Food writing that invokes all five senses is incredibly hard to come by. Excellent food writing enables one to imagine the scenario, taste and smell the food (well, almost) as well as enjoy the overall atmosphere. The author of this book has done all of these justice and more.
In this delightful and delicious tome, the author, guided by an insatiable appetite, embarks on a hilarious odyssey in search of "something decent to eat".
Across time zones and cultures, and often with his wife, Alice at his side, the author shares his triumphs in the art of culinary discovery. His eating companions includes but are not limited too Fats Goldberg, the New York pizza baron and the author's own 6-year-old daughter.
And though Alice "has a weird predilection for limiting our family to three meals a day", on the road she proves to be a serious eater - despite "seemingly uncontrollable attacks of moderation".
Personally, I have to say that this is one of the most brilliantly written food book of our times. It definitely makes for a good read.
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