My Usual Table

"A fond salute to many of his favorite culinary haunts marks this charming autobiographical omnibus by accomplished cookbook author, longtime reviewer, and cofounder of Saveur, [Colman] Andrews." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "In the hands of a less adept writer, Andrews' narratives of movie stars cavorting in their favorite restaurant haunts or dining at his parents' house might seem mere name-dropping, but his respect and affection for these celebrities make for enjoyable storytelling." -- Booklist "Andrews gets [it] exactly right... It's this ability to appreciate food in a larger context that makes Andrews' book so appealing - and such a welcome antidote to so much of the food discussion today." -- Los Angeles Times "Mr. Andrews writes delightfully about his earliest experiences dining out in Los Angeles at Chasen's." -- Wall Street Journal "The book is a fun read and covers hot spots such as El Bulli, Trader Vic's and Chasen's that are now shuttered but not forgotten." -- San Francisco Weekly "Andrews is a compelling writer, and so his descriptions of restaurants past will lead readers who chronicle their own days in Instagrammed meals on an adventure in armchair time travel." -- San Francisco Chronicle "Andrews' eloquent food writing might as well be its own romance language. the relationship Andrews has with restaurants and the comfort and thrill he experiences each time he sits down at the table - akin to an actor taking the stage - will make you want to join him." -LA Weekly -- LA Weekly