Knives on the Cutting Edge The Great Chefs' Dining Revolution

by Macdonald, Bob

• ISBN13: 9780983021988
• ISBN10: 0983021988
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-24
• Publisher: Red Portal Press

Summary

A respectful yet unvarnished tribute to the greatest chefs in Europe and the United States who over the last two decades have led a revolution unlike any in the history of dining. Knives on the Cutting Edge is a culinary pilgrimage that examines the several current and important megatrends such as the rise of celebrity chefs, the healthy eating movement, and the growing emergence of bolder flavors in gourmet foods. Through visits to many of the world's greatest restaurants, Bob Macdonald provides anecdotes, personal insights, and memories that demystify the dining experience and make ordering wine at a restaurant an enjoyable hobby rather than a formidable ordeal.

Table of Contents

Prologue: Learning to Love Chefs	p. 1
Chasing the Michelin Stars	p. 11
The Importance of the Third Star	p. 13
The Legends of Modern Cooking	p. 19
Other Paris Three-Star Chefs	p. 33
The Country French Three-Star Chefs	p. 39
Other Noteworthy French Chefs	p. 51
Switzerland's Incredible Three-Star Chefs	p. 59
Spain-Leading the Food Revolution?	p. 61
Finding the Gems in Italy	p. 69
England-Beyond Steak and Kidney Pie	p. 75
Other Europe and Asia	p. 79
Michelin Comes to the United States	p. 81
Achieving Three-Star Status-What Does It Take?	p. 95
meeting Grape Expectations	p. 97
Some Thoughts on Choosing and Enjoying Wines	p. 99
Learning About the Great Wines	p. 103
Wine Lists, Sommeliers, and Special Memories	p. 121
Establishing Wine Traditions and the Joy of Sharing	p. 133
Megatrends: Celebrity Chefs, Healthier Food, and Bolder Flavors	p. 137
The Era of Celebrity Chefs	p. 139
Organic Food and Eating Healthy	p. 143
Specialty Meats and Comfort Food	p. 153
Peppers and Bolder Flavors	p. 155
Future Trends-The Dining Revolution Continues	p. 161
About the Author	p. 166
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