Beachbum Berry's Taboo Table [ILLUSTRATED] (Spiral-bound)

by Jeff Berry (Author, Artist) "Restaurant Polynesia was, with apologies to Lawrence Ferlinghetti, "A Phony Island Of The Mind..." (more)
Key Phrases: Trader Vic, Beverly Hills, San Diego (more...)

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Product Description
Beachbum Berry uncovers the forgotten secret food recipes from Polynesian restaurants of days gone by. Beachbum Berry's Taboo Table is a cookbook done in a style similar to the author's two drink recipe books, Beachbum Berry's Grog Log and Beachbum Berry's Intoxica. Taboo Table features famous "lost" and exotic recipes (most ironically created in the USA) for appetizers, entrees and desserts. There is also a fascinating and informative history of tiki cuisine from the first Polynesian settlers to the last remaining Polynesian restaurants. Vintage menu art as well as new, tiki-inspired artwork dot every page, making Taboo Table a must-have for people looking for a nostalgic trip into a lost part of exotica.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: SLG Publishing (February 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943151996
• ISBN-13: 978-0943151991
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #832,862 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice coverage, February 15, 2007

By	S. C. Koch (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a nice cross section of the Tikis of yore, with a focus on the food rather than the drinks (though there's a few). My only disappointment with this book is that the its fabrication is less than spectacular. Other than that, the content is great. When I cook with it, I'll probably just copy the receipes as to not risk damaging it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Tasty pupus from the tropical/tiki/exotica table of yore, November 13, 2008

By	Michael A. Duvernois (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a food-centered book from Beachbum Berry, following his brilliant Grog Log which recreates the classic exotic cocktails. The couple of recipes that I've tried turned out well, but the cookbook is a little minimal, especially in terms of presentation. After all, good food was not the main reason to go to Trader Vic's, was it? Strong drinks and exotic atmosphere had to be higher on the list. And the atmosphere/presentation is a bit lacking in this book. But really, I shouldn't focus on a minor gripe in a positive review! Beachbum Berry has done more than anyone to bring the tastes of the tiki/tropical/south seas/exotica movement back to us. And this is a fine work in that direction.

5.0 out of 5 stars A unique collection of South Sea themed vintage recipes , April 10, 2005

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Beachbum Berry's Taboo Table: Tiki Cuisine From Polynesian Restaurants Of Yore is a unique collection of South Sea themed vintage recipes that is enhanced with an informed and informative history of tiki cuisine from the first Polynesian setters to the last remaining Polynesian restaurants. From Crab Rangoon; Shrimp Luau; Chicken of the Gods; and Javanese Lamb Sate; to Shellfish Polynesian; Pitcairn Salad; Mai Tai Pie; and Molokai Mule, this compendium of dishes and drinks is a welcome and recommended, spiral bound and celebratory addition to any multi-cultural kitchen cookbook collection.