Second Helpings from Union Square Cafe-Signed/Inscribed Presentation copy by Meyer, Danny; Romano, Michael - 2001

HarperCollins, NY, 2001, 331 pages. First edition/First printing in Near Fine/ Fine condition with minor spotting to top edge. Author Michael Romano has Signed and Inscribed this copy in the year of publication on the 1/2 title page To restaurateur and owner of Rao's restaurant Frank Pellegrino "To Frank-singer,actor, restaurateur par excellence!You are my hero!Enjoy the book-all my best Michael 10/31/01". This book was acquired at an estate sale held at the Rockville Centre home of Mr Pellegrino, who has since passed away. I've attached a copy of a letter from an unrelated book also purchased at the sale to provide entirely circumstantial provenance. Rao's is considered by many to be NY's most exclusive restaurant. In addition to his role at the restaurant, Mr Pellegrino appeared in the movie Goodfellas. Tight, square, clean and unclipped. Many photos and recipes throughout.