Brad Thomas Parsons is the author of Bitters (which was the winner of the James Beard and IACP Cookbook Awards, and a finalist for the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards), Amaro, andDistillery Cats.He received an MFA in writing from Columbia University, and his work has appeared in Bon Appetit, Lucky Peach, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, PUNCH, and more. He lives in Brooklyn.
"It comes off as charming, in large part thanks to Mr. Parsons's understated and often witty writing. From this simple idea, Mr. Parsons has assembled a collection of interviews that touch not only on last drinks, but also reflect knowingly on bar culture, regulars and much more. . . . It's a worthy read, and makes the idea of 'closing time' seem rather more poignant."--The Wall Street Journal
"Brad Thomas Parsons brilliantly takes us behind the
scenes in this insider's visit with bartenders across the country,
who disclose what they'd choose as their last libation. Not only do
they share their thoughts, they also give us a taste of their
favorite cocktails with a host of inspiring recipes that anyone can
shake or stir up at home. You'll savor every sip of this spirited
look at what goes on behind the bar--from small-town dives to
big-city speakeasies--when closing time finally arrives."--David
Lebovitz, author of My Paris Kitchen and Drinking French
"This book is brimming with great recipes, but Last Call reminds
us, with intimacy and warmth, that stories and the people who tell
them are the very best portion of bar life."--Rosie Schaap,
author of Drinking with Men "With the constant companionship of
bartenders along the way, Brad Thomas Parsons takes us on a tour of
some of the country's finest establishments in a somber yet
seductive celebration of that hard-earned final moment of
reflection, often paired with the perfect tune and a flawlessly
poured drink in hand."--Charlie Hall, drummer, The War on
Drugs
"Brad Thomas Parsons' Last Call is a glorious multi-tool of a book.
Its profusion of smart cocktail recipes makes it invaluable behind
the bar--or tucked into your suitcase, as it's also a supreme
travel guide to some of the finest saloons in America, a treasure
map for late-night explorers. It's also, sublimely, a gravelly
disquisition on life, death, pleasure, and what it all means.
Parsons has become our preeminent thinker-drinker--our best
surveyor of that heady, complex zone where liquid spirits meet the
human spirit."--Jonathan Miles, author of Dear American
Airlines and Anatomy of a Miracle "A thoughtful and
enjoyable book that will delight cocktail aficionados and lovers of
bars alike."--Library Journal "Cocktail books typically lean in
the direction of fun and entertainment--and while the latest book
from Parsons certainly doesn't skip out on the good times, he
strikes a tone more elegiac with Last Call, asking
bartenders heavy questions about mortality and legacy. In
twenty-three cities across the country, Parsons inquires about what
their final drink would be--and the question opens a wider
discussion into bar rituals, cocktail culture, and the inherent
appeal of these welcoming rooms in the wee hours of the
night."--Imbibe
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