Meet Becky Diamond Photo by Heather Raub of FrontRoom Images
With a background in journalism and library studies, Becky Libourel Diamond has had a varied career combining writing and research. Ms. Diamond's second book, The Thousand Dollar Dinner, tells the unique story of a 19th century "Top Chef"-style competition between Philadelphia restauranteur James Parkinson and the Delmonico family of NY. The result was a luxurious 17-course feast that helped launch fine restaurant dining in America as we know it today. She is also the author of Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's First Cooking School. Her current projects include The Jayne Building: America's First Skyscraper and The Restauranteur, about Oscar Tucci's role in revitalizing Delmonico's restaurant, with co-author Max Tucci. Latest News
Mrs. Goodfellow is now available in paperback! As seen on PBS's A Taste of History Show and PA Books on PCN. Available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.
"Becky Diamond is the expert on this fascinating historical figure." ~ Chef Walter Staib, A Taste of History, PBS "A fascinating sociocultural and commercial history." ~ Publishers Weekly "[Diamond's book] fills a large gap in American culinary history." ~ Library Journal "A delicious exploration of the life and legacy of one of America's most influential cooks." ~ Pennsylvania Heritage magazine ContactIf you'd like to book Becky for a speaking engagement, food demonstration, or book club discussion, you can reach her via the following methods:
609-802-4591 beckyldiamond@yahoo.com Steven Salpeter, Literary Agent Curtis Brown Publishing 212-473-5400 |