Food and Beverage Books

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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.19 — 209,517 ratings — published 2006
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Food and Beverage Service Food and Beverage Service (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.20 — 194 ratings — published 1971
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Imbibe!: From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to "Professor" Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar Imbibe!: From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to "Professor" Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.16 — 2,015 ratings — published 2007
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In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.07 — 119,022 ratings — published 2008
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.05 — 112,727 ratings — published 2007
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Salt: A World History Salt: A World History (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.75 — 75,822 ratings — published 2002
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Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.75 — 206,376 ratings — published 2001
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Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.27 — 2,405 ratings — published 2009
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Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.18 — 367,451 ratings — published 2000
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Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health (Volume 3) (California Studies in Food and Culture) Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health (Volume 3) (California Studies in Food and Culture)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.94 — 4,652 ratings — published 2002
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With the Fire on High With the Fire on High (ebook)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.17 — 89,204 ratings — published 2019
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Proof: The Science of Booze Proof: The Science of Booze (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.91 — 4,215 ratings — published 2014
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The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks The Drunken Botanist: The Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.02 — 10,562 ratings — published 2013
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Good Eats 3: The Later Years Good Eats 3: The Later Years (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.49 — 1,522 ratings — published 2011
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Good Eats 2: The Middle Years Good Eats 2: The Middle Years (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.43 — 2,631 ratings — published 2010
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The Joy of Mixology: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft The Joy of Mixology: The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's Craft (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.24 — 958 ratings — published 2003
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The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.26 — 561 ratings — published 2013
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Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.34 — 2,914 ratings — published 2015
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Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.39 — 89,818 ratings — published 2017
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Kitchens of the Great Midwest Kitchens of the Great Midwest (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.81 — 52,459 ratings — published 2015
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On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.46 — 16,173 ratings — published 1984
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Comfort Me with Apples: More Adventures at the Table Comfort Me with Apples: More Adventures at the Table (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.05 — 22,250 ratings — published 2001
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Life, on the Line: A Chef's Story of Chasing Greatness, Facing Death, and Redefining the Way We Eat Life, on the Line: A Chef's Story of Chasing Greatness, Facing Death, and Redefining the Way We Eat (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.12 — 5,640 ratings — published 2011
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Yes, Chef Yes, Chef (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.86 — 18,601 ratings — published 2012
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Chocolate Wars: The 150-Year Rivalry Between the World's Greatest Chocolate Makers Chocolate Wars: The 150-Year Rivalry Between the World's Greatest Chocolate Makers (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.76 — 1,756 ratings — published 2010
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Coffee: A Dark History Coffee: A Dark History (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.50 — 326 ratings — published 2004
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The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.06 — 58,987 ratings — published 2001
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Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.94 — 47,829 ratings — published 2005
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The Brewmaster's Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food The Brewmaster's Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.33 — 740 ratings — published 2003
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Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the Overrated in Spirits [A Travel and Cocktail Recipe Book] Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure, and the Overrated in Spirits [A Travel and Cocktail Recipe Book] (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.97 — 816 ratings — published 2010
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Exploring Wine: The Culinary Institute of America's Guide to Wines of the World, 2nd Edition Exploring Wine: The Culinary Institute of America's Guide to Wines of the World, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.20 — 84 ratings — published 1995
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Food Rules: An Eater's Manual Food Rules: An Eater's Manual (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.99 — 48,523 ratings — published 2008
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The Devil's Cup: A History of the World According to Coffee The Devil's Cup: A History of the World According to Coffee (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.64 — 2,041 ratings — published 1999
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Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.90 — 25,173 ratings — published 2006
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My Last Supper: 50 Great Chefs and Their Final Meals / Portraits, Interviews, and Recipes My Last Supper: 50 Great Chefs and Their Final Meals / Portraits, Interviews, and Recipes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.91 — 1,150 ratings — published 2007
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Lessons from the Fat-o-sphere: Quit Dieting and Declare a Truce with Your Body Lessons from the Fat-o-sphere: Quit Dieting and Declare a Truce with Your Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.03 — 851 ratings — published 2009
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North Carolina Craft Beer and Breweries North Carolina Craft Beer and Breweries (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.45 — 22 ratings — published 2012
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Love Requires Chocolate (Love in Translation #1) Love Requires Chocolate (Love in Translation #1)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.57 — 1,006 ratings — published 2024
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The Coffee Dictionary: An A-Z of Coffee, from Growing & Roasting to Brewing & Tasting The Coffee Dictionary: An A-Z of Coffee, from Growing & Roasting to Brewing & Tasting (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.10 — 239 ratings — published
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Grilled Cheese, Please!: 50 Scrumptiously Cheesy Recipes Grilled Cheese, Please!: 50 Scrumptiously Cheesy Recipes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.96 — 188 ratings — published 2011
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Alton Brown's Gear for Your Kitchen Alton Brown's Gear for Your Kitchen (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.16 — 2,515 ratings — published 2003
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Fatal Fried Rice (A Noodle Shop Mystery, #7) Fatal Fried Rice (A Noodle Shop Mystery, #7)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.86 — 2,355 ratings — published 2021
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Four Ingredient Cookbook Four Ingredient Cookbook (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.15 — 13 ratings — published 2002
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World Atlas of Tea: From the leaf to the cup, the world's teas explored and enjoyed World Atlas of Tea: From the leaf to the cup, the world's teas explored and enjoyed (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 0.0 — 0 ratings — published
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French Pressed Love French Pressed Love (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.62 — 437 ratings — published 2025
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The Bakery Dragon (The Bakery Dragon, #1) The Bakery Dragon (The Bakery Dragon, #1)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 4.50 — 2,479 ratings — published 2024
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Chai Jinxed Chai Jinxed (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.61 — 77 ratings — published 2024
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A Bánh Mì for Two A Bánh Mì for Two (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as food-and-beverage)
avg rating 3.79 — 4,493 ratings — published 2024
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