Bibliograph

A history of the food of Paris, from roast mammoth to steak frites, Jim Chevallier

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A history of the food of Paris, from roast mammoth to steak frites, Jim Chevallier

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A history of the food of Paris

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1008769354

Responsibility statement

Jim Chevallier

Series statement

Big city food biographies series

Sub title

from roast mammoth to steak frites

Summary

"Paris has played a unique role in world gastronomy, influencing cooks and gourmets across the world. It has served as a focal point not only for its own cuisine, but for regional specialties from across France. For tourists, its food remains one of the great attractions of the city itself. Yet the history of this food remains largely unknown, and those who know it at all often know a piece of it - medieval food, royal food, the food of the great restaurants, and more. The History of the Food of Paris brings together archaeology, historical records, memoirs, statutes, literature, guidebooks, news items, and other sources to paint a sweeping portrait of the city's food from the Neanderthals to today's bistros and food trucks. The colorful history of the city's markets, its restaurants and their predecessors, of immigrant food, even of its various drinks appears here in all its often surprising variety, revealing new sides of this endlessly fascinating city"--, Provided by publisher

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