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Layout of the Hilton Library Book Stacks

The Library's book stacks are organized by the Library of Congress Classification.  The book collection begins on the 4th floor of the library and continues down through the following two floors. 

Bldg. Level    Call Nos.    Subjects
4th floor A - HE History (incl. food history & customs), psychology, economics.
3rd floor    HF - TT Wines, brewing, food processing, agriculture, science, business, social sciences, arts, literature.
2nd floor TX - Z Culinary arts, cookbooks, baking and pastry, mixology.

Culinary Call Numbers

The majority of books on culinary arts are shelved in subclass TX of the Library of Congress Classification.  Subcategories within this subclass include the following:

      TX341-641 – Nutrition. Foods and food supply

      TX642-840 Cooking

      TX851-885 – Dining-room service

      TX901-946 – Hospitality industry. Hotels, clubs, restaurants.  Food service

      TX950-953 – Taverns, bars, saloons  

Other useful call number subgroups for culinary topics include:

      GT– Food history and customs

      HD – Industries. Land Use. Labor

      HF – Commerce

      RM – Diets, healthy eating

      SB – Farming, plant culture, gardening, viticulture

      SF – Animal culture (cheese, dairy, poultry, meat, beekeeping, honey)

      SH - Aquaculture

      TP – Food processing & manufacturing, winemaking, brewing

New Arrivals

turquoise bowl of harira on a yellow background

Eating from our roots : 80+ healthy home-cooked favorites from cultures around the world

A love letter to the globe that celebrates nourishing dishes.

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Learning Korean : recipes for home cooking

New flavors, techniques, and ways to enjoy one of the world’s greatest cuisines are revealed by award winning chef Peter Serpico.

hand pouring syrup on chicken and waffles

Caught snackin' : more than 100 recipes for any occasion

Make simple and satisfying recipes from the popular TikTok account Caught Snackin' in 30 minutes or less.

gold embossed image of wings

Parsi : from Persia to Bombay : recipes & tales from the ancient culture

A journey into the world of Parsi culture through food, feasts, and family favorites.

slab of vegan meat with grill marks held up via a carving fork

Fake meat : real food for vegan appetites

Demonstrates how to make vegan meats at home in a collection of 125 recipes sure to satisfy every kind of meat craving.

everything bagel with cream cheese and lox

Bagels, schmears, and a nice piece of fish : a whole brunch of recipes to make at home

Demystifies bagel-making with a straightforward technique.

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Lune : croissants all day, all night

The debut cookbook from Lune, a world-renowned croissant bakery in Australia.

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Felidia : recipes from my flagship restaurant

Lidia Bastianich shares the timeless recipes that have made her flagship restaurant, Felidia, a New York City dining legend for almost four decades.

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Midcentury cocktails : history, lore, and recipes from America's atomic age

A history of cocktails from the era of new interstate highways, sprouting suburbs, and atomic engineering.

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Forever Beirut : recipes and stories from the heart of Lebanon

A collection of 100 easy-to-prepare recipes that celebrate Beirut's rich culinary heritage.

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Bar menu : 100+ drinking food recipes for cocktail hours at home

André Darlington serves up creative bites and reimagined classics from around the globe.

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Roberta's : still cookin'

A deep dive into the kaleidoscopic world of food and spirits that the cult restaurant is known for.

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Taste : my life through food

An intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen from award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci.

painting of a rooster

Art of the chicken : a master chef's paintings, stories, and recipes of the humble bird

Chef Jacques Pépin celebrates his lifelong love of chickens.

illustrated fish on a red background

Take one fish : the new school of scale-to-tail cooking and eating

Chef Josh Niland reveals the true culinary potential of 15 global varieties of fish with 60 recipes.

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The orishirishi cookbook : selected Nigerian recipes from the Orishirishi Kitchen at Bogobiri House

A comprehensive guide to Nigerian cuisine with tips to prepare some of the finest delicacies out of Africa.

image of sandwich on thick cut bread

Turkey and the Wolf : flavor trippin' in New Orleans

An irreverent, fun, and flavorful book of 95 Southern-influenced recipes that put a playful spin on classic country store fare.

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Mosquito Supper Club : Cajun recipes from a disappearing bayou

Chef Melissa Martin documents the recipes, ingredients, and customs of the Cajun people.

chinese baked goods on a tray

Mooncakes + milk bread : sweet & savory recipes inspired by Chinese bakeries

Food blogger Kristina Cho's unique twists on traditional Chinese baked goods.


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