“Smart cocktails deserve stylish little dishes.” So says author Kate Heyhoe and in this inspired recipe collection, she gives you lots of stylish options of tasty casual foods to pair with drinks.

While much of the fare consists of gourmet flavors, the dishes are surprisingly easy to put together, making them perfect for casual, yet impressive, entertaining on the fly.

In between the recipes you’ll find lore, trivia and fascinating tidbits about famous classic bars throughout the world, explanations of how to pair food with cocktails, and tips for setting up the perfect home bar.

Chapters include: Preface -- Cheers to the Good Life; Bar Bites – Cozy Comforts for the Home Bar; Pairing Food with Cocktails, Wine and Beer; Recipes and Lore – Cocktail Bites and Classic Club Fare; Wine Bar and Bistro Plates; Brewpub Nibbles and Noshes.

Sample Recipes:
See the Related Recipes section below for sample recipes from this book.