mortimer’’s: an illustrated reprise

Take a trip down memory lane to witness 22 years (1976-1998) of Mortimer’s, one of the most notable restaurant hotspots that ever existed for an international celebrity clientele. Found in these pages is a feast of ephemera, including menus, recipes, invitations, proprietor Glenn Birnbaum’s personal letters, and publicity clips. Overall, the book provides a glimpse into the culture, food, entertainment, fashion, and basic social intercourse during the heyday of the New York social scene.

Robert Caravaggi is the founder and co-owner of Swifty’s restaurant, formerly based in New York and now stationed in the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. He was also the former longtime maître d’ of Mortimer’s, working closely with owner and friend Glenn Bernbaum.