Super Host: a Novel

Book menu for Super Host: a Novel by Kate Russo

Food mentioned in Super Host:
Mexican grilled corncobs, 5
Beer, 16, 24, 66-67, 169
     Brown ale, 226
Braised leaks, 34
Beetroot ravioli, 35-36, 38-39
Amaretto, 3, 124-125
Beans and hot dogs, 42
Tuna-noodle casserole, 42
Dim sum, 49
Bloody Marys, 51
Sashimi bento box, 51, 53
Époisses, 56
Coffee, 61-62, 244
Wine
     White wine, 66, 92, 112, 199
     Syrah, 91, 95, 312
     Malbec, 102
     Bordeaux, 159
     Chardonnay, 202
     Rioja, 274-275, 277
     Chateauneuf-du-Paper, 279-280, 287-288

          "It was the Châteauneuf-du-Pape that tipped her over the edge. Sharing such a special bottle of wine with another woman, in Claire's mind, was akin to fucking her." p.287

     Chateau Margaux, 288-289, 296
     Rosé, 312
Lagavulin whiskey, 67
Granola, 81, 106, 142, 155, 162, 177, 181
Bananas, 86
Curry, 88
     Green curry with beef, 340
Apples, 89
Babybel cheese, 89-90, 198, 206
Doritos, 102, 104-106, 185
Salsa, 102
Lavender martinis, 117-118, 205, 208
Old-fahsioned, 118
Cheddar cheese and crackers, 142, 156, 334
Love Hearts candy, 177
Chicken tikka masala, 189
English white cheddar, 198, 206, 219
Mojitos, 199
Falafel, 204
Charcuterie, 205
Fried peppers, 206
Gin and tonics, 250-251
Pinot grigio, 267
Steak, 272
     Steak tartare, 276
     Rib eye, 276-277
Pizza, 296, 303-304
     Ham and pineapple pizza, 297
Ben & Jerry's ice cream, 300
Cokes, 310
Volvic Touch of Fruit water, 329
Spring rolls, 338, 345, 353
Crab rangoon, 338
Fried rice, 340

Books/Authors mentioned in Super Host:
William Shakespeare, 17,
     A Midsummer Night's Dream, 146
     Romeo and Juilet, 149

          "'You look smart,', the girl says, eyeing Emma. 'You read this book?'
          Emma shakes her head...
          'I read Romeo and Juliet when I was in school,', Emma says.
          'That one's dumb,' she chirps back. 'Bitch killed herself for no good reason.
         ' Try this. [Midsummer Night's Dream].' She lifts the book. 'Willy was trippin' when he wrote this one.'" p.149

The Lord of the Rings / J.R.R. Tolkien, 92
John Mortimer, 96
Sherlock Holmes / Arthur Conan Doyle, 120
Agatha Christie, 120
Stephen King, 121
     The Shining, 196
     Misery, 196
Ruth Rendell, 195
Zadie Smith, 213
Charles Dickens, 267

Music mentioned in Super Host:
Roots Manuva, 4, 5-6, 8-9, 37, 103, 190, 205, 207,
     210, 215-217, 233, 285, 297, 304
Father John Misty, 5
Billy Bragg, 9
Jeff Buckley, 9
The Smiths, 43
"London Calling" / The Clash, 46
"Einstein on the Beach, Knee Play, no. 5" / Philip Glass
     137, 139, 140, 171, 173, 183, 191
David Bowie, 164
Leonard Cohen, 164
Pixies, 164
Sonic Youth, 165

TV shows mentioned in Super Host:
Sherlock Holmes, 45, 74
Match of the Day, 90
Britain's Got Talent, 189, 196, 271, 286

Magazines mentioned in Super Host:
House Beautiful

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