"The Perfect Finish passes my first test for a cookbook, which is: Does it make me daydream about the dinner party (or brunch) at which I'll serve these recipes? In this case, the 'yes!' came from the retro-fabulous Bouley Banana-Chocolate Tart, which derives its cleverness from fruit caramelized with lime juice. Or maybe it was the Crème-Fraîche Pancakes, the Chocolate-Caramel Tart with Sea Salt or the Chocolate-Chunk Cookies goosed with Nutella.... Their useful tips ... make cooking from this book a reassuring experience, like having a fairy godmother in the kitchen. I hope the Obama girls are taking notes."—NYTBR