BLACKBARN Cookbook – Chef John Doherty (Signed Copy)
This is not just a cookbook. It's a piece of culinary history, personally signed by the man behind one of New York City's most celebrated farm-to-table restaurants — and one of the most decorated chefs of his generation.
Chef John Doherty brings decades of extraordinary culinary experience to every page of the BLACKBARN Cookbook — from his legendary twenty-five years overseeing the kitchens of the iconic Waldorf-Astoria as its youngest-ever executive chef, to the warmth and creativity he pours into BLACKBARN Restaurant in NoMad and Hudson Valley today. Over 75 seasonal recipes, thoughtfully organized by the four seasons, celebrate fresh local ingredients and the rhythms of nature — from comforting brunch favorites like Corn Flake Crusted French Toast to elegant dinner showstoppers like Butter Poached Maine Lobster. A dedicated chapter on culinary techniques offers the kind of insider knowledge that only comes from a lifetime at the highest levels of professional cooking.
This exclusive hand-signed copy is more than a kitchen companion — it's a collector's item from a chef whose work has been featured on Top Chef, The Today Show, and Food Network, and whose accolades include Food Arts Magazine's Silver Spoon Award, an honorary Doctorate from Johnson & Wales University, and 2024 Chef of the Year by the Les Amis d'Escoffier Society of New York.
And beyond the recipes, Chef Doherty's story reminds us what food is really for. As founder of Heavenly HARVST, his nonprofit has distributed over 500,000 nutritious meals to communities in need across the nation — proof that great cooking, at its best, is about so much more than what's on the plate.
Inside the Book:
- 75+ seasonal recipes organized by spring, summer, fall, and winter
- Dedicated culinary techniques chapter with professional insider tips
- Personal stories from the kitchen of BLACKBARN Restaurant
- Recipes ranging from approachable brunch favorites to elegant dinner showstoppers
About Chef John Doherty: CIA graduate | Former Executive Chef, Waldorf-Astoria | Owner, BLACKBARN Restaurant NYC & Hudson Valley | Founder, Heavenly HARVST | 2024 Chef of the Year — Les Amis d'Escoffier Society of New York
Format: Hardcover | Hand-signed by Chef John Doherty Brand: BLACKBARN x Khayyan Specialty Foods
A perfect gift for home cooks, culinary enthusiasts, and anyone who believes great food has the power to bring people together.
