A Cook’s Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines

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From the star of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain’s New York Times-bestselling chronicle of travelling the world in search the globe’s greatest culinary adventures

“Bourdain shows himself to be one of the country’s best food writers. His opinions are as strong as his language, and his tastes as infectious as his joy.” -Sam Sifton, New York Times Book Review

The only thing “gonzo gastronome” and internationally bestselling author Anthony Bourdain loves as much as cooking is traveling. Inspired by the question, “What would be the perfect meal?,” Tony sets out on a quest for his culinary holy grail and, in the process, turns the notion of “perfection” inside out. From California to Cambodia, A Cooks’ Tour chronicles the unpredictable adventures of America’s boldest and bravest chef.

Fans of Bourdain will find much to love in revisiting this classic culinary and travel memoir.

From the Publisher

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0060012781
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ecco
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2002
Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780060012786
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060012786
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.65 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #5,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Cambodia Travel Guides #3 in Travelogues & Travel Essays #4 in Cooking Humor
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Customers find this book engaging and entertaining, with the author’s writing style making them feel like they’re sitting next to him. The book features intelligent humor that makes them laugh out loud, and they enjoy the travel descriptions that make them want to visit exotic locales. Customers appreciate the history lessons throughout the book, with one review highlighting its evocative descriptions of how food, culture, and history combine.