The Foreign Cinema Cookbook by Gayle Pirie
The first cookbook from San Francisco's iconic Mission District restaurant Foreign Cinema, filled with 125 recipes and behind-the-scenes stories
“The chef-owners of the San Francisco film-and-food concept Foreign Cinema bring the Mission District to your dining table, with simple flavors done right and an excellent brunch chapter that includes Baguette French Toast with Orange Maple Butter and Fruit Pop Tarts” -- Fathom
“Owners and chefs Gayle Pirie and John Clark have penned their own cookbook, sharing their medley of delicious, if unexpected, dishes with grateful San Franciscans and the rest of the world. The 125-recipe cookbook, which hits stores tomorrow, features brunch highlights, sensory-scintillating hors d’oeuvres, and unforgettable main courses, like the signature curry fried chicken drizzled with spiced honey.” -- Sunset.com
"There are 125 recipes, each one an example of down-to-earth cooking that allows the ingredients to shine — and many of these dishes would be great for large, low-fuss dinner parties." -- The Sunday Times Ireland
"This cookbook explains the concept behind Foreign Cinema, the quintessential San Francisco food-and-film restaurant, and offers a loving history of the Mission District neighborhood it calls home." -- NPR
“Owners and chefs Gayle Pirie and John Clark have penned their own cookbook, sharing their medley of delicious, if unexpected, dishes with grateful San Franciscans and the rest of the world. The 125-recipe cookbook, which hits stores tomorrow, features brunch highlights, sensory-scintillating hors d’oeuvres, and unforgettable main courses, like the signature curry fried chicken drizzled with spiced honey.” -- Sunset.com
"There are 125 recipes, each one an example of down-to-earth cooking that allows the ingredients to shine — and many of these dishes would be great for large, low-fuss dinner parties." -- The Sunday Times Ireland
"This cookbook explains the concept behind Foreign Cinema, the quintessential San Francisco food-and-film restaurant, and offers a loving history of the Mission District neighborhood it calls home." -- NPR
Gayle Pirie and John Clark are the chef-owners of Foreign Cinema. They met as line cooks at the legendary Zuni Café and were quickly promoted to co-chefs de cuisine. Pirie moved on to work with Alice Waters, handling everything from cooking to writing to restaurant operations. In 2010, Pirie was inducted into Les Dames d'Escoffier International. The couple has published two previous books (COUNTRY EGG, CITY EGG, Artisan; THE BRIDE & GROOM COOKBOOK, Weldon Owen) and live in Berkeley with their two children.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781419729041 |
| ISBN 10 | 1419729047 |
| Title | The Foreign Cinema Cookbook |
| Author | Gayle Pirie |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Year published | 2018-05-15 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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