Follow Christopher Kostow's journey from a young line cook in a seaside town to the storied Restaurant at Meadowood, the Napa Valley mainstay that has earned three Michelin stars and James Beard Awards for best chef and outstanding service under Kostow's leadership.

Through 100 artfully constructed recipes and stunning photography, Kostow details the transformative effect this small American valley has had on his life and work--introducing us to the artisans, products, growers, and wild ingredients that inspire his unparalleled food. As he shares stories of discovering wild plums and radishes growing along the creek behind his home or of firing pottery with local ceramists, Kostow presents a new Napa cuisine--one deeply rooted in a place that's rich in beauty, history, and community.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 10/14/2014
ISBN: 9781607745945
Pages: 304
Weight: 4.35lbs
Size: 11.80h x 9.90w x 1.30d
Award: IACP Crystal Whisk Award - Winner
Award: IACP Crystal Whisk Award - Winner
Award: James Beard Foundation Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Booklist 10/01/2014 pg. 26