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British food was never renowned for its flair and inventiveness until the 1980s when Marco Pierre White led an extraordinary revolution in British cuisine. Passionate and unpredictable, he inspired many of the top chefs in Britain today. In this insightful book, Simon Wright exposes the revolution for what it was and shows how the passionate idealism of the early years has been compromised. He travels inside the brotherhood of chefs and tells the very distinct tales of Gordon Ramsay, Heston Blumenthal, Shaun Hill, and Marcus Wareing—four men who have risen through the vicious climate of the kitchen to make a special mark. Theirs is an elite band, tough to join, and these are the stories of how they qualified for membership.
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About the Author
Simon Wright was the editor of the AA Restaurant Guide until 2002 and currently works as a freelance food writer and restaurant consultant.
Review
Revelatory, principled and entertaining, this enjoyable book explains why so few of our restaurants are excellent and so many are mediocre. -- Christopher Hirst * The Independent * [Simon Wright] has captured the authentic stench of the top flight kitchen ... a delicious tale. -- Jay Rayner * Observer * Enough kitchen gossip to satisfy the most prurient foodie. -- Aileen Reid * Sunday Telegraph *
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- PublisherProfile Books
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1861979754
- ISBN 13 9781861979759
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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