Restaurant Man

<b>The <i>New York Times</i> Bestselling Book--Great gift for Foodies <p/>The best funniest most revealing inside look at the restaurant biz since Anthony Bourdain's <i>Kitchen Confidential</i>. --Jay McInerney</b> <p/> <i><b>With a foreword by Mario Batali</b></i> <p/> Joe Bastianich is unquestionably one of the most successful restaurateurs in America--if not the world. So how did a nice Italian boy from Queens turn his passion for food and wine into an empire? In <i>Restaurant Man</i> Joe charts a remarkable journey that first began in his parents' neighborhood eatery. Along the way he shares fascinating stories about his establishments and his superstar chef partners--his mother Lidia Bastianich and Mario Batali. <p/> Ever since Anthony Bourdain whet literary palates with <i>Kitchen Confidential</i> restaurant memoirs have been mainstays of the bestseller lists. Serving up equal parts rock 'n' roll and hard-ass business reality <i>Restaurant Man</i> is a compelling ragu-to-riches chronicle that foodies and aspiring restauranteurs alike will be hankering to read.