The Art of the Bar Cart: Styling & Recipes

by Vanessa Dina, Antonis Achilleos (Photographer), Ashley Rose Conway (Contributor)

From high-end magazines and design-inspiration websites to stores big and small, bar carts are a must-have piece of furniture. This book provides all the answers to the question—how can I get that look at home? The Art of the Bar Cart features 20 different styled bar setups—from tricked-out vintage carts to a collection of bottles tucked into a cabinet—themed around favorite libations, personal style, or upcoming occasions. Readers can choose from the warm and inviting Whiskey Cart, the fun and fresh Punch Cart, or mix and match to suit any style. With easy tips to re-create each look as well as recipes for the perfect drinks to pair with each cart, this beautifully photographed guide is an inspiration to anyone looking to create a unique décor statement, and a drink to serve alongside.

Genres: Nonfiction, Cookbooks, Food and Drink

144 pages, Hardcover

Published September 12, 2017

Reviews

[Marina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty picture book for people who like alcohol and posed snapshots of home décor.

[Bea Araujo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The focus is really on styling bar carts rather than making drinks. It’s a good book for what it is. Lovely pictures.

[Patricia Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this book from Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book. I'd recommend buying it in the hardcopy because it's beautiful by itself, perhaps as a "coffee table book". The photos and layout are gorgeous. I'd also recommend buying the book before getting a cart and before buying all the things you'd accompany it. It addresses NOT just what your favorite drinks are, but ALSO great recipes, what choices are best with your life style, house deco, your special libations, and your guests. It has a lot of very practical and helpful hints to make your bar cart party a success and enjoyable.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book for what it was, and appreciated that it didn’t try to be more. So often these books involving interior design end up with the author telling us more (too much?) about themselves. Here, Vanessa Dina broke chapters down by spirit or brew, showed a bar cart or two that would fit that mood, and gave 2 or 3 drink recipes. She added a few tips about how to draw other influences from the room in, or trick the cart out a bit to make it belong. Exactly what I was hoping for, no tiresome filler or unwanted life story. Thanks, Vanessa. I wish others would follow your lead.

[Citri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of creative ideas on how to style a bar cart! I was expecting general cart ideas and was pleasantly surprised by the themes surrounding a drink. The decor is cute and likely a nightmare if you have mischievous cats lol

[Gabriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book - I have already done a few of the recipes. Great book to gift as well.

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun inspiration and with some recipes that look interesting.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this this book today. Super cute, loved the different options for each type of spirit and the different designs. Can’t wait to use this as inspiration for my bar cart in my future apartment.