Cheers to the Publican, Repast and Present: Recipes and Ramblings from an American Beer Hall [A Cookbook]

It is so, so rare for a chef to wait this long to create a book, but I'm really glad that Paul Kahan did. The benefit, I think, is an incredible confidence and ease with which he writes. The success, the multiple restaurants, the new projects are all behind him. He's had an opportunity to see relationships start and end, trends come and go, and ride the roller coaster of restaurants for a long time. The result is a deeply thoughtful, very personal, and drool-inducing tome. The recipes speak directly to the ingredients and the seasons and the people that help Paul love what he does. The added perspective of his partner in crime, Cosmo, adds another layer to how the dishes were chosen and where the influences derive. For anyone who loves restaurants that have endured trends and heatmaps and IG worthy dishes, particularly in Chicago, you should own this book. It is a gem.

One of the best cookbooks I’ve purchased in the past five years. Incredible recipes, well written, easy to understand.

Such an awesome cookbook - has a bunch of unique, tasty recipes, with a mix of easy/approachable and more challenging dishes. The Honeycrisp Apple and Kohlrabi Salad with Burnt Chile Chimichurri was unbelievable! Paul mentions how much he respects Suzanne Goin a few times throughout the book, and it was funny, because this cookbook reminds me a lot of A.O.C., her epic book.

I enjoyed the read, but it really is less of a cookbook, and more of a gateway into a cooking lifestyle. I mean that in as good a way as possible. I loved the book, but it encompasses very high level cooking, and a diverse range of preparation methods. Anyone wishing to not just cook better, but understand cooking should get into this book. As my headline suggests, this is not an instructional manual for anyone looking to simply put together a meal. This is a cultural choice. Enjoy.

One of my favorite and most useful cookbooks

Paul Kahan delivers with his first cookbook from my favorite restaurant in the world. The Publican's menu and drink list always has something for everyone and so does this book. There are plenty of recipes that can be handled by the home cook, as well as more advanced ones for chefs. Vegetarian, Vegan or Carnivore you will find something in this book to love. Cheers!

When one comes to Chicago- they are inevitably referred to one of Paul Kahan and the One Off Hospitality "Family" of restaurants. Cheers to The Publican celebrates not only the bevvy of great seasonal cooking that happens in those four walls seven days a week but also the crucial family members both inside and outside of the "house" that make The Publican so special.

Great book. When in Chicago Publican is a go to restaurant. This book has great recipes, good stories and beautiful pictures. Highly recommend if you like cook books that can also be a coffee table book.

Cover little damage and stain, inside ok.