The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book

Download or read book The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book written by Albert S Crockett and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2015 Reprint of 1934 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Crockett was a prominent journalist, writer and publicist. He contributed many observations on New York City nightlife during Prohibition, especially regarding the social life of the Waldorf-Astoria. This collection provides 500 cocktail recipes served at the Waldorf and is one of the first post-Prohibition books of its kind. The author also provides glimpses of the history of the renowned bar, where he served as the historian of the Old Waldorf Astoria.