Jeff Berry

Published in 2002, Berry is at the forefront of the tiki revival. It's a collection of recipes, many long forgotten, and some original creations by Berry. There are many here that I'd never heard of since they'd come from restaurants and lounges that closed decades ago. Trader Vic's "Octopus", The "Joan Bennett" cocktail from Sloppy Joe's Bar in Havana, the original "Hai Karate" and "The Ankle Breaker" from The Swamp Fox Room of Charleston are just some of the really interesting recipes, and many come with the story behind their creation. The cover is cool, so the old-fashioned pages inside, like a church cookbook, are surprising.… (altro)