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Buvette: The Pleasure of Good Food Hardcover – April 22, 2014

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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style; First Edition edition (April 22, 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1455525529
  • ISBN-13: 978-1455525522
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.2 x 10.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsA reminder of what good food is all about
By Frank LaManna on June 22, 2014
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Buvette

Recently, a writer for a national food magazine was bewailing her penchant for “next level” restaurants: those serving the exotic; those gastronomically altering the mundane; those scraping lichen off rocks and onto the plate; and those serving parts of protein-creatures (animals and fish) that people over the centuries, when they finally could afford to, were glad to avoid. On the other side of the spectrum are the restaurants of Guy Fieri’s Diners Drive-ins and Dives, serving what seems for the most part to be belly busting meals that should come with discount coupons for the stents which the patrons may well need later in life to keep their clogged arteries open.

Enter Buvette, an almost absurdly small restaurant that serves good food in reasonable portions (what a concept) and whose existence has been coveted by those in the know in New York. Enter Buvette II, Williams’s second restaurant, fashioned to look like her first, which now has its home in Paris and is coveted in the “City of Food.”

Enter Buvette: The Pleasure of Good Food. Here is one of the few restaurant generated cookbooks that can really be at home…well…at home.

Start with the “sources” section, for example. Beyond what seems to be the Di rigor nod to D’Artagnan, the rest of the section takes up less than half of a page and indicates where Williams purchases her supplies. The implication is clear: this is where I fin my supplies; find suppliers near you; they do exist. This follows the straightforward logic of shopping local. How can you be shopping local if you are not? Besides, there is almost nothing here in this book that you can’t find pretty easily.

Then check out the recipes.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsMakes a cook want to cook.
By NE WIS on July 20, 2014
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My initial reaction when I paged through the entire book in one sitting was lukewarm. I just didn't see any recipes that grabbed me. When I found myself with some extra homemade ricotta, I made a 1/2 batch of the ricotta fritters (but used the superfine sugar to coat, which was an idea from another recipe in the book). The fritters were so good, I made them again the next day. After the fritters, I Ieft the book on an end table, and periodically read it while I was having a glass of wine or cup of tea. Each time I opened the book, I enjoyed it more, and not just the recipes. Today I made the lentils and kale, also very nice. The pictures are gorgeous, but I wish every recipe had a picture. Most of the recipes seem quite simple, and many have a small ingredient list. Often substitutions are recommended for more obscure ingredients. I think a novice cook might be a little frustrated or intimidated by instructions that are a bit vague, such as cooking a mixture until it is "lovely" or "splash some more water on it". I'm not sure if it will become a go-to cookbook for me, but it is a nice one to have in the kitchen.
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5.0 out of 5 starsHighly recommend Jody Williams' new book Buvette
By Wendy Wenger on June 16, 2014
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Jody Williams has created a charming book with well-written recipes that are at once doable and edgy. The pictures are enticing and I have found I cannot pick up the book if I don't have time to be in the kitchen. I want to try one of the recipes every time I read a different segment. Food I know that I cook well, for instance eggs, have become a new taste adventure with her techniques. And, what fun it is to share this delicious food!
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5.0 out of 5 starsCover to cover
By Amazon Customer on April 30, 2014
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I rarely read a book cover to cover these days...much less a cook book! But this one captivated me and I made the time to read it...before I knew it I was at the end! And disappointed it ended by the way. I guess I identify with the way Ms. Williams approaches cooking and entertaining. I totally get her style and had all ready incorporated many of her ways into my own without even knowing it. The best part for me, besides the fantastic recipes of course, was her telling of her travels and cooking experiences. I was jealous that I never did that, and wanted to hear more in order to live vicariously. If anything, that would be my only complaint, that I wanted to hear more about her travels and cooking experiences.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA feast for the eyes.
By Deanna Costa on June 11, 2014
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I have followed Buvette's blog, FB page and read about Jody and her gem of a restaurant and love her style. I was thrilled when I found out she had a cookbook coming out and promptly pre-ordered my copy. It is as charming, lovely and brilliant as I had hoped. Most of the recipes are straight forward and most home cooks will have no problem recreating them. Not only are there wonderful recipes to peruse, it is filled with little "stories". The photos are beautiful...a feast for the eyes. I know I will use this cookbook, not only for recipes, but kitchen inspiration and entertaining ideas. I have 100's of cookbooks and this is in my top 10!
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5.0 out of 5 starsBuvette Is A Keeper
By Michelle McCaughey on July 15, 2014
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Alice Waters is correct, Buvette is a treasure. I have hundreds of cook books and love them all, but today Buvette soars to the top of my favorites. Jody Williams got her hook into me at the cover. Buvette brings back sweet foodie memories with loved ones past and opportunities for memorable gatherings in future whether it be morning, afternoon, evening or sweets. Simply marvelous.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

great book from a great restaurant

Published 10 days ago by Thormar
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Buvette is my favorite restaurant in NYC!! This cookbook is amazing!

Published 22 days ago by Austin
3.0 out of 5 starsThree Stars

nothing particularly new here.

Published 1 month ago by Azaz
2.0 out of 5 starsNo surprises though the restaurant is a treat

There are cookbooks you stretch out for an hour and read and there are those that get a workout in the kitchen and become a best friend and guide. Read more

Published 3 months ago by one girls opinion
5.0 out of 5 starsMakes me want to cook.

I am an avid collector of cookbooks, ordering one or two per month representing all types of cuisine, but I can honestly say that Buvette is my favorite book ever. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Jacqueline S
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

good book

Published 7 months ago by Stacey Cooper
5.0 out of 5 starsI love it and can't wait to try out these recipes

Very well made book, high quality! I love it and can't wait to try out these recipes. French cuisine - what can be better? Read more

Published 8 months ago by ivans
5.0 out of 5 starsExquisite book, great storytelling and recipes

Exquisite

Published 8 months ago by Albertine
4.0 out of 5 starsTreat for the eye and well as the taste buds

Bought this as a gift for my daughter-in-law. It is a beautiful book and looks to have many delicious recipes.

Published 13 months ago by Elzbee
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

One of my favorite, I will actually cook from it. Great for home cooks.

Published 14 months ago by michelle

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