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The Reach of a Chef : Professional Cooks in the Age of Celebrity

by Michael Ruhlman
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Chefs: From Cooking to Celebrity CEOs

The Reach of a Chef takes a fascinating look at the evolution of the role of a chef, from being just a cook to becoming a celebrity CEO. The book offers a deep and intimate insight into the kitchens of some of the world's most famous restaurants, and it will make your taste buds water with the descriptions of food preparation. Whether you're a foodie or just curious, you'll enjoy reading about how chefs have become cultural icons and business leaders in their own right.

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The Reach of a Chef : Professional Cooks in the Age of Celebrity

by Michael Ruhlman
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ISBN: 9780143112075
Authors: Michael Ruhlman
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2007-05-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Food & Drink, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Cooking, Culinary, Food, Biography, Biography Memoir, Autobiography
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 1616 readers)

Description

The author of The Soul of a Chef looks at the new role of the chef in contemporary cultureFor his previous explorations into the restaurant kitchen and the men and women who call it home, Michael Ruhlman has been described by Anthony Bourdain as "the greatest living writer on the subject of chefs, and on the business of preparing food."  In The Reach of a Chef , Ruhlman examines the profound shift in American culture that has raised restaurant cooking to the level of performance art and the status of the chef to celebrity CEO. Bibliophiles and foodies alike will savor this intimate meeting with some of the most famous chefs in the kitchens of the hottest restaurants in the world.
 

Chefs: From Cooking to Celebrity CEOs

The Reach of a Chef takes a fascinating look at the evolution of the role of a chef, from being just a cook to becoming a celebrity CEO. The book offers a deep and intimate insight into the kitchens of some of the world's most famous restaurants, and it will make your taste buds water with the descriptions of food preparation. Whether you're a foodie or just curious, you'll enjoy reading about how chefs have become cultural icons and business leaders in their own right.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.