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Hardback
Number of Pages
464
Language
English
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Book Summary
Non-fiction; this memoir follows a biochemist who leaves a PhD to shake up kitchens in 1980s New York and Bombay. Its central theme is fearless reinvention—craft, hospitality, and the daring mindset needed to turn bold ideas into real flavors. It speaks to food lovers, aspiring chefs, and readers curious about entrepreneurship and cultural culinary evolution. The tone is candid, energetic, and often humorously irreverent.
Story-driven and vividly narrated, the book blends backstage memories with the buzz of new dishes and groundbreaking restaurant ventures. Readers ride along from early catering in a mother’s kitchen to India’s first truly global restaurant, which earned a spot on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2007. The narrative captures the madness, magic, and misfires that accompany culinary ambition, all delivered with warmth and wit.
Expect a mix of high-stakes decisions, love of flavor, and hard-won lessons. The writing is accessible, weaving entrepreneurship, leadership, menu design, sourcing, and branding into a compelling human journey—no spoilers, just the feeling of a life spent chasing taste and turning misfires into momentum.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper appreciation for culinary innovation, resilience, and hospitality, plus a sense of possibility for their own creative ambitions. The memoir leaves a lasting impression as a candid, entertaining guide to turning appetite into opportunity.
Product Details
Author
Rahul Akerkar
Number of Pages
464
Language
English
SKU
BK0537974
ISBN
9789356296527
Dimensions
21.5x14x2.91cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 1,199
₹ 1,019
₹ 180 Off