Dishes & Dispatches from the Catskill Mountains
By Mike Cijoffi, Chris Bradley & Sara B. Franklin

85 comfort food recipes, including classic Americana dishes and reimagined favorites, from our celebrated neighbor – Phoenicia Diner in New York’s idyllic Catskill mountains

Whether you’re a local or just passing through, the revamped Phoenicia Diner is an irresistible must-stop in the region, beloved for its honest cooking that seamlessly combines the best of the classics (Classic Buttermilk Pancakes, Chicken with Chive-Buttermilk Dumplings) with the multifaceted way we love to eat today (Chile-Braised Lamb Tostadas, Cider-Braised Duck and Grits).

In the Phoenicia Diner Cookbook, you’ll find a roster of approachable, soulful dishes that are deeply delicious and full of life-satisfying abundance. “All Day Breakfast” recipes like a Twice-Baked Potato Skillet and gold standards with a twist, such as Roasted Chicken with Tarragon-Honey Glazed Carrots, are complemented by rich essays on the region’s fascinating history and the revival that defines it today, creating an evocative love letter to both the area and disappearing diners everywhere.

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“The Phoenicia Diner has been a beacon for me and my band of road warriors looking for good food. It is everything you want in a modern/vintage diner that is very, very hard to find these days—honest cooking with good local ingredients. A perfect dream sequence of the American road food dream.”—Andrew Carmellini, owner and chef, Locanda Verde and The Dutch

“When you eat at the Phoenicia Diner you can feel the heartbeat of the Catskills, fully surrounded by mountains with a menu full of soulful diner classics. The first time I visited was the middle of winter—a quiet February afternoon, snow falling outside, hot coffee and pancakes inside—nowhere I would have rather been.”—Elise Kornack, chef and restaurateur, Take Root