Melanie Dunea’s last book, My Last Supper, was a huge hit — especially here at Hammertown. We’re so excited to be hosting Melanie for this booksigning and reception for her follow-up book, My Last Supper: The Next Course. We sold out her previous book a couple years ago during the holiday season so be sure to get your copy now and get it signed by Melanie herself at this booksigning/reception. What a perfect gift that would make for the “foodies” on your list!
HAMMERTOWN BARN
Booksigning/Reception
(with wine & cheese)
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011
2:00 – 4:30 pm
Meet Melanie Dunea
Author/Photographer of
My Last Supper
THE NEXT COURSE
50 More Great Chefs and Their
Final Meals
Portraits, Interviews & Recipes
Chefs have been playing the “My Last Supper” game among themselves for decades, if not centuries, but it had always been kept within the profession until now. Melanie Dunea revisits the idea and asks fifty of the world’s famous chefs to let her in on this insider’s game and tell her what their final meals would be. “My Last Supper, the Next Course” showcases their fascinating answers alongside stunning VanityFair-style portraits.
Their responses are surprising, refreshing, and as distinct from each other as the chefs themselves. The portraits – gorgeous, intimate, and playful – are informed by their answers and reveal the passions and personalities of the most respected names in the business.
Lastly, one recipe from each landmark meal is included in the back of the book. With My Last Supper, Dunea found a way into the typically harried, hidden minds of the people who have turned preparing food into an art. Who wouldn’t want to know where Paul Bocuse would like his supper to be? And who would prepare Heston Blumenthal’s final meal? What would Joel Robuchon’s guest list look like? As the clock ticked, what album would Rachael Ray be listening to? And just what would Bobby Flay eat for the last time?
Featuring: Grant Achatz, Albert Adria, Alex Atala, Paul Bartolotta, Heston Blumenthal, Paul Bocuse, David Chang, Tom Colicchio, Bobby Flay, Todd English, Pierre Gagnaire, Daniel Humm, Emeril Lagasse, Gualtiero Marchesi, Morimoto, Patrick O’Connell, Wolfgang Puck, Joel Robuchon, Albert Roux, Marco Pierre White, and more…
