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The instant New York Times bestseller and follow-up to Anthony Bourdain’s blockbuster classic on the cooking life, Kitchen Confidential

Medium Raw marks the return of the inimitable Anthony Bourdain, author of the blockbuster bestseller Kitchen Confidential and three-time Emmy Award-nominated host of No Reservations on TV’s Travel Channel. Bourdain calls his book, “A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook,” and he is at his entertaining best as he takes aim at some of the biggest names in the foodie world, including David Chang, Alice Waters, the Top Chef winners and losers, and many more. If Hunter S. Thompson had written a book about the restaurant business, it could have been Medium Raw.

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“Bourdain has insight, access and good taste, and he’s a naturally engaging writer...Bourdain is a hopeless romantic when it comes to food and the people who cook. The subtitle’s real valentines are two elegantly written profiles.” (New York Times Book Review)

“Like a stinky fish sauce from his beloved Vietnam, [Bourdain’s] appeal among the food die-hards has only grown stronger and more pungent over time, and this book will only solidify that adoration.” (Austin American-Statesman)

“This is Bourdain at his best. His food-porn vignettes are guaranteed to make your mouth water.” (Miami Herald)

“Compulsively readable.” (New York Magazine's Grub Street)

“The food orbit is [Bourdain’s] element, and chapters on today’s leading figures—from chef David Chang to critic Alan Richman—display his access, outspokenness and comedic gifts.” (Wall Street Journal)

“The KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL author is a father now, but he hasn’t cleaned up his language, lost his zesty appetite or his critical zing.” (Time Magazine)

“Bourdain is back with more intriguing food fights, moving further from the kitchen into the eating industry. [Bourdain’s] dissections...are still as hilarious, as scatological and as spot-on as ever....his fare—and his prose—is still quite spicy.” (BookPage)

“Full of things everybody in the food world thinks but nobody will say...If [Bourdain’s] sharp eye and his wicked tongue have brought him acclaim, what’s kept him in the spotlight is his heart. Like Oscar Wilde, he’s a moralist in the guise of a libertine. Long may he prosper.” (Denver Post)

“Mr. Bourdain is a vivid, bawdy and often foul-mouthed writer. He thrills in the attack, but he is also an enthusiast who writes well about things he holds dear.” (Wall Street Journal)

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An instant New York Times bestseller and the follow-up to the mega-hit Kitchen Confidential

In the ten years since Anthony Bourdain's classic Kitchen Confidential first alerted us to the idiosyncrasies and lurking perils of eating out, much has changed for the subculture of chefs and cooks, for the restaurant business–and for Anthony Bourdain.

Medium Raw tracks Bourdain's unexpected voyage from journeyman cook to globe-traveling professional eater and drinker, and even to fatherhood, in a series of takes-no-prisoners confessions, rants, investigations, and interrogations of some of the most controversial figures in food.

Beginning with a secret, highly illegal after-hours gathering of powerful chefs that he compares to a mafia summit, Bourdain pulls back the curtain–but never pulls his punches–on the modern gastronomical revolution. Cutting right to the bone, Bourdain sets his sights on some of the biggest names in the foodie world, including David Chang, the young superstar chef; the revered Alice Waters; the Top Chef contestants; and many more. Medium Raw is the deliciously funny, shockingly delectable result, sure to delight philistines and gourmands alike.

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Series: P.S.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Ecco; Reprint edition (May 3, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061718955
ISBN-13: 978-0061718953
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.7 x 8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 558 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Cooking Methods > Raw
- #6 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Cooking Education & Reference > Essays
- #6 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Celebrities & TV Shows

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Ashley Incarnato

True to its title, a (however beautifully written) list of loves and, mostly, hates

August 7, 2016

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First, I am HUGE Anthony Bourdain fan. I love watching all of his shows and I read Kitchen Confidential many years ago. He has a beautiful style of articulating his thoughts, and then mix those eloquent prose with his off the cuff, borderline inappropriate, honesty and it makes for really good stuff.

This book had some very interesting parts, but it doesn't follow a storyline. Once you read the book you realize how accurate the title is. It really is just a series of chapters of Tony's opinions things/people he loves and hates in the food industry.

I'm glad I read the book and wouldn't necessarily discourage anyone from reading the book so long as you know what it is going in. His style of writing still shines.

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January 8, 2017

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This is the second book of Mr. Bourdain's I have read; the first was Kitchen Confidential. I loved them both. Both were extremely irreverent and fun to read, and I finished this one with an new understanding of how hard the men and women in the restaurant kitchens of our country work. Mr. Bourdain allows the reader access to the many wild and hectic kitchens he has worked in, but he also gives us a glimpse of the other more personal parts of his life. I think I will always carry in my mind the image of his dancing with his little daughter at her preschool, she in a pink tutu, and he towering three feet above her and enjoying every minute. He was the only father who showed up that day.

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February 18, 2017

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Brutally honest and poignant, this memoir takes you into the world of food, politics, and opinions of Mr. Bourdain. Whether you agree with him or not, he will make you think about what goes on your table in a new and enlightening way. It was his passion and anger at the complacency of Americans in what and how they eat that really caused me to reflect on my own habits and preferences. While I may never agree with some of his points, I am glad I was made to think about things in a new way.

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Peter Post III

A heady dive into the mechanisms that motivate Anthony Bourdain

November 21, 2016

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First off, it should go without saying that people love Anthony Bourdain. His ineffable command of language drives the reader onwards making no attempt to soften the message nor dumb-down the Chef jargon.

Bourdain speaks from his heart and speaks about what he knows, and he knows chefs. He knows what good food is and what good food isn't. He's a rogue, a "devil may care" romantic with a clear disdain for application of doing anything in life without passion.

He pulls no punches when expressing his opinion about any dining experience whether friend or foe and in doing so likely upset a lot of people in the industry. With a brute force he manages to shine an amiable light on his perceived villains in a manner that still displays a redeeming respect.

I could go on and on about the many virtues of this book and Anthony Bourdain himself but if you got this far into my review chances are you are already familiar. A great 5 hour read with many whimsical trappings.

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Honest, Passionate and Made Me Actually Care About Food (Despite Not Being A Foodie)

November 15, 2011

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Focusing primarily on food and restaurant related topics--ranging from tasting menus to chef David Chang to Bourdain's list of culinary heroes and villains--Medium Raw is a collection of essays that meanders far and wide. Although primarily focused on the restaurant/chef business, Bourdain also includes personal essays dealing with the break-up of his first marriage, a psychotic weekend with a crazed heiress, and fatherhood.

My Thoughts

I very much enjoyed listening to this book. Bourdain lives up to his reputation as a no-nonsense straight-talker. Most importantly, his criticism of others is balanced by self-depreciation. I actually found him to be relatively reasonable and likable. Despite mellowing since Kitchen Confidential (by his own admission), Bourdain still isn't afraid to call out people for being pretentious, fake or unskilled. He owns his opinions (the essay dealing with his dislike of vegans bristles with anger and passion) and has an eloquent way of cursing that is amusing and almost artistic.

My favorite essay dealt with his efforts to keep his young daughter from liking McDonalds--with Bourdain waging a war of misinformation and outright lies ("I heard Ronald has cooties!"). This essay was very humanizing; there is nothing quite like parenthood to soften even the most debauched and self-centered person. (And, by his own accounts, Bourdain was this kind of person for years.)

Despite his feuds with various celebrity chefs and disdain for the Food Network, Bourdain genuinely loves and enjoys food. This passion is apparent throughout the book. Whether describing an illegal dinner or various meals he's eaten in almost pornographic terms, Bourdain made me think differently about food and cooking. One essay outlined the cooking skills that Bourdain believes should be required for all citizens--including simple knife skills and knowing such basics as making an omelet, roasting a chicken, cooking vegetables, selecting produce, steaming a lobster or crab, preparing potatoes, and cooking. After listening to this essay, I was inspired to roast a chicken--a process that turned out to be rather easy!

I plan on reading/listening to more of Bourdain's books. Although I'm not a foodie, Bourdain's writing held my attention and inspired me to care more about what I put into my mouth and how I prepare it.

About the Narration: Bourdain narrated his own book, which is very fitting for a collection of personal essays. He has a pleasant voice and knows his way around a curse word. The book was a fun and easy listen, and the short essay format made it perfect for listening to in short bursts.

Recommended for: Bourdain fans, foodies, and readers who enjoy essays with a strong point of view

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It is Anthony Bordain...always a great read.

Like all Anthony Bordain books...always a great read.

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Epic read with loads of attitude

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He is just mocking us. As always.

Thrown together to make money. No coherence, just babbling away, mocking us.

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