THE STORK CLUB BAR BOOK

by Lucius Beebe ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 7, 1946

To out-of-towners, New York's night club life is epitomized by the Stork Club. The fact that it has no floor show, that it doen't cater to the rowdy element hasn't penetrated to the hinterland. Lucius Beebe emphasizes the fact that his book is as limited as its title indicates- it is specifically a drinking book, a collection of cocktails, a goodly number of ""originals"", some long drinks -- and brief and passing mention, by way of definition, of some of the specialites de la maison to be found on the menus (but no recipes, except for drinks). He starts with restoratives and cures in the morning for hangovers (never names); he includes late morning drinks, pick-me-ups, preluncheon drinks, late afternoon drinks, and drinks for the shank of the evening. There are passing comments on taste in wines. There are familiar names of drinks- and some that he guarantees will make a host famous. Intimate bits in passing suggest that he knows cafe society.

Pub Date: Nov. 7, 1946

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Rinehart

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 1946

Categories: NONFICTION