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A chef’s honest account of life in restaurant kitchens
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What it is about
Anthony Bourdain tells the story of his career in professional kitchens, from his first job as a dishwasher to becoming executive chef in New York. He describes the world behind the dining room, including its drugs, hard work and love of food.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like food writing and memoirs.
What you will get
The book that made Bourdain famous.
Kitchen Confidential Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Restaurants · Memoir · Food
Length
312 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Anthony Bourdain.
Setting
New York restaurant kitchens.
What makes it different
A frank and funny insider’s account of the restaurant world.
Feel
Gritty, funny and honest.
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