This book is simply GORGEOUS. The bright photography, easy to follow recipes, extra info and tidbits, elegant layout,...are just perfect for cooking up that special dinner or curling up on the couch with. I love the way the book portrays different restaurants, whisking us away to different cities and countries- making it all so appealing and inviting. It's a cookbook that serves as a coffee table book as well, which makes it that perfect gift for that special someone. And I cannot think of anyone who wouldn't be thrilled receiving a beautiful gift as this one