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Narrated by:
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Jay Rayner
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By:
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Jay Rayner
About this listen
Not simply an account of endless meals in high-end restaurants, it is an exploration of the cities and cultures in which they are found; the inevitable involvement of Russian mafia in Moscow's luxury post-soviet catering business, Tokyo's efforts to fuse ancient Asian culture with Western ideas, and the feverish cult of the Manhattan restaurant in a town which considers itself the most cosmopolitan in the world.
Part character-driven travelogue, part food critique, always sharp and often funny, this book is the result of Jay's lifelong campaign to find the perfect meal. Just don't read it if you're hungry.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Genevieve
- 07-08-10
Interesting
Good stories from a multitude of cities reputed for their food.
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