{"product_id":"books-restaurant-man-by-joe-bastianich","title":"Restaurant Man","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Book--Great gift for Foodies\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The best, funniest, most revealing inside look at the restaurant biz since Anthony Bourdain's \u003ci\u003eKitchen Confidential\u003c\/i\u003e.\" -Jay McInerney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith a foreword by Mario Batali\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Joe Bastianich is unquestionably one of the most successful restaurateurs in America-if not the world. So how did a nice Italian boy from Queens turn his passion for food and wine into an empire? In \u003ci\u003eRestaurant Man\u003c\/i\u003e, Joe charts a remarkable journey that first began in his parents' neighborhood eatery. Along the way, he shares fascinating stories about his establishments and his superstar chef partners-his mother, Lidia Bastianich, and Mario Batali.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ever since Anthony Bourdain whet literary palates with \u003ci\u003eKitchen Confidential\u003c\/i\u003e, restaurant memoirs have been mainstays of the bestseller lists. Serving up equal parts rock 'n' roll and hard-ass business reality, \u003ci\u003eRestaurant Man\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling ragu-to-riches chronicle that foodies and aspiring restauranteurs alike will be hankering to read.","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53508685725969,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780142196847.jpg?v=1778151813","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-restaurant-man-by-joe-bastianich","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}