A classic reference revised and updated after more than a decade, for a new generation of foodies.
John Mariani began his career as a journalist at New York magazine in 1973. Since then, he has become one of America's premier food writers. He is a columnist for Esquire and Bloomberg News, was nominated three times for the James Beard Journalism Award, and is the author of several highly regarded books on food, including references such as Mariani's Coast-to-Coast Dining Guide, America Eats Out (winner of the IACP Julia Child Cookbook Award for reference), and most recently, How Italian Food Conquered the World. He is also the author of The Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink andeditor of Italian Cuisine: Basic Cooking Techniques, the primary Italian textbook at the Culinary Institute of America.
Best Reference Book of the Year Library Journal (1983) Filled with information to intrigue and inform the scholar, the trivia buff, and the cook. The New York Times on the 1983 edition Reveals just how much American cookery has changed over the last ten years... This remains a valuable and unique reference. And, with entries on such diverse topics as airline food, lunch counters, and candy bars, it's fun to read, too. An essential purchase. Library Journal on the 1994 edition Making sense of Italian food's history is no small undertaking, but like any true professional, longtime Esquire food correspondent and legendary restaurant columnist Mariani handles the subject with ease... Readers will be salivating. Booklist on How Italian Food Conquered the World It catches readers up on more than a decade of culinary evolution and innovation, from molecular cuisine and the rise of the Food Network to the local food fraze, from the DIY movement to the food truck culture. Lexington Herald Leader This volume is entertaining and enlightening, suitable for any food historian or home cook who is interested in having an easy guide to the foods of the U.S. and quick access to the most authentic recipes for classic dishes and drinks. -- Elaine Lindstrom Booklist John Mariani's classic tome has been updated to reflect the USA's changing culinary landscape, from molecular gastronomy to the DIY movement. Gayot.com
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