The AAA Five Diamond Dining and Cookbook is a celebration of gastronomic excellence that brings the unique character and appeal of forty-four top class restaurants into the home. With a Foreword by AAA Chief Executive Robert Darbelnet about the criteria and selection process for the coveted Five Diamond award, and featured text by notable chef/owner Charlie Trotter and other Five Diamond award winners, this cookbook beautifully presents this singular achievement in fine dining.Featuring in-depth coverage of forty-four Five Diamond award-winning restaurants with signature recipes from famous chefs, wine pairings, and complete menu presentations, The AAA Five Diamond Dining and Cookbook is sure to spark the culinary imagination and creativity of every reader. Additional features include: -- A complete list of AAA Diamond Ratings-- Feature profiles of prominent chefs and owners with credentials, training, and experience-- More than 150 recipes-- Complete wine selections and pairings to complement courses-- Extensive full-color photography of food, decor, table settings, and restaurant interiorsFully re-creating the atmospheric experience of Five Diamond fine dining, this is a book readers will return to again and again.