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by Michael Anthony (Author), Dorothy Kalins (Author), Danny Meyer (Introduction by)
One of the best New York restaurants, a culinary landmark that has been changing the face of American dining for decades, now shares its beloved recipes, stories, and pioneering philosophy.
Opened in 1994, Gramercy Tavern is more than just a restaurant. It has become a New York institution earning dozens of accolades, including six James Beard awards. Its impeccable, fiercely seasonal cooking, welcoming atmosphere, and steadfast commitment to hospitality are unparalleled. The restaurant has its own magic--a sense of community and generosity--that's captured in these pages for everyone to bring home and savor through 125 recipes.
Author Biography
MICHAEL ANTHONY is the executive chef-partner of Gramercy Tavern. In 2012, he received the James Beard Award for Best Chef: NYC. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Michael received degrees from Indiana University and Paris's celebrated Ferrandi culinary school. He has cooked in Japan and in some of the finest French restaurants, including Jacques Cagna, Michel Guérard, L'Arpège, L'Astrance, and, in New York, Daniel. Prior to joining Gramercy Tavern in 2006, he was the executive chef of Blue Hill at Stone Barns.
DANNY MEYER is chief executive officer and founder of Union Square Hospitality Group, which includes Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Blue Smoke, Shake Shack, Union Square Events, The Modern, Maialino, Untitled, and North End Grill. He has long served on the boards of Share Our Strength and City Harvest and is on the executive committees of NYC & Co, Union Square Partnership, and the Madison Square Park Conservancy. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Setting the Table.
