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Your Table Is Ready: Tales of a New York City Maître D
by Michael Cecchi-Azzolina
A highly entertaining book about a maitre-d’s experience working in some of NYC’s finest and most famous (or infamous) establishments. Majority of this book takes place in the 80s and does not skimp on all the insanity (sex, drugs, crime, AIDS epidemic) that took place in restaurants and New York in general during the era.
Many reviewers seem offended by this but I think it paints an appropriate picture of the time and everything he experienced, as well as shows his growth through to the end of the book.
As someone who loves restaurants, food, and the whole experience I loved this inside look at what it takes to do the job well and have even deeper respect for those in the industry after reading this.
Was interesting juxtaposition reading after Unreasonable Hospitality.
Many reviewers seem offended by this but I think it paints an appropriate picture of the time and everything he experienced, as well as shows his growth through to the end of the book.
As someone who loves restaurants, food, and the whole experience I loved this inside look at what it takes to do the job well and have even deeper respect for those in the industry after reading this.
Was interesting juxtaposition reading after Unreasonable Hospitality.