The bad boy of the restaurant world takes us behind the scenes of the industry and exposes all kind of secret behaviour that will certainly shock and may even appal you.

More deliciously entertaining morsels from the critically acclaimed and bestselling author of THE MAN WHO ATE EVERYTHING

Presents a collection of dishes, experiences, reflections, history and philosophy raised gastronomy to an art form. This book gives the author's views on taste, diet and maintaining a healthy weight, on digestion, sleep, dreams and being a gourmand. It offers an argument for the pleasures of good food and a hearty appetite.

Shares some of the author's first recipes so readers can make the Dry-Fried Shrimp she first tasted in China, or the Dacquoise served at the end of a magical visit to a Paris bistro. This title also shares the intimacies of her personal life and makes readers feel that they are enjoying a cosy dining-table conversation with a friend.

Presents an author's account of the many disguises she employs to dine undetected when she takes on the much coveted and highly prestigious job of New York Times restaurant critic. Through these spy games, she finds herself changed not just physically, but also in character.

Over 140 of the author's favourite and most famous recipes can be found in this book. There are dishes for every course of every meal - from Teasers and Titbits , through Some Seeds of this Planet to A Plethora of Puddings .