On the Town in New York, A History of Eating, Drinking and Entertainments from 1776 to the Present. By Michael & Ariane Batterberry. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1973. 8vo. xii, 354pp., profusely illustrated with b/w photos, 6pp. biblio., references, notes, index. Grey buckram, illustrated endpapers, VG in color illustrated DJ. Quoting James Beard's review, "an invaluable reference book."