About the book
The author of The Soul of a Chef looks at the new role of the chef in contemporary culture
For his previous explorations into the restaurant kitchen and the men and women who call it home, Michael Ruhlman has been described by Anthony Bourdain as \"the greatest living writer on the subject of chefs, and on the business of preparing food.\" In The Reach of a Chef, Ruhlman examines the profound shift in American culture that has raised restaurant cooking to the level of performance art and the status of the chef to celebrity CEO. Bibliophiles and foodies alike will savor this intimate meeting with some of the most famous chefs in the kitchens of the hottest restaurants in the world.
Editions of The Reach of a Chef
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670037636
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143112075
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101201657
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The author of The Soul of a Chef looks at the new role of the chef in contemporary culture
For his previous explorations into the restaurant kitchen and the men and women who call it home, Michael Ruhlman has been described by Anthony Bourdain as \"the greatest living writer on the subject of chefs, and on the business of preparing food.\" In The Reach of a Chef, Ruhlman examines the profound shift in American culture that has raised restaurant cooking to the level of performance art and the status of the chef to celebrity CEO. Bibliophiles and foodies alike will savor this intimate meeting with some of the most famous chefs in the kitchens of the hottest restaurants in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Reach of a Chef about?
The author of The Soul of a Chef looks at the new role of the chef in contemporary culture
For his previous explorations into the restaurant kitchen and the men and women who call it home, Michael Ruhlman has been described by Anthony Bourdain as \"the greatest living writer on the subject of chefs, and on the business of preparing food.\" In The Reach of a Chef, Ruhlman examines the profound shift in American culture that has raised restaurant cooking to the level of performance art and the status of the chef to celebrity CEO. Bibliophiles and foodies alike will savor this intimate meeting with some of the most famous chefs in the kitchens of the hottest restaurants in the world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Reach of a Chef?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general
Where can I read a sample of The Reach of a Chef?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670037636
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Reach of a Chef?
Michael Ruhlman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Reach of a Chef is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670037636) and paperback(ISBN 9780143112075) and ebook(ISBN 9781101201657)
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