The 10 Best Food Memoirs to Devour Right Now

It takes special talent to turn great eating into great writing. (Truly, you can only say “mouthwatering” some many times in one book.) So we’re always impressed when a memoir seamlessly integrates food into real storytelling—whether it’s a chef writing about life on the line, or a critic who makes you feel like you’re sitting at the table with him. Here are ten of our favorites.

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