Celebrity Chefs & Restaurants

In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten—aka the Barefoot Contessa, author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon—shares her personal story with those hungry for a seat at her table.

Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll transports listeners back in time to witness the remarkable evolution of the American restaurant chef in the 1970s and 1980s....

A front-of-the-house Kitchen Confidential from a career maître d’hotel who manned the front of the room in New York City's hottest and most in-demand restaurants....

This is Gordon Ramsay's autobiography, the first time he has told the full story of how he became the world's most famous and infamous chef....

Long before The Lost Kitchen became a world dining destination with every seating filled the day the reservation book opens each spring, Erin French was a girl roaming barefoot on a 25-acre farm, a teenager falling in love with food while working the line at her dad’s diner....

Get an unprecedented look inside the mind and kitchen of America’s top chef in this memoir and cookbook by Tom Colicchio, the multiple-James Beard and Emmy Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and television personality.

An unprecedented behind-the-scenes view into the life of Anthony Bourdain from the people who knew him best....

From Delmonico's to Sylvia's to Chez Panisse, a daring and original history of dining out in America as told through 10 legendary restaurants....

Matty Matheson, star of Viceland’s It’s Suppertime and Dead Set On Life, reveals his favorite recipes and stories in a cookbook that his devoted fans have been waiting for....

Eat like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the food, people, and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next culinary destination....

Discover the Kitchen Art of War—the must-have guide for chefs and cooks who want to apply strategic principles to running a successful kitchen. Based on Sun Tzu's timeless classic, this book offers a chef's perspective on kitchen strategy and leadership....

American food is the story of mash-ups. But for Edward Lee, who is as much a writer as he is a chef, that first surprising bite is just the beginning. Lee decided to hit the road and spent two years uncovering fascinating narratives from every corner of the country....

In his intrepid, irreverent, and terrifically entertaining memoir, Restaurant Man, Joe Bastianich charts his remarkable culinary journey....

In Letters to a Young Chef, Daniel Boulud speaks not only of how to make a career as a chef in today's world, but also of why one should want to do so in the first place....

In the first cookbook by a Black pitmaster, James Beard Award-winning chef Rodney Scott celebrates an incredible culinary legacy through his life story, family traditions, and unmatched dedication to his craft....

More than just the most influential chef of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Ferran Adrià is arguably the greatest culinary revolutionary of our time....

The Line Cook Survival Manual is the third book in the Chef's PSA series. It is intended to help new or even experienced cooks navigate the culinary world with practical advice throughout....

No Lucks Given, by Chef Brother Luck, is a powerful reflection on the most vital parts of the human experience: identity, community, and work....

From Alton Brown, the New York Times bestselling cookbook author and beloved culinary food personality, a debut collection of personal essays defined by his flair, wit, and insight.

Chicken may not be an extravagant ingredient, but for master chef Jacques Pépin, it is the one he turns to most frequently—to cook and to paint. In this beautifully illustrated book, Jacques reminisces on his life through the lens of the humble bird....

Food writer and clinical psychologist Scott Haas wanted to know what went on inside the mind of a top chef....

An indispensable new guide from James Beard Award-winning food writer Michael Ruhlman....

Unlock the Flavors of the Mediterranean: Fast, Fresh, and Flavorful Recipes for a Healthier You! Experience the vibrant heart of the Mediterranean ...

Workhorse is a deep-dive into coming of age in the chaos of New York City’s foodie craze and a razor-sharp look at one woman’s nearly two decades in the New York City restaurant, including her time working with Joe Bastianich....

Julia Child's 20' x 14' kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe-testing lab that exuded a sense of mid-century homey comfort. Now, it has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, for most of the past twenty years.