Manresa: An Edible Reflection

Description

The long-awaited cookbook by one of the San Francisco Bay Area's star chefs, David Kinch, who has revolutionized restaurant culture with his take on the farm-to-table ethic and focus on the "terroir" of the Northern California coast. Since opening Manresa in Los Gatos in 2002, Kinch has done more to create a sense of place through his food--specifically where the Santa Cruz Mountains meet the sea--than any other chef on the West Coast. The restaurant's thought-provoking dishes and unconventional pairings draw on techniques both traditional and modern that combine with the heart of the Manresa experience: fruits and vegetables. Through a pioneering collaboration between farm and restaurant, nearby Love Apple Farms supplies nearly all of the restaurant's exquisite produce." Manresa" is an ode to the mountains, fields, and sea; it shares the philosophies and passions of a brilliant chef whose restaurant draws its inspiration globally, while always keeping a profound connection to the people, producers, and bounty of the land that surrounds it.

Author description

DAVID KINCH's distinctive style of American cooking has placed him on the world culinary map and assured his legacy in the advancement of California cuisine. He was named Best Chef: Pacific by the James Beard Foundation and Chef of the Year by" GQ," and his restaurant, Manresa, holds two Michelin stars. He lives in Northern California. CHRISTINE MUHLKE is the executive editor of "Bon Appetit" and the author of "On the line: Inside the World of Le Bernardin" with Eric Ripert. She lives in New York City.