Richard De Rochemont

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On the hunt for Manhattan clam chowder

Chicago Sun-Times 30 Oct 2012

When I lamented in a Detective column this spring about the mysterious disappearance of Manhattan clam chowder (the one with tomato-based broth; not the creamy one), I had no idea I’d be unleashing a raging storm of support ... “I thought I was all alone on this one ... According to Eating in American — A History, by Waverley Root and Richard de Rochemont.

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Feast on Lobster Newburg at the source at a 60% savings off the regular menu price

The Examiner 24 Mar 2010

Delmonico's—where lobster Newburg made its U.S. debut. Photo. Delmonico's. Don't ask me why, but tomorrow, March 25, is National Lobster Newburg Day ... In his book, Eating in America, Root and co-author Richard de Rochemont devote nearly a chapter to Delmonico's and its rich history ... The recipe from the current Delmonico's that follows does not ... .

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Real Tex-Mex is worth the trip

The News & Observer 09 Dec 2007

When I arrived in Texas as a college freshman in 1980, there were a great many things I knew nothing about. Among them were Tony Lama boots, espadrilles and Tex-Mex food. I remain clueless about the Lone Star State's indigenous footwear, but I continue to search for the perfect enchilada ... Mr ... A History," with Richard de Rochemont ... Walsh said ... .

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Not quite my cup of tea

The Guardian 13 May 2003

Any self-respecting Briton in America knows how he feels ... This turns out, according to the magisterial history Eating in America by Waverley Root and Richard de Rochemont, to be only part of the truth ... "But then," explain Root and de Rochemont, "the revolution was fought, and at its end, Americans returned to drinking more tea than coffee ... .