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Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain is the executive chef at Brasserie Les Halles in New York City. He is also the author of two novels GONE BAMBOO and BONE IN THE THROAT to be published by Cannongate in March 2000. His expose of New York restaurants 'Don't Eat Before Reading This' was published in the NEW YORKER in 1999 attracting huge attention in America and the U.K. KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL is his first book of non-fiction.

Anthony Bourdain book reviews

  • Wild, Wild East: Recipes & Stories from Vietnam 4 out of 5

    Stories as good as the recipes

    By Lyma, Pittsburgh PA, Mar 11, 2010

    Bobby Chin is a story teller. You can almost taste the food through the stories he tells about each dish. The recipes are easy to understand, he offers alternative ingredients & explains methodology.... read more

  • A Cook's Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines 4 out of 5

    By Rob, London, The United Kingdom, Mar 6, 2010

    Although he occasionally comes across as a Jeremy Clarkson of food, all bombastic arrogance and impatient with anything that infringes his right to do what he likes, I am rather fond of eating, so... read more

  • A Cook's Tour: In Search of the Perfect Meal 4 out of 5

    By bethanne, Lansing, MI, Jan 30, 2010

    I was anxious to pick up "A Cook's Tour" after having a BLAST reading "kitchen confidential" and man, this book does NOT disappoint!

    Based on the former food network TV series, "A Cook's Tour"... read more