My Place at the Table - by Alexander Lobrano (Hardcover)

This memoir is a must-read for anyone who loves food, France, or a good coming-of-age story.

Follow the journey of James Beard Award-winning writer Alec Lobrano as he discovers his passion for French cuisine and becomes one of Paris's most influential restaurant critics.

From his humble beginnings at Howard Johnson's to attending cocktail parties with Yves St.

Laurent and dinner with Giorgio Armani, Lobrano's experiences are both touching and hilarious.

Learn how he honed his palate and found his voice through a series of vivid encounters with culinary figures from Paul Bocuse to Julia Child to Ruth Reichl.

This book is a mouthwatering testament to the healing power of food and a moving coming-of-age story of how a gay man emerged from a wounding childhood, discovered himself, and found love.

Don't miss out on this delicious read!