NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Phaidon,
leading publisher of the creative arts, today announced that it has
partnered with OpenTable, the world's leading provider
of online restaurant reservations to bring two books to life -
Where Chefs Eat: A Guide to Chefs' Favorite Restaurants and
the forthcoming Signature Dishes That Matter. The
multi-faceted partnership includes a digital experience and an
in-restaurant dinner series.
Where Chefs Eat Online Experience
Who better to
recommend a restaurant than a chef? Inspired by Phaidon's
bestselling guide, Where Chefs Eat ($35 USD), diners will now be able to reserve
tables and dine at restaurants selected by the world's best chefs
on 4 continents, across 8 countries and 26 cities only on
OpenTable. Where Chefs Eat is the true insider's guide to
the best places to eat around the world, from breakfast spots to
high-end restaurants. The 352 restaurant guide includes favorites
from Tokyo to Los Angeles, Mexico
City to Berlin, and
New York to Hong Kong, and is now fully accessible on
OpenTable. To experience the guide, read reviews and tips, and book
your next dining experience, visit:
https://www.opentable.com/lists/where-chefs-eat.
The Signature Dishes Dinner Series
On October 23 Phaidon will publish
Signature Dishes That Matter ($59.95
USD), a global celebration of restaurant dishes that
have defined the course of culinary history, told through the most
iconic dishes from the past 300 years. The landmark cookbook
features over 240 dishes and nearly 200 recipes, making it a
fascinating cultural history of dining out. Short texts provide the
origin stories on dishes like Peach Melba, Pizza Margherita, Caesar
Salad, and Black Cod with Miso.
Phaidon and OpenTable are partnering with restaurants across
the United States to offer diners
an opportunity to taste signature dishes prepared by the leading
chefs in the country. The four-city dinner series will take place
this fall in tandem with the publication of Signature Dishes
That Matter. Each dinner will feature a menu inspired by
Signature Dishes That Matter; diners will leave the
restaurant with a copy of the book. Tickets are priced between
$115–$175 and are on sale today.
Participating restaurants include:
Monday,
October 21
DB Bistro, New
York, NY
Chef Daniel Boulud will prepare a
three-course dinner at his contemporary French restaurant.
$175 including a beverage
selection
Link
Monday,
October 28
Boka, Chicago,
IL
Chef's Lee Wolen and Nina Compton will prepare a five-course dinner
at the seasonal American restaurant.
$160 plus $45 optional beverage pairing
Link
Tuesday,
November 5
Compére Lapin, New Orleans, LA
Chef Nina Compton will prepare a
four-course dinner at her Caribbean and New
Orleans inspired eatery.
$150
Link
Wednesday, November 13
Zuni Café,
San Francisco, CA
Chef Gilbert Pilgram will prepare a
three-course dinner at this California inspired restaurant.
$115 beverages not included
Link
More information, including pricing and available seating times,
is available now at www.opentable.com/signaturedishes.
About Phaidon
Phaidon is the premier global
publisher of the creative arts with over 1,500 titles in print. We
work with the world's most influential artists, chefs, writers and
thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design,
architecture, fashion, food and travel, and illustrated books for
children. Phaidon is headquartered in London and New York
City.
About OpenTable
OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings,
Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world's leading provider of online
restaurant reservations, with more than 52,000 restaurants globally
using its software to seat over 128 million diners monthly.
OpenTable helps diners discover and book the perfect table and
helps restaurants deliver personalized hospitality to grow their
business.
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