Notes from a Young Black Chef

I never feel comfortable rating memoirs, but I loved this book so damn much. I picked it up because I am currently in a very hard core Top Chef binge, and was really intrigued by Onwuachi's food and demeanor. I adore food writing, and this memoir brought the plates right off the page for me. Even more enticing than the wonderful food descriptions was the author's blend of humor, heart, and hard truths. Overall, an excellent and really well-written memoir.

Fun and engaging writing and a fascinating journey through the world of fine dining (with some detours into reality TV and cooking for oil rig cleanup crews). I wish it were a little longer, especially given Kwame's recent success with his second restaurant, but I guess there's always room for a second memoir.