| | |  | Culinary Books | Home » » Kitchen Confidential Updated Ed: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (P.S.) | | | | | | | Description: | | A deliciously funny, delectably shocking banquet of wild-but-true tales of life in the culinary trade from Chef Anthony Bourdain, laying out his more than a quarter-century of drugs, sex, and haute cuisine—now with all-new, never-before-published material | | | Features: | |
• ISBN13: 9780060899226
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Anthony Bourdain | | Paperback:
| 352 pages | | Publisher:
| Harper Perennial | | Publication Date:
| January 09, 2007 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0060899220 | | Package Length:
| 7.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 639 reviews |
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 "Never judge a book by its cover"Mar 07, 2010
I can recall standing at the best seller table in the center of Barnes & Noble holding a copy of "Kitchen Confidential" when it was first published. Not having been a fan of Anthony Bourdain, I quickly put the book down and went about my shopping. As time went by, I would frequently hear references and comments being made about "Kitchen Confidential." Having more of an open mind these days, I decided to read the book and see what all the fuss is about. "WOW!" I have a new-found respect for Anthony in many aspects and now am definitely a fan. Reading this book was like sitting down with a well-known, seasoned and well-respected chef listening to him reminisce about his career as a chef. I experienced multiple "foodgasms" and found myself devouring each page with voracity until the very last page was turned. Talk about dispelling any fantasies or notions of any kind of glamour in being a chef. Having worked in restaurants myself, I did know of some of the chaos and craziness Anthony Bourdain describes in the book, but "boy, oh, boy" did he open my eyes and teach me a few things. I can't wait to read everything he's written.
Eye Opening Voice of Unfiltered ReasonFeb 27, 2010
Great book to get on audio. Chef Anthony Bourdain does well telling his own story, and through him insight into the cooking world. If you're fan of cooking shows (Bravo, the Food Channel, Fox) or interested in learning about what it takes to be a chef, this book offers one professional's insight into that world. His stories entertain, shock, and illuminate how difficult and complex being a line cook, much less a head chef.
Chef Bourdain acknowledges his checkered past, the ups and downs, drug usage, alcohol abuse, 17+ hour days, and the total commitment necessary to be successful. I understand now why shows like Top Chef and Hell's Kitchen are constructed. The career line cooks would cook circles around many of those contestants.
More important, Chef Bourdain shares what it takes to become a chef, whether taking a college track or apprenticeships, or a combination. A family member wants to be a chef. Now we have a way to develop a plan for building the foundation. Read this PG13 book, you'll enjoy the roller coaster ride.
A Fun ReadFeb 19, 2010
Very entertaining from beginning to end. If you like watching No Reservations and appreciate Anthony Bourdain's humor, you'll enjoy this book. It's a quick read and it'll make you chuckle throughout!
food for thoughtFeb 15, 2010
I am for sure late to the anthony bourdain party. Have watched his tv series off and on for years, never realizing that he was also an author. Pleasantly surprised, but not, all at the same time. He has his same sense of humor come through in is writing, and it is like he is narrating the book to you. As a relative newbie to cooking and to the foodie world, some terms were over my head, but it just inspires me to learn more.
Julia Child on acid....Jan 30, 2010
This is the man who lets other men know that its OK to be in the kitchen actually creating somthing other than burgers and chicken for the family 4th of July Bar-B-Que..Which a lot of us burned the hell out of anyway because we were too busy talking, drinking beer and generally not giving notice to all the smoke and flames leaping out of the Weber....Anthony B. writes a book that tells us how he and his career came to be. It wasnt all pretty either. He entered the word of chefdom primed and ready for everything evil to put into his life and body. Sex and drugs and rock and roll all while making a lovely and delightful crab bisque for the couple at table 7.
Bordain DOES let you in on a few back room secrets that sometimes will make you wonder if you really do want to patronize an unknown eaterie..Bordain is just plain entertaining to watch and in this case, to read. Anyone that smokes at the dinner table can't be all bad...
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