Navigate the Neighbourhoods: Follow one of our guided neighbourhood walks through the National Mall, Dupont Circle, U Street, and more *Explore the City: Snap the perfect photo of the Washington Monument, stand where MLK delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Walk the halls of Frederick Douglass's home, journey through the incredible Smithsonian museums, or tour the U.S. Capitol from dome to crypt. Paddleboat along the Potomac during cherry blossom season and shop the boutiques in Georgetown *Get a Taste of DC: Chow down on a late-night half-smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl or grab brunch and a new book from Busboys and Poets. Dig into diverse, authentic fare from Ethiopia, Afghanistan, the Philippines, and more, savour Michelin-starred seafood at a waterfront restaurant, or order up a Chesapeake crab cake at a neighbourhood joint *Bars and Nightlife: Watch a groundbreaking performance at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, catch a live band at the 9:30 Club, or dance to a DJ set at the Black Cat. Sip scotch where former presidents once did, try a five-course cocktail tasting menu, or kick back with a beer and chips at a quintessential DC dive bar * Local Advice: DC journalist Samantha Sault shares her love of the nation's capital *Strategic, Flexible Itineraries including the three-day best of DC, four days with kids, and day trips to Alexandria, Annapolis and Easton, and Shenandoah National Park *Tips for Travelers including where to stay and how to navigate the Metro, plus advice for international visitors, LGBTQ+ travellers, seniors, travellers with disabilities, and families *Maps and Tools like background information on the history and culture of DC, full-colour photos, colour-coded neighbourhood maps, and an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go With Moon Washington DC's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the city. Expanding your trip? Check out Moon Virginia & Maryland. Visiting more of America's cities? Try Moon Boston or Moon New York City.

Whether you're a lifelong New Yorker or you're visiting for the first time, when you're in the Big Apple you're in food heaven - a nosher's paradise where you can find the freshest and most authentic foods of any cuisine in the world, from steaming soup dumplings to Persian Kebabs, Moroccan tagines, Chinese bubble tea, Senegalese ginger beer, Colombian cholados, kosher focaccia bread, the freshest Italian cheeses, Guyanese roti and more!

In this thorough and user-friendly book, passionate New York food guide Myra Alperson takes readers on her popular tours around town. Organized by borough and divided into easy-to-follow walks -- each of which can be done in an afternoon -- she points readers to the best ethnic restaurants, cafes, bakeries, tea houses, take-out stores, specialty shops, produce stands, supermarkets, and other food hot spots.

From generations-old favorites to vibrant newcomers, the delicious discoveries and include the best:

- Indian, Greek, Brazilian, Cuban, Romanian, Irish, Chinese, Afghan and Thai spots in Queens
- Italian, Kosher, Caribbean, Polish, Scandinavian, Russian and Moroccan delights in Brooklyn
- Chinese, West African, Soul Food, Mexican, Dominican, Korean and Turkish finds in Manhattan
- Sicilian, Albanian, Jamaican and Cambodian delights in the Bronx
- And much more.

You'll also discover: New York's last authentic beer garden * where to buy Chilean hot dogs and Brazilian pizza* the newest wave of Egyptian markets * the last Kosher market in Brighton Beach and the only Norwegian market in New York City * fun and delectable side trips * vegetarian and kid-friendly finds * cultural information for each neighborhood, along with info on the best parks, museums, gift shops, and bookstores.

Complete with subway, bus, and car directions along with detailed maps of each neighborhood covered, Nosh New York turns an afternoon in the city into a delicious food adventure.

Although there is no shortage of Muslim dining options in Kuala Lumpur, this city has it all and more. Halal eats at almost every turn AND a variety you can't match. Malaysia boasts of a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities; colourful and diverse. And you can be sure that this is reflected in the food that its capital has to offer. Kuala Lumpur is one of the few cities in the world where you can find a Halal option for all the major international cuisines (and some of the lesser known ones too!), if you know just where to look. Our guide just makes it all easier. Features: over 100 reviews of restaurants and cafe's; descriptive photographs; easy-to-read maps; index and icons to find the exact place you want.

In your breaks away from business or whilst on those shopping forays in the island city, this guidebook will show you the way to 'good eating' at any time. From the high-end establishments, to the most simple stalls that still serve among the tastiest fare, look no further. With our guide, your next meal should be as easy as a hop onto the MRT. Features: over 100 reviews of restaurants and cafe's; descriptive photographs; easy-to-read maps; index and icons to find the exact place you want.

This information-packed guidebook introduces you to more than sixty breweries and brewpubs--from the Shipwrecked Brew Pub in Egg Harbor, to smaller craft breweries like Capital Brewery west of Madison, to the world-famous Miller Brewing Company of Milwaukee. Robin Shepard includes descriptions and his personal ratings of some 600 local beers, plus a taster's chart you can use to record your own preferences.
For each brewpub and brewery site you'll find:
- a description and brief history, plus any "Don't miss" features
- names, comments, and ratings for all their specialty beers
- notes on the pub food, with recommendations
- suggestions of other sites to see and activities in the local area
- information about bottling and distribution
- availability of tours, tastings, gift shops, mug clubs, and "growlers"
- address and contact data, including Web sites and GPS coordinates!
Shepard also introduces novices to the brewing process and a wide variety of beer styles. And, you'll find a list of helpful books and Web sites, as well as information on Wisconsin beer tastings and festivals. As we say in Wisconsin, "So, have a couple a two, three beers, hey?"

"Genuinely touching, wonderfully revealing" NEW YORKER Garlic and Sapphires is Ruth Reichl's riotous account of the many disguises she employs to dine undetected when she takes on the much coveted and highly prestigious job of New York Times restaurant critic. ____________________________________________________ Reichl knows that to be a good critic she has to be anonymous - but her picture is posted in every four-star, low-star kitchen in town and so she embarks on an extraordinary - and hilarious - undercover game of disguise - keeping even her husband and son in the dark. There is her stint as Molly, a frumpy blonde in an off-beige Armani suit that Ruth takes on when reviewing Le Cirque resulting in a double review of the restaurant: first she ate there as Molly; and then as she was coddled and pampered on her visit there as Ruth, New York Times food critic. Then there is the eccentric, mysterious red head on whom her husband - both disconcertingly and reassuringly - develops a terrible crush. She becomes Brenda the earth mother, Chloe the seductress and even Miriam her own (deceased) mother. What is even more remarkable about Reichl's spy games is that as she takes on these various guises, she finds herself changed not just physically, but also in character revealing how one's outer appearance can very much influence one's inner character, expectations, and appetites.