Gastropolis: Food and New York City

by Jonathan Deutsch and Annie Hauck-Lawson

Book Overview

Whether you're digging into a slice of cherry cheesecake, burning your tongue on a piece of fiery Jamaican jerk chicken, or slurping the broth from a juicy soup dumpling, eating in New York City is a culinary adventure unlike any other in the world.

An irresistible sampling of the city's rich food heritage, Gastropolis explores the personal and historical relationship between New Yorkers and food. Beginning with the origins of cuisine...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231136528
• ISBN13: 9780231136525
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher