Title: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly
Author: Anthony Bourdain
Summary: A jolt to the senses...the story of Anthony Bourdain's journey to chefdom is a rollercoaster ride of almost unbelievable stories. The subculture of the kitchen in any big restaurant is revealed. The stories are on this side of unbelievable, peopled with characters you might not want to get to know any better. Along the way the mysteries of how an establishment is run, the hierarchy, the weirdness, and the people who seem to thrive on this chaos are laid bare...do we get to know the whole story? Probably not, thank heavens. The fact that I have stricken mussels from my plate is proof enough. This is a compelling read, a glimpse into a world we intersect with every day. It is a pleasure to read about anyone who is so passionate about their chosen profession, and who makes a compelling argument for the recognition of all those who choose the same. A bit heavy on the testerone laced language, it sometimes feels like you are being pounded like veal.....
Recommendation: must read for foodies. This book is one of the precursors to the celebrity chef culture.
Hearts: 4
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