Kitchen Confidential
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Anthony Bourdain
THE CLASSIC BESTSELLER: 'The greatest book about food ever written''A compelling book with its intriguing mix of clever writing and kitchen patois ... more horrifically gripping than a Stephen King novel' Sunday Times'Extraordinary ... written with a clarity and a clear-eyed wit to put the professional food-writing fraternity to shame' Observer_____________________________After twenty-five years of 'sex, drugs, bad behaviour and haute cuisine', chef and novelist Anthony Bourdain decided to tell all - and he meant all.From his first oyster in the Gironde to his lowly position as a dishwasher in a honky-tonk fish restaurant in Provincetown; from the kitchen of the Rainbow Room atop the Rockefeller Center to drug dealers in the East Village, from Tokyo to Paris and back to New York again, Bourdain's tales of the kitchen are as passionate as they are unpredictable, as shocking as they are funny.
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Author
Anthony Bourdain
Pages
336
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Published Date
2010-12-20
ISBN
1408820854 9781408820858
Ratings
Google: 5
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"Instant classic. Never before had a food service professional torn the curtains back to reveal the good, the bad, and the ugly of the restaurant business like Bourdain did in 1999. One of the best books I've ever read, regardless of niche, filled with sardonic, dry humor but also plenty of heart. "
"I can’t remember specifically- it’s been a long time since I read the book! But, just like his tv show, I remember and so appreciate the tidbits of information (like, don’t order fish on a Monday from a restaurant). How about you do you have a favourite part or what do you remember the most? "
"Awesome doc"
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Tom
"I was assigned this book in a Country Music & Lit college seminar for some strange reason. It was an enjoyable enough read, providing insight into a world that I know NOTHING about. The glimpses into the restaurant scene were interesting, and it was intriguing for me personally because my father worked a short while as a cook. But overall, the subject matter just couldn't hold my attention that well. I'm not a "foodie." But while I was reading it, I kept coming up with friends I knew who I thought would enjoy it. If you have someone who loves food or restaurants, I definitely would recommend it to them."
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Rebekah Travis
"I read this mostly to understand all the food industry professionals (chefs, line cooks, dishwashers) that I know and love in my life. It really helped me understand the stress, and substance abuse issues they have. The passion and work ethic it takes to always be working, smelling like the kitchen and not wasting time changing clothes before going out at night. They are working artists and under appreciated members of our society. #favorite #memoir "
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9uh Malone
"Extremely well written, and easy to read, but perhaps I’m reaching for it a bit too late in the game. However as someone who spent two years as a waitress and food runner, this isn’t a shock to the system. <br/><br/>Had I read it years ago, it might have been more exciting, but still an entertaining book to pick up and a good peek inside Bourdain’s history and foundation. He has talent and knows how to tell a story, and I appreciate his tongue in cheek about the harder aspects of his life, and I see where he gets his respect from all sorts of chefs and kitchen-workers. I’m excited to jump back into watching his mature* (*grain of salt with this one) years, as I think his influence lies in how open and praise-worthy he can be about bringing people together over food.<br/><br/>But, if you’ve never read this before and are looking for a fun (and very truthful) peek inside the restaurant industry and the men and women who work it, this is pretty accurate."
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