“The textbook for a new generation.†—Jeffrey Morgenthaler; author of The Bar Book“A true classic in its own right . . . that will be used as a reference for the next 100 years and more.†—Gaz Regan; author of The Joy of Mixology2017 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION BOOK AWARD NOMINEE: BEVERAGE2017 SPIRITED AWARD® NOMINEE: BEST NEW COCKTAIL BARTENDING BOOKFrank Caiafa—bar manager of the legendary Peacock Alley bar in the Waldorf Astoria—stirs in recipes; history; and how-to while serving up a heady mix of the world’s greatest cocktails. Learn to easily prepare pre-Prohibition classics such as the original Manhattan; or daiquiris just as Hemingway preferred them. Caiafa also introduces his own award-winning creations; including the Cole Porter; an enhanced whiskey sour named for the famous Waldorf resident.Each recipe features tips and variations along with notes on the drink’s history; so you can master the basics; then get adventurous—and impress fellow drinkers with fascinating cocktail trivia. The book also provides advice on setting up your home bar and scaling up your favorite recipe for a party.Since it first opened in 1893; the Waldorf Astoria New York has been one of the world’s most iconic hotels; and Peacock Alley its most iconic bar. Whether you’re a novice who’s never adventured beyond a gin and tonic or an expert looking to expand your repertoire; The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book is the only cocktail guide you need on your shelf.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... to be a left-wing assault on one of the best run; profitable companies in AmericaBy RickI expected this book to be a left-wing assault on one of the best run; profitable companies in America. Boy was I wrong! I found Coll to have been stuck to his aim to present ExxonMobil as a powerful "Empire" whose influence cannot be ignored in American society and government. I found Coll to be unbiased; fair; and quite knowledgeable on a subject that he--and certainly I--was not here-to-fore was not well-informed. Despite climate concerns most Americans share; Coll did an excellent job showing how vital the major oil companies like ExxonMobil are to meeting the energy demands of our world; as we collective endeavor to find cleaner ways to meet the demands. I feel I have a much more balanced picture of the complex and inter-related world of oil and natural gas. Full disclosure: I read the book to understand the company my Chemical Engineer son now works for and speaks so glowingly about. Coll was amazingly accurate in describing the"OIMS" (Operational Integrity Management Systems) culture of post-vales ExxonMobil. He was spot on; too; in the engineering excellence; cost-conscious; highly regimented and disciplined EOM workplace. "Sanctity of contracts;" as he frequently noted; is part of the DNA of the company. A must read for those who want a balanced picture of this American Icon company.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Relevant todayBy JoycePulitzer Prize winner Coll tells the story of ExxonMobil beginning with the 1989 Valdez spill and leading to the Gulf of Mexico spill in 2010. We get up close and personal with CEO Lee Raymond and then Rex Tillerson (now US Secretary of State). The somewhat shadowy connection of US government to oil production was news to me. Coll takes us inside detailed deliberations between the oil corps and the presidents. It is also useful to know more about Tillerson’s background. His father was a Boy Scout executive and Tillerson’s values are based on scouting and his favorite book; Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. He was born; raised and educated in Texas; and his present wife was a cowgirl barrel-racer. (Not important; I suppose; but an interesting bit of gossip.)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Balanced HistoryBy Matthew ClarkI always enjoy reading anything by Steve Coll; and this book was no different. His ability to provide context; backstory; and behind-the-scenes details is on par or surpasses any other writer of current events today.What I especially appreciated about this title was Coll's ability to provide both sides of the story; so that it is not just another attack on "Big Oil"; but also gives credit to ExxonMobil in the areas where it surpasses its competitors in the quality of its operations (especially with regards to worker safety); and the reasoning behind some of their faults (such as Lee Raymond's refusal to acknowledge climate change arguments).The book is in no way a puff piece for ExxonMobil; and actually concludes with a rather dire outlook on the future of its operations; but it is a fair and balanced history of one of the most successful--and reviled--companies in the world. Overall a great and informative read.
