Matt Hranek

Každé hodinky mají svůj příběh. Některé změnily dějiny. Rolex Oyster Perpetual, které se Sirem Edmundem Hillarym poprvé vystoupaly na vrchol Everestu. Omegy Johna F. Kennedyho z prezidentské inaugurace. Hodinky Tiffany Franklina D. Roosevelta, které byly svědky Jaltské konference. A samozřejmě Rolex Daytona Paula Newmana, které nosil každý den celých pětatřicet let. Novinář a sběratel Matt Hranek v této knize představuje 76 výjimečných hodinek a mužů, kteří je nosili. Od slavných ikon jako Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Ralph Lauren, Alain Delon, Giorgio Armani nebo Sylvester Stallone, až po osobní vzpomínky, které nikdy nebyly zveřejněny. Za každými hodinkami se skrývá emoce, významný okamžik nebo životní milník. Kniha je doplněna luxusními autorskými fotografiemi, které z ní dělají nejen čtenářský zážitek, ale i výjimečný sběratelský titul.

"Az autót az életedhez választod." (Ralph Lauren) Ralph Lauren 1971-es Mercedes-Benz 280SE kabriója, amelyet vállalkozása beindításakor vett kölcsönből. Kevin Costner 1968-as Shelby Mustangja, amibe annyira belezúgott a Baseball bikák forgatása alatt, hogy mai napig a gyűjteményét gazdagítja, a Robin Hoodban használt íjával együtt. Shaquille O'Neal International CV Series 6.6 szörnyetege - elvégre a legendás kosaras szerint minél nagyobb, annál jobb. Jay Leno 1955-ös Buick Roadmastere, ami alváshoz és randizáshoz is tökéletes volt, amíg nem indult be a komikuskarrierje. A lenyűgöző fotókkal teli Híres férfiak & híres autók több mint 80 személyes történetet tár elénk, amelyek megmutatják, hogy egy autó sosem csupán egyszerű jármű, hanem hűséges társ, ami teljessé teszi gazdái életét.

A cookbook of simple, delicious, empowering recipes from the man who really knows what men like Matt Hranek, the bestselling author of A Man & His Watch, Negroni, and other books, has a direct line to a certain kind of male reader. He knows just what they like, what they aspire to, the things that interest them. And as a real lover of life, especially food and drink, he even knows what his readers want to eat: When Matt recently posted a selfie with steak, thousands of fans took the same picture. Now he’s poised to create an even deeper bond with his readers, old and new, with his first cookbook. A Man & His Kitchen is like an invitation to Matt’s storied country retreat, the Wm Brown Farm in upstate New York, to learn how to cook the hundred-plus recipes he considers his greatest hits—simple, straightforward, and, most of all, delicious dishes to feed yourself, your family, and your friends. There’s nothing precious here, nothing trendy, just really good classic food that, at the end of the day, is all anyone wants to eat: Lobster Rolls, Vinegar-Braised Short Ribs, Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Gravlax, Chopped Radicchio Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette, Moules Marinieres, Paccheri with Shrimp, American Diner–Style Omelet, Porcini Risotto, and that steak—two, actually, Grilled Rib-Eye Steak for One and a Steak au Poivre with Parsley Salad. And just enough desserts to have in your back pocket, including Berry Galette, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and notes on the importance of keeping a stash of Klondike bars in the freezer. Along the way, Hranek shares everything: what he keeps in his pantry, how he outfits his kitchen, shopping strategies (never come home from a trip without a few local ingredients; look for classic cookware at flea markets and tag sales), his no-waste philosophy for trimmings and leftovers, and dozens and dozens of pro tips (leave the skin on potatoes for better-tasting home fries; mix salad dressing in a jar and shake like hell for perfect emulsification; scissors are the easiest way to cut homemade pizza and focaccia). With its beautiful photographs and elegant look, A Man & His Kitchen is a stunning book, perfect for any man interested in cooking, no matter what level of expertise—because the real gift of this book is Matt’s enthusiastic voice, encouraging us all to become passionate, attentive, and confident cooks.