Harry's Bar : The Life and Times of the Legendary Venice Landmark

Cover; Image; Halftitle; About the Author; Title; Copyright; Contents; Service; Title1; Introduction; 1. Giuseppe; 2. An American in Venice; 3. Bellinis in Paradise; 4. Hard Act to Follow; 5. Fascism, War, and the Bar Arrigo; 6. A Cast of Stars; 7. Harry's Gifts to the World; 8. A Tavola!; 9. Karate and Me; 10. Names and Faces; 1l. The Hotel Cipriani; 12. Harry-s Fifth Avenue; 13. The Bellini; 14. One Day in the Building of the Bellini; 15. The Sort of Things That Happen in New York; 16. Against Food Interpretation; 17. Excerpts from the Suggestions Box.;A meeting place for writers, artists, models, and the stars of stage, screen, and corporate boardrooms, a luxurious restaurant whose fabulous concoctions and timeless decor have often been imitated but never matched, Harry's Bar in Venice has remained one of the world's most renowned watering holes for more than sixty years. Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, Sinclair Lewis, and other luminaries have tasted its famous cocktails and enjoyed the bar's original inventions, such as the "carpaccio" appetizer and the now-ubiquitous bellini. Filled with engaging wit and lighthearted charm, Arr. A lively, witty history of the iconic Italian drinking establishment, a meeting place for literary and artistic luminaries for nearly a century. On the short list of the world’s most famous watering holes—Willi’s Wine Bar in Paris, Jo’s Bar in Prague, the Antico Caffè Greco in Rome—Harry’s Bar in Venice stands virtually without peer. Just off the Palazzo San Marco, Harry’s is known for its timeless decor and luxurious ambience, which have often been imitated but never duplicated. Though technically a restaurant—carpaccio was invented there in 1950—Harry’s has, since 1931, been the preferred place to “bend the elbow” for a diverse assemblage of writers, artists, models, actors, and business tycoons. Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, Sinclair Lewis, and Truman Capote are among the celebrity tipplers who have sampled its famous cocktails (most notably the now-ubiquitous Bellini, first concocted there sometime between 1934 and 1948). Arrigo Cipriani’s colorful, anecdotal memoir gives us the view from behind the bar, blending stories from the life of his father, Giuseppe, legendary cofounder of Harry’s, with mixocological secrets and tales of famous patrons. Filled with engaging wit and lighthearted charm, Cipriani’s history is a delight to read—and the next best thing to a table at Harry’s Bar itself. A lively, witty history of the iconic Italian drinking establishment, a meeting place for literary and artistic luminaries for nearly a century. On the short list of the world's most famous watering holes-Willi's Wine Bar in Paris, Jo's Bar in Prague, the Antico Caffe Greco in Rome-Harry's Bar in Venice stands virtually without peer. Just off the Palazzo San Marco, Harry's is known for its timeless decor and luxurious ambience, which have often been imitated but never duplicated. Though technically a restaurant-carpaccio was invented there in 1950-Harry's has, since 1931, been the preferred place to "bend the elbow" for a diverse assemblage of writers, artists, models, actors, and business tycoons. Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, Sinclair Lewis, and Truman Capote are among the celebrity tipplers who have sampled its famous cocktails (most notably the now-ubiquitous Bellini, first concocted there sometime between 1934 and 1948). Arrigo Cipriani's colorful, anecdotal memoir gives us the view from behind the bar, blending stories from the life of his father, Giuseppe, legendary cofounder of Harry's, with mixocological secrets and tales of famous patrons. Filled with engaging wit and lighthearted charm, Cipriani's history is a delight to read-and the next best thing to a table at Harry's Bar itself

A meeting place for writers, artists, models, and the stars of stage, screen, and corporate boardrooms, a luxurious restaurant whose fabulous concoctions and timeless decor have often been imitated but never matched, Harry’s Bar in Venice has remained one of the world’s most renowned watering holes for more than sixty years. Ernest Hemingway, Orson Welles, Sinclair Lewis, and other luminaries have tasted its famous cocktails and enjoyed the bar’s original inventions, such as the “carpaccio” appetizer and the now-ubiquitous bellini. Filled with engaging wit and lighthearted charm, Arrigo Cipriani’s history of Harry’s Bar is a delight to read—and the next best thing to a table at Harry’s Bar itself.

Written by the current proprietor and son of the founder of the famous restaurant in Venice which has been a meeting place for celebrities such as Ernest Hemingway, Sinclair Lewis, Orson Welles, and Aristotle Onassis. Includes history from its founding in 1931, stories behind its culinary specialties, and anecdotes of the famous people who frequented it