The Upstairs Delicatessen

In The Upstairs Delicatessen: On Eating, Reading, Reading About Eating, and Eating While Reading, esteemed New York Times critic Dwight Garner intertwines his lifelong passions for literature and gastronomy in this charming memoir. Through reflections on meals, memories, and the writings that have influenced him, Garner invites readers into his culinary and literary world, sharing personal anecdotes from his upbringing in West Virginia and his experiences with a foodie family. With humor and tenderness, he crafts a portrait of himself and the joys that come from savoring both food and words, making this book a delightful feast for the senses.