Phoenix Eats + Drinks - (City Cooks) by Christina Barrueta (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Phoenix Eats + Drinks celebrates Phoenix's flourishing culinary and cocktail culture, showcasing the vibrant talents that have put the Valley of the Sun on the national map. In this follow-up to the bestselling Phoenix Cooks, award-winning food writer Christina Barrueta brings readers nearly 90 new recipes from the city's top chefs and mixologists. With a wider range of mixology hotspots, this collection goes beyond the plate to introduce readers in Phoenix's dynamic cocktail scene. Whether you're an experienced home cook or a budding mixologist, there's something here for everyone.

From an ode to Mexico in an Old Fashioned to the ultimate freezer Martini, from a juicy ribeye steak with tepary bean chili to salmon tacos gilded with yuzu kosho aioli, and from gooey butter cake to a corn-studded elote cheesecake, Phoenix Eats + Drinks captures the talent that resides in the Valley of the Sun. This beautifully photographed book also shines a light on the farms, artisans, and spirits that make Phoenix a culinary destination with many recipes highlighting locally sourced ingredients and the unique flavors of the desert.

Perfect for both everyday cooking and special occasions, these recipes and their accompanying photographs showcase the diverse and exciting culinary scene that have positioned Phoenix as a rising star in the culinary world.

Review Quotes

"It's been incredible to see the Phoenix dining scene boom over the past decade and this beautiful cookbook is the perfect showcase of all the incredible chefs thriving here."
-Michael Mina, Bourbon Steak Scottsdale & MINA Group

"For those interested in the evolution of Phoenix's food scene, this cookbook stands as documentation of this point in history."
-AZ Central

"A beautifully photographed ode to the dishes, recipes, and chefs putting Phoenix on the food map."
-Phoenix New Times