New York City is the restaurant capital of the United States, if not the world. For residents and visitors, dining out in New York is always an event. The New York Restaurant Cookbook not only offers an insider's look at 100 of New York's best-known restaurants, but also provides the opportunity to re-create their signature dishes at home. Respected food journalist and cookbook writer Florence Fabricant has selected and adapted recipes from each of these restaurants for the home cook. Here are dishes from every course that represent the distinct, original style of world-class chefs. From the timeless elegance of the '21' Club to the downtown hipness of Nobu, from the romance of Café des Artistes to the flair of Mesa Grill, you get the very best that Manhattan has to offer. Also included are "Chef's Tips" for the home cook, expert sommeliers' advice on choosing accompanying wines, and a full directory of addresses.Whether you're a native New Yorker or one of the more than 35 million tourists who visit the city each year, The New York Restaurant Cookbook offers a spectacular culinary tour of the most cutting-edge dining city in the world. Read Less