Hungry: Eating, Road-Tripping, and Risking It All with the Greatest Chef in the World

Jeff Gordinier

July 9, 2019

Hungry: Eating, Road-Tripping, and Risking It All with the Greatest Chef in the World is a unique and insightful literary experience. It follows journalist Jeff Gordinier on an epic culinary adventure as he joins up with some of the world's greatest chefs, in search of new ideas and flavors.This culinary travelogue is as much an exploration of the globe's top food trends as it is an exploration of the inspirations and motivations behind cuisine's elite. With stories and insights from chefs such as René Redzepi, Massimo Bottura, and Alice Waters, the book paints a vivid picture of the complex and creative world of top-tier food.Jeff's journey takes us around the globe, from Copenhagen to Mexico City, Los Angeles to Tokyo, and beyond. Along the way, Jeff dives into some of the communities and cultures behind restaurants, distilleries, and taprooms, exploring how food can transform both the physical environment and the communities around them. We learn how high-grade ingredients and innovative technologies can be used to enhance flavor, and how finesse and skill are used to create a unique, lasting experience.Jeff also dives into his own relationship with food, exploring how the pursuit of culinary excellence affects him both mentally and physically. From testing the limits of his taste buds at new destinations to searching for his own creative spark in the kitchen, Hungry is an exciting, sometimes daring, and ultimately fulfilling endeavor.Ultimately, Hungry is a witty and absorbing look into the ever-evolving culinary world and its creators. A thoughtful comment on culinary trends and personal exploration, Hungry is a must-read for aspiring chefs, adventurous foodies, and everyone else in between.