Reviews
"As uplifting as it is amusing; it's a reminder thatin real life as in the kitchenguts are as important as genius."People(four stars/Critic's Pick) "If you likedKitchen Confidentialfor its frank behind-the-scenes glimpses of kitchen life, you'll love this book."Los Angeles Times "Once you've watched these masters of their universe drop a foie gras terrine into a bowl of warm chocolate sauce, restore a wedding cake accidentally covered with shards of glass, disguise a bag of dirty laundry with creme anglaise to stand in for a mound of fallen meringueyou'll realize you've probably gotten off easy."Washington Post Book World "The chefs, now stars themselves, deserve credit for having managed to endure so much misery early in their careers, from tyrannical bosses, spoiled patrons, eye-rolling waiters and thuggish busboys. The best of the essays here convey that spirit of determination, alongside the absurd theater of it all."Wall Street Journal, As uplifting as it is amusing; it's a reminder that--in real life as in the kitchen--guts are as important as genius., "As uplifting as it is amusing; it's a reminder that--in real life as in the kitchen--guts are as important as genius."-- People (four stars/Critic's Pick) "If you liked Kitchen Confidential for its frank behind-the-scenes glimpses of kitchen life, you'll love this book."-- Los Angeles Times "Once you've watched these masters of their universe drop a foie gras terrine into a bowl of warm chocolate sauce, restore a wedding cake accidentally covered with shards of glass, disguise a bag of dirty laundry with crème anglaise to stand in for a mound of fallen meringue--you'll realize you've probably gotten off easy."-- Washington Post Book World "The chefs, now stars themselves, deserve credit for having managed to endure so much misery early in their careers, from tyrannical bosses, spoiled patrons, eye-rolling waiters and thuggish busboys. The best of the essays here convey that spirit of determination, alongside the absurd theater of it all."-- Wall Street Journal, The chefs, now stars themselves, deserve credit for having managed to endure so much misery early in their careers, from tyrannical bosses, spoiled patrons, eye-rolling waiters and thuggish busboys. The best of the essays here convey that spirit of determination, alongside the absurd theater of it all., "As uplifting as it is amusing; it's a reminder that--in real life as in the kitchen--guts are as important as genius."--"People "(four stars/Critic's Pick) "If you liked "Kitchen Confidential" for its frank behind-the-scenes glimpses of kitchen life, you'll love this book."--"Los Angeles Times" "Once you've watched these masters of their universe drop a foie gras terrine into a bowl of warm chocolate sauce, restore a wedding cake accidentally covered with shards of glass, disguise a bag of dirty laundry with creme anglaise to stand in for a mound of fallen meringue--you'll realize you've probably gotten off easy."--"Washington Post Book World" "The chefs, now stars themselves, deserve credit for having managed to endure so much misery early in their careers, from tyrannical bosses, spoiled patrons, eye-rolling waiters and thuggish busboys. The best of the essays here convey that spirit of determination, alongside the absurd theater of it all."--"Wall Street Journal", "As in every other profession, chefs love their war stories. Finally someone had the good sense to collect some of the best in "Don't Try This at Home.,."If you liked "Kitchen Confidential" for its frank behind-the-scenes glimpses of kitchen life (rather than the profanity and the heroin), you'll love this book.", Once you've watched these masters of their universe drop a foie gras terrine into a bowl of warm chocolate sauce, restore a wedding cake accidentally covered with shards of glass, disguise a bag of dirty laundry with crème anglaise to stand in for a mound of fallen meringue--you'll realize you've probably gotten off easy., "As uplifting as it is amusing; it's a reminder that--in real life as in the kitchen--guts are as important as genius." -- People (four stars/Critic's Pick) "If you liked Kitchen Confidential for its frank behind-the-scenes glimpses of kitchen life, you'll love this book." -- Los Angeles Times "Once you've watched these masters of their universe drop a foie gras terrine into a bowl of warm chocolate sauce, restore a wedding cake accidentally covered with shards of glass, disguise a bag of dirty laundry with crème anglaise to stand in for a mound of fallen meringue--you'll realize you've probably gotten off easy." -- Washington Post Book World "The chefs, now stars themselves, deserve credit for having managed to endure so much misery early in their careers, from tyrannical bosses, spoiled patrons, eye-rolling waiters and thuggish busboys. The best of the essays here convey that spirit of determination, alongside the absurd theater of it all." -- Wall Street Journal, "A fantastic collection of personal stories that depict these great chefs as real people. Readers are certain to learn valuable culinary lessons from chefs' mistakes and their various and creatively solved dilemmas. This book is sure to be enjoyed by culinary fans across the board.", "As uplifting as it is amusing; it's a reminder that--in real life as in the kitchen--guts are as important as genius."--People(four stars/Critic's Pick) "If you likedKitchen Confidentialfor its frank behind-the-scenes glimpses of kitchen life, you'll love this book."--Los Angeles Times "Once you've watched these masters of their universe drop a foie gras terrine into a bowl of warm chocolate sauce, restore a wedding cake accidentally covered with shards of glass, disguise a bag of dirty laundry with crème anglaise to stand in for a mound of fallen meringue--you'll realize you've probably gotten off easy."--Washington Post Book World "The chefs, now stars themselves, deserve credit for having managed to endure so much misery early in their careers, from tyrannical bosses, spoiled patrons, eye-rolling waiters and thuggish busboys. The best of the essays here convey that spirit of determination, alongside the absurd theater of it all."--Wall Street Journal, "As uplifting as it is amusing; it's a reminder that-in real life as in the kitchen-guts are as important as genius."-People(four stars/Critic's Pick) "If you likedKitchen Confidentialfor its frank behind-the-scenes glimpses of kitchen life, you'll love this book."-Los Angeles Times "Once you've watched these masters of their universe drop a foie gras terrine into a bowl of warm chocolate sauce, restore a wedding cake accidentally covered with shards of glass, disguise a bag of dirty laundry with crème anglaise to stand in for a mound of fallen meringue-you'll realize you've probably gotten off easy."-Washington Post Book World "The chefs, now stars themselves, deserve credit for having managed to endure so much misery early in their careers, from tyrannical bosses, spoiled patrons, eye-rolling waiters and thuggish busboys. The best of the essays here convey that spirit of determination, alongside the absurd theater of it all."-Wall Street Journal, "As uplifting as it is amusing; it's a reminder that--in real life as in the kitchen--guts are as important as genius."-- People (four stars/Critic's Pick) "If you liked Kitchen Confidential for its frank behind-the-scenes glimpses of kitchen life, you'll love this book."-- Los Angeles Times "Once you've watched these masters of their universe drop a foie gras terrine into a bowl of warm chocolate sauce, restore a wedding cake accidentally covered with shards of glass, disguise a bag of dirty laundry with crème anglaise to stand in for a mound of fallen meringue--you'll realize you've probably gotten off easy."-- Washington Post Book World "The chefs, now stars themselves, deserve credit for having managed to endure so much misery early in their careers, from tyrannical bosses, spoiled patrons, eye-rolling waiters and thuggish busboys. The best of the essays here convey that spirit of determination, alongside the absurd theater of it all."-- Wall Street Journal, If you liked Kitchen Confidential for its frank behind-the-scenes glimpses of kitchen life, you'll love this book., "As uplifting as it is amusing; it's a reminder that--in real life as in the kitchen--guts are as important as genius." -- People (four stars/Critic's Pick) "If you liked Kitchen Confidential for its frank behind-the-scenes glimpses of kitchen life, you'll love this book." -- Los Angeles Times "Once you've watched these masters of their universe drop a foie gras terrine into a bowl of warm chocolate sauce, restore a wedding cake accidentally covered with shards of glass, disguise a bag of dirty laundry with crme anglaise to stand in for a mound of fallen meringue--you'll realize you've probably gotten off easy." -- Washington Post Book World "The chefs, now stars themselves, deserve credit for having managed to endure so much misery early in their careers, from tyrannical bosses, spoiled patrons, eye-rolling waiters and thuggish busboys. The best of the essays here convey that spirit of determination, alongside the absurd theater of it all." -- Wall Street Journal, " As uplifting as it is amusing; it' s a reminder that-- in real life as in the kitchen-- guts are as important as genius." -- "People "(four stars/Critic' s Pick) " If you liked "Kitchen Confidential" for its frank behind-the-scenes glimpses of kitchen life, you'll love this book." -- "Los Angeles Times " " Once you' ve watched these masters of their universe drop a foie gras terrine into a bowl of warm chocolate sauce, restore a wedding cake accidentally covered with shards of glass, disguise a bag of dirty laundry with cre me anglaise to stand in for a mound of fallen meringue-- you'll realize you've probably gotten off easy." -- "Washington Post Book World" " The chefs, now stars themselves, deserve credit for having managed to endure so much misery early in their careers, from tyrannical bosses, spoiled patrons, eye-rolling waiters and thuggish busboys. The best of the essays here convey that spirit of determination, alongside the absurd theater of it all." -- "Wall Street Journal"
