About David
“Rosengarten‘s exuberance is infectious, his research thorough, and his knowledge endless.”
- Mario Batali
”David‘s recipe directions are golden. They’re detailed and descriptive, so that the cook knows exactly what to do…Even better, his recipes work.”
- The Washington Post
About Taste: One Palates Journey Through the World’s Greatest Dishes
“In a crowded sea of cookbooks, what a pleasure to find one as distinctive and informative and entertaining as David Rosengarten himself. Unique and delightful–a treasure!”
- Stockard Channing
“Call it culinary voyeurism, but Taste is a cooking show even takeout addicts will find enthralling. David Rosengarten‘s orgasmic ruminations on ‘lobster synergy’ and the textural differences between Lebanese and Portuguese pine nuts will give ‘bring to a boil’ a whole new meaning.”
- Entertainment Weekly
“In this very personal cookbook, David Rosengarten takes us on an intimate and idiosyncratic journey in pursuit of the ultimate dish and a taste of the irreproachable wine. Jump on his dining car and enjoy his enlightening comments as well as the generous sharing of his culinary peregrinations.”
- Jacques Pepin
“I’m a huge fan of David Rosengarten‘s show Taste–it makes me laugh, it makes me cry, it makes me hungry. It teaches me fascinating stuff, and I don’t feel like a fool. Happily, Taste the cookbook does exactly the same.”
-Matthew Broderick
“Not only great Taste, but great information.”
- Emeril Lagasse
“Taste not only helps you create some of the world’s classic dishes, it teaches you how to judge them as well. David‘s passion for great food (and wine) comes through on every page.”
- Francis Ford Coppola
About David Rosengarten Entertains
“In David Rosengarten Entertains you are hand-led through each step of preparation by David’s expertise and flair. Using this book, you just can’t miss creating a fabulous party. A great book. So, let’s party.”
- Lidia Bastianich
“Thank you, David, for creating the perfect dinner party book. Now I don’t have to struggle the next time I have a party.”
- Marcus Samuelsson
“What an amazing collection of fresh ideas and new inspirations! Like nobody else, David makes me want to get a bunch of friends together for a highwire dinner party–he covers all the bases, including how to find the right sitar player (take it from me, you want to find the right one).”
- Ted Allen
“This book gives you all you need to know to throw a stellar party effortlessly. I feel like David is in the kitchen with me directing the show so I don’t have to. From the glassware you’ll need to where to shop and what to make first, this book has it all. All your questions are answered to make you the expert entertainer!”
- Gale Gand, pastry chef, Tru
“If you want your next party to be the event of the year, search no further than David Rosengarten’s new book! Full of tantalizing, mouthwatering recipes organized into exciting and stylish menus, this is a must-have for anyone who entertains at home.”
- Stanley Lobel, Lobel’s Meats
“One of the most informative and inviting cookbooks to come along in some time.”
- The New York Times Book Review
