Movie Night Menus: Dinner and Drink Recipes Inspired by the Films We Love

By Tenaya Darlington and André Darlington

Book Overview

Looking for a great idea for date night or to entertain friends? Elevate your movie night with a thematic spread

Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus spotlights thirty crowd-pleasing films from the 1930s through the '80s, paired with signatures drinks and dishes that appear in, or are inspired by, each film's setting and stars. Why not cue up Casablanca with some French 75s and a Moroccan-themed spread? Filled with entertaining tips and background on each film, dish, and cocktail, the book offers a unique culinary tour of movie history, including menus inspired by The Thin Man, The Philadelphia Story, Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot, American Graffiti, Moonstruck, and many more.

Unique entertaining features include:
-Period-appropriate suggestions for table settings, attire, music, and party accents that take the guesswork out of hosting
-A variety of menus, from snacks and light bites, to date-night menus, to dinner parties that allow you to create both casual and more formal affairs
-Fashionable but quick appetizers and dessert suggestions to round out each theme
-"Watch for This" sidebars offering insider tips on notable moments in each film-party scenes, home design flourishes that inspired consumer trends, influential fashion, follow-up films, anecdotes, and more
-Drinks and dinner menus adaptable for larger groups if you're planning to host an Oscar party or weekend bash

Fully illustrated with luscious food photography and evocative film stills, Movie Night Menus provides the perfect accompaniments and conversation pieces to round out a fun-filled evening.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762460938
• ISBN13: 9780762460939
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Running Press Adult
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 8.4"