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Union Square Cafe serves some of the most imaginative, interesting, and tasty food in America. The restaurant and its owners, Danny Meyer and chef Michael Romano, have been praised for their outstanding food and superb service. Now its devoted fans can savor the restaurant's marvelous dishes, trademark hospitality, and warm decor at home. Offered are recipes for 160 of Union Square Cafe's classic dishes, from appetizers, soups, and sandwiches to main courses, vegetables, and desserts. The recipes are easy to master, using widely available ingredients and familiar techniques. Readers will find the dishes here as accessible as they are irresistible. Beyond just providing recipes, The Union Square Cafe Cookbook inspires confidence in home cooks by sharing Michael Romano's tips for success. The cookbook also features Danny Meyer's wine suggestions, inspired by the restaurant's remarkable cellar. The book captures the bustling energy and warmth of the restaurant, and its illustrations and artwork bring the restaurant's spirit to life. It does the rare job of capturing the restaurant's vitality and personalities, making it perfect for both home cooks and culinary enthusiasts.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Cooking & Recipes
Authors: Danny Meyer
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