Product Description

The new edition: Two years after its original release, the new Obituary Cocktail has more bars, photos, drink recipes, and quotes. Six added spreads include the bar in the kitchen at Commander's Palace, The Circle Bar and its Herradura tequila shot with tonic--the Harry Tonic Jr.--and Butler's fantastically seedy interior.

WINNER Silver Medals, Publisher's Mktg Assoc & Ind Publ Assoc 2002! Book of the Year 1999 (New Orleans Gulf South Booksellers Association).

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #868249 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Review
A beautifully produced book by one of the great photojournalists of America. -- John Mariani, Food Editor, Esquire

In perfectly chosen words and images [Obituary Cocktail] captures something timeless and essential about New Orleans. -- Susan Larson, Book Editor, New Orleans Times-Picayune

Kerri's work is lush with natural light that makes the images sensual and rich... -- Francis Ford Coppolla

About the Author
Kerri McCaffety earned a degree at Tulane University, where she concentrated on ethnographic documentary. The Society of American Travel Writers awarded her its coveted gold Lowell Thomas Award. Her writing and photojournalism appear in publications including The Oxford American, Town and Country, Historic Traveler, Colonial Homes, Southern Accents, Travel & Leisure, Metropolitan Home, and The Seattle Times.

With six volumes now in print, she is considered New Orleans' preeminent photographer.

Customer Reviews

Obituary Cocktail: The Great Saloon of New Orleans
Growing up in New Orleans is a rare experience. Living away often makes one nostalgic and wistful.. Reading "Obituary Cocktail" brings the sights, sounds, smells and tastes roaring back. This is a beautiful book. The photos are warm, romantic and evocative. The commentary is pure magic and the recipes are fabulous. Whether you live there now, once were there or have never visited - this book captures the charm, the quirkiness and the mystery of New Orleans and her great watering holes.

Absolutely splendid example of what drinking books should be
As a liquor industry historian, author and hall-of-fame bartender, I have read many many books on drinking places. Ms. McCaffety's study of New Orleans people and habitats should be used as the pinacle of what saloon books can become.

"Obituary Cocktail" is a definite must-read for anyone searching for the perfect drink in Louisiana.

Give this book to your corner tavern-keeper just to see their amazement and enjoyment of the lore of their business.

My highest recommendations and congratulations for a visually sensational and historically researched treasure.

Wow!
What a book. The pictures are absolutly incredible and the stories match the color of the pictures. The timeless nature of the book makes it worth having. Everyone I've spoken to in New Orleans loves this book. WOW!