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Masaleydaar: Classic Indian Spice Blends

by Nandita Godbole

$55.00

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Essence: A New Way To Make Ice Cream (Una Nueva Manera de Cerar Helados)

by Jesus Escalera

$98.00

Mes Flans Pâtissiers: 50 Classic & Creative Flan Recipes

by Ju Chamalo

$55.00

Tacos Tijuana (English Edition)

by Guia Domingo

$95.00

Kissa by Kissa: A 1,000 KM Walk along the Nakasendō (5th Edition)

by Craig Mod

$95.00

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Pasta: The Guide to the Most Loved Italian Food by ItaliaSquisita

by ItaliaSquisita

$75.00

Among Ixoras: A Collection of Recipes from My Kitchen in Singapore

by Bryan Koh

$55.00

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The Neapolitan Pizza: A Scientific Guide About the Artisanal Process

by Paolo Masi, Annalisa Romano, and Enzo Coccia

$67.95

Italian Liqueurs: History and Art of a Creation

by Renato Vicario

$30.00

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Err: Urban Rustic Thai

by Duangporn (Bo) Songvisava and Dylan Jones

$85.00

Shichimi Food Magazine #01: The Framing Issue

by Kaoru Mitsui

$80.00

Zapotec Identity: The Cuisine of Abigail Mendoza And Her Sisters

by Claudia Espinoza

$95.00

Queer Earth Food: A Collection of Writing and Art on Food, the Earth, and Queerness

by Clare Lagomarsino, editor

$26.00

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The Bartender's Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar

by Jim Meehan and Bart Sasso with Emma Janzen

$35.00

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The Editor: How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America

by Sara B. Franklin

$30.00

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The Irish Bakery

by Cherie Denham and Kitty Corrigan

$55.00

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Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor

by Arielle Johnson

$40.00

Sartoria Panatieri

by Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre

$98.00

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Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora

by Khushbu Shah

$35.00

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Keep it Zesty: A Celebration of Lebanese Flavors and Culture from Edy's Grocer

by Edy Massih

$39.99

A Quick Drink: The Speed Rack Guide to Winning Cocktails for Any Mood

by Lynette Marrero and Ivy Mix with Megan Krigbaum

$27.50

Jang: The Soul of Korean Cooking (More than 60 Recipes Featuring Gochujang, Doenjang, and Ganjang)

by Mingoo Kang, Joshua David Stein, and Nadia Cho

$35.00

Korean American Cooking Comics (2nd Ed.)

by Sungyoon Choi and Eric Watkins

$26.00

Brutto: A (Simple) Florentine cookbook

by Russell Norman

$60.00

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Masaleydaar: Classic Indian Spice Blends

by Nandita Godbole

$55.00

Kissa by Kissa: A 1,000 KM Walk along the Nakasendō (5th Edition)

by Craig Mod

$95.00

The Dry Aging Bible

by Christian Landig and Aaron Landig

$110.00

Fish Butchery: Mastering The Catch, Cut And Craft

by Josh Niland

$42.00

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Chef & Restaurant Books

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In the Catbird Seat: Standard Edition

by Brian Baxter

$49.99

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La Ferme de la Ruchotte: Fred Menager

by Jacky Durand and Laurent Dupont

$75.00

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Sketch

by Mourad Mazouz and Pierre Gagnaire

$90.00

Selected Northern European Restaurants Awarded By Michelin

by Bent Christensen, Mads Borgquist Schou, and Mads Stenstrup

$135.00

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The Memory of Taste: Vietnamese American Recipes from Phú Quoc, Oakland, and the Spaces Between

by Tu David Phu and Soleil Ho

$32.50

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French Charcuterie at Home: Terrines, Rillettes, Saucisse, and Patés En Croûte

by Gilles and Nicolas Vérot

$45.00

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Eleven Madison Park: The Plant-Based Chapter (Limited Edition)

by Daniel Humm

$275.00

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The Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs of Africa

by Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro

$49.95

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Mangal II: Stories and Recipes

by Ferhat and Sertaç Dirik

$49.95

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The Four Horsemen: Food and Wine for Good Times from the Brooklyn Restaurant

by Nick Curtola and Justin Chearno with Gabe Ulla and James Murphy

$40.00

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My Egypt: Cooking from My Roots

by Michael Mina

$40.00

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La Cabrera: Casa de Carnes

by Gastón Riveira

$40.00

Rice the Italian Way

by ItaliaSquisita

$75.00

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Bayou: Feasting Through the Seasons of a Cajun Life

by Melissa M. Martin

$35.00

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Convivir: Modern Mexican Cuisine in California's Wine Country

by Rogelio Garcia and Andrea Lawson Gray

$50.00

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In the Catbird Seat: Limited Edition

by Brian Baxter

Cuina Catalana

by Borja Sierra y Òscar Gómez

$78.00

Sartoria Panatieri

by Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre

$98.00

Professional Baking Books

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So Good #32: The Magazine of Haute Pâtisserie

by Vilbo

$40.00

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Richard Hart Bread: Intuitive Sourdough Baking

by Richard Hart and Laurie Woolever

$35.00

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Pierre Herme Vegan Pastry

by Pierre Herme

$49.95

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A Slow Rise: Favorite Recipes from Four Decades of Baking with Heart

by Daniel Leader with Lauren Chattman

$40.00

Essence: A New Way To Make Ice Cream (Una Nueva Manera de Cerar Helados)

by Jesus Escalera

$98.00

Pastry Revolution 66

by Montagud Editores

$39.95

Mes Flans Patissiers 2: 50 Recipes for Original Flans From All Over the World

by Ju Chamalo

$55.00

Mes Flans Pâtissiers: 50 Classic & Creative Flan Recipes

by Ju Chamalo

$55.00

Pastry Revolution 65

by Montagud Editores

$39.95

Pastry Revolution 64

by Montagud Editores

$39.95

L'Éclair de Génie Café: Pâtisserie Créative et Ludique

by Christophe Adam

$75.00

Angelina Paris 1903: 50 Recettes Iconiques d'une Institution Parisienne

by Christophe Appert

$79.95

Whip

by Frank Haasnoot

$110.00

This is Not a Recipe Book

by Tal Spiegel

$70.00

So Good #31: The Magazine of Haute Pâtisserie

by Vilbo

$40.00

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The Chocolatier's Shop

by Callebaut Chefs

$65.00

Pastry Revolution 63

by Montagud Editores

$39.95

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Le Grand Livre de la Boulangerie et de la Viennoiserie: L'intégrale en 200 Recettes

by Jean-Marie Lanio, Thomas Marie, Patrice Mitaille, Brian Boclet, Olivier Magne , and Jérémy Ballester

$110.00

Worldwide Imports

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Small and Independent Publishers

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Walking Tours with Wander, Eat & Tell

Learn about the woman who leads our new series of food tours around New York City.

CRAIG MOD ON CAPTURING JAPAN’S VANISHING CAFE CULTURE

Embarking on an extraordinary journey along Japan's Nakasendō historic highway, Craig Mod's Kissa by Kissa unravels the stories embedded within the fabric of the country’s traditional coffee shops, also known as kissaten. In this exclusive excerpt from the book, we encounter Kumata, a quaint kissaten in Kiso-Fukushima run by the kindly Mr. and Mama Kumata.

In the Spirit: 10 Cocktail Recipe Books for Bartenders

The art of mixology goes far beyond simply pouring drinks. It requires understanding flavor profiles and techniques a...

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Uncommon Finds

Taste Lithuania

Rice the Italian Way

Masaleydaar: Classic Indian Spice Blends

Essence: A New Way To Make Ice Cream (Una Nueva Manera de Cerar Helados)

Mes Flans Pâtissiers: 50 Classic & Creative Flan Recipes

Tacos Tijuana (English Edition)

Kissa by Kissa: A 1,000 KM Walk along the Nakasendō (5th Edition)

Pasta: The Guide to the Most Loved Italian Food by ItaliaSquisita

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Among Ixoras: A Collection of Recipes from My Kitchen in Singapore

The Neapolitan Pizza: A Scientific Guide About the Artisanal Process

Italian Liqueurs: History and Art of a Creation

Err: Urban Rustic Thai

Whip

Tacos CDMX (English Edition)

Shichimi Food Magazine #01: The Framing Issue

Zapotec Identity: The Cuisine of Abigail Mendoza And Her Sisters

Queer Earth Food: A Collection of Writing and Art on Food, the Earth, and Queerness

Best Sellers

The Bartender's Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar

The Editor: How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America

The Irish Bakery

Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor

Sartoria Panatieri

Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora

Keep it Zesty: A Celebration of Lebanese Flavors and Culture from Edy's Grocer

A Quick Drink: The Speed Rack Guide to Winning Cocktails for Any Mood

Jang: The Soul of Korean Cooking (More than 60 Recipes Featuring Gochujang, Doenjang, and Ganjang)

Korean American Cooking Comics (2nd Ed.)

Brutto: A (Simple) Florentine cookbook

Noma in Kyoto

Masaleydaar: Classic Indian Spice Blends

Kissa by Kissa: A 1,000 KM Walk along the Nakasendō (5th Edition)

Frantzen

La Bonne Table

The Dry Aging Bible

Fish Butchery: Mastering The Catch, Cut And Craft

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Chef & Restaurant Books

In the Catbird Seat: Standard Edition

La Ferme de la Ruchotte: Fred Menager

Sketch

Selected Northern European Restaurants Awarded By Michelin

The Memory of Taste: Vietnamese American Recipes from Phú Quoc, Oakland, and the Spaces Between

French Charcuterie at Home: Terrines, Rillettes, Saucisse, and Patés En Croûte

Eleven Madison Park: The Plant-Based Chapter (Limited Edition)

The Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs of Africa

Mangal II: Stories and Recipes

The Four Horsemen: Food and Wine for Good Times from the Brooklyn Restaurant

My Egypt: Cooking from My Roots

La Cabrera: Casa de Carnes

Rice the Italian Way

Bayou: Feasting Through the Seasons of a Cajun Life

Convivir: Modern Mexican Cuisine in California's Wine Country

In the Catbird Seat: Limited Edition

Cuina Catalana

Sartoria Panatieri

Professional Baking Books

So Good #32: The Magazine of Haute Pâtisserie

Richard Hart Bread: Intuitive Sourdough Baking

Pierre Herme Vegan Pastry

A Slow Rise: Favorite Recipes from Four Decades of Baking with Heart

Essence: A New Way To Make Ice Cream (Una Nueva Manera de Cerar Helados)

Pastry Revolution 66

Mes Flans Patissiers 2: 50 Recipes for Original Flans From All Over the World

Mes Flans Pâtissiers: 50 Classic & Creative Flan Recipes

Pastry Revolution 65

Pastry Revolution 64

L'Éclair de Génie Café: Pâtisserie Créative et Ludique

Angelina Paris 1903: 50 Recettes Iconiques d'une Institution Parisienne

Whip

This is Not a Recipe Book

So Good #31: The Magazine of Haute Pâtisserie

The Chocolatier's Shop

Pastry Revolution 63