The Colony: Portrait Of A Restaurant And Its Famous Recipes

The Colony: Portrait Of A Restaurant And Its Famous Recipes is a cookbook and memoir written by Iles Brody. The book provides a detailed history of The Colony, a renowned restaurant located in New York City, and its famous recipes. Brody, who was a regular at The Colony, shares his personal experiences and memories of the restaurant, as well as interviews with former staff and patrons. The recipes in the book are divided into sections based on the type of dish, including appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts. Each recipe is accompanied by a brief history and description of the dish, as well as tips and techniques for preparing it. Some of the most famous recipes from The Colony include Lobster Newburg, Oysters Rockefeller, and Baked Alaska.In addition to the recipes, the book also includes photographs of the restaurant and its staff, as well as anecdotes and stories about the famous people who dined there, such as Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and Jackie Kennedy. Overall, The Colony: Portrait Of A Restaurant And Its Famous Recipes is a unique and fascinating cookbook that offers a glimpse into the history and culture of one of New York's most iconic restaurants. It is a must-read for anyone interested in food, history, and the restaurant industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.