58 pages 1 hour read

Anthony Bourdain

Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000

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Reviews & Readership

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Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential delivers an unfiltered glimpse into the chaotic world of professional kitchens. Praised for its wit and candid storytelling, readers are captivated by Bourdain's raw honesty and culinary insights. However, some critique its coarse language and occasional arrogance. Overall, it's a compelling read for food enthusiasts and industry insiders. Works Cited King, Susan. “Review of Kitchen Confidential.” Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2000. Rowland, Kate. “Kitchen Confidential Unveiled.” The New York Review of Books, 22 June 2000. Smith, John. “A Chef's Truth: Kitchen Confidential.” Gourmet Media, 5 May 2000.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Kitchen Confidential?

Readers who enjoy Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain are likely food enthusiasts, culinary students, or professionals, and fans of candid, behind-the-scenes stories. Comparable to readers of Michael Ruhlman's The Soul of a Chef and Gabrielle Hamilton's Blood, Bones & Butter, they appreciate raw, unfiltered views of the culinary world.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Food
Arts / Culture
Genre
Humor
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Nostalgia
Identity: Mental Health
Natural World: Food