Made in Brooklyn (and available for fast delivery in NYC) Jacques Torres’ chocolate-covered ginger is the snack to nibble on even when you think you can’t eat another bite. The slab of candied ginger and dark chocolate combination is rich, but spicy and zesty—so it won’t feel like it’s weighing you down after a big holiday meal.
Drew Smith (former editor of The Good Food Guide) has delved deep into all things oyster-related with his beautiful new hardcover “Oyster: A Gastronomic History (with Recipes).” From the delicacy’s ancient history (did you know Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” incorrectly has her sailing ashore in a scallop shell, when it should have been an oyster shell?) to exciting recipes, etiquette, tools and more, this book …
Documenting his travels through delightful doodles, writer and filmmaker Marin Montagut offers “Bonjour Paris,” a map and information guide mash-up that uncovers the most charming Parisian establishments. Part of his “Bonjour” series (which also includes New York, London and Paris by night), the guide is made from waterproof, tear-resistant paper and will shepherd you to the best the City of Light has to offer.
