Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook by Anthony Bourdain, Jose De Meirelles, Jose de Meirelles, Philippe Lajaunie, Robert DiScalfani (2004, Hardcover)

I first came across Anthony Bourdain on the Travel Channels No Reservations. When the show aired I thought to myself "who is this obnoxious, chain smoking, Ramones tshirt wearing freak?" Although, like a skin cancer over time he grows on you. So when I came across this cookbook no eBay bidder could get my way. The recipes in the cookbook are straight forward and easy to follow. Also included are quips from, Im assuming, Mr. Bourdain himself mostly about how to avoid third degree burns and other kitchen dangers. The book is well written (unlike this review Im sure your thinking)and most of the recipes are well within the grasp of anyone that can turn on a stove. Good book to add to your cookbook collection.

I am a huge fan of Bourdain!!! Wanted to learn more about his experiences!!!
Immensely enjoy his tv show........many of the older shows I have seen several
times!!!! He's down to earth, tells it like it is and highly skilled!

oh yes Anthony ;-) fun fun real useful instructions and swearing. That's what i want from my author and cook and bed partner! well 2 out of three ;-0

BUY THIS BOOK! The introduction, and chapters yes chapters before you get to the recipes are worth the price of the book alone, then you get to the recipes, and they are fantastic too. Buy this cookbook pull the dust cover off, trust me, and enjoy the Tao of Tony!