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Start the Fire: How I Began A Food Revolution In America

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<strong>Book Synopsis: AS SEEN IN THE NEW DOCUMENTARY JEREMIAH TOWER: THE LAST MAGNIFICENT</strong>

Newly revised and reissued to coincide with The Last Magnificent, a documentary feature produced by Anthony Bourdain, the indelible and entertaining memoir from Jeremiah Tower which chronicles life at the front lines of redefining modern American cuisine.

Widely recognized as the godfather of modern American cooking, Jeremiah Tower is one of the most influential cooks of the last forty years. In 2004, he rocked the culinary world with a tell-all story of his lifelong love affair with food, and the restaurants and people along the way.

In this newly revised edition of his memoir, retitled Start the Fire, Tower shares with wit and honesty his insights into cooking, chefs, celebrities, and what really goes on in the kitchen. Above all, Tower rhapsodizes about food—the meals choreographed like great ballets, the menus scored like concertos. No other book reveals more about the seeds sown in the seventies, the excesses of the eighties, and the self-congratulations of the nineties.

With a new introduction by the author, Start the Fire is an essential account of the most important years in the history of American cooking, from one of its singular personalities.

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Discover the mesmerizing journey of a culinary pioneer who ignited a food revolution in America with his indelible expertise and passion. "Start the Fire: How I Began A Food Revolution In America" is a critically acclaimed memoir that provides a captivating account of Jeremiah Tower's life at the forefront of modern American cuisine. As seen in the new documentary "Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent," produced by Anthony Bourdain, this revised edition is a must-read for anyone passionate about cooking, food culture, and the art of gastronomy.

Jeremiah Tower's influence on the culinary world is unparalleled, making him widely recognized as the godfather of modern American cooking. In "Start the Fire," Tower fearlessly dives into his love affair with food, revealing the mesmerizing stories behind the restaurants, chefs, and celebrities he encountered along his remarkable journey.

In this revised edition, aptly retitled "Start the Fire," Tower candidly shares his insights into the world of cooking, the relentless pursuit of excellence, and the real dynamics behind kitchen doors. His wit and honesty bring the reader on a thrilling adventure filled with tantalizing descriptions of meticulously orchestrated meals, as well as the triumphs and excesses of the culinary industry.

Uncover the secrets sown in the seventies, the excesses of the eighties, and the self-congratulations of the nineties as Jeremiah Tower takes you on an exclusive culinary voyage. With a new introduction by the author, "Start the Fire" immerses you in the most crucial years in the history of American cooking, providing unparalleled insights from one of its most esteemed and intriguing personalities.

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