Reviews
Praise for John Besh & My New Orleans: "Best in show for coffee table cookbooks..." --Julia Moskin, New York Times "John Besh is one of America's best chefs, and this engaging book captures the best of both worlds--compelling stories of growing up in Louisiana, together with a wealth of savory and authentic recipes." --Drew Nieporent, restaurateur/owner Tribeca Grill, Nobu, Corton "My New Orleans is a gumbo--thick with colorful stories drunk in love with a great American city...with culinary traditions as burnished as a dark roux." --Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle "This beautifully curated book by John Besh...is one of the most loving and informative tributes to the city's food culture that's ever been put into print." --Ben Mims, Saveur "...the book itself reads like a celebration." --Daily Dish, Los Angeles Times "There's a lot of heart in this book, the way there is in Louisiana music...the spicy, rocking blues of Dr. John and Fats Domino. You'll find it in the stories of Besh's friends, mentors, and suppliers. But mostly you'll find it in the recipes. You'll wish you were in Besh's family." --Jesse Kornbluth, headbutler.com (Praise for John Besh & My New Orleans), "Many of his recipes, written in his warmn natural voice, are easy. Yet some are more special-occasion..." (Corby Kummer, New York Times), "a solid, practical collection of simple recipes, well-larded with personal history and strategy tips. It's well-written and timely for anyone pressed for time..." (Terra Brockman, Zester Daily), "Many of his recipes, written in his warmn natural voice, are easy. Yet some are more special-occasion..." (Corby Kummer, New York Times), Praise for John Besh & My New Orleans: "Best in show for coffee table cookbooks..." --Julia Moskin, New York Times "John Besh is one of America's best chefs, and this engaging book captures the best of both worlds--compelling stories of growing up in Louisiana, together with a wealth of savory and authentic recipes." --Drew Nieporent, restaurateur/owner Tribeca Grill, Nobu, Corton "My New Orleans is a gumbo--thick with colorful stories drunk in love with a great American city...with culinary traditions as burnished as a dark roux." --Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle "This beautifully curated book by John Besh...is one of the most loving and informative tributes to the city's food culture that's ever been put into print." --Ben Mims, Saveur "...the book itself reads like a celebration." --Daily Dish, Los Angeles Times "There's a lot of heart in this book, the way there is in Louisiana music...the spicy, rocking blues of Dr. John and Fats Domino. You'll find it in the stories of Besh's friends, mentors, and suppliers. But mostly you'll find it in the recipes. You'll wish you were in Besh's family." --Jesse Kornbluth, headbutler.com (Praise for John Besh & My New Orleans), "a solid, practical collection of simple recipes, well-larded with personal history and strategy tips. It's well-written and timely for anyone pressed for time..." (Terra Brockman, Zester Daily)