Introducing “The Spirits of Cocktail” Cookbook

“The Spirits of Cocktail” recipe-turned-art masterpiece highlights recipes of signature cocktails and appetizers from the most celebrated chefs of the Manhattan culinary world in a stunningly visual way: each work of art is graphically designed to correspond with, and present a scene for the cocktail identity.

New York, N.Y. (PRWEB) May 3, 2006 -- Paletz Rinot Publishing, a New York based publishing boutique dedicated to lifestyle print and electronic publications, today announced the release of “The Spirits of Cocktail” cookbook: an intoxicating fusion of signature appetizers, cocktails and visual art inspired by the culinary creations of New York’s celebrity chefs.

Created out of the unique partnership between entrepreneur Rami Rinot and award-winning graphic designer Emmanuel Paletz (art director of the best seller “Art and Cook”), the book is the product of a yearlong initiative to capture the gastronomic essence of New York City’s celebrity chefs and culinary establishments.

“The Spirits of Cocktail” cleverly illustrates the "supper- premium lifestyle trend" that took over Manhattan in recent years. This recipe-turned-art masterpiece highlights recipes of signature cocktails and appetizers from the most celebrated chefs of the Manhattan culinary world in a stunningly visual way: each work of art is graphically designed to correspond with, and present a scene for the cocktail identity.

“The book portrays today's home and out-of-home life style habits”, said Rami Rinot, Managing Director, Paletz Rinot Publishing and Co-Author; “Drinking unusual cocktails with funny and sexy identities (such as: Passion Margarita or Blue Riviera), paired with light, small portioned cuisine has become one of our readers favorite pastime. To truly represent this growing trend, we sought to bring together the most innovative restaurateurs and celebrated chefs to share their most successful creations. We collected one hundred signature cocktail and appetizer recipes served to the chic reader as they are mixed in New York’s trendiest establishments and created a guide to the perfect host-at-home cocktail party.”

The Spirits of Cocktail is both mind-boggling and intoxicating for the reader. With 100 colorful designs and make-it-at-home, do-it-yourself recipes and images, this enticing book is a must-have for every cuisine, cocktail and lifestyle connoisseur.

Participating celebrity chefs include: Jean-Georges, Daniel Boulud, Eric Ripert, Todd English, Thomas Keller, Geoffrey Zakarian, Sirio Maccioni, David Waltuck and other notable chefs. Selected participating restaurants include: Per Se, Daniel, Geisha, The Four Seasons, Le Cirque, David Burke & Donatella, Tao, River Café, Perry St, Aureole, Jean Georges, Bice, Marseille, Olives and many other highly-regarded restaurants and lounges. Full participating chefs and restaurants list is available at the book’s Web site: www.spiritsofcocktail.com
   
The Spirits of Cocktail will be available at major book retailers such as Barnes and Noble in June-July 2006 as well as on-line at Amazon.com.

For additional information, please contact: Rami Rinot, Managing Director, Paletz Rinot Publishing at 646.932.3482.

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