Hotel Bemelmans, Paperback

The author offers a classic collection of tales of working at the New York Ritz, featuring a colourful cast of characters. He also describes how he went on to live the high life, writing for Hollywood, painting, becoming a restaurateur and travelling the world. Described as a hybrid of }Down & Out In Paris & London{ and }Kitchen Confidential{ this book has been out of print for many years, and looks set to attract a whole new readership. Illustrations by the author, and an introduction by }Kitchen Confidential{ author, Tony Bourdain.