Introduction: The accidental restaurateur -- Restaurateur to critic -- The Ballymaloe welcome / Hazel Allen -- Italy in the USA / Joe Bastianich -- Il Vino: a Parisian mecca for wine-lovers / Enrico Bernardo -- A traditional Italian locanda / Gabriele Bertaiola -- Eclectic Western food in the Far East / Michelle Garnaut -- Pared-down British style at St. John / Trevor Gulliver -- Spanish charm, British elegance / Sam & Eddie Hart -- Classic French at Le Bernardin from Paris to New York / Maguy Le Coze -- Affordable, contemporary luxury / Des McDonald -- The essence of New York / Danny Meyer -- From Tribeca chic to Nobu worldwide / Drew Nieporent -- Bustling, intimate bars with small plates / Russell Norman -- Australian style, substance and confidence / Neil Perry -- Zuni: flavours of the West Coast / Gilbert Pilgram -- Classic neighbourhood restaurants / Nigel Platts-Martin -- Informal urban dining from Moro to Zetter / Mark Sainsbury -- The influential management of elBulli / Juli Soler -- The restaurateur's designer / Adam Tihany -- Classic French luxury / Marie-Pierre Troisgros -- Slick, fast-paced and exciting food / Alan Yau -- The life of a restaurateur.
Summary:
"In his first ever book, acclaimed 'Financial Times' restaurant critic (and former restaurateur) Nicholas Lander reveals everything you ever wanted to know about the highs and lows of the restaurant business, presenting the untold stories of the world's best restaurateurs, from luxurious Michelin-starred restaurants, to bustling neighbourhood bistros, to stylish fast-food cafeĢs."--Jacket.
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