Anthony Bourdain’s most famous book—the chef of the New York restaurant “Les Halles.” This is not just the musings of a true professional about his beloved craft; it is an autobiography written with disarming honesty by a truly exceptional person, which reads like an adventurous novel. It reveals the secret world of restaurant work and the other side of modern New York nightlife—full of the most colorful characters and bizarre turns of fate.
Bourdain is often criticized for ease and populism. On the other hand, many admire him and praise him. He is more than a chef: a star, a showman, an author of books. “Medium Rare: All About Food — Strictly Confidential” will appeal to everyone—restaurant owners, ordinary consumers alike. The book shows almost any restaurant from the inside: what processes go on there, how people become cooks, what their personalities, habits, duties, and conflicts among staff are like—basically, all the backstage details you might not even suspect.