The New York Times Bestselling Book--Great gift for Foodies
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âThe best, funniest, most revealing inside look at the restaurant biz since Anthony Bourdainâs Kitchen Confidential.â âJay McInerney
With a foreword by Mario Batali
Joe Bastianich is unquestionably one of the most successful restaurateurs in Americaâif 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 parentsâ neighborhood eatery. Along the way, he shares fascinating stories about his establishments and his superstar chef partnersâhis 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 ânâ 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.