When you listen to this audiobook, be prepared to have your appetite completely shattered. Chef Anthony Bourdain, also the narrator of this gripping journey, holds nothing back as he takes you behind the seemingly innocent kitchen door. In his article "Don't Eat Before You Read This," originally published in The New Yorker, Bourdain unveiled a world that few had seen before. And now, in Kitchen Confidential, he expands on that enticing appetizer, serving up a mouthwatering feast of hilarious and shocking stories from his tumultuous twenty-five years in the culinary industry.
From his very first taste of an oyster in Gironda to the grandeur of the Rainbow Room perched atop Rockefeller Center, Bourdain takes you on a whirlwind tour of kitchens around the world. He immerses you in the vibrant restaurants of Tokyo, where flavors explode on your taste buds, and then plunges you into the gritty underworld of drug dealers in the East Village. Along the way, you'll encounter not only brilliant chefs but also menacing mobsters and pesky rats, each leaving a memorable mark on Bourdain's wild-but-true tales.
With his exceptional writing skills and captivating narration, Bourdain will have your belly aching with laughter and your mind racing with curiosity. This audiobook leaves no stone unturned and no secret unshared, offering you a uniquely raw and honest glimpse into the hidden world of haute cuisine. It's no wonder that audiences have given this audiobook a resounding rating of 4.7 out of 5.
So buckle up and prepare yourself for an 8-hour and 20-minute adventure like no other. Dust off your senses, for they will undoubtedly be awakened, tantalized, and occasionally rocked to their core. Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential will satisfy all of your cravings for gripping storytelling, unapologetic indulgence, and, of course, the most delectable food for thought.
