New York City is a food lover's paradise and its thriving restaurant scene presents unique challenges, not only to the chefs preparing the food, but also to the designers and architects responsible for creating the ambience considered so much a part of the dining experience. Design professionals must find inventive ways to create environments that enhance but do not overwhelm the food. This selection of innovatively designed restaurant interiors, copiously illustrated with over 100 color photographs, serves as a guide to the hippest, hottest dining spots In New York and is one of four titles in teNeues' new Cool Restaurant series. Text in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian. 3d edition

The MICHELIN guide contains a selection of 560 quality , restaurants based on anonymous visits made by our team of professional local inspectors. Only the best places within a wide range of budgets and cuisines are included in the MICHELIN guide Here's how it works: - Our inspectors visit hundreds of establishments and rate each one according to a rigorous set of criteria. - The inspectors classify restaurants with indicating a modest establishment and the most luxurious, taking decor, ambience, and service into account. - The restaurants that stand out for the exceptional quality of their cuisine are awarded Michelin stars- the highest honor in the culinary industry. - Special symbols, such as the Bib Gourmand, indicate our inspectors' favorites for great food at reasonable prices. - Our extensive list of places to eat for $25 or less is perfect when both quality and price matter. - The guide is organized by neighborhood, and contains colorful maps to help you find each establishment. Our inspection process has been refined over decades so you can feel confident in selecting a Michelin recommended restaurant. No matter what the occasion, the MICHELIN guide will help you make the right choice.

These dining hotspots are distinguished by fine culinary craft and their unique conceptions of the dining experience. Lighting, materials, and space all play a part. Most of all, such cool eateries create a sense of occasion-making diners feel special. Every meal is a feast for all the senses, not only the taste buds. This overview of top cool restaurants offers a global selection for the discerning palate. The crowning glory of teNeues' best-selling Cool Restaurants series… Featuring more than 100 top restaurants around the globe A must-have for gourmets and a comprehensive reference for culinary professionals

Get the most out of New York In New York, it's all about who you know. And now you're connected. Angelika Taschen knows New York. She's been behind the velvet ropes, explored the secret, unmarked restaurants and beloved neighborhood delis, scoured Soho, Nolita and Tribeca's stylish stores, and scoped out hotels uptown and downtown, from sleek and chic to hidden charms. She provides an all-access pass to parts of New York even most locals don't know. Dictionary-style cutout tabs make it easy to flip through, and a pocket-sized map of Manhattan lists all the shops, hotels, and restaurants in the book. With this guide in hand, New York is yours for the taking. Featuring the Maritime Hotel, a former sailors' dorm, now Chelsea's coolest hotel; Robert De Niro's Greenwich Hotel, with its authentic Japanese spa; the cheap but chic Pod Hotel. Learn how to get the best table at the Waverly Inn, Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter's exclusive salon for the glitterati; how to find Soho's hidden basement bar subMercer; the Shake Shack, for a terrific burger in the shade of Madison Square Park; Rao's, the Spanish Harlem Italian joint run by the Sopranos' actor who turned Madonna away; where to buy New York's best cheesecake; and Greenwich Letterpress, for hand-printed cards to send to envious friends who didn't make this fabulous New York trip! About the editor: Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle. About the photographer: Poul Ober specializes in interiors, architecture, and travel, and has produced advertising and editorial photography for Williams-Sonoma, O At Home, House & Garden, and various architectural and interior design firms. He lives and works in New York. (www.poulober.com) Texts by: Daisann McLane writes for National Geographic Traveler Magazine, The New York Times, New York Times Magazine and International Herald Tribune. She is the author of TASCHEN's Cheap Hotels and lives in New York City and Hong Kong. (www.daisann.com) Издание на английском, французском и немецком языках.

Whether sipping this year's Beaujolais with the fashionistas in Saint-Germain or dining among the ghosts of the Left Bank's literary cognoscenti, Paris offers an unparalleled range of restaurants. This second edition provides a visual tour with over 130 color photos of the city's most coveted spots. This guide also features a selection of exclusive recipes from notable chefs. Text in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian.

Not so long ago, Berlin was a symbol of division. Since the end of the Cold War however, and Germany's re-unification, it has been transformed into a place where Eastern and Western Europe meet. The city has become a bridge between cultures and its thriving restaurant scene offers food and ambience of infinite variety. This selection of innovatively designed restaurant interiors, copiously illustrated with over 100 color photographs and sample menus from selected hot spots, serves as a guide to Berlin's most fashionable dining destinations. Text in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian

Amsterdam is a colorful mix of cultures and different styles. This tendency towards fusion finds itself reflected in the delicious cuisines offered by the city's diverse selection of restaurants, bars and lounges, 28 of which are presented in this book. Includes addresses, practical information and a complementary selection of excellent recipes provided by the chef of each restaurant. Text in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

For many years, Tokyo has enjoyed the reputation particularly to appreciate and reward innovation and creativity. This finds expression not only in ultramodern architecture, but in the blooming restaurant scene as well. This indispensable, compact booklet, including over 130 color photos as well as sample recipes, will guide you in your search for a sophisticated dining locale in the Japanese metropolis and will help you find the way to 25 of Tokyo's hippest restaurants, bars and lounges. Text in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

Situated along the Elbe River, Germany's second largest city and most important seaport also boasts a lively cultural life that includes theater, symphony, opera, museums and of course, restaurants. This copiously illustrated little guidefocuses on those destinations offering the best in food and ambience. Whether casual and off-beat or hip and fashionable, whether located in Hamburg's red light district or near its beautifully restored harbor, there is something for everyone in Cool Restaurants Hamburg. Text in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

Perched on the edge of Lake Michigan, America’s third largest city has long been famous for its modern architecture, raucous character and tumultuous history. During the past couple of decades however, it has become just as well known for its thriving restaurant scene. There is food and ambience to suit everyone’s taste in this place nicknamed the "windy city". On offer are a range of imaginatively conceived menus served in exquisitely designed interiors. The best of these restaurants, bars, and lounges are profiled in this copiously illustrated little guide. Sample recipes and over 130 color photographs are included. Text in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

Germany's second most popular destination after Berlin is a city that enjoys contradicting itself. It's a place that's held on to age-old folk traditions but also serves as a haven for high-minded sophistication. It has a vibrant arts scene and a staggering array of museums yet also hosts the popular Oktoberfest. It should be no surprise then, that its thriving restaurant scene offers food and ambience of infinite variety. This selection of innovatively designed restaurant, bar and cafe interiors, copiously illustrated with over 130 color photographs and recipes from selected hot spots, serves as a guide to Munich's most fashionable dining destinations. Text in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

Viennese cuisine is distinguished, despite all the cliches, by variety and a cosmopolitan attitude and combines the most diverse influences with regional traditions. With 136 pages and over 130 colour photos, this guide presents 27 of the leading restaurants, cafes, bars and lounges, who appreciate how to integrate contemporary design with physical pleasures. The guide includes a selection of exclusive chef's recipes. Text in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

Spain's capital is also its most ebullient city. To experience Madrid is to explore its restaurants and eateries, prop up its countless bars, and be swept up in its nocturnal charms. In this diverse and open-armed city is a thriving restaurant scene with menus serving dishes of infinite variety in the most innovatively designed settings. Readers will find the most fashionable destinations for enjoying the eating and reveling Madrid is famous for in this flexi-bound little guide. Recipes are interspersed among the lavishly illustrated profiles. Text in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian

Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Prague has once more taken its place on the world stage. Visitors flock there from around the world. With this influx has come an infusion of creativity and international influences. This new vibrance exists side-by-side with Prague's many-layered architectural and culinary history. Feast your eyes on photographs of Prague's hippest restaurants, and also enjoy a great selection of unique recipes. Sabina Marreiros studied architecture in Stuttgart, Germany and Cordoba, Argentina. She has worked in architectural firms and has edited several books in teNeues' architecture & design series. A guide to the coolest restaurants in Prague. Attractively designed with over 130 color photographs and excellent recipes interspersed throughout. Text in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

With a tradition of excellence in the culinary arts, Zurich's many exciting hot-spots bear witness to its status as a magnet for commerce and art. Quality and attention to detail are the hallmarks of this Swiss standard-bearer. The restaurant interiors photographed here encompass the sleek as well as the sumptuous. And there is a range of first-rate recipes to browse as well. Text in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian

Tuscany is perhaps Italy's most beautiful region. Not surprisingly, it attracts a huge number of tourists and second-home-owners. Along with the influx of visitors has come an array of sophisticated eating places, many of which update the Tuscan idiom in daring ways. All the eateries featured here offer stylish environments, in which to sample an outstanding meal, sure to be remembered for years to come. This invaluable overview to what's happening in the Tuscan dining scene is interspersed with a selection of recipes allowing you to recreate the cool Tuscan dining experience at home. Text in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.