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• Chelminski, Rudolph

Journalist Rudolph Chelminski, who befriended Loiseau three decades ago and followed his rise to the pinnacle of French restaurateurs, now gives us a rare tour of this hallowed culinary realm. The Perfectionist is the story of a daydreaming teenager who discovered his life's mission in the kitchen of France's famed Troisgros brothers, then went on to build a luxurious empire as the savior of La Cote d'Or, a century-old inn and restaurant that had lost all of its Michelin stars. Immersing readers in the sophisticated, unforgiving world of French gastronomy, Chelminski vividly depicts a man whose energy and enthusiasm won the hearts of staff and clientele, while self-doubt and cutthroat critics took their toll.

An unvarnished glimpse inside an echelon filled with competition, culture wars, and impossibly high standards, The Perfectionist reveals the fascinating details of life among the globe's most demanding gourmands.