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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."
A culinary journey around the world in 288 pages.
With a keen sense of direction, food writer and blogger Freeman (restaurantgirl.com) guides readers on a comprehensive, contemporary, global culinary excursion. But this isn't merely an overview of 14 types of global cuisine, among them Chinese, Indian and Middle Eastern. It's a challenge to investigate the world in the things around you, beginning with food.Freeman encourages readers to take chances by being upfront: "Most people won't admit it, but half the time we don't know what we're eating, what we ordered, or what we might be missing because we're too embarrassed to ask our servers or look it up."She entices not only readers' palate but brain as well with "tasty morsels" of information—e.g., "In Egypt. McDonald's features the 'McFalafel,' a falafel patty topped with lettuce, tomato, and 'secret sauce' on a hamburger bun. The secret sauce is actually just tahini." Deftly blending anecdote with fact, she includes sections on table manners and how they vary culturally. She also discusses how to get the most out of the experience by making reservations, wearing proper attire and treating people with respect. In addition, Freeman explains some simple misconceptions—e.g., "Curryactually means nothing more than 'cooked in liquid.' "
An innovative guide that tickles the taste buds and proves that you don't have to travel abroad to experience international gastronomy.
Danyelle Freeman is the founder and editor of restaurantgirl.com, a hip and accessible guide to the hottest restaurants, menus, and chefs around the country. She served as the chief restaurant critic for the New York Daily News for over two years and has been featured in various print and online publications, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Post, and Real Simple. A graduate of Harvard College, she lives in New York City.
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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 ...