The eagerly anticipated debut cookbook Too Many Chiefs Only One Indian from Sat Bains has just arrived!

Revealing the first insight into the food and philosophies of the 2 Michelin star chef, with a foreword by Heston Blumenthal and featuring contributions from 36 of the world’s best chefs - this linen-covered limited edition of Michelin star chef Sat Bains debut cookbook, Too Many Chiefs Only One Indian, is packaged in a stunning slipcase and mailing box.

Weighing in at almost 4kg, this is a stunning book. At one level, it’s a beautiful coffee table cookbook appealing to anybody with a passion for food.  But for the serious chef this is definite must have in a professional library.

Too Many Chiefs Only One Indian follows the celebrated tasting menu format of Restaurant Sat Bains. It contains 68 incredible recipes that will inspire a generation of chefs.  Each recipe has detailed instructions and photographs.  A clever graphic design element included with each recipe clearly and easily identifies the seasonal aspects, the taste profile and the flavour components of each dish.

Featuring a fascinating behind the scenes account of a chef at the cutting edge of modern cuisine, the book reveals the theories, thought process and evolution that shape Sat’s food, and how gastronomic research, development and creativity play a vital role in the unique food pairings and flavour combinations at the 2 Michelin star restaurant,  Restaurant Sat Bains .

Sat Bains won a Roux Scholarship in 1999, and is the holder of numerous awards.  Sat is also highly regarded by his peers

“One of the most memorable meals I’ve ever had was at his restaurant, and I reckon he’s one of the best chefs this country has produced. Once you read this book and see what goes into his wonderful recipes, I’m sure you’ll agree with me.”

Heston Blumenthal

Too Many Chiefs Only One Indian is published by Face Publishing, a bespoke specialist Northern England Fine dining publisher.  Their earlier (stunning books) authored by Michelin starred Andrew Pern and James McKenzie are multiple award winners and we expect Sat Bain’s publishing debut to do the same.  We’re very excited to be stocking Too Many Chiefs Only One Indian

Despite what you will see on other online bookstores, Too Many Chiefs Only One Indian is available exclusively from only 4 places in the world: the author, the publisher, our colleagues at Kitchen Arts & Letters in New York and here!

On Tuesday 9 Octoberwe’re having dinner with one of our longstanding favourite authors Tessa Kiros.

Every year, when asked which author we would like to have tour - Tessa Kiros has been at the top of our list.

Tessa is the best-selling author of some of our most beautiful cookbooks such as Falling Cloudberries, Apples for Jam, Twelve, Venezia, Piri Piri Starfish and Food from Many Greek Kitchens.

Visiting Australia for the first time since she became an author, to appear at the Sydney International Food Festival and to celebrate the launch of her new book Limoncello and Linen Water, Tessa will be our guest for dinner!

In Limoncello and Linen Water, this much-loved author celebrates the heritage of Italy, the country she has chosen to call home.  This whimsically feminine book is a tribute to the women in our lives – mothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers – and the important lessons we learn from them.  With accessible, delicious recipes ranging from robust family dishes to quirky cakes and old-fashioned preserves, this book is a precious heirloom to treasure.

If you don’t know Tessa - no-one else captures the spirit and soul of a place or family quite like Tessa Kiros.  Born in London to a Finnish mother and a Greek-Cypriot father, she moved to South Africa when she was four, and at the age of 18 set off to travel, learn all she could about the world’s cultures and traditions and discover new ways of living and eating.  She has cooked at London’s The Groucho Club and in Sydney, Athens and Mexico. On a trip to Italy to study the Italian language and food she met her husband Giovanni, and they now live in Tuscany with their two children.

With the help of George Calombaris and Shane Delia we’ve organised a four course sharing style dinner at St Katherine’s

When:  Tuesday 9 October

Where: St Katherines - 237 Cotham Road Kew

Price : $95

To book call St Katherine’s on 9207 7477 or email [email protected]

If you can’t attend but would like signed copies of her books you can order online or contact us by phone and we’ll organise that for you

On Monday 27 August, we’re having dinner with Nino Zoccali, one of Sydney’s finest Italian chefs to celebrate the release of his book Pasta Artigiana and to celebrate Italy’s culinary gift to the world - pasta!

Nino Zoccali, a second-generation Italian chef is chef owner of Pendolino and La Rosa restaurants in The Strand Arcade in Sydney’s CBD.   Nino opened his first Italian restaurant in Margaret River at the age of 25 and has been at the forefront of traditional/authentic Italian fine dining in Australia ever since.

During his career he has worked at a ranging of leading Sydney-based Italian restaurants and was the founding head chef at Otto Ristorante Italiano.  He is a founding member of CIRA – the Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia – and active as an olive oil judge.

Pasta Artigiana: simple to extraordinary shares a lifetime of irresistible recipes – from indulgent filled pasta to hearty soups and even pasta-based desserts.  There is a recipe for every occasion, from a classic spaghetti alla napoletana through to a refined sweet pea ravioli with gorgonzola cream, as well as a range of versatile pasta doughs, sauces and broths.  Chapters included dried pasta, fresh pasta, filled pasta, baked pasta and vegetarian pasta - even dessert pasta!  As practical as it is beautiful, Pasta Artigiana is an important companion for anyone who loves to cook and eat pasta.

You can read a few chapters here (or buy it as an ebook):

Please come and join us for dinner celebrating pasta at every course!

Nino will present 3 stunning pasta dishes/courses and take time out to tell us all about his love for artisanal and traditional pasta.

(and why are we having a Pasta dinner at a Croatian restaurant?  Well, Ino, the chef patron of Il Dalmatino, and Nino are great friends; so much so that Ino’s recipe for gnocchi is in the book!  And if you remember your Shakespeare, the Dalmatian Coast was long ago Ilyria - a quasi Italian/Roman province…)

When: Monday 27 August 2012  7pm

Where: Il Dalmatino, 280 Bay Street Port Melbourne

Price: $65 per head + drinks

To Book: call 03 9645 6584, email [email protected] or book online at www.dalmatino.com.au