BOOK BRIEF

The Reach of a Chef: Beyond the Kitchen

Michael Ruhlman
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The Reach of a Chef: Beyond the Kitchen

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006

Book Brief

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Michael Ruhlman

The Reach of a Chef: Beyond the Kitchen

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Kitchens • 2000s

Topic
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Reach of a Chef: Beyond the Kitchen by Michael Ruhlman explores the evolving roles of chefs, focusing on their influence outside traditional kitchen settings. The book examines how chefs impact culture, media, and the culinary industry while navigating their careers and personal identities. Ruhlman provides insights based on personal interviews and experiences.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,725 ratings

69%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Michael Ruhlman's The Reach of a Chef: Beyond the Kitchen explores the evolving role of chefs in modern society. Reviews highlight its insightful look into the celebrity chef phenomenon and the pressures of fame, though some find the narrative occasionally meandering. Ruhlman’s behind-the-scenes perspective is widely appreciated, offering an engaging read for culinary enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Reach of a Chef: Beyond the Kitchen?

A reader of The Reach of a Chef: Beyond the Kitchen by Michael Ruhlman likely enjoys culinary arts and the nuances of a chef's life. Fans of Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain or Heat by Bill Buford would appreciate the behind-the-scenes exploration of professional cooking and chef culture.

4.2

1,725 ratings

69%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Kitchens • 2000s

Topic
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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