Tucked away in the streets of Tokyo lies a quiet bar, Eden Hall. While many troubled souls walk through its doors, they all leave renewed after a glass poured by Ryu - a brilliant bartender who knows how to pair the right drink with the right words.

In this entertaining homage to the golden age of the cocktail, illustrator Edward Hemingway and writer Mark Bailey present the best (and thirstiest) American writers, their favorite cocktails, true stories of their saucy escapades, and intoxicating excerpts from their literary works. It's the perfect blend of classic cocktail recipes, literary history, and tales of the good old days of extravagant Martini lunches and delicious excess. When Algonquin...

For all aspiring and working bartenders, "Bartending" offers expert advice on all aspects of running a successful bar. With a comprehensive introduction to the tools, equipment and glassware found in every bar and guidance on providing excellent customer service, this book provides all the knowledge needed to be the best in the business. Easy-to-follow recipes show how to make a range of cocktails, from classic Martinis to modern twists on old favourites,...

Dallas Gustafson thought she'd seen Culpepper, Wyoming in her rearview mirror for the last time, but when her father tells her he needs her to come home while he's on his death bed, she sucks up her pride and complies. Back in the town where she grew up with people who teased and tormented her, she finds herself face-to-face with the only boy she ever loved. Austin James still carries a torch for the girl he loved as a boy, even though he's almost...

Meg Archer has had enough of being invisible in a family of six girls-especially since the man she's pining for doesn't notice her, either. When she finds out he needs a mail-order bride in a hurry, she hatches a plan to get him to notice her, one way or another. Sam Allen gave up his career ambitions and left New York for Tombstone, Arizona, and a new start. He enjoys his job as a bartender-and is very good at it. But because he knew his mother would...

If you've ever wanted to bring home the fun of going out for drinks, this is the book for you! No other bartender's guide breaks down the steps to setting up and utilizing a home bar in such detail. From a complete list of spirits and mixers you should stock to restaurant industry insider tips on satisfying your guests' drink requests, The Jolly Bartender's Guide to Home Bartending will make your home bar the highlight of any occasion. In this book,...

It's a busy Friday night and you're in the weeds. Drinks are dying in the window and a Mikana VSOP is on you like phylloxera. The point is sloppy, nothing is mise en place and you just realized you clopen. All you want is a quick staff meeting and reset to zero. You see a soul stealer walk in but its ok because they will camp out at a table and not the bar. All is good because you read this Bar Dictionary and understand...