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A cook's tour : in search of the perfect meal

by Anthony Bourdain

A global culinary travelogue exploring diverse food cultures across Vietnam, Cambodia, Russia, and Mexico. The narrative documents extreme dining experiences and traditional rituals, tracing a journey through remote territories and significant gastronomic locations.

Accession 18032 ISBN 0747556695 Publisher Bloomsbury
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