Eat Me: The Food And Philosophy Of Kenny Shopsin (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
This book was even weirder than "Yokohama Threeway."Some of the food in this book looks good, but a lot of it doesn't. The author is kind of offensive and randomly talks about sex in kind of a creepy dude way. But I really liked it and got weirdly obsessed with it and now I want to watch the netflix documentary about him and make fake crepes by dredging tortillas in cream. And make mac and cheese pancakes with syrup.Also, I felt really validated while reading this when he explained how to do something and it was the way I already do it, i.e., making garlic bread and splitting boneless chicken breasts horizontally. First of all, you cannot call yourself a New Yorker if you have not been to Shopsins . So if you happen to be in that unfortunate category you should immediately cancel your plans for tomorrow and head down to LES in the morning.The book itself is ostensibly a recipe book (something I would never normally acquire), so despite the fact that the recipes are fantastic and I actually may use a few, the best part is reading how Kenny Shopsins’ seemingly offensive philosophy is reflected in the techniques and practices of his kitchen and vice versa. The man's menu is 400 – 500 items, all of them made to order, all of them completely incomprehensible in their written form on the menu and yet all of them will blow you away when you try them. I still don't quite understand how he does what he does – but every single dish I tried in his place, no matter how simple or complicated made me sit back, turn to my girlfriend and start shaking my head uncontrollably while muttering gibberish and drooling like a little baby. Enough said, forget about the book – and just go. But don't forget the rules: no cell phones, no substitutions, and no parties over 4. Then come back, read the book and convince yourself that customer is always wrong, and that Kenny’s rules are there for a good reason.
What do You think about Eat Me: The Food And Philosophy Of Kenny Shopsin (2008)?
Recipes plus a refreshing food philosophy from a NYC chef who never wanted to be famous.
—Rupi
I wish my NY friends would experience this place, and tell all. Looks crazy!
—red
Hilarious, irreverent and worth picking up because the recipes are great.
—asha
The best cookbook ever for too many reasons to list.
—benju52
Liked it more for the stories than the recipes.
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