In this collection of provocative, witty and erudite food essays, Jeffrey Steingarten continues his quest for the perfect meal. He chews over the supreme hors d'oeuvres recipe, embarks on a hunt for bluefish tuna, and, in "The Man Who Cooked for his Dog", responds to baleful looks from his golden retriever by cooking him dishes of braised short ribs. It's a gloriously diverse menu from the man who has dedicated his life to searching out the ultimate in food experiences - at considerable expense to his waistline - for your reading pleasure.