Jay Rayner Boeken

Als een Engelse restaurantcriticus na een meedogenloze bespreking gedwongen is zijn excuus aan te bieden, gaat hem dit zo goed af dat hij er zijn beroep van maakt.

So, he had a simple plan: he would embark on a journey through his life in food in pursuit of the meal to end all meals.

You want him to suffer abysmal meals - preferably at eye-watering prices - so that you can gorge on the details and luxuriate in vicarious displeasure. Well, feast your eyes. He hopes you enjoy reading his accounts of these twenty miserable meals a damn sight more than he didn't enjoy experiencing them.

Delve into a comedic exploration of the restaurant industry, filled with witty observations and engaging anecdotes. The author shares the intricacies of dining experiences, offering readers a unique perspective on the culinary world. With humor and insight, this journey captures the essence of restaurant meals, making it a delightful read for food enthusiasts and casual diners alike.

A droolworthy collection of foody columns from a man with a gargantuan appetite and glorious humor Why are gravy stains on your shirt at the dinner table to be admired? Does bacon improve everything? And is gin really the devil's work? In this rollicking collection of his hilarious columns, the award-winning writer and Observer restaurant critic Jay Rayner answers these vital questions and many, many more. They are glorious dispatches, seasoned in equal measure with both enthusiasm and bile, from decades at the very frontline of eating

A title, in which, the author deals once and for all with questions like whether it is ever okay to covet thy neighbour's oxen (it is), eating with your hands (very important indeed) and if you should cut off the fat (no). Combining reportage and anecdotes with recipes worthy of adoration, it brings us the new foodie rules to live by.

In 1483 Princess Joanna dei Strossetti dies in the agony of childbirth. Five hundred years later her tomb is restored and two men fight for the love of a woman who has been dead half a millenium.

Now with a new epilogue, the UK's most influential food and drink journalist shoots a few sacred cows of food culture.

Award-winning journalist, writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner takes on the world in this witty and erudite account of his search for the perfect dinner

Drawing from twenty-five years of restaurant reviews across Britain and beyond, the author shares a collection of recipes inspired by both humble diners and upscale establishments. This book offers a unique blend of culinary creativity, allowing readers to recreate glorious dishes at home, showcasing the author's passion for food and expertise gained through extensive dining experiences.