Mimi Sheraton is a journalist, restaurant critic, lecturer, IACP
and James Beard Award–winning cookbook author, and the woman about
whom famed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten declared: “Her knowledge
knows no bounds, her glossary of flavors is ultimate. Her opinion
is like gold.” The former restaurant critic of The New York
Times, she’s also written for The New
Yorker, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Food &
Wine, Smithsonian, and more. In April 2016, the Culinary
Institute of America honored her as a Legend of New York Dining.
Ms. Sheraton lives in New York City.
“Mimi Sheraton was one of the few critics or writers on food
who, had she expressed displeasure with me, would have caused me to
consider quitting the business. As a chef, I feared and
respected her. As a writer and observer and enthusiast—as
someone who travels largely on his stomach—I can tell you that what
Mimi doesn't know is hardly worth knowing. This fat, comprehensive
guide to the 1,000 foods to eat before dying is just that: 1,000
foods you NEED to try, urgently. Read ... and seek.”
—Anthony Bourdain, author, host, enthusiast
"Her voluminous guidebook is an alphabetical cornucopia of food
types and sources..."
—The New York Times
"From abalone to za’tar, Zingermans to Achatz, and lampascioni to
lasagna, Mimi Sheraton has scoured the world—both cerebral and
physical—to discover the most delicious and thoughtful comestibles.
Her taste is intuitive, her curiosity insatiable, and the
breadth of her knowledge, research, and experience is encyclopedic.
A perfect book for expert and neophyte, it’s the definitive roadmap
to gustatory revelations, wherever you are."
—Mario Batali, chef, author, restaurateur, philanthropist
“If you love food, this is a book to read before you die! Mimi
Sheraton’s knowledge of the world’s foods is legendary, as is the
sharpness of her opinions. On nearly every page of 1,000 Foods to
Eat Before You Die I’ve learned something new or honed my own
judgment on hers. And with its links to sources and resources all
over the world, I'll be dining in and out on it for years to
come.”
—Harold McGee, author of On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore
of the Kitchen and Keys to Good Cooking: A Guide to Making the Best
of Food and Recipes
“There is no one more authoritative than Mimi Sheraton to help you
discover 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die. And that’s because she
has actually eaten each and every one of them with gusto, and with
one of the world’s most discerning and educated palates. This book
may just become my go-to source for new menu ideas at our
restaurants!”
—Danny Meyer, restaurateur and author of Setting the Table: The
Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
“Informative, evocative, and entertaining. It’s a pleasure to check
off the foods you’ve eaten and to plan to try the ones you haven’t
yet enjoyed.”
—Marcus Samuelsson, cookbook author, chef, owner of Red Rooster
Harlem
“Few people in the world have the experience that Mimi Sheraton
brings to the subject of food. I’ll be spending the rest of
my days knocking off dish by dish in 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You
Die.”
—Bobby Flay, chef, restaurateur
“We are forever grateful to the incomparable Mimi Sheraton
for her knowledge and certainty as a journalist
and critic.”
—Thomas Keller, chef/proprietor of The French Laundry
“I’m in awe of Mimi’s ability to compile such a beautiful and
insightful book, again proving why she is one of the most important
food writers of our time. This book is a gift to all food lovers, a
thorough, delicious guide on the best dishes and ingredients around
the globe.”
—Daniel Humm, chef/owner, Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad
“Who else would you trust on topics ranging from English jellied
eel to hokey pokey ice cream from New Zealand and everything in
between? Only the well seasoned Mimi Sheraton.”
—Grant Achatz, chef/co-owner Alinea, Next, the Aviary
“Mimi Sheraton has always reminded us that eating is an activity as
much of the imagination as of the palate and the tongue. In 1,000
Foods to Eat Before You Die, she reaps the rich harvest of her
prodigious gifts of endless curiosity, lightly worn knowledge, and
elegance of style. She has provided us with a feast to be tasted
and savored with the greatest pleasure.”
—Mary Gordon, author of The Liar’s Wife and Final Payments
“Gargantuan in its appetite and encyclopedic in its scope, this is
the most comprehensive book ever written on the great foods of the
world. The book every food writer dreams of writing. A tour
de force.”
—Steven Raichlen, author of the Barbecue! Bible cookbooks and host
of Primal Grill
“Mimi Sheraton has written the definitive international guide for
food lovers. Each page is filled with culinary treasures and
surprises, presented in an engaging and entertaining manner.
Reading and dining pleasure awaits you!”
—Drew Nieporent, restaurateur, Tribeca Grill, Nobu, Bâtard
"This book reads like a map to many of the great food experiences
the world has to offer. A valuable addition to any food
library.”
—Eric Ripert, chef, Le Bernardin, author Avec Eric: A Culinary
Journey with Eric Ripert
"To this non-foodie, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die was a
revelation—perhaps the most useful travel guide on my shelf. I'm
heading to Marrakesh for tagine right now."
—Andrew McCarthy, travel writer, actor, director
"Mimi Sheraton is a national treasure. Her knowledge of food can't
be beat—if anyone knows the 1,000 foods of a lifetime, it's
Mimi."
—Daniel Boulud, chef, Restaurant Daniel, New York City
“An epic to-do list, compiled over a lifetime of eating and
traveling.”
—Eater.com
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