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A Chef's Christmas

By: Anthony Bourdain
Narrated by: Anthony Bourdain
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The author of Kitchen Confidential returns with an exclusive short story available only from Random House Audible!

Holidays aren't always happy for everyone, especially for the crew at Restaurant Saint Germain. The empty dining room has more waiters than customers, the staff is grumbling about the absence of this year's Christmas bonus, and they may soon have to file a missing persons report for "America's Sexiest Chef." Determined to go down kicking and screaming, two employees come up with a last ditch plan of action with a truly unexpected result. While it's not exactly a White Christmas, the crew of the Saint Germain find out that miracles can happen - even if they are accompanied by the sound of French lounge music.

Anthony Bourdain once again brings to light the inner workings of the "culinary underbelly" in his bold reinvention of the traditional Christmas story. At once risqué and charming, A Chef's Christmas is sure to bring holiday cheer to those who make dinner and those who only make reservations.

©2002 Anthony Bourdain
(P)2002 Random House, Inc.
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Featured Article: 30+ Anthony Bourdain Quotes That Capture His Zest for Food, Travel, and Life


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Miss this guy!

I’m glad I listened, good to hear AB’s voice again. Miss watching him on TV.

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Great to hear Anthony's voice.

Great to hear Anthony Bourdain's voice and his story telling, again. Read his other books, but somehow never read this one. Miss him and his show. Great surprise.

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Greatness

For sure one of the best Christmas stories that I read in the last 20 years!

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I miss him

downloaded just so could hear him again. Very his style of writing reminds me of his first book.

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A Kitchen Carol

Fun look back to the chef and writer Tony Bourdain was before he lost all perspective.

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Bourdain Christmas Special

For those unfamiliar with Bourdain's previous works and status as a Food TV network star, where have you been? (Just kidding.) Bourdain is a master chef who has branched out into writing and acting because he's got some talent, a cynical sense of humor, and a high energy style that would burn him out in the kitchen if he didn't do something else for awhile. Bourdain's works (including this one) take place in the restaurant world, and when discoursing in the kitchen scenes, they have an enormous depth and believability due to the author's familiarity with that environment and his willingness to tell it all like he sees it without pulling his punches (much). Outside the restaurant, Bourdain's characters lack any depth whatsoever, but hey, the author would tell you that's how it is in real life. This short work (which fits on one CD and thus is great for commuters) is another opportunity to live in the author's home territory for an hour and come out feeling like you've lost some of your innocence. From previous works, you may know that the author doesn't shy away from unhappy endings, but in the spirit of Christmas this story finishes well.

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In the spirit now!

This quick little happy ending story was just what I needed to get in the Christmas spirit. Having Anthony Bourdain read it is an added
bonus.

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Living Vicariously

I will always be grateful for the beautiful way that Anthony Bourdain has shown me the world.

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Thrilling Short

A thrilling short, it is very much Bourdain’s style of storytelling: dark yet pleasing with a happy ending.

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great story

loved it, the flow was smooth. story was well formed and very informative.
thank you

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