New York Capital of Food

New York Capital of Food (Affiliate Link) is yet another wonderful cookbook by Lisa Nieschlag and Lars Wentrup. I’m sure you recognize the authors from our last stop in Canada with their book Taste the Wild.

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As we continue our little virtual trip around the world we return to New York where we began with New York Christmas Baking, also by the team of Nieschlag and Wentrup. This time they have teamed  up with photographer Lisa Cawley for the gorgeous photos of New York City.

A melting pot

New York City is such a melting pot of cultures from around the world. There are not many other cities as international or diverse as the Big Apple. New York’s many different cultures and nationalities reflect the various waves of immigration throughout America’s history. The range of culinary influences ranges from hot Asian stir-fried noodles to spicy Mexican burritos and Jewish shakshuka.

This cookbook, New York Capital of Food, is dedicated to this melting pot on the Hudson River. It is a true treasure trove of delicious recipes, fabulous images and beautiful stories. The love that the authors and photographers have for this city and its diversity is evident throughout the pages of the book. NYC is most definitely a place like no other.

Suggested route

You could start your day with something sweet from one of the seemingly endless number of coffee shops. Or, take some time out (once things are normal again) for a picnic in the verdant oasis of Central Park. Perhaps you might decide to relax over a sumptuous dinner in one of the city’s best restaurants once they re-open. NYC abounds with lively neighborhoods like Little Italy, Upper West Side, Greenwich Village and Chinatown. You could easily set yourself adrift in the hustle and bustle, exotic scents and unique flair of these unique pockets of New York.

Virtual trip

Until restaurants and attractions have opened again, you can be transported with a virtual visit to this amazing city. You will feel like you have spent time in New York though the recipes, stories and gorgeous photographs throughout the pages of New York Capital of Food! The authors invite you to join them on their “trip to New York, the world’s capital of food and culinary delights. The route is up to you”.

The team

      Lisa Nieschlag

Lisa Nieschlag is a designer, cookbook author and food photographer with family roots in New York. Her food photography has inspired countless readers of cookery books and magazines. Baking,      food styling and food photography – the kitchen is the center of Lisa’s creative and culinary world.

Lisa writes the popular food blog Liz and Jewels together with Julia Cawley.

      Lars Wentrup

Lars Wentrup is a designer and illustrator. Seeing the empty pages of a book being filled with life has never lost its magic for Lars. He loves listening to good music to get into his groove and come           up with his best ideas.

Lars and Lisa have run an agency for communication design in Munster since 2001. You can visit their site at http://nieschlag-und-wentrup.de

      Julia Cawley

Julia Cawley lived and worked in the Big Apple as a photographer for five years until the and her family moved to Hamburg, Germany, gateway to the world. As a true cosmopolitan, she is open to the world, including the world of new recipes – provided they’re vegetarian. Julia returned to the Big Apple for this book to capture the city in all of its glorious diversity. As a food blogger, Julia organizes international food styling and photography workshops with Lisa.

If you make any recipes from this book, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, We love to hear from you and always do our best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make one of these recipes, don’t forget to tag us on instagram.com/TheTravelingLocavores! Looking through the photos of recipes of ours that you all have made is the best!