📖 Book Description
Steal the Menu: A Memoir of Forty Years in Food by Raymond Sokolov
From legendary food critic and journalist Raymond Sokolov, this witty and insightful memoir takes readers on a journey through four decades of culinary revolution. Blending personal stories with sharp cultural observations, Steal the Menu explores how dining evolved from French haute cuisine to the rise of new American restaurants and global food trends.
Sokolov pulls back the curtain on his experiences at The New York Times and beyond, offering behind-the-scenes looks at chefs, restaurants, and the transformation of food writing itself. With humor, honesty, and an insider’s perspective, he documents the changing tastes of a nation and the vibrant personalities who defined it.
Perfect for food lovers, restaurant enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the history of modern cuisine, this memoir is both a delicious read and an important cultural record.
Key Features
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Author: Raymond Sokolov
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Genre: Memoir / Culinary History / Food Writing
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Publisher: Vintage (Penguin Random House)
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ISBN: 9780307946355
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Format: Paperback / Hardcover (varies by listing)
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Length: 272 pages
| Weight (w/o wheels) | 20 LBS |
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| Weight Capacity | 60 LBS |
| Folded (w/o wheels) | 32.5"L x 18.5"W x 16.5"H |
| Folded (w/ wheels) | 32.5"L x 24"W x 18.5"H |
| Door Pass Through | 24 |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Stand Up | 35"L x 24"W x 37-45"H(front to back wheel) |
| Size | S, XL, XS |
| Color | Gray 2, Green 2, Orange 1, Orange 2, Violet |
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