This illustrated cookbook gives you 125 of the restaurant’s signature dishes. Creamy Polenta with Fricassee of Truffled Mushrooms, Spaghetti with Tomato and Basil, Fennel-Dusted Black Cod—not only will you find recipes like these, you’ll also learn how to master techniques and gain a deeper understanding of the art of cooking, rather than merely following a set of steps. And as a bonus, you’ll find sidebars about everything from ingredient shopping to tips on entertaining at home.

Assaggini & aperitivi : gathering -- Pane & condimenti : bread -- Antipasti, insalate, zuppe : to begin -- Primi piatti : pasta -- Secondi : fish and meat -- Dolci : lingering -- The scarpetta : pantry.