The Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World

In The Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World, journalist Tom Roston chronicles the vibrant history of Windows on the World, a restaurant perched on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center that symbolized resilience in 1970s New York City. Opening with a lavish $14-million budget amid the city’s turmoil, it became a celebrated dining destination, hosting a diverse array of guests while reflecting changes in American cuisine. Through nearly 150 original interviews, Roston captures the essence of both the restaurant and the era it helped define, highlighting the ambitions and tragedies that shaped this iconic establishment.