New York City

New York City’s first food biography showcases the vibrancy, innovation, diversity, and taste of this most-celebrated American metropolis.

Andrew F. Smith teaches food studies and professional food writing at the New School University in New York City. He is the author or editor of twenty-one books, including Eating History: Thirty Turning Points in the Making of American Cuisine (2009), and serves as the editor of the Oxford Encyclopedia on Food and Drink in America. He has written and lectured extensively about New York City food history.

Preface Chronology Chapter 1: The Material Resources: Land, Water, and Air Chapter 2: From Colonization to the Present Chapter 3: Immigrants Chapter 4: Markets and Retailing Chapter 5: Beverages Chapter 6: Eateries Chapter 7: Historic Cookbooks, Dishes and Recipes Bibliography About the Author