Reviews

A Cook's Tour: In Search of the Perfect Meal by Anthony Bourdain

herbiehickmott's review against another edition

5.0

I couldn't help but hear Anthony Bourdain's voice throughout this entire book - almost acting as narrator and guide.

This book feels like a clear predecessor to what made him famous during the latter half of his career - traveling, eating, and exploring. His clear respect for these locations, people, cultures, and food is evident. He is warm, funny, honest, and brings some familiar sense of "normalcy" or approachability to most meals or experiences he discusses.

I miss him a lot.

alexisvana's review against another edition

5.0

An absolute joy to read... Caught myself smiling more times than I can count. If you need a pick me up, grab this book ASAP.

tiddybat's review

adventurous funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

velvetcelestial's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

5.0

endless_tbr_list's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.75

andrewmull2's review against another edition

4.0

I love Anthony Bourdain's writing. After "visiting" each location I felt a deeper appreciation for the location, food, and atmosphere, even if it were places I would never consider on my own (like the French Laundry)

docbanana's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

Only read this after Tony’s death, it really captures his voice and it is a refreshing reminder of how words can capture the soul of a person so perfectly. A fun informative read that doesn’t drag or breeze over any of the locations described

etaink's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring fast-paced

4.5

snowblu3's review against another edition

5.0

Things I didn't like about this book: Anthony Bourdain should know that pho is said FUH, not FO.
Things I did like about this book: Damn near everything else. Including and probably especially the snark. <3

emilydfletcher's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative reflective slow-paced

4.0