Hilarious, bold, and - vicariously - satisfying, Villas at Table represents the cream of James Villas' writing about food, drink, and the good life. Included are his first piece for Town & Country, "The Quiet Pleasures of Cognac and Cigars," as well as other gems from such publications as Travel and Leisure, Cuisine, Food & Wine, and Esquire. Full of recipes, literate explications of the origins of ingredients and dishes, trenchant critiques of restaurants, and exhortations to excellence, Villas at Table is a cornucopia - well-seasoned with humor, style, and crankiness - whipped up with passion.
