I just finished reading Anthony Bourdin’s book: Kitchen Confidential. (The inside story of the life of a 3 star chef.) This book is terrific! A must read for any chowhound with dilusions of owning their own restaurant (or... (0 replies, last updated by Leper June 30, 2001)

Whenever there is a post on chowhound regarding books about cooking, Anthony Bourdain’s name usually comes up. As a result I bought the Les Halles cookbook, I enjoyed his wit so much I decided to read Kitchen Confidential.... (14 replies, last updated by Nancy Wilson August 9, 2005)

I just got finished with this book while on vacation and can’t say enough about it. Anthony Bourdain is a great story teller and gives you a sense that you should stay away from a professional kitchen if you are the least... (4 replies, last updated by Katerina December 30, 2002)

I’ve never read Kitchen Confidential, but I have read so many reviews and comments that I feel I have read the damn book... What I have read, however, is the excerpt in one of those Best of 2001 collections (Best Food?). The... (11 replies, last updated by mike May 26, 2003)

November 1 at The New School – Tony Bourdain, Drew Nieporant, Mario Batali and other names I can’t recall will debate some of the issues raised in Bourdain’s book. Does anyone have more details? I found it at... (1 reply, last updated by Caitlin October 17, 2000)

did Bourdain have in the development? 2) How much money did Bourdain prostitute himself for? 3) Is this going to be as bad or worse than Emeril? Link: http://www.fox.com/kitchen/ (8 replies, last updated by gina September 20, 2005)

I loved Kitchen Confidential too...but not all kitchens are like that. I have worked in several kitchens..and yes, there are some vulgarities spoken and there are lots of jokes and laughter, but mostly really hard work goes on.... (24 replies, last updated by maisonbistro October 25, 2007)

I enjoyed this book..I notice the author is giving a lecture in Cambridge..see link below Link: http://www2.bostonherald.com/lifestyle/dining_out/fbri111112001.htm (1 reply, last updated by galleygirl November 12, 2001)

: For a Foodie,Chef,or admirer of talented prose,Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential is a must acquisition. Bourdain’s work is a masterful fusion of gritty humor,inside knowledge,and brutally honest... (0 replies, last updated by Phil Sgueglia September 17, 2000)

Saw the teaser for Kitchen Confidential teaser during the Simpsons last night. I was confused...it looked like Melrose Place in a restaurant. Then I read the plotline on the FOX website. It IS Melrose Place in a restaurant!... (15 replies, last updated by K. McB. September 20, 2005)

Not sure if this is on the right board, but I just re-read this book and was curious, once again, as to the places this guy worked at here in NYC. He mentions several but does not name most of them (WPA in Soho is one exeption,... (8 replies, last updated by erica October 6, 2006)

in "Kitchen Confidential". Trust me, please. There is only one Andy Menschel. They threw away the mold after him. It was so much fun to read the book and know instantly who “Bigfoot” was. (19 replies, last updated by natasha boris March 25, 2008)

I did a quick search for info before embarrassing myself by asking these questions about "Kitchen Confidential". Either I’m not a good search artist or this info is such common knowledge that it never hit the boards. Anyway,... (8 replies, last updated by FishManSam July 21, 2000)

I just finished reading "Kitchen Confidential". I rate it right up there with George Orwells, “Down and Late in Paris and London” as interersting reads of the comings and goings of kitchen life. One of the many... (4 replies, last updated by Nancy September 4, 2002)

New book about behind the scenes in the restaurant world. Sounds like an interesting read. You have to register to read the L.A. Times review, but it is free. Link:... (1 reply, last updated by JK Grence (the Cosmic Jester) September 25, 2005)