Since before Sinatra found his favorite table at Patsy's, the Theater District has overflowed with the youthful vibrancy of wannabe actors, singers, and playwrights and the restaurants they staff. Featured restaurants include the iconic Algonquin, the Russian Tea Room, Sardi's, the Club and many more. Photographs add fabulous local color. This book gives tourists a realistic New York experience to savor even after they've gone home.

Carliss Retif Pond is the author of Sizzle in Hell's Kitchen. She gained her culinary education at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, and Ritz Escoffier School. She has been a culinary advisor for Bloomingdale's and a banquet coordinator for the Plaza Hotel. She lives in New York City.

Recipes from the best restaurants in New York's Theater District.