Try this traveling the globe without leaving the table
Presents an ode to the delights and wonders of culinary tourism with an introduction to tasty foods around the world, accompanied by sidebars, short essays, and information about culturally sensitive dinner table manners.
| Main Author: | Freeman, Danyelle. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Ecco,
c2011.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Summary: |
Presents an ode to the delights and wonders of culinary tourism with an introduction to tasty foods around the world, accompanied by sidebars, short essays, and information about culturally sensitive dinner table manners. "Witty and charming, Try This is an adventurous and accessible guide to eating out in the twenty-first century, perfect for anyone who loves food but wants to break out of a restaurant rut. From banh mi to bocadillos, spotted dick to soup dumplings, meze to ma po tofu, Try This travels the culinary map as it demystifies unfamiliar foods in sparkling prose that will leave your stomach growling. From newbie foodies to experienced eaters, there's something in Try This for everyone to discover. In the Restaurant Girl's own words, "I'm writing this book for anyone who's ever looked at a menu and had a question. Anyone who's had a plate put in front of him and wondered what the hell was in it?" Convivial and encouraging, Try This reminds us that eating out is a delicious adventure: 'Life is one long feast. Devour it.'"--Publisher's description. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes index. |
| Physical Description: |
x, 292 p. ; 22 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9780061881787 0061881783 |
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