Bistro (Menus and Music) (Sharon O'Connor's Menus and Music) (Paperback)

~ Sharon O'Connor (Author), Sarah Creider (Author) "The rustic, unpretentious atmosphere associated with Parisian bistros reflects their origins..." (more)
Key Phrases: bistro cuisine, duck legs, zinc bar, Chez Pauline, Chez Germaine, Chez Diane (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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The Parisian bistro scene conjures as many images of Gauloises and Piaf as it does of veal stews and floating islands. This CD-book multimedia presentation aims to associate jazz, that quintessentially American musical form, with French cookery. O'Connor has compiled recipes from some of Paris' most celebrated bistros. Two American bistros, one on each coast, and a Montreal establishment also rate notice. For tourists needing to know more about the surroundings of the Parisian establishments, a "neighborhood walk" introduces parks and sites around each eatery. Each bistro has divulged an appetizer, entree, and dessert recipe. Terrines, steak frites, roast chicken, and tarte tatin, form the core of this cuisine. Most dishes are such classics that there are few surprises among the recipes, but a moderate level of cooking skill is useful to execute them successfully. Mark Knoblauch

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Sharon O'Connor's book Bistro, part of the Menus and Music series, provides readers with recipes from chefs at 17 top Paris bistros, plus useful insider neighborhood notes. There's also a CD with mood-setting songs by Edith Piaf, Django Reinhardt, and others top lay while preparing a meal fromor trip tothe City of Light. -- Bon Appetit Magazine, 11/99

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Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Menus & Music Productions; 7th printing edition (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883914280
• ISBN-13: 978-1883914288
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #555,808 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sucess in the kitchen!, April 19, 2005

By	Philip Bewley (San Francisco, ca. United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have had great sucess with many of the recipes here. The recipes are easy to follow, the photos of the finished dish are inspiring,and the result is very tasty! There is just a step or two in these recipes that really elevate these dishes. The best Coq a vin and cauliflower gratin I have ever tasted! I look forward to trying the desserts next.The accompanying CD was a fun surprise...It is actually very pleasant to listen to when cooking: upbeat but not too loud,all rather "hummable" and fun.This cookbook and CD is perfect for a relaxing Sunday afternoon preparing a special Sunday dinner.Highly recommended.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for any francophile, December 28, 2003

By	Travel Enthusiast (International) - See all my reviews

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Now a confirmed francophile after honeymooning in Paris, my daughter is delighted with this collection of authentic bistro recipes and music. With the CD and recipes, easy enough even for her novice cooking skills, she can re-create the Parisian mood at home while entertaining family and friends. The only thing lacking are more photographs of the prepared recipes as food is to be savored by our mouth, nose and eyes.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent escape from the everyday ho-hum, January 11, 2010

By	chief slacker - See all my reviews

My fiancee and I love to travel and have been to Paris several times; however, we haven't been able to make any trips for a long time because of health and financial issues. I received this book as a gift and fell in love with it right away. The recipes are a perfect cross-section of bistro cuisine, and the music is indeed relaxing. For us, this is a great way to get our "Paris fix" until we're able to travel again.