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Kitchen Confidential
Chef Anthony Bourdain recalls his path through restaurant kitchens and the rowdy, hard-drinking crews who run them. He mixes war stories with blunt advice about eating out.
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- First published
- 1994
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 328
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you enjoy loud, profane, behind-the-scenes stories about work and food.
Skip this if you want a polished cookbook or a gentle read about cooking.
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Quick answers about Kitchen Confidential
- What is Kitchen Confidential about?
- Chef Anthony Bourdain recalls his path through restaurant kitchens and the rowdy, hard-drinking crews who run them. He mixes war stories with blunt advice about eating out.
- Who should read Kitchen Confidential?
- Read it if you enjoy loud, profane, behind-the-scenes stories about work and food. Skip it if you want a polished cookbook or a gentle read about cooking.
- How long and how fast is Kitchen Confidential?
- It is a fast-paced, medium read of about 328 pages, first published in 1994.
- Does Kitchen Confidential have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Addiction.
- Can I borrow Kitchen Confidential for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Kitchen Confidential; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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