Union Square Café is an American restaurant featuring New American cuisine, located in the Union Square neighborhood in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York. It is owned by Danny Meyer who opened it in October...

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Union Square Café is an American restaurant featuring New American cuisine, located in the Union Square neighborhood in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York. It is owned by Danny Meyer who opened it in October of 1985. Over the years, it has received many, many awards. It serves some of the most imaginative, interesting, and tasty food in America. Now its devoted fans from down the block and across the globe can savor the restaurant's marvelous dishes, trademark hospitality, and warm décor at home. Offered are recipes for 160 of Union Square Cafe's classic dishes, from appetizers, soups, and sandwiches to main courses, vegetables, and desserts. Hot Garlic Potato Chips, Porcini Gnocchi with Prosciutto and Parmigiano Cream, Grilled Marinated Fillet Mignon of Tuna, Her-Roasted chicken, Eggplant Mashed Potatoes, and Baked Banana Tart with Caramel and Macadamia Nuts are some of the all-time favorites included in this long-awaited collection. Union Square's recipes are easily mastered by home cooks. They call for ingredients that are widely available (mail-order sources are listed for those few that are not), employ familiar techniques, and take a reasonable amount of time to complete. Amateurs and pros alike will find the dishes here as accessible as they are irresistible. Beyond just providing recipes, The Union Square Café cookbook inspires confidence in home cooks by sharing Chef Michael Romano's tips for success. Readers learn that soaking baby onions in war water makes easier to peel (in the recipe for Sweet Peas with Escarole, Onions, and Mint); that the Corn and Tomatillo Salsa served with Polenta-Crusted Sea Bass also goes well with barbecued chicken or pork. that leftover Sautéed Spinach with Garlic makes a great sandwich filling; and that yesterday's sourdough b read should be kept for such soups and salads as Ribollita and Sourdough Panzanella. Danny Meyer includes wine suggestions inspired by the restaurant's remarkable cellar.

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