The Restaurateur

Prominent American restaurateur Danny Meyer experiences stratospheric highs and subterranean lows while struggling to maintain an impeccable level of quality in both Tabla and Eleven Madison Park, two of his most high-profile restaurants. From a January, 1998 tour of the chilly concrete space that would eventually become Tabla to the grueling process of assembling a team, preparing the space, and hiring the perfect chef, every step Meyer makes could literally make or break his career in the...