Washington, DC Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes From The Nation's Capital

Great addition to my 3000+ cookbook library

This kindlebook that is Washington DC Chef’s Table: Extraordinary Recipes From the Nation’s Capital by Beth Kanter has a plethora of food recipes and interviews with multiple Washington D.C. area chefs. Some of the features include; interviews with a chef named Wes Morton of Art and Soul, interview with Baked & Wired Co-Owner Teresa Velasquez including a pie recipe, some details shared from Sonya Ali of Ben’s Chili Bowl, interview with a chef affiliated with Blue Duck Tavern Restaurant, and more.

Being from Washington DC, it is fantastic to see a book that showcases DC's growing food scene. It contains amazing recipes from top restaurants in the area (most, if not all, are very doable at home), beautiful pictures, and a lot of helpful tips. This is not one of those cookbooks where you do not have any of the ingredients at home and do not understand how to make the recipe even after reading the directions - it's written in plain language for the home cook with great tips. Perfect for any food lover or Washingtonian.

WoW! I was amazed by some of the awe-inspiring dishes between the covers of this book. No, it's not for Wednesday night supper at my house, but when I need something to impress a dinner party, this will be my go-to guide. The photography is lovely, the step-by-step directions are clear, and I can't wait to try the next recipe! This would make a lovely gift for your gourmand or gourmet! Thumbs way up.

In the past, I've given cookbooks related to local cuisine to friends and family who live in different regions. I'm thrilled to give this cookbook to my entire family this year because it connects great recipes to great restaurants to great stories! All curated with beautiful photos! Brilliant! I'm excited to try to make and taste my own versions of some of my favorite dishes (especially Fried Green Tomatoes from Founding Farmers!).

Kanter reviews several DC-area restaurants. The list is worth the price of admission. The narratives provide just enough introduction. I highly recommend this book to anyone who spends much time in the area.

Washington DC Chef's Table is a well written book. It was wonderfully researched. The stories of these famous chefs make this a great book either to read or to use as a cook book.

Beautifully done - great variety of restaurants and recipes. Short stories are nice for those "foodies" new to DC and for those whom have moved away to reminisce.