Medium Raw ~ Anthony Bourdain

Medium Raw ~ Anthony Bourdain

Medium soft cover
281 pages
Very good condition

Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook is Anthony Bourdain's follow-up to his bestselling memoir Kitchen Confidential. In this book, Bourdain reflects on his rise to fame, the evolution of the restaurant industry, and his opinions on celebrity chefs, many of whom he argues aren't real chefs at all.

The book is structured as a collection of essays, blending personal anecdotes with sharp critiques of the food world. Bourdain revisits themes from Kitchen Confidential, exploring how the culinary landscape has changed over the years. He shares candid confessions, rants, and examinations of restaurant culture, offering both admiration and disdain for figures like Alice Waters and David Chang.

Throughout Medium Raw, Bourdain's signature irreverence shines as he dissects the impact of food media, the challenges facing chefs, and the broader cultural shifts in dining. It's a mix of reflection, critique, and storytelling delivered with his trademark wit and brutal honesty.