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Back of the House: The Secret Life of a Restaurant

A clinical look at how a restaurant runs

A review on: Back of the House: The Secret Life of a Restaurant
by Pete
Pete

Pros: gives a rare glimpse of the trials and tribulations of running a top rated restaurant

Cons: it does this in a very clinical way that wasn't very engaging

As a former chef, I am always interested in reading “behind the scenes” books about the restaurant world so I was excited to receive Scott Haas’s new book, “Back of the House: The Secret Life of a Restaurant,” a few months back.  Scott is a psychologist, by trade, and has written extensively about food, making friends with a number of big name chefs, so I was interested in his take on...
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Back of the House: The Secret Life of a Restaurant

Back of the House: The Secret Life of a Restaurant

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“ As a former chef, I am always interested in reading “behind the scenes” books about the restaurant world so I was excited to receive Scott Haas’s new book, “Back of the House: The Secret Life of a Restaurant,” a few months back.  Scott is a psychologist, by trade, and has written extensively about food, making friends with a number of big name chefs, so I was interested in his take on...” --Pete

0% Positive Reviews
James Beard's American Cookery

James Beard's American Cookery

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Life, on the Line: A Chef's Story of Chasing Greatness, Facing Death, and Redefining the Way We Eat

Life, on the Line: A Chef's Story of Chasing Greatness, Facing Death, and Redefining the Way We Eat

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“ Simply put, Life on the Line reveals the groundbreaking journey of Chef Grant Achatz in the world of molecular gastronomy.  The book is not a manifesto for the movement.  Rather, it focuses on the Chef himself, following his enthusiasm and excitement for cooking and flavor.  Despite his humble beginnings in his grandparents’ restaurant, or perhaps because of them, Chef Grant...” --BenRias

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Jacques Pepin: A French Chef Cooks at Home (A Fireside book)

Jacques Pepin: A French Chef Cooks at Home (A Fireside book)

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“ It’s always interesting to return to a classic, but who now remembers this book, the first by the extraordinary teacher and chef Jacques Pépin? A slim trade paperback with no photographs or drawings, it speaks of a time before cookbooks became a major publishing genre. It also raises questions about the home cooking and cookbook revolution of the last generation.     ...” --ChrisLehrer

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Restaurant Man

Restaurant Man

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“ Restaurant Man Joe Bastianich   Reviewed by Jim Berman     Joe Bastianich’s Restaurant Man is a manifesto on business, the business of food, the business of people, New York business and the business of wine, all colored with red, white and green; the Italian flag, wines and money. Vehemently and aggressively Italian, this restaurant man makes no apologies for being...” --Jim

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The Busy Mom's Cookbook: 100 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, Home-Cooked Meals

The Busy Mom's Cookbook: 100 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, Home-Cooked Meals

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“      The much anticipated arrival of a new cookbook reminds me of getting presents. Will I like it? Will it be what I think it will be? Will I be able to use it? So many things to think about, then it shows up. I anxiously get my little brown package from the post man.  I don’t open it right away. Instead, I wait until the timing is just perfect.  After all I...” --Cami

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Cooking My Way Back Home: Recipes from San Francisco's Town Hall, Anchor & Hope, and Salt House

Cooking My Way Back Home: Recipes from San Francisco's Town Hall, Anchor & Hope, and Salt House

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“ Just as it's rare to find a music album where every song is amazing, it's rare to find a cookbook where every recipe begs to be made.  I can think of very few cookbooks that I have flipped through slowly, practically drooling over the recipes, but Cooking My Way Back Home is definitely one of them.  The photography in the book only helps to highlight the beautiful food and creative...” --prtybrd

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The Good Stuff Cookbook: Burgers, fries, shakes, wedges, and more

The Good Stuff Cookbook: Burgers, fries, shakes, wedges, and more

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“ I was a fan of Spike Mendelsohn from his first appearance on "Top Chef Season 4."  His infectious smile, carefree attitude, cool hats, and amazing cooking abilities won me over immediately and I was sad to see him depart just before the Final 4.  With that mindset I was excited to pick up a copy of Spike's book, "The Good Stuff Cookbook" based on the foods he serves at one of his...” --Pete

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Home Cooking with Jean-Georges: My Favorite Simple Recipes

Home Cooking with Jean-Georges: My Favorite Simple Recipes

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“ Normally cookbooks written by famous chefs are almost unusable, full to the brim with mysterious ingredients used in complicated techniques that yield an art piece that one is almost afraid to eat for dinner.  There seems to be a new wave of inspiration hitting chefs lately, however, and they are releasing books of recipes that are accessible to almost every foodie and home cook.  ...” --prtybrd

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The Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adria

The Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adria

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“ Since I'm probably never going to experience Ferran Adria's molecular wonders in Spain, I wanted something of his that I could experience in my own kitchen.  His book of recipes used for the family meal at El Bulli looked just easy enough to attempt.  The book is presented much differently than the typical cookbook.  The preparation steps are storyboard pictures, and the...” --prtybrd

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