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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
What can I say about this? Anthony Bourdain was a legend and it was devastating to hear about his loss a few years back. I've enjoyed watching his Travel Channel show so I looked forward to listening to this audio. Sadly, I did not enjoy it as much.
Anthony Bourdain recounted how he came into the culinary world and described his experiences in working in different restaurants. Some of his anecdotes were entertaining to listen to, such as the portion about his Latino workers in the kitchen. I also got to learn a few things, such as when it was the best time to eat seafood in a restaurant. However, much of the time I felt that he was listing things instead of telling a story. I found myself zooming out on these parts, which happened often.
I really wanted to like this audiobook, especially since it was narrated by Anthony himself, but well...it was not by cup-of-tea. I did enjoy some of the tales and I did learn a few things, but overall it was...eh.
Anthony Bourdain recounted how he came into the culinary world and described his experiences in working in different restaurants. Some of his anecdotes were entertaining to listen to, such as the portion about his Latino workers in the kitchen. I also got to learn a few things, such as when it was the best time to eat seafood in a restaurant. However, much of the time I felt that he was listing things instead of telling a story. I found myself zooming out on these parts, which happened often.
I really wanted to like this audiobook, especially since it was narrated by Anthony himself, but well...it was not by cup-of-tea. I did enjoy some of the tales and I did learn a few things, but overall it was...eh.
adventurous
informative
relaxing
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
fast-paced
As a memoir fan, I liked the writing style of this book. I ended up reading the international re-release that had commentary from Bourdain written in his handwriting throughout the book which gave it a magical reflective touch. Cried during the last chapter!
adventurous
funny
informative
fast-paced
You can imagine Bourdain speaking this book, which is wonderful. It’s honestly, at times raunchy and brutal. It chronicles his time in the kitchen without the wide-eyedness of Buford, but finds romance and joy in the grit and absurdity of the kitchen. The travel chapters are especially wonderful-I’ll read mission to Tokyo before I go there. Some other key takeaway:
-Food is the second best thing besides oral sex
-Bread gets reused
-Resumes matter a lot, or a lot least the did
-Bourdain liked simple food-his favorite NYC restaurants were hidden, dicey places
-Some items are on the menu becuase the must be, others because the chef loves them
-You must be one with your sous chef
-Much of professional cooking is trompe l’olei. Lots of trick
-Like when he was in Japan, sometimes it’s best to listen to the locals.
-Bourdain started cooking because he saw chefs got more money are more play. Sometimes it’s that simple
-Dude did lots of drugs
-Food is the second best thing besides oral sex
-Bread gets reused
-Resumes matter a lot, or a lot least the did
-Bourdain liked simple food-his favorite NYC restaurants were hidden, dicey places
-Some items are on the menu becuase the must be, others because the chef loves them
-You must be one with your sous chef
-Much of professional cooking is trompe l’olei. Lots of trick
-Like when he was in Japan, sometimes it’s best to listen to the locals.
-Bourdain started cooking because he saw chefs got more money are more play. Sometimes it’s that simple
-Dude did lots of drugs
funny
informative
reflective
medium-paced
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
I never watched Bourdain or took much notice of him when he was alive. A shame I must admit.
Having worked in the industry for a good chunk of my 20s this book was long overdue.
Although not preparing food myself much of this I could relate to. Being in the industry is being part of an odd, niche and crazy sub culture.
The restaurant industry is hell but it’s addictive. Amazing and the greatest thing you can do. Bourdain’s writing and take on it all is spot on. Felt like I was having a long conversation with an industry buddy
Having worked in the industry for a good chunk of my 20s this book was long overdue.
Although not preparing food myself much of this I could relate to. Being in the industry is being part of an odd, niche and crazy sub culture.
The restaurant industry is hell but it’s addictive. Amazing and the greatest thing you can do. Bourdain’s writing and take on it all is spot on. Felt like I was having a long conversation with an industry buddy
informative
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
informative
medium-paced