Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks 488 Greenwich Street, Manhattan, New York 10013

"I’ve been meaning to write this review. Last year, I was in NYC and Whenever I travel, I have a few non-negotiable stops, whether it's my first time in a city or not. Among these are visiting a bookstore and an antique shop, always in search of specific books or unique items. By sheer chance and luck, I ended up at Joanne’s, and it turned out to be the highlight of my visit to New York City. From the moment you step in, Joanne’s warmth and knowledge draw you in. Hearing the story behind the shop and having her guide you through the selection of a book is an absolute joy. She is not only a good host but also an incredibly fascinating person. The shop itself is nothing short of magical, offering the best of both worlds. If you're passionate about gastronomy, culinary arts, and their history, this place will leave you daydreaming. For me was inspiring! I’ll be returning every time I’m in NYC."

"This is, as others have said, a hidden gem in Greenwich. The charm is in its size; the joy is in the incredible selection of historical and collectible cookbooks you'll discover. For a period of time on a Friday afternoon in late April, I had Joanne all to myself and it was pure pleasure. The only thing missing in our visit was a spot of hot tea and a few biscuits. I will be back to visit every time I'm in the city. I could have stayed for hours talking culinary shop with her. She is a delight and a wealth of knowledge!"

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting this wonderful rare cookbooks shop run by the amazing Joanne. Her shop is a hidden gem for food enthusiasts and collectors. Joanne's wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of culinary culture is truly remarkable. Her collection is a curation of lifetime passion. She was incredibly helpful in guiding me to find the best cookbooks to gift friends and family (and her exquisite taste in music made this visit truly a delight!). The shop is a must-visit for anyone passionate about cooking and exploring the culinary world thru rare, unusual and interesting books. Text her before you come, and she will give you the best timing to visit the shop."

"This place is so cool! The perfect place if you are enthusiastic about cooking. Definitely not cheap, all the books are special. Perfect spot for a nice gift for a chef or friend who loves to cook. They have a large variety of food writing books, really anything related to food or entertaining. It’s a small and cozy shop so just say hi to Joanne and you can spend 15 minutes to look through pretty much every book. Never know what you are going to find!"

"My daughter chose this book store as date for us since I was visiting from Ft. Lauderdale. One of my great loves is books and then book stores. She thought it would be nice yo explore cook books from the past. She is becoming a great cook herself. We loved the selection found great books to expand our cooking. The owner is brilliant and just lovely. Walking into this book shop is walking into a picturesque painting ot history."