{"product_id":"the-waldorf-astoria-bar-book-hardcover","title":"The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrank Caiafa\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential for the home bar cocktail enthusiast and the professional bartender alike\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The textbook for a new generation.\" --Jeffrey Morgenthaler, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Bar Book\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A true classic in its own right . . . that will be used as a reference for the next 100 years and more.\" --Gaz Regan, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Joy of Mixology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e2017 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION BOOK AWARD NOMINEE: BEVERAGE \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e2017 SPIRITED AWARD(R) NOMINEE: BEST NEW COCKTAIL \u0026amp; BARTENDING BOOK\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrank Caiafa--bar manager of the legendary Peacock Alley bar in the Waldorf Astoria--stirs in recipes, history, and how-to while serving up a heady mix of the world's greatest cocktails. Learn to easily prepare pre-Prohibition classics such as the original Manhattan, or daiquiris just as Hemingway preferred them. Caiafa also introduces his own award-winning creations, including the Cole Porter, an enhanced whiskey sour named for the famous Waldorf resident. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach recipe features tips and variations along with notes on the drink's history, so you can master the basics, then get adventurous--and impress fellow drinkers with fascinating cocktail trivia. The book also provides advice on setting up your home bar and scaling up your favorite recipe for a party. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince it first opened in 1893, the Waldorf Astoria New York has been one of the world's most iconic hotels, and Peacock Alley its most iconic bar. Whether you're a novice who's never adventured beyond a gin and tonic or an expert looking to expand your repertoire, \u003ci\u003eThe Waldorf Astoria Bar Book \u003c\/i\u003eis the only cocktail guide you need on your shelf.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Caiafa\u003c\/b\u003e was the bar manager of the highly celebrated Peacock Alley and La Chine restaurants at The Waldorf Astoria from 2005 until its recent closure. His inventive use of house-made infusions, liqueurs and fresh ingredients was a torchbearer for cocktail culture in NYC. Caiafa's hospitality consulting and management enterprise, Handle Bars NYC\/Global Inc., has been called upon for its expertise in projects both nationally and abroad. His topical writing and personal recipes have been published in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTime Out New York\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.3 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 17, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42725654659135,"sku":"9780143124801","price":32.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/6bca4e9fe3184353b3b413486041a173.webp?v=1765107428","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-waldorf-astoria-bar-book-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}