If you're a fan of Spanish tapas bars, this book is a must-have for your library. Even if you don't cook, you'll still want the book if you're a fan of tapas bars or Spanish cuisine, if only for the lively discussions of the cheeses of Spain along with Sherries and other Spanish wines and spirits.

Cèsar, the Berkeley, California tapas bar, opened in 1998 at the hands of 3 Alice Water's Chez Pannisse alum. The restaurant menus, and this book, are filled with traditional and nouvelle tapas -- small appetizer sized dishes, snacks and sandwiches.

Bar and cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the chapters devoted to Cèsars signature cocktail recipes. In addition to a fascinating tutorial on sherry -- the quintessential beverage of choice to sip with tapas -- you'll find a wide assortment of cocktails made the Cèsar way. Drink categories include Gin Classics; The Martini; Vodka; Whiskey; Run; Tequila & Mezcal; Brandy; Champagne; and Coffee Drinks. Another chapter discusses Spanish wines, wine and food paring, and beverage insights from Dennis Lapuyade, Cèsar's wine buyer.

Tapas recipe chapters include: Soups; Salads & Vegetables; Rice & Fideos; Potatoes; Meats; Fish & Shellfish; Bocadillos; Spanish Cheese; Sweets; and Basics.

All in all, you'll find over 100 recipes for drinks and food. If you love to entertain, there are lots of great potential party food and drink ideas here, along with tasty snacks and dishes for every night dining.