The Vedge Bar Book: Plant-Based Cocktails and Light Bites for Inspired Entertaining

Brief Description:
"The team of chefs and bartenders from Vedge, a vegan fine dining establishment in Philadelphia, treat readers to the best cocktail hour ever with 75 innovative plant-based drinks and snacks"--

Review Quotes:
If you've ever eaten at one of their restaurants, you already know that Rich and Kate are two of the most talented and innovative vegan chefs anywhere--and if you haven't, one sip or bite from any of the recipes in this book will absolutely convince you. Each of their recipes is a cruelty-free celebration of the best that nature has to offer. This book is a must-have for vegans and non-vegans alike.--Moby

Review Quotes:
Need a cure for cocktail-hour ennui? Here you go. This book bursts with energy and will ignite the imagination of food and drink lovers of all stripes, vegan or not. Loved it.--Alice Feiring, author of To Fall in Love, Drink This and Natural Wine for the People

Review Quotes:
Living long and well is about enjoying the journey--a philosophy that's embraced by this latest offering from some of my favorite chefs in America. The Vedge Bar Book is full of delightful surprises and constructed with every bit as much care and creativity as the dishes on Vedge's renowned dinner menu. Sophisticated, contemporary, and worth every sip.--Dan Buettner, Blue Zones founder and bestselling author

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Bar Tools

Ingredients

Basic Recipes

Spring

Summer

Late Summer

Fall

Festive Season

Winter

Parting Words

About the Authors

Index

At Vedge, the award-winning Philadelphia restaurant that pioneered plant-based fine dining, Kate Jacoby, Rich Landau, and their acclaimed team have been elevating vegetable cooking--and imbibing--for well over a decade. They believe a good drink is an indulgent, multisensory experience worth savoring--and even better when paired with the right snack or small plate and enjoyed among friends.

Drawing inspiration from fresh produce and the rhythms of nature, the 75 all-vegan drinks, bar snacks, and small plates shared here are some of their most beloved creations, with imaginative flavor combinations you'll find nowhere else.

• Drinks that capture the essence of the season: Daffodil, Smoked Corn Silk Old Fashioned, Golden Apple
• Fruity refreshers: Per My Last Email, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, Strawberry Smash
• Holiday party-worthy sips: Bury the Hatchett, Last-Minute Tradition, Old Acquaintance
• Inventive riffs on old classics: Fig Leaf Bourbon Sour, Afternoon Snack, Front Porch Swing
• Light bites and bar snacks: Sichuan Popcorn, Lima Bean Pistou on Toast, Skewered Shiitakes with Buttered Corn Sauce, Rutabaga Fondue

You'll also find a guide to essential tools and ingredients, plus tips for mastering key techniques and garnishing like a pro.

Contemporary, exuberant, and totally irresistible, The Vedge Bar Book is a sensual celebration and a must-have for holiday hosts, cocktail connoisseurs, and plant-based foodies alike.

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 10/18/2024 pg. 1 (EAN 9798893030143, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Landau, Rich
Rich Landau is a co-owner of Vedge and Ground Provisions, modern vegetable restaurants that have earned rave reviews from diners and critics alike. Landau, along with his wife and partner Kate Jacoby, is a pioneer of vegan fine dining. He's a six-time finalist for the James Beard Award and has received Best Chef and Best Restaurant nods from the Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, GQ and Philadelphia Magazine. He won an episode of the Food Network's Chopped and is a recurring judge on Beat Bobby Flay. Together with Jacoby, he has written four previous cookbooks, including Vedge and V Street. He lives just outside his native Philadelphia.

Contributor Bio:Jacoby, Kate
Kate Jacoby is a co-owner of Vedge and Ground Provisions, modern vegetable restaurants that have earned rave reviews from diners and critics alike. Jacoby, along with her husband and partner Rich Landau, is a pioneer of vegan fine dining, having earned nods and accolades from culinary institutions and media like the James Beard Foundation, the Food Network, and Bon Appetit. Jacoby oversees the restaurants' operations and manages the couple's organic farmette, Lost Glove Garden, in Chester County. Together with Landau, she has written four previous cookbooks, including Vedge and V Street. She lives just outside her native Philadelphia.

Contributor Bio:Bolles, Brian
Brian Bolles has been making drinks professionally for fifteen years. In his free time he plays bike polo, Dungeons & Dragons, and Jeopardy!; he's never met a puzzle he didn't like. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and two cats.

Contributor Bio:Reiff, Ginevra
Ginevra Reiff was born with a deep love and appreciation of the culinary arts. She has focused her talents as a professional bartender, crafting unique cocktails with an eye toward classic technique while also creating a holistic and fun experience for the customers imbibing her creations.