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Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (Updated Edition) by Anthony Bourdain
5 reviews
kurtwombat's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Vomit, Bullying, Body shaming, Infidelity, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, and Toxic relationship
The graphic warnings I gave above are definitely referenced in the book but are not condoned but rather just to describe the atmosphere of this kind of workplace.taracloudclark's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Body horror, Bullying, Suicide, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Blood, Body shaming, Drug use, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Cursing, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
hmetwade's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, Drug use, Medical content, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, and Sexual content
Moderate: Drug abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Mental illness, Addiction, Alcohol, Classism, Drug use, and Sexual violence
vistacanas's review against another edition
4.25
Although I am what I would call an entry level "foodie," I'm not into food-related shows or celebrity chefs. For some reason, Anthony Bourdain caught a bit more of my attention than his peers before his death. There was just something about him.
When he intentionally ended this life, I became intrigued. Not in a morbid way. I just hoped to get a better understanding of what it is I had sensed and why he did what he did. So, I picked up Kitchen Confidential to see if I was right.
I'm glad I did! This was an enjoyable and insightful read. Eating at a busy urban restaurant will never be the same for me again...wow! I'd heard it was heavy on drugs and alcohol and high on stress, but Anthony opened my eyes wider. This is definitely not a habitat I would survive in...and, honestly, I have a difficult time understanding those who not only do, but who thrive in it.
Turns out I was right about Anthony. He was a sweet and sensitive man underneath his surly exterior — and, I can understand how the world was finally just too much for him.
Looking forward to reading Into the Weeds by Tom Vitale, Anthony's long-time director and producer.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Drug use, Alcohol, and Bullying
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
spaghettireads's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Drug use, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Racism, Alcohol, Transphobia, Sexual content, and Sexism
Moderate: Medical trauma, Blood, and Suicide