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William Grimes, former New York Times restaurant critic, spoke about his book, Appetite City: A Culinary History of New York, which offers a fascinating tour and history of the city’s restaurants, on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.

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Wednesday, November 18
Noon
McManus Room

In Appetite City: A Culinary History of New York , former New York Times restaurant critic William Grimes offers a grand tour of the history of the city’s restaurants, exploring the ways in which sex and class determined where and how a person would eat, and how the city’s restaurant scene mirrored the larger social and political forces shaping New York. With dozens of irresistible characters and anecdotes, and a treasure trove of photographs, Grimes evokes both the belle epoque of Edith Wharton and the surging multicultural city of today.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
7:00 pm
McManus Room

Smart Women Don't Retire—They Break Free is The Transition Network's first book, written by Gail Rentsch, who traveled the country interviewing TTN women. It is filled with information, personal stories, and valuable resources to help prepare for a wide range of future transitions. This book shows how to create new and exciting work and volunteer opportunities and how to discover new outlets for creativity and passion.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Co-sponsored with The Transition Network, Connecticut Chapter.