B. Smith's Entertaining and Cooking for Friends

Barbara Smith, founding partner and creative genius behind B. Smith's restaurants in New York's theater district and Washington's Union Station, shares her stylish entertaining ideas and soul-satisfying recipes for every occasion in this delisiously fresh book, which addresses the entertaining style of a new generation.

From a Cocktail Party for Business and Pleasure to a Picnic on the Beach, Barbara Smith defines her approach to entertaining that--like her popular bistro--is cosmopolitan and elegant, yet casual and fun. She offers her favorite recipes, including Flash Roasted Salmon with Swiss Chard and Citrus Vinaigrette, Smothered Pork Chops, and Sweet Potato Pecan Pie with Praline Sauce.

With more than 75 photographs of party events, table settings, and finished food, B. Smith's Entertaining and Cooking for Friends will help us all chart the course for our next party.

Andrea Gentl and Martin Hyers are a New York-based husband-and-wife team whose photographs appear in many magazines, including Martha Stewart Living, Travel & Leisure, and Family Life. They have worked on advertising campaigns for ABC Carpet and Home and did the photography for Chic Simple: Cooking.

Kathleen Cromwell lives in New York and writes about food for various publications including The New Yorker, where she reports regularly on restaurant culture. Currently she is at work on a collection of short stories.

Andrea Gentl and Martin Hyers are a New York-based husband-and-wife team whose photographs appear in many magazines, including Martha Stewart Living, Travel & Leisure, and Family Life. They have worked on advertising campaigns for ABC Carpet and Home and did the photography for Chic Simple: Cooking.

Barbara Smith is the host of a syndicated television series and appears regularly on NBC's Today show. She owns three B. Smith's restaurants in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Sag Harbor, New York, and is the editor in chief of the newly launched magazine B. Smith Style. She lives in New York City and Sag Harbor.