Cheesecake

In Cheesecake by Mark Kurlansky, narrated by Nathan Agin, listeners are transported to the bustling Upper West Side of Manhattan in the 1970s, where an ancient cheesecake recipe ignites a culinary obsession among locals. As the story unfolds on West 86th Street, the Greek Katsikases family introduces the enigmatic recipe, originally penned by Cato the Elder, into their restaurant, sparking a neighborhood transformation. With a conniving landlord at the helm, the narrative weaves together the lives of residents facing change, revealing the impact of this historic dessert on their community.