Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus ~ Paperback ~ Tenaya Darlington

Who doesn t enjoy three of life s most enjoyable social activitieseating, drinking, and movie-watching? "Movie Night Menus" is a food-cocktail-and-film pairing guide inspired by the classics we love perfect for date night or to entertain in style. The book highlights thirty crowd-pleasing films from the 1930s through the 80s paired with signature drinks and dishes that appear in, or are inspired by, each film s setting and starsall crafted for modern tastes.Unique entertaining features include period-appropriate suggestions for table settings, attire, music, and party accents; a variety of menus, from snacks and light bites, to date-night menus, to dinner parties; Watch for This sidebars offering insider tips on notable moments in each filmparty scenes, home design flourishes, influential fashion, anecdotes, and more. Featured films include: The Thin Man (1934), The Philadelphia Story (1940), Sunset Boulevard (1950), Breakfast at Tiffany s (1961), American Graffiti (1973), and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986). With entertaining tips, movie trivia, and background on each film, dish, and cocktail, "Movie Night Menus" provides the perfect accompaniments and conversation pieces to round out a fun-filled evening perfect for one, two, or more."Author BiographyBrother-and-sister writing team Tenaya and Andre Darlington are the authors of the forthcoming book "The New Cocktail Hour: The Essential Guide to Hand-Crafted Drinks," and write the cocktail-focused lifestyle blog Sprig & Spirit (sprigandspirit.com). As food journalists, they have spent the last twenty years covering dining trends and hosting parties together. They also like to project old movies onto large surfaces. Tenaya Darlington is a food writer, blogger, journalist, and educator in Philadelphia. She pens the blog Madame Fromage (madamefromageblog.com) and is the author of "The Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese." She is also the author of a novel, "Maybe Baby," and a poetry collection, "Madame Deluxe." By day, Tenaya is a member of the writing faculty at Saint Joseph s University. Andre Darlington is a drinks, food, and travel writer based in Madison, WI. He is a long-time contributor to Madison s alternative weekly, "Isthmus," where he has been an award-winning restaurant critic and wine and cocktail columnist. Andre has been a Napa Valley Vintners Association fellow and a judge for the international wine competition, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, as well as for the American Craft Distillers Association. " Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus Release Date Australia: December 1st, 2016