Filled with mouthwatering recipes, beautiful photographs, and scenes from some of the most vibrant restaurants in America today, The New Brooklyn Cookbook celebrates the wave of culinary energy that has transformed this thriving borough and infused its kitchens and dining rooms with passion, vigor, and big flavors. Starring the trail-blazing chefs and entrepreneurs who made it all happen, this gorgeous book helps readers recreate the signature dishes of Brooklyn in the comfort of their own kitchens.

With enthusiasm and insight, husband-and-wife duo Melissa and Brendan Vaughan highlight the "new" tastes of Brooklyn, including:

• Steak and Eggs Korean Style (The Good Fork)


• Cast-Iron Chicken with Caramelized Shallots and Sherry Pan Sauce (Vinegar Hill House)


• Seared Swordfish with Sautéed Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Corn and Kohlrabi Salad, and Avocado Aioli (Rose Water)


• Beef Sauerbraten with Red Cabbage and Pretzel Dumplings (Prime Meats)


• Doug's Pecan Pie Sundae (Buttermilk Channel)


• Hoppy American Brown Ale--Home Brew Version (Sixpoint Craft Ales brewery)