It’s a solid book, with an air of delicacy thanks to the lovely, simple illustrations (on the front and throughout, by Nigel Peake). Inside, it’s a collection of stories about the restaurant business, with all of the highs and lows. There are 20 in-depth profiles of renowned restaurateurs from all over the world. Unfortunately, only 4 of these people are women.
But it didn’t take me long to find something to balance out the perspective. Journalist Charlotte Druckman just published Skirt Steak: women chefs on standing the heat and staying in the kitchen (M) last year. This book introduces us to more than 70 successful female chefs, in a mix of interviews, tips and quotations, held together by the author’s narrative.
