Olive & Thyme. Melina Davies

Davies is a well-known and respected Los Angeles chef with high visibility in her two restaurants.The title comes from Davies' restaurant, Olive & Thyme, which is a L.A. café/wine bar beloved by everyone from movie stars and studio chiefs to set decorators and production assistantsRich photography by Ann Elliott CuttingCover design and photography draws in potential readers by featuring enticing and stunningly-plated dishesAuthor has connections to Nancy Silverton, Matt Molina, Jet Tila, Keanu Reeves, Joanna Swisher, Vinny Shook, Melissa McCarthy, Gino Angelini, Curtis Stone, Lauren Conrad, Connie Britton, Phil Rosenthal, Paul Feig, Reese, Goop, Jennifer Garner, Haylie & Hilary Duff and other influential voices who are willing to promote the book through writing blurbs and social media promotions