Interesting read.

Engaging and well written. I found myself involved in the story. The pace is engaging and made me scratch my head at times.

This is a beautifully written memoir from someone who has lived many lives in many different places. I loved that not only did Rodell write about her life and the intricacies of a job that people dream about but also interspersed histories - of food, of drinks, of people, of a region. I also loved reading about Jonathan Gold and Bourdain in relation to people who knew them and the impact those personalities had on the food world. I was interested in hearing more about how her job and moving so often impacted those around her - it felt glossed over. I thought her traveling back and forth across the globe for jobs sounded both enviable and stressful and it's been revelatory hearing about other people's experiences during COVID. Really enjoyed this and would highly recommend!

This was a very interesting book. Besha is a very interesting character, who you can't help but continue reading about as she has crazy stories and experiences.
I loved her look at food and how it brings us together.
You'll want to keep reading to hear her stories and reading about all the delicious food.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC.