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Misfit Chef : Stories & Recipes from Memory - Christopher J. DeStefano

Misfit Chef

Stories & Recipes from Memory

By: Christopher J. DeStefano

Hardcover | 11 June 2024

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Perfect for fans of Anthony Bourdain's irreverent food-as-adventure writing, Misfit Chef chronicles award-winning chef Christopher J. DeStefano's wild journey at his former restaurant Christopher's Table, an acclaimed food shop on the North Shore of Boston.

One part memoir, one part cookbook-with a dash of late-night adventure-Misfit Chef celebrates both food and people. DeStefano tells it all, from his humble roots growing up in his grandparents' small-town New England grocery store to leading culinary adventures through the streets of Paris. He recounts opening his dream restaurant, hosting wild parties with drag queens in his restaurant's kitchen, and escaping a catering job that literally went up in flames.

Each chapter of DeStefano's story is complemented by gorgeous photographs and thirty-eight signature Christopher's Table recipes, including roast pork tenderloin with poached plums, oven fried chicken, farmhouse gazpacho, and grilled peaches with mascarpone cream and crumbled amaretti. Misfit Chef celebrates the power of food and reminds us of how it can bind us to the very best bits of life.

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"Scrumptious! DeStefano combines one part memoir with one part cookbook to create a deliciously different kind of read-one you'll find hard to put down. He has a gift not just for explaining his culinary destinations but also for transporting you there. I swear-the more I read, the more I could see the landscapes, hear the conversations, and taste his delectable creations. Treat yourself!" -Raymond Coutu, editor in chief, Scholastic

"The hybrid of memoir and recipe book is an appealing twist on both genres. DeStefano's storytelling style is exuberant and candid . . . The joy of bringing people together through food is infectious in this enthusiastic memoir." -Kirkus Reviews

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