Burnt Ends: A Novel

"Andrew Calderone is a talented writer and this deft, entertaining novel has much to say about Canadian food, identity, and coming of age.”—Alix Ohlin, author of Dual Citizens and Inside

Like many passionate cooks, Luca Russo learned to love food at his mother’s elbow. But Luca’s mother is no ordinary cook: she’s a talented sous-chef at their renowned Toronto restaurant, and Luca finds himself daydreaming less about the dishes he’ll conjure up than about winning a Michelin Star.

When Luca’s...