Restaurant Man

ISBN: 0142196843

Author: Bastianich, Joe

Condition: New

The New York Times Bestselling Book--Great gift for FoodiesThe best, funniest, most revealing inside look at the restaurant biz since Anthony Bourdains Kitchen Confidential. -Jay McInerneyWith a foreword by Mario BataliJoe Bastianich is unquestionably one of the most successful restaurateurs in America-if not the world. So how did a nice Italian boy from Queens turn his passion for food and wine into an empire? In Restaurant Man, Joe charts a remarkable journey that first began in his parents neighborhood eatery. Along the way, he shares fascinating stories about his establishments and his superstar chef partners-his mother, Lidia Bastianich, and Mario Batali.Ever since Anthony Bourdain whet literary palates with Kitchen Confidential, restaurant memoirs have been mainstays of the bestseller lists. Serving up equal parts rock n roll and hard-ass business reality, Restaurant Man is a compelling ragu-to-riches chronicle that foodies and aspiring restauranteurs alike will be hankering to read.