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Your Table Is Ready: Tales Of A New York City Matre D',New
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A frontofthehouse Kitchen Confidential from a career matre dhotel who manned the front of the room in New York City's hottest and most indemand restaurants.From the glamorous to the entitled, from royalty to the financially ruined, everyone who wanted to be seenor just to gawkat the hottest restaurants in New York City came to places Michael CecchiAzzolina helped run. His phone number was passed around among those who wanted to curry favor, during the decades when restaurants replaced clubs and theater as, well, theater in the most visible, vibrant city in the world.Besides dropping us back into a vanished time, Your Table Is Ready takes us places wed never be able to get into on our own: Raoul's in Soho with its louche club vibe; Buzzy OKeefes casually elegant River Caf (the only outerborough establishment desirable enough to be included in this roster), from Keith McNallys Minetta Tavern to Nolitas Le Coucou, possibly the most beautiful room in New York City in 2018, with its French Country Aubergemeetswinery look and the most exquisite and enormous stands of flowers, changed every three days.From his early career serving theater stars like Tennessee Williams and Dustin Hoffman at La Rousse right through to the last prepandemicshutdown full houses at Le Coucou, CecchiAzzolina has seen it all. In Your Table Is Ready, he breaks down how restaurants really run (and dont), and how the economics work for owners and overworked staff alike. The professionals who gravitate to the business are a special, tougher breed, practiced in dealing with the demanding patrons and with each other, in a very distinctive ecosystem thats somewhere between a George Orwell down and out in. dungeon and a sleek showmans smokeandmirrors palace.Your Table Is Ready is a rollicking, raunchy, revelatory memoir.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Your Table Is Ready'? A: The main theme of 'Your Table Is Ready' is an insider's view of the restaurant industry in New York City, offering anecdotes and insights from the perspective of a seasoned maître d'hôtel.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Your Table Is Ready'? A: The author of 'Your Table Is Ready' is Michael Cecchi-Azzolina, who has worked in some of New York City's most prestigious restaurants.
- Q: What type of book is 'Your Table Is Ready'? A: 'Your Table Is Ready' is a memoir that combines personal experiences with observations about the restaurant business, focusing on its unique culture and dynamics.
- Q: How many pages does 'Your Table Is Ready' have? A: 'Your Table Is Ready' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Your Table Is Ready' was published on December 6, 2022.
- Q: What format is 'Your Table Is Ready' available in? A: 'Your Table Is Ready' is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: Is 'Your Table Is Ready' suitable for anyone interested in culinary arts? A: Yes, 'Your Table Is Ready' is suitable for readers interested in culinary arts, restaurant operations, and the experiences of those who work in the industry.
- Q: What kind of experiences does the author share in the book? A: The author shares experiences ranging from serving celebrities to managing demanding patrons, providing a vivid picture of life in high-pressure restaurant environments.
- Q: Does 'Your Table Is Ready' provide insights into restaurant management? A: Yes, the book offers insights into how restaurants operate, including the economics of the industry and the challenges faced by staff.
- Q: Can I find humor in 'Your Table Is Ready'? A: Yes, the memoir is described as rollicking and raunchy, highlighting both the humorous and challenging aspects of working in restaurants.