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Obituary Cocktail: The Great Saloons of New Orleans (2nd Edition, Expanded)

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Growing up in New Orleans is a rare experience. Living away often makes one nostalgic and wistful.. Reading "Obituary Cocktail" brings the sights, sounds, smells and tastes roaring back. This is a beautiful book. The photos are warm, romantic and evocative. The commentary is pure magic and the recipes are fabulous. Whether you live there now, once were there or have never visited - this book captures the charm, the quirkiness and the mystery of New Orleans and her great watering holes.

As a liquor industry historian, author and hall-of-fame bartender, I have read many many books on drinking places. Ms. McCaffety's study of New Orleans people and habitats should be used as the pinacle of what saloon books can become.

"Obituary Cocktail" is a definite must-read for anyone searching for the perfect drink in Louisiana.

Give this book to your corner tavern-keeper just to see their amazement and enjoyment of the lore of their business.

My highest recommendations and congratulations for a visually sensational and historically researched treasure.

What a book. The pictures are absolutly incredible and the stories match the color of the pictures. The timeless nature of the book makes it worth having. Everyone I've spoken to in New Orleans loves this book. WOW!

What a lovely book, both the stories and photographs. Everyone who sees it starts to talk about a)which places they've seen; b)which places they want to see; c)going to New Orleans. Buy this book and then buy several for your friends.

first of all, this is a beautifully produced book, with wonderful photographs of the great New Orleans drinking establishments and local scenary.

Secondly, it's a must for any bartender. Not much needs to be said on this topic except for the fact that many great drinks have come out of New Orleans and the bartender (professional or otherwise) should learn how to prepare them.

Finally, the book also presents some important historical information on New Orleans and its saloons. The two go hand in hand.

Can't find the time to visit our fair city? Here's a worthy substitution: buy this book, soak in the exquisite photographs and mix up a stiff Monsoon (consult p93). You'll never come closer.

More than just a New Orleans keepsake, the resplendent photographs herein (complimented by Kerri's smooth, insightful commentary) transform this book into an estimable work of art.

Trust me. You'll love it...

I had the honor of walking around with Kerri on Sunday November 30th in New Orleans at the bars she highlights in the book. Her stories are well researched, well written and the photos capture the ambiance of the bars perfectly. This book is a great coffee table book and the recipes make for great cocktails at any party. Also, Absinth has just started to be sold in the UK, so take the book abroad and enjoy! Thanks Kerri, for a great book and a fabulous tour.

What better a way to document the colorful history of New Orleans than to do it from the tables of its legendary saloons. Institutions that have played and still play an important role in the story book setting that is New Orleans. I keep this book on my living room coffee table and have gotten constant compliments on it.

If ever a book could make me homesick, then this is it. I love it

It is a wonderful book, with absolutely magnificent photos!! I recommend it for any coffee table. The author, Kerri McCaffety, (not Kevin McCafferty!), can see amazing things through her camera lens and the writing is just supperb! Congratulations Kerri on a great book.