Cravan: Cocktails and More
By Franck Audoux, with contributions by Vincent Chaperon
ISBN: 978-0-8478-7649-5
$45 US/ Rizzoli
Cravan: Cocktails and More captures the essence of Saint-Germain-des-Prés iconic cult bar. This beautiful 270-page coffee table book is meticulously crafted and published by Rizzoli. This stunning collectible edition is written by restaurateur and creative director of Cravan, Franck Audoux, with contributions by Dom Pérignon’s Chef Du Cave (winemaker) Vincent Chaperon.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés has a vibrant, cosmopolitan feel with its mix of luxury boutiques and student hangouts. The vibe is effortlessly chic and intellectual. On June 23, 2023, Moët Hennessy announced the opening of CRAVAN, a unique venue celebrating French art de vivre, exceptional cocktails, and culture in the heart of the iconic and literary Parisian district
Cravan is dedicated to Arthur Cravan, born in Switzerland in 1887 as Fabian Ameerali Omer (a/k/a Fabian Avenarius Lloyd), a fascinating figure known for poetry, boxing, and avant-garde circles. Cravan vanished in 1918 during
World War I, never to be found.
Notably, Arthur Cravan was the nephew of Oscar Wilde!
This book is packed with artful imagery, color cast, and vintage photos. It depicts the bar’s stylish interior, with bookshelves lined with antiquarian and vintage books, including autobiographies of cultural figures such as filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.
There are 76 pages focused on signature cocktails and their recipes, as well as photos and recipes of numerous bar bites.
This is the perfect gift for a wannabe mixologist, beverage professional, or home entertainer!
Photo credits:
Bar and Bartender moving, © Vincent Leroux
Book Cover photo, courtesy of Rizzoli.
