Cover of Kitchen Confidential
Ecco/Harper Perennial, 2007
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Kitchen Confidential

Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

Chef Anthony Bourdain's memoir of life in professional kitchens, from washing dishes in Provincetown to running Brasserie Les Halles in New York, with a behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant trade.

First published 2000Finished 14 Oct 2024Paper

Write-up

A great account of Anthony Bourdain’s earlier life. Enjoyable read that admittedly took me 3 years to finish after finding it in a pile of unfinished books.

Readings

  • Finished 14 Oct 2024 · Paper