Restaurant Man
Author: Bastianich, Joe
ISBN: 9780142196847
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Year first published: 30 Jul 2013
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback / softback
b>The i>New York Times/i> Bestselling Book--Great gift for Foodiesbr>br>"The best, funniest, most revealing inside look at the restaurant biz since Anthony Bourdain's i>Kitchen Confidential/i>." -Jay McInerney/b>br>br> i>b>With a foreword by Mario Batali/b>/i>br>br> Joe 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 i>Restaurant Man/i>, 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.br>br> Ever since Anthony Bourdain whet literary palates with i>Kitchen Confidential/i>, restaurant memoirs have been mainstays of the bestseller lists. Serving up equal parts rock 'n' roll and hard-ass business reality, i>Restaurant Man/i> is a compelling ragu-to-riches chronicle that foodies and aspiring restauranteurs alike will be hankering to read.BR>BR>b>The i>New York Times/i> Bestselling Book--Great gift for Foodiesbr>br>"The best, funniest, most revealing inside look at the restaurant biz since Anthony Bourdain's i>Kitchen Confidential/i>." -Jay McInerney/b>br>br> i>b>With a foreword by Mario Batali/b>/i>br>br> Joe 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 i>Restaurant Man/i>, 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.br>br> Ever since Anthony Bourdain whet literary palates with i>Kitchen Confidential/i>, restaurant memoirs have been mainstays of the bestseller lists. Serving up equal parts rock 'n' roll and hard-ass business reality, i>Restaurant Man/i> is a compelling ragu-to-riches chronicle that foodies and aspiring restauranteurs alike will be hankering to read.
ISBN: 9780142196847
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Year first published: 30 Jul 2013
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback / softback
b>The i>New York Times/i> Bestselling Book--Great gift for Foodiesbr>br>"The best, funniest, most revealing inside look at the restaurant biz since Anthony Bourdain's i>Kitchen Confidential/i>." -Jay McInerney/b>br>br> i>b>With a foreword by Mario Batali/b>/i>br>br> Joe 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 i>Restaurant Man/i>, 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.br>br> Ever since Anthony Bourdain whet literary palates with i>Kitchen Confidential/i>, restaurant memoirs have been mainstays of the bestseller lists. Serving up equal parts rock 'n' roll and hard-ass business reality, i>Restaurant Man/i> is a compelling ragu-to-riches chronicle that foodies and aspiring restauranteurs alike will be hankering to read.BR>BR>b>The i>New York Times/i> Bestselling Book--Great gift for Foodiesbr>br>"The best, funniest, most revealing inside look at the restaurant biz since Anthony Bourdain's i>Kitchen Confidential/i>." -Jay McInerney/b>br>br> i>b>With a foreword by Mario Batali/b>/i>br>br> Joe 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 i>Restaurant Man/i>, 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.br>br> Ever since Anthony Bourdain whet literary palates with i>Kitchen Confidential/i>, restaurant memoirs have been mainstays of the bestseller lists. Serving up equal parts rock 'n' roll and hard-ass business reality, i>Restaurant Man/i> is a compelling ragu-to-riches chronicle that foodies and aspiring restauranteurs alike will be hankering to read.
