The Slanted Door
Subtitle: modern Vietnamese food
By: Charles Phan with Janny Hu ; photography by Ed Anderson
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
ISBN-13: 9781607740544
Subjects: Vietnamese Cooking
Description: Award-winning chef and restaurateur Charles Phan opened The Slanted Door in San Francisco in 1995, inspired by the food of his native Vietnam. Since then, The Slanted Door has grown into a world-class dining destination, and its accessible, modern take on classic Vietnamese dishes is beloved by diners, chefs, and critics alike. The Slanted Door is a love letter to the restaurant, its people, and its food. Featuring stories in addition to its most iconic recipes, The Slanted Door both celebrates a culinary institution and allows home cooks to recreate its excellence.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Act one: 584 Valencia Street, 1995-2002. Starters; title: Act two: 100 Brannan Street, 2002-2004. Cocktails ; Raw bar ; Salads ; Soups; title: Act three: 1 Ferry Building, 2004-present. Mains ; Desserts; title: Basics.