Product Description

Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day and nowhere is that fact more appreciated than at the Wolseley restaurant in London's Piccadilly. The brainchild of Jeremy King and Chris Corbin - celebrated restaurateurs and founders of three of London's most iconic dining destinations: The Ivy, The Caprice and J Sheekey - the Wolseley is a cross between the traditional robustness of the Parisian brasserie and the gloriously grand but cosy comfort of the Viennese cafe. Breakfast is an institution at the Wolseley and whether you want a healthy breakfast of fruit, cereal and yoghurt, or a full no-fuss English, every need is catered for using the finest ingredients from the best of British and European producers. "Breakfast at the Wolseley" serves up the ultimate guide to producing and enjoying a superb breakfast in the Wolseley style. There is a host of delicious recipes, whether it's fresh fruit and crisp croissants or a full English with steaming high-grade Arabica blend coffee. You can also learn more about the background and ethos of the Wolseley with a description of the building and how it became the icon it is today, including an intriguing look at how breakfast service is run at the Wolseley both at front of house and behind the scenes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12995 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05-16
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 128 pages

Restaurant Magazine, 23rd April, 2008
AA Gill's Breakfast at the Wolseley will make a great gift for Wolseley fans and for anyone wanting into this 1,000 cover a day bacon-and-eggs machine. Historical detail, reportage and recipes (including old faves like Birchermuesli and Crepe Complete) set the scene well.

Sunday Times Style Magazine, 4th May, 2008
For fashionistas, businessmen and out-of-town ladies, The Wolseley is the chicest place to start the day and AA Gill goes behind the scenes.

Waitrose Food Illustrated, 1 May, 2008.
Not yet five years old, The Wolseley in London's Picadilly has already become an all-day fine-dining institution. In this sumptuous volume, a thoughtful essay from Gill accompanies more than 30 recipes from the legendary breakfast menu.

Customer Reviews

Gorgeous,.....
Gorgeous, gorgeous book. I've eaten at the Wolseley many times albeit never breakfast and this charming little book is just the bees knees! Beautifully presented, lovely pictures, delightful recipes - what more can I say. Can't wait for Lunch, Tea and Dinner. This will rank very high on my next Christmas shopping list.

Delicious decadence - highly recommended.
The Wolseley is one of my favourite restaurants in London and I have eaten there many times. When I saw this book I didn't hesitate to order it straight away.
This book is by no means some boring cook book, but rather a personal journey. It not only gives the best recipes on how to prepare a mouthwatering breakfast, but also talks about its origins. In the same perfectionist style of this establishment, you are guided from an Austrian Croissant to the ideal poached egg to a real English fry-up. The tone of writing is lively, lighthearted and has that pinch of snobbery in it which distinguishes the country egg from the city egg, if you know what I mean. So for anyone who enjoys class and sophistication this book is a must.
But of course, it can never beat the real experience of dining at the Wolseley...

Beautifully presented
I have been lucky enough to visit The Wolseley a couple of times for breakfast, and hadn't seen a copy of the book before I decided to buy it. The photography and presentation is stunning. I would recommend the book for anyone who has been to the Wolseley for a special occasion breakfast and would like a souvenir as a reminder. The book contains recipes as well as historical information on the restaurant and it's fabulous building. I initially bought the book for myself but have since bought a few more copies as gifts for friends.