Michael Foster, Darren McRonald, Sergio Morales, and Freddy Ambroissio Reyes in the kitchen and Michael Ingellis, Chris Kennedy, and Phil Walsh (and their staffs), without whom there would be no Cindy’s let alone Supper Club. Michael and Darren changed positions while this book was in process, but both have helped me tremendously to make Cindy’s Backstreet Kitchen great.
Darren McRonald and Jennifer Ingellis and the staff at Brassica and Patrick Kellaher and Dale Ray and the staff at Mustards Grill, whose constant hard work, support, and affection made it possible for me to go off and write this book.
My business partners, Sean and Kristen Knight.
Isaura Rojas and Brynna Columb for baking all of the desserts photographed here.
Sherry Fournier, who did everything I’m not good at (which is a whole lot) and more; without her there would be no book.
Ann Spivack and Doe Coover, who got me started.
Melissa Moore, my editor and angel at the photo shoot.
Michael Mabry, a brilliant designer.
Alex Farnum, a most talented and fun photographer.
Katie Christ, who is not only a food stylist but also the best dresser and makeup artist and new cool girl to know.
From Ten Speed Press: Aaron Wehner, publisher; Nancy Austin, creative director; Toni Tajima, art director; Patricia Kelly, sales; Kristin Casemore and Kara Van de Water, publicity; Michele Crim, marketing; Mary Ann Anderson and Serena Sigona, production; and to Sharon Silva, copyeditor, and Karen Levy, proofreader.
The recipe testers: Barbara Watanabe Batton, Colleen O’Beirne Brydon, Nancy Burkoff, Barbara Dale, Camilla Dial Deline, Sherry Fournier, Libbi Lepow, Amber Lipps, Danièle Meilhan, Cheryl Meyer, Ashley Michaels, Bridget Nordlund, Mary Pawlcyn, Jody Pfaff, Michele Scott, Shanti Singh, Lynn Splendid Light, John Watanabe, Michael Wolf, and Lynn Zachreson.
Finally, to my husband, John Watanabe, buckets of love and many buckets of thanks.