First off, the recipes have to be appealing, clearly written, and speak to the here and now. That means we pay attention to our customers who want eat gluten-free recipes, vegan and vegetarian cookbooks, zero or low alcohol drinks; modern cooking incorporates lots of dietary needs, and the best cookbooks will include recipes to accommodate all comers. We also look for beautiful design: scrumptious photography, charming illustrations, well-made bindings. A book about food or drink should look as good as the food it's hawking.
The Best Cookbooks of 2025
Our stock is constantly evolving as we bring in the best cookbooks and cocktail books published each year. As food trends change so do the books: the current emphasis on cooking with locally sourced, organic ingredients matches right up with our selection. The kitchens of France, England, Italy, Asia, even Australia are well represented, but all are grounded in the reality that we are cooking from our American homes and we like to shop fresh and local.
