Tart: Misadventures of an Anonymous Chef is an unconventional romance in that the real romance is Cheff’s love of cooking and the adrenaline it brings; being beholden to the dominatrix that is the Ticket Monster; being so in the weeds no amount of knives in your wrap will sever the grip they have on you. This is a romance that is not for the faint of heart. It’s a romance most of us enjoy watching and gossiping about with our friends, but never truly understanding. It’s the romance, no obsession, of the kitchen and being a chef.

Not since Anthony Bourdain burst onto the scene have we be given an all-access backstage pass into both the underbelly and elitism of kitchen society. Tart builds on his foundations and gives us a voyeuristic peek behind the curtain of what it’s like to work in a kitchen from a woman’s perspective. Cheff allows herself to be vulnerable in a way that so few of us are able to do or want to do. She is unabashedly truthful about her warty, imperfect life.

Cheff’s work, dating, and life stories are relatable. Every place of employment has a hierarchy; a pervy coworker, a slacker, etc., we’ve all dated or liked the wrong person and we’ve all made questionable decisions at one time or another. My point is, even if you don’t like this book as much as I did, you’ll be able to relate to something in it and probably have a laugh while you’re at it.

Tart and Slutty Cheff is not going to be for everyone. Don’t read this if you’re uptight about women talking about and having sex. Who will enjoy this book? Anyone who wants to know more about the inner workings of the restaurant industry, specifically the kitchen, from a young woman chef who has a sense of humor and is not afraid to make herself look bad on occasion. Tart would also be great choice for book clubs. Additionally, it’s a nice gateway book into non-fiction as it reads like a romcom on acid.

Thank you to publisher, Marysue Rucci Books and Simon Element for providing the digital ARC of Tart: Misadventures of an Anonymous Chef via NetGalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.

Tart is about a young female chef in London figuring out what it means to truly be and feel alive.

This book made me want to become a chef, eat fresh berries in the summertime, and chase experiences that remind me just how lovely the simple parts of life can be.

The food descriptions are incredible and the other descriptions will absolutely make you blush. Sometimes they made me straight up giggle. They were perfectly cheeky while still being serious and confident which I appreciated.

Highly recommend this book for everyone, but especially women in their twenties who unapologetically (and perhaps apologetically) want every single thing life has to offer.

Thank you to #netgalley and the publishers for allowing me the pleasure of devouring this book! I think I’ll go make a tart now.

A lively and wry memoir. Our anonymous chef has a lot to share, from the exhilarating highs of a job well done in the kitchen to the lows of dating in London. This is a lot of fun to read (minus the blatant misogyny in the culinary industry) and I highly recommend it if you are at all interested in the fast-paced restaurant world.

Thank you to Simon Element and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

tart is the memoir of an anonymous female chef in london as she starts a new career as a chef, but you probably wouldn't know that if you went in blind because the writing reminds me more of a good contemporary literary fiction novel of a woman navigating her 20s than a traditional memoir. i will admit this threw me for a loop at first as i wasn't expecting such flowery language at the start, but when the pace picks up as the busy periods at her jobs do as well i found myself rooting for the author so easily. as someone who is constantly waiting for the shoe to drop when things are good, the author does such a good job as pacing these highs and lows while still growing by seeking mental health help by the end. tart will be the perfect summer read after the new season of the bear comes out and i can't wait to see the author prosper.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

"Tart" by Slutty Chef is a bold, indulgent, and irresistibly fun cookbook that celebrates the joy of baking with a cheeky twist. Packed with decadent recipes and vibrant personality, it makes every dessert feel like a delicious adventure. Perfect for anyone who loves baking with a side of sass and serious flavor!

Tart was such a fun look into the restaurant world. I worked in restaurants all through my 20s and the author really brought that world back to life for me. The story is sexy and fun. I loved it but wished I had a little more.

Imagine Fleabag and Dolly Alderton had a chef sister and you get Tart. I truly did not want my time with Slutty Chef to end.