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Cafe Capriccio: A Culinary Memoir (Signed)

Cafe Capriccio: A Culinary Memoir (Signed)

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Condition: Like New

Author(s): Jim Rua
Edition: 1st Edition

Publication year: 1992

Binding: Paperback

Language: English

Publisher: RUA

Cafe Capriccio: A Culinary Memoir is a lively and personal account of the early years of Cafe Capriccio, the celebrated Italian restaurant founded by chef and restaurateur Jim Rua in Albany, New York. First published in 1992, about ten years after the restaurant opened, the book combines memoir, recipes, and reflections on the culture of running a restaurant.

Rua recounts the experiences, challenges, and colorful personalities that shaped the restaurant during its first decade. Through anecdotes, character sketches, and behind-the-scenes stories, he captures the energy and unpredictability of restaurant life while celebrating the traditions of regional Italian cooking. The book also includes recipes and short essays—among them a reflective piece titled “Zen and the Mysteries of Restaurant Life.”

Part memoir and part culinary chronicle, the volume offers insight into the passion, creativity, and community that built Cafe Capriccio into a landmark dining destination. Readers interested in Italian food, restaurant culture, and personal stories from the kitchen will find it both entertaining and informative.

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