Want to bring a piece of New York City home? Or do you have a favorite cook who might like to try to replicate these recipes at home? Preparing dishes made by New York City chefs is easier with the help of these cookbooks!
1. Welcome to My Kitchen
Author Tom Valenti, who has cooked at a number of NYC restaurants, recently opened Ouest, on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Through this cookbook, Valenti shares recipes and secret techniques that he has learned throughout his career. Most of the recipes focus on comfort foods, and there are helpful tips for advanced preparation.
2. Charlie Palmer's Casual Cooking
Charlie Palmer, the chef of New York's Aureole Restaurant, shares recipes for casual entertaining.3. Second Helpings from Union Square Cafe
New interpretations using classic Italian ingredients are the focus of these 160 recipes from the famous Union Square Cafe. Chef Danny Meyer and owner Michael Romano help you discover the secrets to some of their famous foods.4. Welcome to Junior's
Junior's is most famous for its amazing cheesecake -- and this book contains 7 different recipes for cheesecake, in addition to other recipes from this classic Brooklyn restaurant and slices of the borough's history.5. Da Silvano Cookbook
Silvano Marchetto shares secrets from his celebrated Italian restaurant in New York City, Da Silvano. Da Silvano was among the first NYC restaurants to offer authentic Tuscan cuisine.6. The Lutece Cookbook
A year after leaving Lutece, Andre Soltner, former chef and owner of Lutece, shares his world famous recipes in this cookbook.7. Cafe Des Artistes
This pictorial guide to the famous restaurant includes not only photographs and history of the restaurant but reveals famous recipes as well.8. Off The Menu: Staff Meals from Chanterelle
See what David Waltuck, chef/owner of New York’s award-winning Chanterelle, serves his staff -- and learn to make it in your own home with this great cookbook.9. Patsy's Cookbook
"Patsy's Cookbook: Classic Italian Recipes from a New York City Landmark" provides both recipes and stories from Frank Sinatra's favorite restaurant.10. The "21" Cookbook : Recipes & Lore from New York's Fabled Restaurant
For over 60 years, '21 Club has been host to celebrity dining -- learn how to replicate the recipes in your home, as well as read stories from the restaurant's history. Includes photos, cartoons, drawings, and memorabilia.