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A respectful yet unvarnished tribute to the greatest chefs in Europe and the United States who over the last two decades have led a revolution unlike any in the history of dining.
Knives on the Cutting Edge is a culinary pilgrimage that examines several current megatrends such as the rise of celebrity chefs, the healthy eating movement, and the growing emergence of bolder flavors in gourmet foods. Through visits to many of the world's greatest restaurants, Bob Macdonald provides anecdotes, personal insights, and memories-that demystify the dining experience and make ordering wine at a restaurant an enjoyable hobby rather than a formidable ordeal.
Prologue: Learning to Love Chefs 1
Part I Chasing the Michelin Stars 11
Chapter 1 The Importance of the Third Star 13
Chapter 2 The Legends of Modern Cooking 19
Chapter 3 Other Paris Three-Star Chefs 33
Chapter 4 The Country French Three-Star Chefs 39
Chapter 5 Other Noteworthy French Chefs 51
Chapter 6 Switzerland's Incredible Three-Star Chefs 59
Chapter 7 Spain-Leading the Food Revolution? 61
Chapter 8 Finding the Gems in Italy 69
Chapter 9 England-Beyond Steak and Kidney Pie 75
Chapter 10 Other Europe and Asia 79
Chapter 11 Michelin Comes to the United States 81
Chapter 12 Achieving Three-Star Status-What Does It Take? 95
Part II meeting Grape Expectations 97
Chapter 13 Some Thoughts on Choosing and Enjoying Wines 99
Chapter 14 Learning About the Great Wines 103
Chapter 15 Wine Lists, Sommeliers, and Special Memories 121
Chapter 16 Establishing Wine Traditions and the Joy of Sharing 133
Part III Megatrends: Celebrity Chefs, Healthier Food, and Bolder Flavors 137
Chapter 17 The Era of Celebrity Chefs 139
Chapter 18 Organic Food and Eating Healthy 143
Chapter 19 Specialty Meats and Comfort Food 153
Chapter 20 Peppers and Bolder Flavors 155
Chapter 21 Future Trends-The Dining Revolution Continues 161
About the Author 166
Overview
A respectful yet unvarnished tribute to the greatest chefs in Europe and the United States who over the last two decades have led a revolution unlike any in the history of dining.
Knives on the Cutting Edge is a culinary pilgrimage that examines several current megatrends such as the rise of celebrity chefs, the healthy eating movement, and the growing emergence of bolder flavors in gourmet foods. Through visits to many of the world's greatest restaurants, Bob Macdonald provides...