I would call it Firw and Knifes, not every one gets to play with these.

Along with Anne Rosenzweig and Nora Pouillon, Gabrielle is one of my true inspirations. During the years i spend living in NYC Prune was my regular haunt...i would dine there once, maybe twice a week. It was the inspiration for my first restaurant HB Home Bistro, which i intend to be a "Prune for Chicago"...i will definitely read the book...and do intend to someday write my own, which will focus primarily on my travels, the romance of the "neighborhood restaurant"...an aversion to "trends"...and my comfort with the "front of the house"

Absolutely would like to read it--what a fucking title!!!
As for me, I love to write--I used to perform slam Poetry, so it's always been a release for me to write. In regards to a memoir, I'm 31. Let me get through another 20 years before I start penning a memoir. I would like to have the opportunity one day in hopes that it would inspire cooks the way "Letters to a Young Chef" inspired me. I still quote that book to the crew now.
As far as titles, it would depend on my future experiences. Something to do with not settling or being average, or making an impact on the community around you.

She is a highly talented chef and has lead an interesting life. Just the fact that it is already in it's third printing means it has taken on a life of it's own.Prune is a highly respected restaurant and her cooking is rich and full of integrity. When I write a cookbook, I will "infuse" my life into it. But a name..no idea. Something like Still Crazy after all the Years.

I sort of wrote my memoir in West Town Tavern:Contemporary Comfort Food which was published December 1, 2010. My memoir is a love story about food and wine. My love of food, my husband's love of wine and our love for each other. It is all about the journey discovering food and wine synergy. While Gabrielle's book would be an "R" rated movie, mine would probably be "PG" and have a smiley-face.

Uh, no not very eager to read it. I don't get entertained by things like other chefs "stories". I guess I'm just not that interested in other peoples lives or I'm just not impressed by people who cook like me, have gone through hell like me, who have had it rough like me, who have been broke like me, who have suffered injuries and relationship issues like me, etc. The need to stick your chest out and say "look at me, here's MY story in a book so I can make money and you can get the impression my restaurant is better than it is through glossy professional photography" just doesn't do it for me. Sorry. Don't wanna sound like a pessimist or anything, it's just how I feel. If it were someone like Charlie Trotter or Daniel Boulud's memoirs I'd be a touch more interested. I don't even think of my memoir. I'm nobody enough to be putting out memoirs, I have a 36 seat restaurant in Philly...who cares.

I'm not sure if I would want people to read my memoir if I ever wrote one. It would likely read like some episode of the office, except it would take place in the kitchen. Entertaining for sure, with some lovely moments and delicious eats, but ultimately it would leave people puzzled...at best.

I dont know Hamilton.
I will consider writing my memoirs when i will eventually retire(probably never).
I will call it KANELLA mediterranean cuisine is not a trend but a way of life

I have only seen reviews and read some of her interviews about the book. I really admire anyone who can write a gritty, ugly memoir...I don't think I could do it. I'm too busy with my 'glass half full' face.

i cannot wait for this book to come out! i haven't yet had the chance to eat at prune, but there are some things that just draw me to them and this is one of them. i think it's b/c the owners at vincent say so many positive things about prune and how that NEEDS to be the next restaurant i eat at.
i would definitely consider writing a memoir in the future...i don't know what i would call it - i'm really bad at coming up with titles, lol.

I have read it, and it was wonderful. Honest and emotional, it was perhaps the best "chef-oir" I have read. Certainly, it was one of the best written ones. I could really relate to her ambivalence about gender in the kitchen, and what it boils down to: The Work. I doubt I'd ever have enough interesting material in my life to write a memoir!

This is a book I will definitely go seek out. Gabrielle has a great sense as a chef and I look forward to hearing about her experiences in her own words.
As far as writing a memoir myself. Why not, my friends are tired of hearing my stories and I do love to talk about myself. It wouldn't be very interesting though. All I care about other then my family and friends is food. I doubt that I could come up with a title as slick as Gabrielle either. Maybe something like, "Where Did I Zig when I Meant To Zag".

This book is pure media. Content aside (it could just be blank pages and it would still sell out given the blitzkrieg pre-release), I have never seen anything food-related be pushed this hard. I doubt even Achatz could pull this kind of coverage.

Anyway, I have no doubts that it will be a fine read when I get around to it.

I haven't read it yet, but I am SO excited to. I love Prune. We are recreating the lamb roast on March 27th at the Publican, She will be there for book signing too.

I haven't read it yet, but I am SO excited to. I love Prune. We are recreating the lamb roast on March 27th at the Publican, She will be there for book signing too.

I'll definitely read it, she's a fascinating individual.
A book about my life at this point would be more of a short story, or maybe a Reader's Digest article.

Prune is one of my favorite restaurants! can't say i have any time nor am yet ready, to write a memoir.

Prune is one of my favorite restaurants! can't say i have any time or am ready yet, to write a memoir.