Spaces 7: Offices, Restaurants, Commercial Spaces Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good book, with some excellent photographs of interesting spaces in the language of the contemporary Mexican Architects.
AM Editores released this exciting series and has now quite a few of them.
I would pick them up at a reduced price, just because the books seldomly show anything else than photos. There should be a bit more information on the projects, and some architectural and technical drawings to make them more appealing.
Overall a nice add to the architects library.


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This book features a selection of the work of 16 firms representative of the quality with which architectural design is nowadays crafted. There are multiple and diverse examples: on one hand, those professionals who maintain the original premise of serving as a link between those seeking ideas and the artist that materializes them, and on the other, the contributions that seek to answer to new trends and expectations presented by a constantly growing and evolving world.

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Georgia's Historic Restaurants (Historic Restaurants Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)I originally discovered this book in the early 1990's in my local library. I enjoyed the information on each location, and absolutely loved the coconut cake from The Farmhouse, which is the reason I bought this book on Amazon. Several of these old jewels are no longer in business--Herren's, The Mansion, and The Abbey in Atlanta; In Clover in LaGrange; and Something Special in Newnan is no longer a tearoom but an event center.

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Restaurant 2000: Dining Design III Review

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(More customer reviews)I am ordering this book for the second time...to give to my client for which we are designing a restaurant. The wonderful examples and photos gave us alot to discuss in our first design meeting. It clearly helped to put the project on the right track with great ideas. We were able to read our client thoughts by the pictures they picked out as favorites. thank you christy

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Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals Review

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(More customer reviews)I have several Moosewood cookbooks, but have sometimes found that the recipes can be complicated and time-consuming, and can involve ingredients that are not always easy to find. This book, however, contains good recipes that are not only healthy, but also relatively easy and quick to make. From soups to salads to entrees, I haven't tried anything that I haven't liked, and I really appreciate the effort that was made to make the dishes low fat. Low fat or not, the recipes included here are for food that is both flavorful and hearty. A must-try for the vegetarian or even the meat eater who wants to try to include some vegetarian meals in his/her diet. I find myself turning to this book when I want to make a meal for friends who are not necessarily vegetarian, and they are always pleasantly surprised and ask for the recipe! These meals would encourage even the hard core carnivores to take a break and eat some veggies!

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Paradise Found: The people, restaurants and recipes of St. Barthélemy Review

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(More customer reviews)This book reveals St. Barthelemy in a unique way. The Brooks' exceptional photographs & revealing interviews with resident restaurant owners present a compelling case. "Paradise Found" is in a class by itself--more than a guide, more than a cookbook. For those who already know the island, it keeps the flame alive between trips. For those contemplating a first trip, it will give a feel for the people, the marvelous cuisine and the ambiance of a special piece of paradise.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Tables of St. Barthélemy -- Paradise Found tells the stories of eighteen of the most popular restaurants on the island and, in the process, gives you an insider look into St. Barthélemy, its people and the fantastic culinary scene for which the island is justly renowned.Paradise Found is the ideal resource for any first-time visitor who wants to truly feel like part of the island experience before even setting foot on St. Barthélemy. You'll learn about the island, its history and read the stories of the very same chefs and restaurant owners that you'll have the opportunity to meet in person when you finally arrive on this tiny island in the French West Indies.For the long-time traveler to St. Barths, Paradise Found captures the beauty of the island and its wonderful restaurants. With over 70 recipes from the kitchens of the islands best restaurants and over 140 full color photographs, Paradise Found is the perfect way to retain and recreate the magic of a trip to St. Barths at home.

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Restaurant at the End of the Universe (Word for Word) Review

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(More customer reviews)Since looking at THE HITCHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY in the 1980's on WLIW21 TV here is New York, and have alwasy liked British TV, it was love at first sight. The AudioBook is just wonderful, and listening to the author is really a treats.

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When all the questions of space, time, matter and the nature of being have been resolved, the question remains: where shall we have dinner? The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the obvious answer, it provides the ultimate gastronomic experience, and there is no morning after to worry about.

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Luchow's German Cookbook: The Story and the Favorite Dishes of America's Most Famous German Restaurant Review

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(More customer reviews)Luchow's Restaurant is, alas, no longer in existence. In its time, it was without doubt the best German-Austrian restaurant in New York City. It was located on Union Square in Manhattan. I was first taken there by an aunt when I was a child. I loved everything about the place. The food, the surroundings, the artwork on the walls, the string quartet that played at dinner, the excellent hospitality provided to the guests by the staff -- all were unique in my experience. I ate there regularly for at least the next 20 years. I greatly regret that the restaurant is closed.
This book, which is by Jan Mitchell, the last owner, brings back fully to mind the Luchow's that I knew and loved. Recipes for many of the classic Luchow's German-Austrian dishes, that I remember having eaten at the restaurant, are here. Also in the book are many anecdotes and descriptions by Mr. Mitchell of the features that made Luchow's what it was.
If you knew Luchow's and loved it, you should have this book for sure. If you are perhaps younger, or for some other reason did not know this great restaurant, but yet you enjoy classic Bavarian and Austrian cooking, or if you have enjoyed visiting Munich or Vienna, or if you think that you would like to do so, you will find much to enjoy in this book. The recipes are clear and easy to read and to follow. Of course, some of the ingredients called for may not be readily available to you (e.g., fresh May wine, flavored with fresh woodruff? An ox head?). But the ingredients for others can be bought at retail in any truly good grocery in most metropolitan areas.
If you would like to feel immersed in the great hospitality of a fine classic restaurant in late 19th century Germany or Austria (or New York City), this book is for you.

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Top Secret Restaurant Recipes: Creating Kitchen Clones from America's Favorite Restaurant Chains Review

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(More customer reviews)I found that the book was a great investment for people who might not have the funds or the patience to be at the restaurants all the time to have great food. Everything that I've made has been excellent, and though I'm sure that the author tried to find the closest ingredients that could be found with ease at your local market (and in comments to the people who gave a bad review that he couldn't find the ingredients out of the country, we're lucky someone has found a way for us to make the recipes at ALL! How's he supposed to know you can't get Mayo where you are and what substitution you could use in its place? ) Also to the person who made the comment about it not being "gourmet fare" the recipes that are in the book aren't supposed to all be gourmet fare, they're supposed to be recipes most people LOVE & it wasn't like you couldn't look over the book and judge if it was for you before you bought it! I LOVE this book, and it looks like everyone else does too! Great Job Todd! THANKS!

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Starting a Small Restaurant, Revised Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)"Starting a Small Restaurant" gives any novice a good starting point for considerations in this fast-paced world. The Author, Daniel Miller, has had mixed career employment, not all of which are in the food service industry. Danial co-founded the Grey Fox Inn, a large undertaking. I gave the book 2 stars because on some subjects Miller is simply vague or incorrect in my experience. For instance, Miller states that "People steal food from restaurants." Not necessarily true, but only gives solutions of locking storage areas (ludicrous), or deal honestly with employees, whatever that means. Another subject I found unenlightening was the equipment discussion on a deep fat fryer. Dirty and dangerous was about as far as the text went.
It is a good book, just keep in mind that there are other solutions than the ones Miller advises.

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More than 100 new restaurants open *every day* and the truth is, most of them don't make it.This is a fully-updated edition of the classic guide to opening a small restaurant successfully, be it a bistro, diner, inn, cafe, or something fancier.Expert Daniel Miller offers a wealth of information to help would-be restaurateurs decide if the life of a small-business owner is right for them, and if so, how to proceed to get a restaurant up and running.From finding the location to creating a business and finance plan, to hiring and training staff, purchasing equipment, setting up computer programs, developing a menu, and a whole lot more, this is everything you need to know.If you are a burgeoning entrepeneur, or even if you just want to "dream the dream", this practical and engaging book will lead you on your way.

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New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant: 125 Great Recipes on an Easy-To-Use Easel (Recipeasel) Review

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(More customer reviews)In the standard excellent style of the Moosewood cookbooks the Recipeasel comes through. The recipes are easy, straightforward and fantastic. A great introduction to the Moosewood style or a nice compliment to their other collections, either way it's just great. Makes an excellent gift! (That's how I got mine).

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Brought together in this Recipeasel are 125 recipes for scrumptious vegetarian dishes gathered from Moosewood--one of the world's most famous vegetarian restaurants. From soups, salads, and sandwiches to main dishes, breads, and desserts, these original recipes celebrate vegetarian cooking with a unique Moosewood flair. Slipcase. Wire-O binding. 2-color illustrations throughout.

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Dining at Delmonico's: The Story of America's Oldest Restaurant Review

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(More customer reviews)Both entertaining and practical, this book has a good balance of lavish illustrations,
practical recipes, and an absorbing history of a very historical restaurant.
Highly recommended

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The name Delmonico's is synonymous with fine dining. Ever since the establishment-the country's first real restaurant-opened its doors in Manhattan's Financial District in 1837, Delmonico's has been showing Americans just what it means to eat well.
Delmonico's was where American diners were introduced to some of our most beloved dishes: Lobster à la Newburg, Eggs Benedict, Manhattan Clam Chowder, Baked Alaska. Many were created in Delmonico's kitchen by New York's first star chef, Charles Ranhofer; others were popularized here. And always heading the bill of fare was the Delmonico's Steak-an unbelievably succulent 20-ounce prime rib-eye, grilled to perfection and topped with herbed butter-which remains the gold standard that other steakhouses try to emulate. Delmonico's history is one of "firsts": the first American restaurant to use tablecloths, to offer private dining rooms, to furnish a separate wine list, to admit women diners, and to re-envision haute cuisine for the American palate. That tradition of exquisite food served in a luxurious setting continues to flourish today. Now, Dining at Delmonico's invites the home cook into the restaurant's legendary kitchen, providing more than 80 recipes that let you re-create the gastronomic glories of Delmonico's dining room for your own table.

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Recipes from Historic California: A Restaurant Guide and Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)Although part of America, California has a good deal of state-exclusive culture. "Recipes from Historic California: A Restaurant Guide and Cookbook" is an exploration of California's culinary culture. The recipes of historic restaurants serving food one won't be able to find anywhere else in the state are spotlighted. "Recipes from Historic California" is a delicious sample of California, and something that the adventurous eater and cook will relish.


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The Sedona Table: Recipes from the Top Restaurants in Red Rock Country Review

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(More customer reviews)Just as a chameleon suits itself to surroundings, so does this Southwestern based cookbook/coffee table book. I first displayed it on my kitchen countertop. The extraordinary food photography draws you into the accompanying appetizing recipes that include easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. For the most part, they contain ingredients available in local grocery stores. As a cook, I appreciated the featured chef's "tricks of the trade". Then, due to the skillfully written informative text about Sedona, AZ, the starring chefs, and top restaurants, I placed it on the living room coffee table, for everyone's pleasure. The beautiful photos will definitely put Sedona on your designated trip list, especially if you've never been before. In the kitchen? On the coffee table? Mine has found a home in between, on my china hutch's open countertop, for all to see. I recommend this book for everyone with a sense of food and travel adventure. It's a journey you won't regret.

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Sumptuously illustrated with stunning color photography, The Sedona Table is the first book to introduce the wide variety of cuisine and chefs found in Red Rock Country.

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The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook: Local Food, Local Restaurants, Local Recipes Review

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(More customer reviews)Not so much a recipe book-as a source guide. Reminding me of all the wonderful places in Minnesota that serve local food cooked just the right way! Birchwood Cafe is the best! They catered our wedding on two days notice!!:) The local movement and Farmer's Markets in St. Paul are short, but absolutely breathtaking. It's great to know that so many restaurants join in with our commitment for wonderful food and a sustainable future.

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This photography rich book is a love song for local food. Through narrating the stories of 31 Minnesota chefs and restaurants, the Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook offers 100 recipes that celebrate cooking with local, sustainably grown food. The passion of these chefs, and the farmers they work with, sings throughout the pages.
This cookbook combines rich traditions and delightful innovations. The mouth-watering fare of world-class bed-and-breakfasts is here, alongside the saucy mix of cultural cuisines from kitchens at the Twin Cities' Café Brenda, Spoon River, Lucia's, Heartland, and the delectable slow cooking of eateries like the New Scenic Café in Two Harbors and Minwanjige Café in Strawberry Lake. Mixing the familiar comfort food of Minnesota's roots in the culture of Northern Europe with the fine new flavors of world cuisine, these recipes comprise a travel guide through Minnesota, with illustrated profiles of chefs and farmers, of food and farms.
The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook is the newest release from Renewing the Countryside (RTC), a Minnesota-based non-profit organization that champions the positive stories of rural revitalization. In additional to developing books, RTC produces educational programming around local foods and sustainable agriculture including the Local Food Hero radio show, the Healthy Local Foods exhibit at the State Fair's EcoExperience and Green Routes, a sustainable tourism initiative.

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The New Brooklyn Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from 31 Restaurants That Put Brooklyn on the Culinary Map Review

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(More customer reviews)The history of the profiled restaurants and food scene in Brooklyn is excellent, but the recipes (based on dishes from those restaurants) tend to be more restaurant-style dishes than being something the home chef might cook, and are often not the best dishes from those restaurants.

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Filled with mouthwatering recipes, beautiful photographs, and scenes from some of the most vibrant restaurants in America today, The New Brooklyn Cookbook celebrates the wave of culinary energy that has transformed this thriving borough and infused its kitchens and dining rooms with passion, vigor, and big flavors. Starring the trail-blazing chefs and entrepreneurs who made it all happen, this gorgeous book helps readers recreate the signature dishes of Brooklyn in the comfort of their own kitchens.

With enthusiasm and insight, husband-and-wife duo Melissa and Brendan Vaughan highlight the "new" tastes of Brooklyn, including:

Steak and Eggs Korean Style (The Good Fork)
Cast-Iron Chicken with Caramelized Shallots and Sherry Pan Sauce (Vinegar Hill House)
Seared Swordfish with SautÉed Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Corn and Kohlrabi Salad, and Avocado Aioli (Rose Water)
Beef Sauerbraten with Red Cabbage and Pretzel Dumplings (Prime Meats)
Doug's Pecan Pie Sundae (Buttermilk Channel)
Hoppy American Brown Ale-Home Brew Version (Sixpoint Craft Ales brewery)

The Vaughans also profile some of Brooklyn's best food makers and purveyors, from cheesemakers and picklers to chocolatiers and bakers, giving readers an inside look at the ingredients behind their favorite restaurant dishes and the food culture that supports their creation.

Featured Restaurants:



Al Di LÀ
The Grocery
Saul
Rose Water
Convivium Osteria
Locanda Vini e Olii
DuMont
Aliseo Osteria del Borgo
Marlow & Sons
Franny's
iCi
Applewood
Egg
Northeast Kingdom
The Good Fork
Dressler
The Farm on Adderley
Flatbush Farm
Palo Santo
Lunetta
Beer Table
James
The General Greene
Five Leaves
Char No. 4
No. 7
Buttermilk Channel
Roberta's
Vinegar Hill House
Prime Meats
The Vanderbilt



Plus: Interviews with Ten of Brooklyn's most popular artisanal food producers

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Barbecue Road Trip: Recipes, Restaurants, & Pitmasters from America's Great Barbecue Regions Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a nice book with great stories, plenty of great pictures, and reviews of some great barbecue joints. I don't think that you would be at all disappointed. The reason that I rated 4 stars, rather than 5, is that it lacked on original recipes.

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With its fervent aficionados, traditions, and wildly varying regional styles--each with its passionate advocates--barbecue is much more than a way of cooking meat: It's a cultural ritual. A history as entertaining as it is informative, this book is the first to explore American barbecue's regional roots. Nationally renowned food commentator Mike Witzel takes readers on an eye-opening (and mouth-watering) tour of the histories, techniques, culture, competitions, traditional side dishes, and classic hot spots associated with barbecue's four major regionally based styles. With hundreds of photographs and illustrations, print ads, signage, and more, this account offers a rich picture of American barbecue in Texas, North Carolina, Memphis, and Kansas City (home to at least 100 barbecue restaurants and the world's largest annual barbeque contest). Pork or beef, sweet or spicy, marinated or rubbed, basted or slathered in sauce, cooked slowly or seared, over coal or wood chips, here are the styles from which all American barbecue is derived, in all their rich flavor and folklore. For those who wish to do further research, the book provides a listing of top barbecue joints in all 50 states.

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Restaurants that Work: Case Studies of the Best in the Industry Review

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(More customer reviews)I own a pretty sucessful bar in Santa Barbara California and decided (about a year ago) to try my hand in the Restaurant Business.
Before I could turn back, the lease was signed, money was coming in...there was no escape. I was pretty terrified.
I decided to learn everything I could about design, management, success' and failures. The principal way I did this was to order an armada of books about the business. In all I think I bought roughly 20 books. Most of them were somewhat helpful, but none of them approached the value of this fine book.
Chronicling almost 3 dozen successful cases from such diverse business' as China Grill and Farallon, every aspect of the business is covered - design, capitalization, management organization, revenue and profit - FANTASTIC.
I can't recommend this book any higher. It was an enormous help to me in putting my new restaurant together.
Christian Hunter
Owner - Sevilla Restaurant, Santa Barbara

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A guide to restaurant design for a cost-conscious market. The process of interpreting the client's ambitions to produce high-quality but affordable solutions, producing the most for the least, is thoroughly covered in this book.

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