"An exhilarating saga."
—Portland Tribune
“A woman alone in Morocco with an insurmountable task, and she did it with honesty and taste. Kathy Kriger is an entrepreneur, a cook, and a woman with a dream and the tenacity to get what she wants. I was there, and I saw it—Rick's Café in Morocco. The food was delicious, the ambiance perfect, and she's written it all down so you can savor it, too!”
—Jessica Rains, daughter of Claude Rains (Captain Renault) and coauthor of Claude Rains: An Actor's Voice
"As determined, elegant, and eloquent as the lady herself, this is an adventure worth taking. A great read deliciously topped with great recipes. Thank you, Kathy, for 're-creating' Rick's and taking us along for the ride."
—Monika Henreid, daughter of Paul Henreid (Victor Laszlo)
“A cultural adventure that has all the twists and turns of a Moroccan medina, this wry and charming story of what it takes to bring to life a cinema legend is a smoky love song played with soul on Sam's piano. For true aficionados, the cocktail recipes are included.”
—Tilar J. Mazzeo, New York Times bestselling author of The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It
“An extraordinary tale of perseverance, guts, and good humor with more twists and turns than the movie Casablanca itself. It’s a great read!”
—Suzanna Clarke, author of A House in Fez: Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco
Rick's Cafe
Bringing the Film Legend to Life in Casablanca
