In an era where thoughtful interiors are as much about storytelling as aesthetics, coffee table books have become more than decorative accents—they are cultural objects that reflect taste, curiosity, and a love for considered living. For those seeking a gift that feels personal yet elevated, beautifully designed books offer a timeless option, blending visual pleasure with intellectual inspiration.
Among the most distinctive offerings are publications created under the umbrella of Tashas Group, founded by restaurateur and creative visionary Natasha Sideris. Since opening her first restaurant in South Africa in 2005, Sideris has cultivated a global hospitality identity—spanning London, Dubai, Cape Town, and Athens—where design, atmosphere, and culinary craft are inseparable.
That same philosophy extends seamlessly into the group’s coffee table books, which translate the essence of their spaces into print.
Galaxy Bar Cocktails
A landmark publication, Galaxy Bar Cocktails holds the distinction of being the first cocktail book published in the Middle East. More than a recipe collection, it is a visual and conceptual exploration of cocktail culture as an art form.
With refined photography, elegant layouts, and a strong sense of narrative, the book captures the creative spirit behind Galaxy Bar, one of the region’s most celebrated cocktail destinations. It is equally suited to entertaining inspiration and interior styling—designed to command attention whether open on the bar or resting quietly on a coffee table.
Tashas Inspired: A Celebration of Food and Art
Where Galaxy Bar Cocktails focuses on mixology, Tashas Inspired broadens the lens to encompass global culinary culture. The book takes readers on a journey through French cafés, Spanish tapas bars, New York delis, Greek tavernas, Middle Eastern souks, and the English countryside—each chapter reflecting the influences that shape the Tashas aesthetic.
Printed on premium paper and rich with artwork and photography, the book is designed to be experienced slowly. Recipes sit alongside illustrations and expansive visual spreads, encouraging browsing as much as cooking. A curated Spotify playlist accompanying each chapter adds an unexpected, multisensory layer, reinforcing the idea that food, art, music, and design coexist as one lifestyle.
A Gift That Lives in the Home
These books are not trend-driven objects, but lasting pieces that bring warmth, creativity, and intention into domestic spaces. Whether gifted to a design enthusiast, a host who loves to entertain, or someone who appreciates the rituals of food and gathering, they embody a philosophy where everyday living is elevated through beauty and thoughtfulness.
