Using hand tools and the lathe go step-by-step through the process of building a tavern table. Beginwith raw lumber, and learn the techniques of joining, mortise and tenon construction, turning, and finishing in authentic early American fashion. Following this basic guide, even a novice can build a table of which they will be proud. Each step is illustrated and line drawings are provided.
One of the greatest memes in tabletop fantasy role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder and many, many others that are played by millions every year is the tavern. No matter the game or group of players, the Game Master will soon be faced with bringing the adventurers to town and inevitably to the tavern in that town. Tavern Tables: The Game Master's Tavern Builder Handbook is the definitive guide to creating and running taverns in your role playing game. Combine bits and pieces from its 30+ tables and you will soon have a fully fleshed out tavern for your players to explore. From food to drink to song to atmosphere, this guide has everything you could ever look for. It even has fully fleshed out taverns for an even quicker start. Take this as your opportunity to turn a blah tavern encounter to an exciting adventure for your players and game. Make your tavern encounter be all it was meant to be. Tavern table offers all these tools to help you design your ultimate tavern encounter quickly and easily: Over 100 pages of tables to help you design fascinating taverns, complete with its workers, visitors and rumors. Compatible with all tabletop role playing games 10 ready made taverns complete with history, neighborhood description and an adventure seed. Dozens of NPCs from owners to wait staff to patrons Hundreds of colorful food and drink options to offer your guests Drinking songs that you and your players can sing if the mood strikes you Dozens of tavern building quick roll tables And much more... What are you waiting for? Start designing your greatest tavern encounter right now with Tavern Tables. May all your adventures be grand!
Quickly build fascinating and immersive dungeons for your fantasy role playing game! One of the greatest memes in tabletop fantasy role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder and many, many others that are played by millions every year is the dungeon crawl. No matter the game or group of players, the Game Master will soon be faced with bringing the adventurers to a dungeon to face a variety of nasty traps, fantastic treasures and deadly monsters. Dungeon Tables: The Game Master's Dungeon Builder Handbook is the definitive guide to creating and running dungeons in your role playing game. Combine bits and pieces from its 50+ tables and you will soon have a fully fleshed out immersive dungeon setting for your players to explore. From construction materials to treasures to interesting artifacts decorating the rooms and corridors to atmosphere, this guide has everything you could ever look for. Dungeon Tables is your opportunity to rapidly turn a blah dungeon setting into an exciting adventure for your players and a campaign that will be remembered long after the game has ended. Make your dungeon encounter be all it was meant to be. Dungeon Table offers all these tools to help you design your ultimate dungeon encounters quickly and easily: Over 100 pages of tables to help you design fascinating dungeon settings, complete with adventure seeds, traps, secret doors, decorations and much more - everything you need to make detailed immersive rooms and cooridors. Compatible with all tabletop fantasy role playing games Hundreds of detailed descriptions covering all aspects of dungeon look and feel. Dozens of quick build tables to generate a fascinating dungeon room, hallway or cavern space on the fly. And much more... What are you waiting for? Start designing your greatest dungeon encounter right now with Dungeon Tables. May all your adventures be grand!
One of the best New York restaurants, a culinary landmark that has been changing the face of American dining for decades, now shares its beloved recipes, stories, and pioneering philosophy. Opened in 1994, Gramercy Tavern is more than just a restaurant. It has become a New York institution earning dozens of accolades, including six James Beard awards. Its impeccable, fiercely seasonal cooking, welcoming and convivial atmosphere, and steadfast commitment to hospitality are unparalleled. The restaurant has its own magic—a sense of community and generosity—that’s captured in these pages for everyone to bring home and savor through 125 recipes. Restaurateur Danny Meyer’s intimate story of how Gramercy was born sets the stage for executive chef-partner Michael Anthony’s appealing approach to American cooking and recipes that highlight the bounty of the farmer’s market. With 200 sumptuous photographs and personal stories, The Gramercy Tavern Cookbook also gives an insider look into the things that make this establishment unique, from the artists who have shaped its décor and ambience, to the staff members who share what it is like to be a part of this close-knit restaurant family. Above all, food lovers will be inspired to make memorable meals and bring the warmth of Gramercy into their homes.
The bestselling business book from award-winning restauranteur Danny Meyer, of Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, and Shake Shack Seventy-five percent of all new restaurant ventures fail, and of those that do stick around, only a few become icons. Danny Meyer started Union Square Cafe when he was 27, with a good idea and hopeful investors. He is now the co-owner of a restaurant empire. How did he do it? How did he beat the odds in one of the toughest trades around? In this landmark book, Danny shares the lessons he learned developing the dynamic philosophy he calls Enlightened Hospitality. The tenets of that philosophy, which emphasize strong in-house relationships as well as customer satisfaction, are applicable to anyone who works in any business. Whether you are a manager, an executive, or a waiter, Danny’s story and philosophy will help you become more effective and productive, while deepening your understanding and appreciation of a job well done. Setting the Table is landmark a motivational work from one of our era’s most gifted and insightful business leaders.
