Potpourri

November, 1998

Making book on pastaDo you love Italian wine and food but don't know asti spumante from Elba? Pick up a copy of John Mariani's The Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink, "an A-to-Z guide with 2300 authentic definitions and 50 classic recipes." Mariani, whose most recent contribution to Playboy was Pop Culture in our October issue, is the author of several award-winning books, including The Dictionary of American Food and Drink and America Eats Out. Price: $17 in paperback.Say yes to Dr....