#31--Eat the City: A Tale of the Fishers, Foragers, Butchers, Farmers, Poultry Minders, Sugar Refiners, Cane Cutters, Beekeepers, Winemakers, and Brewers Who Built New York--by Robin Shulman

This summer my sister and I spent several days in New York City as a nice treat.  We are, admittedly, food snobs to a point and love us some good food.  Our goal for the trip was to eat our way through the city and see a few shows.  Not only did we do this, but we also were able to spend some time biking in Central Park and doing some touristy stuff--like a walking food tour of Hell's Kitchen from Alex at Manhattan Walking Tour where we had some absolutely fantastic food!!

About a week before leaving for our trip, I started reading Eat the City.  I figured it would be a good way to find out about the history of food in the Big Apple.  Each chapter covers a different kind of food: fish, vegetables, meat (butcher shops), sugar, honey, beer, and wine.  Through each chapter you are introduced to individuals who are currently practicing the trade as well as given insight into the history of each food within New York City.  I found the information fascinating to read about.  The author is able to make you feel like you are right there in the butcher shop/wine cellar/rooftop with honey bees/garden and the people you meet come alive. 

This is a book that I would recommend to any foodies...especially my dad...who may be getting a copy for Christmas.  :)

I was provided a free electronic galley copy of this book by the publisher through Net Galley.  All opinions are my own.  The book is currently available for purchase in both hard cover and kindle format.

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Warning: There are a few instances when situation/language may not make this appropriate for readers under 16.  Use your own discretion.

Happy Reading!!