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Forced to work in her unpleasant uncle's horrible restaurant, a Parisian girl finds comfort and companionship in a shop nearby that sells otherworldly foods prepared by a mysterious cook and her cat.

This book charts the various paths one can take to pursue a career in the culinary arts, while also highlighting the latest industry trends, including farm-to-table, locavore, and organic philosophies, practices, and techniques.

Describes the work of a Korean American and his wife as they run their neighborhood restaurant in Virginia.

Gabriel Lightfoot, who attempts to run a successful kitchen staff at the Imperial Hotel, meets constant challenges from his staff, hotel management, and business partners, and when a worker is found dead in the establishment's basement, the delicate balance of Gabe's life begins to fall apart.

Contains "Second Nature" in which successful journalist Lee Radcliffe falls in love with the notorious recluse and author Hunter Brown, and "Lesson Learned" in which Juliet Trent takes famous chef Carlo Franconi on as a client and tries to resist his seduction.

Pierre, a ten-year-old boy who longs to cook, is deemed too young by his parents, owners of La Bonne Vache restaurant in a small French town, but while out riding his bicycle, he encounters an important food critic on his way to the restaurant, and knows he must take the opportunity to prove himself as a chef.

"Kitchen Confidential" meets "Heat" in the first behind-the-scenes portrait of the world's best restaurant and the aspiring chefs who toil to make it so exceptional.

Identifies career options in the restaurant industry, including chefs, bakers, servers, and bartenders, and describes the education and training required for each position.

Young people who explore new ingredients and flavors in the kitchen may find that a career in the food industry is the perfect fit.

Born above his grandfather's modest restaurant in Mumbai, Hassan first experienced life through intoxicating whiffs of spicy fish curry, trips to the local markets, and gourmet outings with his mother.

Adrienne Dealey, broke and single, decides to spend the summer working at a popular Nantucket restaurant, despite her lack of experience, but as she works to get her footing in her new career, Adrienne is intrigued by the owner, Thatcher Smith, and his relationship to Fiona, the chef.

Professional chefs make some of the most innovative dishes in the world.

Readers will learn about culinary school, apprenticeships, and other training options.