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" It's cool to see Anthony Bourdain's memoirs before he was known as a TV personality. "

" Anthony Bourdain is the man and this book shows it. He describes how he progressed through the culinary ranks and all the shenanigans that ensue. If you've worked in a kitchen in any capacity, you'll understand a lot of what Bourdain is talking about "

" Given to me by my son, I think to give me an idea what goes on in the behind the scenes of restaurant life. I found it intriguing and interesting but not my favourite in literary story making. "

" Dubios de interesanta cartea :) "

" "What I Know About Meat" is honestly one of the funniest things I've ever read. Though the chapter dedicated to just a day in the life of a head chef was by far the most interesting part. "

" I am biased because I was already a huge fan of Bourdain before I began reading this book. The book is good (and I think he would appreciate that word), really good, but it is even better if you can keep his voice in mind as you read. Reading with his voice, emphasizes the explanations, descriptions, situations, sarcasm and wit. "

" LOVED it. Except all the hating on vegetarians, c'est la vie. "

" I love Anthony Bourdain's ego! I'm not a foodie and was not blown away by the kitchen and food insights, but this was a fun and entertaining read. But I give one star to his view of vegetarians, because I'm not enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit! "

" Sincere n fun! "

" Loved it. Read it a million years ago. He tells it like it is. "

" Savory but oh so salty. "

" Bourdain has a flamboyant writing style, but it's not enough to carry this book. "

" Not what I expected but an essential read for anyone who thinks he can cook and thinks maybe he should open a restaurant. The answer from Chef Bourdain is an emphatic and unambiguous no. Read this: it'll scare you enough to keep you out of the kitchen. "

" If you're interested in a behind the scenes look at kitchen culture, then this may be a good read for you. I had a hard time maintaining my enthusiasm for it about 2/3 of the way through. But, still glad I read it "

" Liked his witty style and I learned a lot about the restaurant business. "

" He's so much better on the page than on the screen. "

" "A deliciously funny, delectably shocking banquet of wild-but-true tales of life in the culinary trade from Chef Anthony Bourdain, laying out his more than a quarter-century of drugs, sex, and haute cuisine--now with all-new, never-before-published material" "

" FYI: More language than a room full of Marines...which is saying something. "

" I love these stories. So much fun, especially if you are a foodie or have ever worked in the restaurant industry. "

" Bourdain is both funny and cynical. He offers up some good advice about what to avoid in restaurant dining. I also appreciate his honesty about his many foibles. Those who enjoy his TV show will enjoy this book. "

" Waitressing off and on for 15 years, I found the book true to my experiences. It probably helps that I love Bourdain's snarkiness in general. "

" Bourdin's irreverent attitude and lifestyle is interesting to read about for a while. However, the book gets redundant after a while. "

" hated it at first as it seems a bit exaggerated or even faked, until you read along and understand it's just the author being him. Plus the last chapters (DESSERT) really do change the way you end up feeling about the book as a whole and Anthony Bourdain "

" A must read for any fan of No Reservations/A Cook's Tour. "

" Entertaining, I really like Tony Bourdain. "

" Entertaining insights if you can stomach Tony's ego. The man loves food. "

" This is the way it really is! Hilarious! "

" Very informative. Bourdain is a good story teller, although found it to be a little self gratifying at times. "

" A fascinating look into a world about which I know nothing. After watching several episodes of his show "No Reservations" I felt that I could 'hear' his voice in all it's snark and wit. "

" I want to marry Anthony Bourdain and have his kitchen baby. "

" Average book and Writer, does not beat his show No Reservations "

" After reading this I may skip the buffet, and won't eat on Mondays. Enough to make you think twice about eating out, but Bourdain can write, is irreverant and passionate about food. "

" quick read, full of all sorts of characters from bourdain's life, does a good job of berating people who don't take care of their fresh garlic. got this book for $1, can't ask for more. "

" Enjoying this book. I picked it up after watching several of his shows on the Travel Channel. "

" (3.5) Certainly has Bourdain's voice, though I am not fond of No Reservations. In concept, yes; in execution, less so. I appreciated the closer look at one life, his, and felt it fresh. "

" Got a bit tired by the end of it but the 1st 3/4 were great! Tony has lived quite a life... "

" I've just started reading this book. I have a giant old man crush on Anthony... or as he prefers to be called, Tony ;-) He's a terrific writer who isn't afraid to get gritty. Love it! "