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A Feast of Freedom

Walter Staib

Next to the Liberty Bell and the Rocky Statue the City Tavern is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Philadelphia. This informative picture book told from the point of view of a mischievous mouse is designed to allow readers a behind-the-scene-look at the history surrounding this important American landmark.

Readers will get a glimpse of what it was like to go out to dinner in the 18th century when meals included dancing merriment and twenty different dishes! From the celebration of the first official Independence Day to the post-Constitutional Convention the Tavern has hosted of many of America’s biggest celebrations. Over the centuries many famous diners have had a meal at City Tavern including George Washington Thomas Jefferson Bill Clinton Henry Kissinger and various other political leaders.

A recipe for the Tavern’s authentic corn bread as well as a timeline of the important events surrounding the City Tavern’s rich past are included.

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  • Classification : History
  • Pub Date : MAY 11, 2010
  • Imprint : Running Press
  • Page Extent : 48
  • Binding : HB
  • ISBN : 9780762435982
  • Price : INR 1,225
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Walter Staib

Walter Staib is the chef and James Beard-nominated owner of the historic City Tavern restaurant in Philadelphia. Chef Staib has prior worked at such top European dining spots as Hotel Post a historic five-star hotel in Germany's Black Forest region and the Chessery in Switzerland one of Europe's premier resorts. He is the host and chef behind the Emmy Award-winning PBS television series A Taste of History and has appeared on the Today show 60 Minutes Iron Chef The Best Thing I Ever Ate and others. He is the author of several books about American cooking and baking and has a passion for historic American cuisine for which he is determined to share with home cooks everywhere.

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