Bitton A French-inspired cafe cookbook - Softcover

David Bitton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0980809703 ISBN 13: 9780980809701

Publisher: self-published, 2010

Synopsis

Bitton Gourmet Cafe and Grocer is a Sydney institution, a sanctuary for busy city dwellers where they can grab a bite to eat, enjoy a great coffee or relax over a leisurely week end breakfast before the bustle of the new week begins. More than a cafe, this is a place where exotic traditions of food come together. David's own French childhood and training, his grandfather's Moroccan heritage, his grandmother's Turkish history and his wife's South African Indian background are the influences behind David Bitton's cooking and menus. Bitton is about the stories that have shaped the philosphy of this much-loved Sydney cafe. As traditions and memories inspired David's love of food and passion for cooking, Bitton shows how you can enjoy creating your very own memories of cooking for family and friends. More than a cookbook, Bitton vividly gives the provenance of each recipe, following David Bitton's amazing culinary journey.

About this title

About the Author

David Bitton began his apprenticeship in La Colombes, Paris, in 1984 at the age of fifteen. His training took him to the glamorous setting of Cannes working in a number of grand dining establishments, including the famous Carlton Intercontinental. Meeting a group of Australians in Switzerland gave him a taste for travel to the other side of the globe, and while waiting for his visa to come through, he returned to France and worked in the oldest fine dining room in Paris, the two Michelin-starred Ledoyen. With $1,000 in his pocket and no English , David arrived in Australia on Anzac Day in 1991, making his way straight from the airport to his first day at work at The Treasury at Sydney's Intercontinental Hotel. It was here that he met his future wife and business partner, Sohani. In 1994, David was Chef de Partie at The Sheraton on the Park in Sydney, quickly becoming Head Chef at the famous Gekko Restaurant in 1996. After three years, David and his wife Sohani turned their backs on their coporate careers to follow their dream of running their own cafe. In 2000 this dream became a reality when David and Sohani opened Bitton in Alexandria, the beginning of their amazing success story. This cafe has become a Sydney icon that is synonomous with a warm welcome, great service and delicious food.

Review

I have known David Bitton for 15 years and in that time I have come to respect him as a chef and as a colleague in the field of delivering fine flavours to the tastebuds of Australia. David is more passionate about food than just about anyone I have met. --Charmaine Solomon, Chef and Author

I have been eating at Bitton Gourmet since it opened 10 years ago. David is the consummate host and trains his staff to an equally high standard. The food is always good, simple and seasonal, and often with a twist using one of David's artisan products. Great service and food ensures Bitton Gourmet is consistently popular. --Trudi Jenkins, Editor-in-Cheif of Delicious and Masterchef Magazines

David Bitton is one of the rare breed of chefs who intuitively understands food and flavour. In every field in which I have known him he has been an outstanding success. I am thrilled he has taken pen to paper now, to share his secrets with us all. --Sally Hammond, Food Journalist

Edition details

• Publisher: self-published
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0980809703
• ISBN 13: 9780980809701
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224
• Editor: Jody Lee