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Pudlo Paris 2007-2008: A Restaurant Guide (Pudlo Paris)

Gilles Pudlowski

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Created by France's most respected food writer and critic, Gilles Pudlowski, the Pudlo Paris guide to restaurants, cafes, bars, and gourmet shops is now available in English for the first time in its 17-year history. The Pudlo is considered by discerning Parisians as the most informed, sophisticated, and up-to-date restaurant guide published today.

Organized by arrondissement, the guide describes almost 1,000 restaurants in every neighborhood of Paris, ranging from Grandes Tables–the paragons of the French culinary scene–to restaurants that give unusually good value for the price. The Pudlo also lists almost 300 bars, pubs, wine bars, tea salons, and cafes. And–a priceless bonus for the culinary traveler–descriptions of almost 300 specialty gourmet shops.

Gilles Pudlowski has singled out 21 of his personal favorites; 185 restaurants in settings of historical significance; 93 establishments he judges as giving especially good value for price; and 144 places where a meal costs less than 30 euros. You’ll also find a Listing of Establishments by Rating and an alphabetical index singling out establishments with terrace or garden, those open on Sunday, and those open past 11 PM.

Each review in the Pudlo is updated and rewritten annually by Mr. Pudlowski. The Little Bookroom will continue to be the English-language publisher worldwide for upcoming editions of Pudlo Paris as well as Pudlo France (to be published in March 2008).

In Pudlo Paris 2007-2008 you’ll find: reviews of 32 Grand Restaurants–the paragons of the city’s culinary scene; reviews of 965 Good Restaurants & Others–worthwhile venues in every neighborhood; and reviews of 41 of the top international restaurants.

Short profiles of 313 Shops selling:
Kitchenwares/Tabletop, Bread & Baked Goods, Wine, Cured Meat & Sausage, Chocolate, Candy/Sweets, Cutlery, Groceries, Cheese, Ice Cream, Fine Groceries, Books, Pastries, Fruit & Vegetables, Coffee, Regional Products, Prepared Food, Tea.

Descriptions of 281 casual venues throughout Paris (“Rendez-vous”):
Bars, Pubs, Wine Bars, Cafes, Creperies, Tea Salons, Brasseries.

And, prized for being the most up-to-date of the restaurant guides, 141 venues make their first appearance in Pudlo Paris 2007-2008.

Also noted: outdoor dining; open on Sunday; open after 11PM; children’s menus; air conditioning; and all prix fixe and a la carte prices.

BBQ Joints

David Gelin

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In Barbecue Joints, travel the highways and byways with a true barbecue aficionado, David Gelin, and share the scrumptious odors of hickory pits and the tangy sauces and rubs that make barbecue the signature dish of the South. Look closely and you will recognize a South where barbecue is a kind of national dish and the people who cook and serve it are, well, national heroes. This book is not just about the joints, but even more so about the good folks who are the heart and soul of them. Barbecue Joints is more than a heartfelt tale of the colorful characters that run them-it also serves as a travel guide as well as a how-to on barbecue, filled with recipes as well as instruction on building a BBQ pit of your very own!
Recipes Include:
Patricia Newton's Sweet Potato Pie
Abe's Cole Slaw
Duard Dockal's Beans
Scott's BBQ Hot-Sauce
Elvis's Pound Cake
Ricky William's Hot Dog Chil
S.W. Buck's Macaroni & Cheese
Katy Garner's Hog Heaven Fruit Cobbler
Shack by the Tracks Butter Scotch Squares
Author Biography: David Howard Gelin was born in New York and raised outside of Washington, D.C. Fate, college, and mild winters brought him to the South. Along with his aptly named Buddy, an animal rescue dog slated for that big doghouse in the sky, they are most at home on the open road. They hope to see you out there.

Eating St. Louis: The Gateway City's Unique Food Culture

Patricia Corrigan

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I could have read all night... 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This book stirs up memories.

Last Saturday evening, I got home from a tiring trip around 9 o'clock, and the only thing I wanted to do was get into bed. But there was a package waiting on my doorstep. Inside was "Eating St. Louis," and I was up until after midnight leafing through this entertaining book, remembering a lot of great meals and, more important, the people and places that served them.

Of course, it helps when your recollections of St. Louis restaurants go back to the '40s, when my Mom and Dad took me to Medart's, The Hill and the Mayfair's dining room on each of our annual vacation trips to the big city. It also helps if you were living there when Gaslight Square was still going strong and later on when all those intriguing shoestring restaurants started popping up on Euclid and in the Loop. But anyone who has spent much time at all in St. Louis will have fun recalling the eating places, food markets and drinking establishments that turn up in this book.

I don't want to make it sound as if "Eating St. Louis" is fixated on the past. Pat Corrigan gives equal time to the current restaurant scene, and I was interested to find out how much it has grown in the ten years I've been gone from town. This book would be a useful guide for anyone planning a trip to St. Louis and hoping for some great meals -- or for folks who already live there and want to expand their dining-out repertoire. Some of those places on Lafayette Square sound especially tempting.

As you can tell from the above, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've known its author since the days we worked together at the Post-Dispatch, and I have read several of her many books. "Eating St. Louis" is now my favorite...though the one about the Zoo is still right up there.

Editorial Review:

Eating St. Louis: The Gateway City s Unique Food Culture explores why we eat what we eat (and where we eat it), serving up stories and photos of the places, people, and comestibles that have come to define and feed St. Louis. Patricia Corrigan, book author and former Post-Dispatch restaurant critic, interviewed more than 130 individuals to learn little-known tales about local restaurants, food manufacturers, groceries and specialty food shops. Here too are tidbits about our gourmet food, low food, fast food, and slow food, facts about local farmers markets (and the sources of the bounty), and a spicy spoonful of the politics of food. Eating St. Louis also raises a glass to local breweries, wineries and iconic watering holes. Published by Reedy Press in cooperation with Doisy College of Health Sciences at Saint Louis University.

Frommer's Tahiti & French Polynesia (Frommer's Portable)

Bill Goodwin

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America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series
• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

• Download a free companion podcast about Tahiti and French Polynesia at Frommers.com

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Our expert author has been covering these exotic islands for years, and he's personally checked out every hotel, every restaurant, every beach, and every activity he recommends. He gives you a feel for the islanders' way of life, and offers a wonderful introduction to the region's unique blend of cultures.

Tahiti is only the gateway to French Polynesia, there are many islands and hundreds of accommodations to choose from, so the first edition of Frommer's Tahiti & French Polynesia compares all the options, helping you find the tropical getaway that's right for you. We've included web addresses for every hotel, so you can check out pictures as you make your decision. Rely on us for in-depth, honest reviews of lavish honeymoon resorts, intimate inns, simple bungalows, family-friendly motels, and more, with selections in every price category.

We'll point you to the loveliest secluded beaches, and send you to the best places for snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, deep-sea fishing, and more. You'll also get the latest trip-planning information, including tips on finding the best airfare or package deal.

Zagat New Jersey Restaurants 2008/09 (Zagatsurvey: New Jersey Restaurants) (Zagatsurvey: New Jersey Restaurants)

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New Jersey Restaurants covers over 850 restaurants across the entire Garden State. This handy guide contains Zagat Surveys trusted ratings and reviews for New Jersey restaurants based on the opinions of diners like you. The trademark reviews and corresponding ratings for Food Décor Service and Cost are organized alphabetically in a user friendly format. Use the indexes arranged by cuisine neighborhood and special features like In Places Winning Wine Lists or Romantic Places to find the perfect restaurant for any occasion. Also includes stick on bookmarks.

Good Beer Guide to Belgium

Tim Webb

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Indispensible! 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

With the Good Beer Guide Tim Webb does a superhuman job chronicling the staggering array of breweries, beers, and bars in the Benelux region. I took a trip to Netherlands and Belgium expressly for the beer and for me the book was indispensible. It is organized and indexed very well.

If you are reading this review you are likely at least somewhat interested in Belgian beer and if you are, then you probably can't afford not to use this guide. Not all beers or bars are created equal, even in Belgium. With a limited time and traveler's budget it would be impossible to have savored as many beers as I did without Webb's help.

Because the Benelux countries are among the most pleasant in the world and easiest to get around and travel in, you will not even need a Lonely Planet or Rough Guide--the important stuff (the beer!) is in Tim Webb's book. You can easily find hotels, sightseeing info, and food when you are there, because the region is highly traveler-friendly. However, many of the local beer menus include thousands of offerings and so you can imagine how a guidebook like this might come in handy.

The Good Beer Guide to Belgium will also help you decipher those book-long beer menus and select the right brew for you. With the guide in hand you also might find yourself in towns and villages you never would have visited otherwise, because you were drawn there for a Trappist monastary or a special little bit of brewing history. There are a smattering of other beer guides to the region but none even come close to this one!

Editorial Review:

First published in 1992, the Good Beer Guide to Belgium has developed a cult following among committed beer lovers and beer tourists. It is the definitive, totally independent guide to understanding and finding the best of Belgian beer and an essential companion for any discerning beer drinker visiting Belgium or seeking out Belgian beer in Britain. With details of the 120 breweries and more than 800 beers in regular production, 500 of the best hand-picked cafes, and every known brewery tour, beer festival, and museum of brewing, this is the definitive guide to Belgian beer, whether you are touring by train, bicycle, car, or armchair.

The Irish Pub

James Fennell, Turtle Bunbury

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A perfect selection of Irish pubs that whisks readers away into the enchanting spirit of Old Ireland.Whether you want to hide away in the Wicklow Hills, cradling a glass of beer in a wood-paneled snug; gather round a turf fire, serenaded by fiddle players; or sip quietly in the cubby hole of a Victorian bar in the center of Dublin, this book takes you into pubs that epitomize the essential charm of Old Ireland.

In this cheerful celebration, more than 250 photographs capture the essence of pubs from every part of Ireland. The lively texts explain anything and everything of interest about each of the featured bars, from the local history and family tales surrounding each establishment's owners to the drinks typically served and the colorful characters who gather there.

Simply structured into three chapters—"Urban Retreats," "Rural Charm," and "Contemporary Heritage"—the book's beautiful interiors and charming stories are an invaluable chronicle of traditional Irish life. 200 color illustrations.

The Ultimate Food Lover's Guide to Houston

Editors of My Table magazine

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You may have heard the statistic: According to the Zagat Survey, Houstonians eat out more often than do residents of any other major American city. And it's true! Houston is a city that loves its restaurants. Now, with the August 2008 publication of The Ultimate Food Lover's Guide to Houston, brought to you by the editors and writers of My Table magazine, dining around Houston is about to become an even more delicious adventure. Capitalizing on My Table's 14 years of covering everything food in Houston and our reputation as Houston's only editorially independent magazine devoted solely to dining in Houston, this is not a traditional restaurant guidebook so much as -- as the title promises -- a food-lover's guide. Our overriding editorial guideline: Where would we send our best foodie friend? The 5x8 book -- easy to slip into a handbag or briefcase -- is divided into three chapters: Local Flavors has more than 100 bakeries, ethnic markets, farmers' markets, butchers, gelato shops, fishmongers, chocolate shops, coffeehouses, tea rooms, and much more; Spirited Houston lists more than 95 wine bars, wine and spirits retailers, brewpubs, hotel bars and dives; and Restaurants & Cafes covers everything else, from fine-dining establishments to quirky ethnic eateries off the beaten path. Besides the main listings -- nearly 550 in all -- The Ultimate Food Lover's Guide to Houston features dozens of color photos, a fold-out map, sidebars and boxes with everything from a list of our favorite boiled-crawfish spots to the town's best sports bars (as chosen by Houston Dynamo star Brian Ching), from a round-up of pick-your-own orchards to the best annual food festivals, from a list of local cooking schools to a chocolatier's secret sources for chocolate-making supplies, from our favorite BYOB restaurants to five spots that serve English-style afternoon tea. The book even has a dozen recipes from Houston's best-known restaurants, including Cafe Annie, Mark's American Cuisine, Brennan's and Ouisie's Table. In other words, this book is richer, deeper and more varied than the traditional restaurant directory-style guidebook. We don't pretend to list everything in town -- only those places that are worthy, beloved, compelling, irresistible or simply cannot be ignored.

ZAGAT New York City Nightlife 2008/09 (Zagatsurvey : New York City Nightlife) (Zagatsurvey : New York City Nightlife)

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What lies beyond the velvet ropes of New York Citys most exclusive nightspots? Whats the hottest dance club of the moment the best place to taken an important client for a drink the most romantic choice for popping the question? Youll find all that information plus much more in this Zagat Survey of New York City Nightlife from the publishers of the countrys best selling restaurant guides. Based on the opinions of thousands of in the know night crawlers this guide takes you on an insiders tour of the City That Never Sleeps rating and reviewing over 1250 establishments and offering practical indexes to help you make the right choice for any occasion. Also includes a color foldout map neighborhood maps and stick on bookmarks.

Good Food in Mexico City: A Guide to Food Stalls, Fondas and Fine Dining

Nicholas Gilman

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This is a little book with a big purpose: to put Mexico City on the map as one of the great food capitals of the world. Written by a resident gastronome who knows the city inside and out, this guide takes the reader to out-of-the-way market stalls, taco joints, as well as fashionable high-end dining spots. Included are chapters on bars and cantinas, cafés, and food shopping, and short essays on various aspects of Mexican cuisine and its history. Clear maps of the city, as well as an extensive glossary of ingredients, dishes and cooking terms are provided, making this an easy to use guide to the best food in a great city. "Finally! The book I have been hunting for: a foodie's guide to the culinary wonders of one of the largest, most culturally-diverse cities in the world. This compact, easy-to-follow book has something to tempt every palate, from under-the-highway taco stands to cutting edge haute cuisine. Ceci Connolly, The Washington Post "An essential book for those who discover history and culture, tradition and trends, through their taste buds." David Lida, author of Travel Advisory "If you can't have the knowledgeable Mr. Gilman as your personal guide, this book is the next best thing." Meredith Brody, restaurant critic, SF Weekly "Nick Gilman's book is a treasure, an insider's guide through the super-cool, super-tasty side of Mexico City. There's no guide book like this." Rick Bayless author of Authentic Mexican and host of PBS' Mexico: One Day at a Time "Winner of the Gourmand Award, Best Guidebook of the year"