A Chef's Christmas

by Anthony Bourdain Narrated by Anthony Bourdain

Overview

The author of Kitchen Confidential returns with an exclusive short story available only from Random House Audible! Holidays aren't always happy for everyone, especially for the crew at Restaurant Saint Germain. The empty dining room has more waiters than customers, the staff is grumbling about the absence of this year's Christmas bonus, and they may soon have to file a missing persons report for "America's Sexiest Chef." Determined to go down kicking and screaming, two employees come up with a last-ditch plan of action with a truly unexpected result. While it's not exactly a White Christmas, the crew of the Saint Germain find out that miracles can happen-even if they are accompanied by the sound of French lounge music.

Anthony Bourdain once again brings to light the inner workings of the "culinary underbelly" in his bold reinvention of the traditional Christmas story. At once risqué and charming, A Chef's Christmas is sure to bring holiday cheer to those who make dinner and those who only make reservations.

Editorial Reviews

OCTOBER 2018 - AudioFile

Hearing Anthony Bourdain read his short story is a bittersweet experience. The listener cannot help but be reminded of the late chef/writer/television personality’s ability as a storyteller, which is in this instance enhanced by his familiarity with the New York food scene. Here was a man who understood the pleasures and perils of the restaurant world—who knew its chefs and appreciated those who revere making fine food. Bourdain narrates in his engaging and staccato style. The plot is almost plausible—a celebrity chef self-destructs but finds salvation cooking. This story is a kind of antidote to the usual holiday fare, hard-edged with lots of dark turns yet graced with a surprise ending. A.D.M. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

OCTOBER 2018 - AudioFile

Hearing Anthony Bourdain read his short story is a bittersweet experience. The listener cannot help but be reminded of the late chef/writer/television personality’s ability as a storyteller, which is in this instance enhanced by his familiarity with the New York food scene. Here was a man who understood the pleasures and perils of the restaurant world—who knew its chefs and appreciated those who revere making fine food. Bourdain narrates in his engaging and staccato style. The plot is almost plausible—a celebrity chef self-destructs but finds salvation cooking. This story is a kind of antidote to the usual holiday fare, hard-edged with lots of dark turns yet graced with a surprise ending. A.D.M. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940178540763
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	11/12/2002
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	741,308

Videos