Browsing: Gastronomy

“Insightful, entertaining, scrupulously reported” (The New York Times): Fuchsia Dunlop describes the 15 years she spent exploring China’s customs and cuisine. “Not just a smart memoir about cross-cultural eating but one of the most engaging books of any kind I’ve read in years” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

A James Beard Award winner! Here are over 1,400 dazzling recipes, representing 150 years of culinary writing at a storied American newspaper. “Stellar… Should grace the shelves of any food lover” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

This New York Times bestseller takes a tour through the world of olive oil — from its traditional uses in rituals and medicine to the corruption hidden in the industry today. “Engrossing history, vivid contemporary reporting, and a cogent call to action, expertly blended in an illuminating text” (Kirkus Reviews).

One of Time’s Top 10 Nonfiction Books of the Year. This insider’s account from a professional chef reveals what really happens behind the scenes in an upscale New York restaurant. “Sumptuously entertaining fare” (Kirkus Reviews starred review), with over 1,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

At 38 years old, Jonathan Dixon decided to pursue his dream and enroll at the Culinary Institute of America. Here, he provides a behind-the-scenes look at the notoriously challenging program. A candid memoir told “with wit and insight and a hefty dose of humor” (New York Times bestselling author Dorie Greenspan).

With over 8,600 five-star Goodreads ratings: This New York Times bestseller offers witty and revealing insights into the restaurant industry and food culture from the late, renowned chef Anthony Bourdain. “Anyone who starts the book is liable to lose all control and simply gobble it right up” (The Washington Post).

This vivid work of nonfiction explores 20th-century New York through the culinary traditions of five immigrant families. “Compelling… Ziegelman cleverly takes this opportunity to show us that in learning about food, we’re actually learning about history” (Booklist).

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, the celebrated chef, writer, and TV personality takes readers into the underbelly of the restaurant business, offering a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse with humor and candor. “Captures the world of restaurants… in all its theatrical, demented glory” (USA Today).