Bon Appetit Grilling Book Launch Party Photos

We just launched our "Grilling Book," and celebrated with a rooftop party featuring beach balls, neon sunglasses, and sticky, sticky ribs

By Bon Appétit

May 23, 2013

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And the scene is set: chef Anita Lo and friend christen the corn hole setup at Le Bain, on the roof of New York's Standard Hotel

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Guests bob for Buds

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Kid America Club, a.k.a. Frank Sisti Jr., spins oldies-but-goodies

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Mile End's Ray Cohen

BA's Best-Ever Barbecue Ribs

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Sides galore: Tuscan Kale Caesar Slaw, Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Little Gem Salad with Feta and Cumin, Charred Corn Salad with Basil and Tomatoes, and Summer Bean Salad with Walnuts and Pecorino Fresco.

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Editor in Chief Adam Rapoport welcomes guests

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The BA Breeze: vodka, mint, lemon juice, ginger syrup, and club soda

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...and it was good

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Chicken Skewers with Coriander Marinade and Lemon Salsa

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Associate Publisher Eric Johnson and Publisher Pamela Drucker Mann

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The crowd settles in (with their BA-branded, ultra-foldable neon sunglasses)

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Creative Director Alex Grossman, Associate Publisher Jennifer McCormick, and Restaurant and Drinks Editor Andrew Knowlton

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Grossman takes the field

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Not a shabby sunset

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Chef Todd English and Julie Fox

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Gratuitous hot girl shot

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Assistant Editor Matt Duckor, Amar'e Stoudemire's chef Maxcel Hardy, and Rapoport talk shop

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Chef Melia Marden and friend nosh on Swordfish with North African Spice Rub

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One last nightcap and we're out

Two nights ago, we celebrated our new Grilling Book with a party on top of New York City's Standard Hotel. In case you hadn't heard, The Grilling Book--yes, the title is straight and to the point--is the ultimate summertime grilling companion, featuring more than 350 recipes for anything you can make with a grill (and anything you'd want to eat alongside it). As for the party? The ribs were sticky, the jams were bumpin', and the beach balls were thrown (some of them, over the ledge).