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America's Best Breakfasts: Favorite Local Recipes from Coast to Coast: A Cookbook
Rise and dine! If there’s one meal of the day to get passionate about—no matter where you’re from in this great land—it’s breakfast with all the fixings.
Featuring down-home diners, iconic establishments, and the newest local hot spots, America’s Best Breakfasts is a celebration of two of this nation’s honored hitting the open road and enjoying an endless variety of breakfasts. Even without a road trip, you can re-create favorites that will satisfy any time of day,
- Shrimp and Grits, Hominy Grill, Charleston
- Croque Monsieur Sandwiches, Tartine, San Francisco
- Kimchi Pancakes, Sunshine Tavern, Portland
- Filipino Steak with Garlic Fried Rice, Uncle Mike’s, Chicago
- Cannoli French Toast, Café Lift, Philadelphia
- Brioche Cinnamon Buns, Honey Bee, Oxford
- Morning Glory Muffins, Panther Coffee, Miami
Featuring down-home diners, iconic establishments, and the newest local hot spots, America’s Best Breakfasts is a celebration of two of this nation’s honored hitting the open road and enjoying an endless variety of breakfasts. Even without a road trip, you can re-create favorites that will satisfy any time of day,
- Shrimp and Grits, Hominy Grill, Charleston
- Croque Monsieur Sandwiches, Tartine, San Francisco
- Kimchi Pancakes, Sunshine Tavern, Portland
- Filipino Steak with Garlic Fried Rice, Uncle Mike’s, Chicago
- Cannoli French Toast, Café Lift, Philadelphia
- Brioche Cinnamon Buns, Honey Bee, Oxford
- Morning Glory Muffins, Panther Coffee, Miami
240 pages, Paperback
First published April 5, 2016
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July 25, 2017
Good lord just looking at the pictures will make you want to eat the book! The ingredients make you want to cook right away. Diverse collections of breakfast foods to eat any time of day I would say! 🌮🍔🍣🍜🍛🍩🍮
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March 13, 2017marked 4 to try!
Made the Morning glory muffins. they are very good!
Made the Morning glory muffins. they are very good!
July 26, 2018
I went into this book very excited, thinking that I would discover some fun recipes to make for breakfast that would appeal to my family who are big fans of breakfast/brunch and the American traditions. What I got? Disappointment. This was more a local guide of places to eat breakfast in the US than a recipe book. The restaurants certainly didn't share great revelations with the readers and the authors, and most of the recipes are done better by going to an online source. And I'm going to avoid any restaurant that shares a recipe that uses pre-packaged pastry dough or the like. Really? If I'm coming to get your food and paying a premium for that, at least have the decency to make pastry from scratch!
January 23, 2018
The photography and recipes look lovely, but nothing stood out.
January 25, 2020
May not be the healthiest cooking but definitely good comfort foods! I’m in.
August 30, 2020
The great guide to breakfast to brunch in all over the US !
June 16, 2024
Very American, very 2016
April 27, 2016
Breakfast is a meal that I truly enjoy. I can take or leave lunch, but breakfast offers so much of interest that I'll often serve it in place of dinner. So, it was only natural that I welcomed America's Best Breakfasts by Lee Brian Schrager and Adeena Sussman with open arms. It is a colorful, informative, interesting book that is in part travelogue, but at best a collection of amazing recipes from equally amazing restaurants nationwide.
Divided into sections by regions so that you can plan your “Breakfast Road Trip,” or look up your favorite in your home state, it offers up glimpses behind the scenes in some of the most innovative and creative restaurants around. Recipes are as innovative as their creators, are attractively offered, and surprisingly doable.
Consider Lobster Scrambled eggs when making your next breakfast, or make your own Pop Tarts for the kids (or yourself), using the simple recipe from San Francisco's Foreign Cinema. Caramelized Grapefruit is both easy and elegant, and you'll swoon over Prasino's Pretzel Croissant French Toast. If you crave something heartier, try the Breakfast Spaghetti, The Big Hot Mess, or the Barbecued Brisket Breakfast Burrito. I loved the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese “Paco” (a taco made from a pancake), the Morning Glory Muffins, and the hearty, healthy, and satisfying Baked Oatmeal with Raspberry Compote and Candied Pecans, all of which I made with great success. Southerners will like the Shrimp and Grits, Texans will love the Frito Pie. There is truly something here for everyone.
Hints, tips, notes, ingredient sources, as well as homey comments and mouthwatering pictures make this book a must have for every lover of the day's first meal.
They lose a star in the ratings, however, for erroneously reporting Prasino as being in St. Louis, thereby making all other locations suspect. Prasino is located west of St. Louis in the city of St. Charles, once the first Capitol of the state of Missouri. Reporting it as being in a city that routinely ranks in the list of top ten most dangerous in the nation as opposed to its actual location, in a city that routinely ranks in the top ten safest, may serve as a deterrent to people who might actually like to go. Still, I heartily recommend this book. You will drool just looking at it.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Divided into sections by regions so that you can plan your “Breakfast Road Trip,” or look up your favorite in your home state, it offers up glimpses behind the scenes in some of the most innovative and creative restaurants around. Recipes are as innovative as their creators, are attractively offered, and surprisingly doable.
Consider Lobster Scrambled eggs when making your next breakfast, or make your own Pop Tarts for the kids (or yourself), using the simple recipe from San Francisco's Foreign Cinema. Caramelized Grapefruit is both easy and elegant, and you'll swoon over Prasino's Pretzel Croissant French Toast. If you crave something heartier, try the Breakfast Spaghetti, The Big Hot Mess, or the Barbecued Brisket Breakfast Burrito. I loved the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese “Paco” (a taco made from a pancake), the Morning Glory Muffins, and the hearty, healthy, and satisfying Baked Oatmeal with Raspberry Compote and Candied Pecans, all of which I made with great success. Southerners will like the Shrimp and Grits, Texans will love the Frito Pie. There is truly something here for everyone.
Hints, tips, notes, ingredient sources, as well as homey comments and mouthwatering pictures make this book a must have for every lover of the day's first meal.
They lose a star in the ratings, however, for erroneously reporting Prasino as being in St. Louis, thereby making all other locations suspect. Prasino is located west of St. Louis in the city of St. Charles, once the first Capitol of the state of Missouri. Reporting it as being in a city that routinely ranks in the list of top ten most dangerous in the nation as opposed to its actual location, in a city that routinely ranks in the top ten safest, may serve as a deterrent to people who might actually like to go. Still, I heartily recommend this book. You will drool just looking at it.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 17, 2016
Another week, another cookbook! I just know y'all are shocked to the core! Okay, but who doesn't love breakfast? I go through periods when all I want is breakfast three meals a day...eggs, french toast, bagels, cereal...you name it, it's breakfast all the time! So when an entire cookbook about breakfast and the breakfasts done in yummy restaurants came up in my list, how could I possibly have said no?
Let's start with the things that I loved. The pages were that lovely glossy finish which makes it easy for slightly messy cooks to carefully wipe down without destroying your book. This is almost a must in cookbooks for me so I was thrilled to see it. The photography in this book is absolutely gorgeous and really helps to make this cookbook a gem in the kitchen. I love that the recipes are clearly laid out and for the most part, ingredients are easily attainable. When you have recipes from some higher end restaurants, that can be a problem.
Now..for what I don't like about this book. To be blunt, it skips most of the country. I did a quick count on the map that's at the front of the book and only 20 states are represented, 21 if you count Washington D.C. This disappoints me. I'd have much rather seen something a bit more all encompassing than 8 recipes from the state of Florida. Surely people in Michigan or Arizona or some of the remaining states know how to throw together an awesome breakfast!
All in all, this is a great cookbook, just don't expect it to be a true representation of our culinary country!
Let's start with the things that I loved. The pages were that lovely glossy finish which makes it easy for slightly messy cooks to carefully wipe down without destroying your book. This is almost a must in cookbooks for me so I was thrilled to see it. The photography in this book is absolutely gorgeous and really helps to make this cookbook a gem in the kitchen. I love that the recipes are clearly laid out and for the most part, ingredients are easily attainable. When you have recipes from some higher end restaurants, that can be a problem.
Now..for what I don't like about this book. To be blunt, it skips most of the country. I did a quick count on the map that's at the front of the book and only 20 states are represented, 21 if you count Washington D.C. This disappoints me. I'd have much rather seen something a bit more all encompassing than 8 recipes from the state of Florida. Surely people in Michigan or Arizona or some of the remaining states know how to throw together an awesome breakfast!
All in all, this is a great cookbook, just don't expect it to be a true representation of our culinary country!
May 16, 2016
Everyone loves a good breakfast. But what that breakfast consists of can vary from state to state. The authors have traveled the country searching for those delectable breakfasts. They pulled recipes from diners, higher end restaurants, and new hot spots. What they created is a book that will please the sight as well as the taste buds. The recipe begins with a little bit about its origin and creators. The ingredients are, for the most part, easily attainable and recognizable. The instructions are not too lengthy and are well described. There are tons of photographs of the recipes, restaurants, and people who helped by contributing.
This book really, really appealed to me. I've tried several of the recipes and they were all delicious. The pages bend easily, but are of a thick glossy print so is easy to wipe off. The colorful photography really helps set the festive mood for the book. I loved the extra info on each recipe. It is nice to know how or where the recipe came about. This book would make an excellent gift for the cook in your family. But I won't be giving up my copy. This is one book that is going to be well used in our house.
I received this book free of charge from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.
This book really, really appealed to me. I've tried several of the recipes and they were all delicious. The pages bend easily, but are of a thick glossy print so is easy to wipe off. The colorful photography really helps set the festive mood for the book. I loved the extra info on each recipe. It is nice to know how or where the recipe came about. This book would make an excellent gift for the cook in your family. But I won't be giving up my copy. This is one book that is going to be well used in our house.
I received this book free of charge from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review.
April 28, 2016
As this book shows, breakfast is alive and well across America. It is organized by region with info on each café or dining establishment mentioned. There are a vast variety of recipes to choose from as well, ranging from the mouth watering Blueberry Cheese Danish and Lemon-Blueberry Waffles to some not usually associated with breakfast like The Deluxe BLT and Creole File Gumbo.
The cover itself is enough to whet one's appetite and the interior is full of great photos with clear recipe directions and suggestions for substitutes and tips for the cook when needed. Frankly, this book had me thinking about breakfast all day long. While most of us may not be able to take off on a journey from coast to coast to sample the country's breakfast traditions, it's nice to know that this book provides a great sampling of what's out there. Plus, depending on your region you might find a surprise or two in this book. I did, when I noticed that a dining establishment in my town was mentioned that I had not heard of locally.
Thanks to Blogging for Books for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
More reviews at: www.susannesbooklist.blogspot.com
The cover itself is enough to whet one's appetite and the interior is full of great photos with clear recipe directions and suggestions for substitutes and tips for the cook when needed. Frankly, this book had me thinking about breakfast all day long. While most of us may not be able to take off on a journey from coast to coast to sample the country's breakfast traditions, it's nice to know that this book provides a great sampling of what's out there. Plus, depending on your region you might find a surprise or two in this book. I did, when I noticed that a dining establishment in my town was mentioned that I had not heard of locally.
Thanks to Blogging for Books for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
More reviews at: www.susannesbooklist.blogspot.com
May 13, 2016
This book just didn't grab me and I'm not sure why. It lives up to the back cover description of foods for not just breakfast but all times of the day, has plenty of pictures (a must for me) and clearly laid out steps to follow. I'm a girl who will eat mac and cheese for breakfast so I have no problem with out there recipes but I didn't think this should be billed as breakfast only. That being said these looked like fun and inventive recipes and the use of many pictures added tot he experience. Definitely for an experienced cook. I received a copy of this book through the blogging for books program in exchange for this honest review.
June 28, 2016
Most disappointing breakfast book ever, the cover and typeface lead you to believe it's a diner-ish kind of book. I can't even imagine being coherent enough in the mornings to read the ingredient lists let alone cook these recipes. They're are all from well-known establishments all over the country, but few of them are usable in a middle class kitchen. I don't want to plan my breakfast (by buying port or lobster), I'd like to make something with what's on hand. Sorry, but this more for lunches or dinners...Maybe a special brunch...
May 24, 2016
¿Quién no ama el desayuno? Hay momentos en que todo lo que quiero es desayuno en las tres comidas del día... huevos, tostadas francesas, pan, cereales... lo que sea, es desayuno todo el tiempo! Así que cuando me ofrecieron un libro de cocina sobre desayunos y hecho en deliciosos restaurantes tuve que aceptarlo, ¿cómo podría haber dicho que no? Me gustó mucho este libro de cocina, las recetas son grandiosas y fáciles de hacer. Me gustaron mucho las imágenes de todo el libro.
May 18, 2016
love this book! Helps me try new recipes, plus the fact that I really love food.
July 1, 2016
So many great nuggets of inspiration here.
October 25, 2016
I wish someone would make breakfast for me.
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