Galatoire's: Biography of a Bistro [Hardcover]

Marda Burton (Author), Kenneth Holditch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2004

This celebration of Galatoire's, a restaurant renowned for its culinary art and French Quarter flair, features photographs, memorabilia, and 25 signature recipes. Presented is a description of Galatoire's appeal for New Orleans locals as well as its attraction to notable diners including Mick Jagger, Jimmy Buffett, Anne Bancroft, Mel Brooks, Richard Gere, U2, Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner, and Harpo Marx. Recipes for dishes such as Canape Lorenzo and Trout Marguery are included, as are quirky customs known as 'the Line' and 'Friday Lunch', a local tradition that occurs during the cocktail hour. Features photographs, memorabilia, and 25 signature recipes.

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About the Author

Marda Burton is a freelance travel journalist who has written for Veranda. Kenneth Holditch is a professor emeritus at the University of New Orleans. He is the author of Tennessee Williams and the South. They both live in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Hill Street Press (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588180719
• ISBN-13: 978-1588180711
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #233,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Taste of New Orleans, May 26, 2005

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M & B Darby (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Galatoire's: Biography of a Bistro (Hardcover)

Galatoires, as Burton and Holditch portray it, is a microcosm of New Orleans traditions reflected in the history of the Galatoire family, the loyal generations of staff, food tastes as they have evolved, and the eccentric, and sometimes famous, patrons throughout the years who have made the restaurant so successful. The layout with photographs and numerous anecdotes convey the vitality of this venerable institution. We even tried some of the recipes and created a little bit of Galatoire heaven in our own kitchen. The many facets of this book will appeal to a broad spectrum of readers. Whoever thought anyone could portray the life of a restaurant so vividly on the printed page!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Orleans Classic, July 16, 2005

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E. Whitlock (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Galatoire's: Biography of a Bistro (Hardcover)

Burton and Holditch lovingly recount the 120-year history of this famous eatery, synonymous for many with New Orleans itself. Along the way we are regaled with anecdotes about the Galatoire family owners (now in the fourth generation), dedicated staff, and loyal customers. From Tennessee Williams to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, an impressive parade of celebrities, socialites and royalty have dined at this New Orleans landmark. The authors also include some traditional recipes. I recommend this book to anyone who likes good food, good times, and the Big Easy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bourbon Street Bistro, September 6, 2005

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This review is from: Galatoire's: Biography of a Bistro (Hardcover)

Enjoyable walk through the long run of Galatoire's. Recommended for anyone who has eaten there as I have a number of times. You don't need to be a regular to savor the stories. Here's hoping Galatoire's returns even better after Katrina. Steve