The New York Restaurant Cookbook presents recipes for the signature dishes from 100 of the city's best restaurants, all selected and adapted by respected food journalist Florence Fabricant. From the timeless elegance of The Four Seasons to the downtown edginess of wd50, from the romance of Cafe des Artistes to the flair of Calle Ocho, the reader can re-create the distinct approach to the culinary art each restaurant offers. Also included are chef's tips, expert sommeliers' advice, and a full directory of addresses. Produced in conjunction with NYC & Company, the city's official tourism marketing organization, this book has a trusted stamp of approval and the participation of the city's best restaurants. Whether you're a native New Yorker, or one of the more than 35 million tourists who visit the city each year, The New York Restaurant Cookbook offers a spectacular tour of the most cutting-edge culinary city in the world.-This book is a delicious tribute to the wonderful spirit of these restaurants, and to everyone from the dishwashers to the cooks, chefs, and restaurateurs who make these restaurants possible.---Tim Zagat