In the bestselling tradition of Restaurant Man and Setting the Table, Front of the House is a revealing and wryly humorous behind-the-scenes look at the gracious art of great restaurant service.
"Joyce LaFray, a close friend of the late Bern Laxer since 1973, narrates the incredible success story of a world-famous Tampa steak house names Bern's."--Page 4 of cover.
This is the tale of the restaurant in all its guises, from the first formal establishments in eighteenth-century Paris serving 'restorative' bouillon, to today's new Nordic cuisine, via grand Viennese cafés and humble fast food joints.
This is a welcome reissue of a restaurant classic that should be read by every culinary and food service student in America and sit comfortably next to Orwell's Down and Out on every shelf.” —Anthony Bourdain, author of Kitchen ...
Offering a complete view of every aspect of the dining experience, restaurant critic and food columnist Steven Shaw serves up all the dish on how to get the most from the restaurant experience.