The Bookworm

By Pete Mulvihill of Green Apple Books I’m excited to recommend two books today—one inspired by the sunny summer weather (even in the usually-foggy Richmond!) and one inspired by my inner dork. The first is a scrumptious book by local “sweetie” Emily Luchetti (currently the pastry chef at…

By Pete Mulvihill of Green Apple Books Don’t forget: these books below are available at 20% off for tablehopper readers for two weeks following this review—simply use the code “tablehopper” at checkout (either at the store or online) for your discount. While the produce markets are still bursting…

Lately I've been enjoying the Slow Food Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area Restaurants, Markets, and Bars. It covers everything from Latin American restaurants (all kinds of Mission haunts are included) to fancies like Campton Place, along with bakeries, markets, wine shops, etc. To repeat, the…

Okay, last summer while I was on the beach in Lake Tahoe devouring Gael Greene’s Insatiable—Tales from a Life of Delicious Excess, I was trying not to be totally jealous of this woman’s remarkable story as the burgeoning food critic at New York magazine in the 1970s.…

Being a total eater and drinker, it was only a matter of time until I dropped my fork and put down my wineglass to pick up Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier’s Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food. Author and pal Evan Goldstein partnered up with his mom, the…

So here's how to become a master at choosing and cooking seasonal  ingredients, and it has nothing to do with wearing a floppy hat like Alice Waters. Part guidebook and part cookbook, the brand-new The San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market Cookbook by Christopher Hirsheimer and Peggy…

By Pete Mulvihill of Green Apple Books Don't forget: these books below are available at 20% off for tablehopper readers for two weeks following this mention at Green Apple Books—simply use the code "tablehopper" at checkout (either at the store or online) for your discount.…

Mixing New Orleans—Cocktails & Legends By Phillip Collier To purchase copies, contact Ann Rogers at 504-343-4285 or email ann@talesofthecocktail.com I loved reading the stories and checking out the old pictures in this book, Mixing New Orleans—Cocktails & Legends, that offers a historical review of the cocktail.…

Don't forget: this book is available at 20% off for tablehopper readers for two weeks following this mention at Green Apple Books—simply use the code "tablehopper" at checkout (either at the store or online) for your discount. I’m no health nut: just ask the…

Pete Mulvihill of Green Apple Recommends Don't forget: the books mentioned below are available at 20% off for tablehopper readers for two weeks following this mention at Green Apple Books—simply use the code "tablehopper" at checkout (either at the store or online) for your discount.…