FOOD & DRINK
Edible Satire
Degustations at Bistro à Table Isadora Chai
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his book is every foodie’s dream cookbook, a book like no other: a secret almanac of sorts of the themed degustation nights that have featured in Isadora Chai’s venue, Bistro à Table, in Kuala Lumpur - a hole-in-the-wall venue that remains as the only restaurant in Malaysia to have themed
degustation dinners every month. Resplendent with stunningly detailed photography, Isadora Chai’s cookbook explores her gastro gourmand’s take on a delicious array of superbly satirical but infinitely edible recipes. She details many sophisticated, very passionate, and innovative culinary surprises, including a wide range of dishes directly reversed, such as the Reversed Sushi and the Reversed Root Beer Float, where the proportions of the components and the composition of wellknown dishes are reversed. Other menus reflect the heady worlds of politics, love and war no less. The book also includes a beautifully illustrated Manga graphic novel - by the author’s own hand - which presents an exquisite collection of dishes from the degustation combining modern Japanese food, subculture and art. Intrigued? This book is unique and spectacularly expressive snapshot of a culinary expert whose star continues to be on the rise.
ISBN: 9781864707342 The Images Publishing Group 12 x 10in. 252pp., 150 col. January 2018 $50.00/CDN$67.50 Hardcover n A
sophisticated cookbook by the chef/owner of Kuala Lumpa’s Bistro á Table
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the foodie with everything, a showcase for Chai’s novel approach to food -- original, daring, and full of play
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Chai’s own Manga graphic novel devoted to her food
Champagne Pieter Verheyde, photography Andrew Verschetze
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complete reference work on Champagne: firstly, the book covers everything on the region, the history, the terroir, the color of Champagne and its evolution. Secondly, Pieter Verheyde offers an overview of the 10 absolute top brands, 35 medium-sized renowned Champagne houses, but also 20 lesser-known yet high-quality Champagnes for which he has a personal preference. For each, he elaborates on its history, location, production process and the different types of champagne they offer. In addition, Pieter suggests a number of Champagne routes and includes all practical information needed to visit the houses. The book ends with an overview of the famous ‘cuvées’ and a glossary.
ISBN: 9789401434751 Lannoo Publishers 9 x 11.25in. 360pp., 300 col., 50 b.&w. January 2018 $70.00/CDN$94.50 Hardcover n An
overview of the top 10 brands, 35 medium-sized renowned Champagne houses, and 20 lesser known but highquality Champagnes, as well as how and where to visit them
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