Admittedly, I love all things Anthony Bourdain. Can’t get enough of his expressive perspective on society, food, culture and human nature. He has a way of dancing between bleak defeatism and endless optimism, but ultimately staying true to his voice in a painfully honest sort of way. It is that authenticity that I believe draws people to him. Kitchen Confidential is the beginning of his storied career in writing and television, but proves now looking back that he never changed. He is as genuinely Anthony in ‘Kitchen’ as he was in any talk show, television series or interview you can find of him throughout his life. Bourdain is expressive, audacious, introverted, depressed, hopeful and full of life. Curiosity in the human condition seem to motivate him as much as his love of food and the culinary experience.

Great read. Miss the guy.

This book is a frank and oft disturbing view into the life of pro kitchen staff. It’s interesting and funny, and I mourn the man who wrote it.

You are a fan of him. This is a must read.

Deliciously funny. Had hard time putting it down.