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Sous Chef: 24 Hours on the Line
by Michael Gibney
I confess I didn't have high hopes for this book, simply because I wasn't sure how anyone could make an interesting read (book length, no less) out of describing one service in a restaurant. But I was very pleasantly surprised. The author's descriptions of every detail- kitchen setup, the hierarchy, composition of daily specials, etc was fascinating. You think you've seen enough about the real work of a restaurant kitchen on TV but you haven't. Gibney manages to capture all the nuances that make you feel as though you're a fly on the wall during service, and I found myself rushing through this book just to see if they made it through without a major disaster. There's even a very extensive glossary of high-end cooking terminology at the back and diagrams of the kitchen and staff at the front which really helps you visualize all the chaos of service while you're reading. It's very well written too without feeling overblown in its descriptions- it just feels honest. Highly recommend.
*Received this copy as part of a Goodreads giveaway.*
*Received this copy as part of a Goodreads giveaway.*