Harry's Bar: The Life & Times of the Legendary Venice Landmark
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (629 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1559702591 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The anecdotal history of Harry's Bar in Venice, a meeting place for the rich and famous for sixty-five years, accompanies the autobiography of one of the founders of the bar, Arrigo Cipriani, from World War II through the present.
Harry's Bar is the biography of this institution. In this witty memoir, Arrigo Cipriani gives us the view from behind the bar, sharing anecdotes about the operation of the Venetian watering hole, disclosing secrets of mixacology, and passing on the old stories of his father, who cofounded Harry's in 1931. While the desperate characters of Casablanca had Rick's Place, we have our favorites as well: Willi's Wine Bar in Paris, Jo's Bar in Prague, the Café Greco Antico in Rome, or Magaritsa in Sophia. Harry's Bar in Venice is such a spot--and one of the most famous at that. Just off the Palazzo San Marco, Harry's Bar has played host to such literary lumina
Five Stars Great copy. Thanks. Good service viewed as a calling Andrew W. Johns It's hard to believe that its been almost a year since I was in Venice, enjoying a cocktail at Harry's Bar one evening before dinner. This book sheds some light on the history and reputation of the establishment. However, in spite of the title, this book isn't just about Harry's Bar. It also has characteristics of a memoir, describing the author's experiences both in Venice and in New York, where two related establishments have existed at various times. There are also traces of a gossip column in h. alexander D said ah Harrys bar a true destination .. having enjoyed the bar ,the Bellinis , the carpaccio , the low key elegance of this place all captured in the understanding of the Roots and the Reality of a special place, delightfully portrayed in the book . easy to read and quite absorbing . First Prize visit the famous place, or read the story. with all its lessons of passion for serving people and adding real environment entertainment and great simple eating whetted my appetite for a revisit in the future.