This is the follow up to Kitchen Confidential it is every bit as funny but thankfully lacks the angst that made the first book at times so depressing. As you might expect he does not pull his punches or hold back when it comes to expressing his opinions. He has said "Ten years after (Kitchen Confidential), looking at how my life has changed and more importantly how the industry has changed and the role of the chef has changed, which is to say a lot."
I loved his strategies to keep his daughter from falling into the hands of multinational junk food companies and his frank assessment of many contemporary chefs. I think its telling that he has to explain why being a heroin and coke addict was not a good thing. Its also interesting when he shares the reality of working in a kitchen, its for the young and fit. I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it.
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