The Mensch Chef: Or Why Delicious Jewish Food Isn't an Oxymoron

Enlived by nostalgia, historical trivia, lore, and humor, an entertaining assortment of 150 authentic Jewish recipes encompasses both kosher and non-kosher versions, old-fashioned favorites and new-style cuisine, as well as a host of cooking and cultural tips. Original. 25,000 first printing.

MITCHELL DAVIS is director of publications of the James Beard Foundation, author of Cook Something, coauthor of Foie Gras, and frequent contributor to a wide range of magazines, including GQ and Food & Wine.
In his spare time, Mitchell is both a Ph.D. candidate and a professor at New York University’s Food Studies Program. He grew up in Toronto, graduated from Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration, and trained as a chef in France and Italy. He lives in New York City.