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An “engrossing” history of the restaurant atop the World Trade Center “that ruled the New York City skyline from April 1976 until September 11, 2001” (Booklist, starred review).

In the 1970s, New York City was plagued by crime, filth, and an ineffective government. The city was falling apart, and even the newly constructed World Trade Center threatened to be a fiasco. But in April 1976, a quarter-mile up on the 107th floor of the North Tower, a new restaurant called Windows on the World opened its doors—a glittering sign that New York wasn’t done just yet.

In The Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World, journalist Tom Roston tells the complete history of this incredible restaurant, from its stunning $14-million opening to 9/11 and its tragic end. There are stories of the people behind it, such as Joe Baum, the celebrated restaurateur, who was said to be the only man who could outspend an unlimited budget; the well-tipped waiters; and the cavalcade of famous guests as well as everyday people celebrating the key moments in their lives. Roston also charts the changes in American food, from baroque and theatrical to locally sourced and organic. Built on nearly 150 original interviews, The Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World is the story of New York City’s restaurant culture and the quintessential American drive to succeed. 

“Roston also digs deeply into the history of New York restaurants, and how Windows on the World was shaped by the politics and social conditions of its era.” —The New York Times

“The city’s premier celebration venue, deeply woven into its social, culinary and business fabrics, deserved a proper history. Roston delivers it with power, detail, humor and heartbreak to spare.” ?New York Post

“A rich, complex account.” ?Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NZ14W1D
Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABRAMS Press; Illustrated edition (September 10, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 10, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 13828 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
Reviewer: Char
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fascinating book in excellent condition
Review: For a used book, it looks like new. I have only read the first 50 pages, but so far it is a fascinating take on the restaurant’s history & NYC.

Reviewer: Lori D'Amico
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Comprehensive and Informative
Review: This book gives us not only the history of the famed Windows On The World restaurant but also, much like the spectacular view the restaurant afforded diners, it gives the reader an inside and comprehensive overview of what incredible work and money went into every little detail of WOW! I had unfortunately never been to this restaurant and also, know nothing about what it takes to start one from scratch. I hadn't realized, for instance, that so much decision making and attention to every little detail is required in order to have the best chance of success. One must make decisions as to how they will fund their restaurant, what is the vision and is it realistic for the area it caters to, what will the restaurant be called, what types of cuisine will it serve, where will the food, linens, silver etc come from, who will design it, what will the kitchen layout be, will you serve alcohol, do you have enough parking, will you have entertainment etc. It was very interesting reading about how many of these visions were brought to life for Windows On The World! And the photos near the end only added to the story and made it even more realistic and special. It is very well done and researched! I highly recommend the book for those interested in knowing more. Lastly, my deepest condolences to the families, friends and co-workers of those we lost on September 11, 2001. These workers must have been horrified at the tragedy they found themselves stuck in. I pray it was over quickly for them. I know their memories will live on and may they rest in eternal peace and comfort!

Reviewer: SpeedReader
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A very interesting read about the history of NYC set around the Windows on the World restaurant
Review: This is a book published in 2019 about the Windows on the World restaurant (which was actually a collection of a few different Restaurants and Bars) located at the top of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. It would, of course, be destroyed during the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on the building.The book basically tells the story of New York City and the World Trade Center from the perspective of the operation of the restaurant, and the various obstacles that had to be overcome to operate it. The book details events that occurred as the towers were being built, including a fight with the architect about whether to make the windows on the 106th and 107th floors wider so patrons would get a better view of the city, the fighting that went on between the staff members, the difficulties of getting the restaurant up and running after the 1993 bombing in a parking garage below the buildings, and the resurgence that the restaurant experienced in the late 1990s that lasted until 9/11.The book is 320 pages, but it is not what I would call a fast read, especially if you want to get all the details. I do think the author spent a bit too long discussing what was going on in the 1970s, but once you get through that part, it does start reading a bit faster. I would also not call it a book about 9/11 as there are really only two relatively short chapters devoted to that day, and one chapter devoted to what was going on at the restaurant on September 10th. Even so, it is very interesting to get some of the history about how the Trade Center came to be, the ups and down that NYC went through over the course of time, and Window's place in all of it.

Reviewer: Love to Read
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very informative
Review: This is a very interesting story about how the World Trade Center came to be. It is very informative about alot of different things. Fascinating!

Reviewer: Lara Gonzalez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Emotional, heartfelt biography of WOW
Review: This was a descriptively written, easy flowing story of not only Windows but also the Towers, New York City, and especially the colorful, vibrant, unforgettable people who made the restaurant so spectacular. I enjoyed the "shop talk" aspect as someone who has worked in a restaurant. It's interesting to read about how much attention to detail went into creating Windows and making it this unique, ethereal experience. Overall, the restaurant and the Twin Towers had an incredibly short, dramatic, and tragic life. I will never forget my trip to New York in summer 2001, literally weeks before 9/11. I feel honored that I got to see the WTC that was, and it was indeed spectacular. As you come to the 9/11 and post-9/11 part of the story, prepare for the unexpected wave of emotion. For me personally, digesting everything that happened that day never gets easier. 20 years later, it is still the most heartbreaking event I've personally lived through. God bless the innocent New Yorkers who lost their lives on 9/11. You live on through stories like these, stories that exemplify the beauty, creativity, strength, and perseverance with which you lived. This book is a must read for those who love NYC and are fascinated with every aspect of it's history.

Reviewer: Kayla24
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Interesting information
Review: Very detailed interesting information .

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Book is like new
Review: Quck delivery

Reviewer: Reviewer45
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Came on time in good condition
Review: Met expectations

Reviewer: P J
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Amazing story of daily life at a truly one of a kind restaurant. Run by one of a kind people passionate about food and it's presentation. It is wonderful to have their story of bygone days immortalized imprint!

Reviewer: Dr. Loomis
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Very thorough and interesting book about this iconic and celebrated restaurant. Wish there were just a few more photographs.