I really enjoyed this look at one day in the crazy world of working in a restaurant. I always think it seems like an amazing job until I read a book like this that makes me crash down to reality and realize that it's HARD WORK. Fascinating book, recommended.

Interesting day-in-the-life of a sous chef memoir, written in the second person, with descriptions of all the restaurant staff positions and personalities. Seems like a realistic depiction of the stressful atmosphere, conflicts, and teamwork of a kitchen in a busy NYC restaurant. The somewhat abrupt ending is followed by a large glossary of kitchen/cooking terms.

Due to unexpected circumstances, I was unable to finish this selection. Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity.

Tried to get into this book but it just wasn’t for me unfortunately.

I've always been fascinated with chefs. I'm a bit stalkerish as I watch or read anything I can get my hands on with them in it.


Rawr! They have food! Good food! And they make the magic and make dishes that I would never dream of. That I don't have to clean up after.
I used to sorta fantasize about doing it myself but the hours are just unreal. Even if I wasn't an old lady with a million kids.

This book gives you 24 hours in the life of a sous chef.
This book gives you 24 hours in the life of a sous chef.

You are with him when he goes in that morning to check the coolers.
Then when the pandemonium of service finally begins..you are in the heat of the action. I felt like I needed to be cutting up some vegetables at this point. Really, really fast.
Then when the day ends..there really isn't much of a break.
I loved this inside look. The author addresses the reader as "you" so you feel like it's you that observing and participating in this high action world. Now I just wish I could have tasted some of that food.