Bookfanatic reviewed on 10/7/2010

Helpful Score: 1

Loved this book! It's a no-holds barred look at being a chef in New York City. Bourdain's wit, humor and sarcasm really appeal to me. Wish I could say I was as witty, but I have the same sarcastic, dark sense of humor he does. He talks the way guys like my brother and his friends talk to each other when women aren't around. Bourdain doesn't mince words. He's a straight shooter who tells it like it is complete with profanity and some F-bombs when the situation warrants. If you're squeamish or very sensitive then this book isn't for you.

There's a lot of information about what goes on in the kitchen. I don't mean roaches or rats, but rather the cussing, drug use, hard drinking, womanizing, stress, fighting, etc. You learn a lot like what to order, what days to order what dish, what to ask for, what not to ask for...all good insider information that those of us not in the food industry aren't privy to.

This is a fascinating book. It launched Bourdian's career as a television host and writer.

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