- No one writes about food or cooking quite like Anthony Bourdain. In his books Kitchen Confidential and A Cook"s Tour, Bourdain captivated readers all over the world with his gritty, action-packed tales of the kitchen. Now he brings his inimitable style and energy to Anthony Bourdain"s Les Halles Cookbook. It features over a hundred mouth watering recipes from lobster bisque to cassoulet, and from boeuf bourguignon to creme brulee, all from Anthony"s own restaurant, the Brasserie Les Halles in New York. Also including Anthony"s words of wisdom and general principles, this is guaranteed to be as much a good read as a guide to cooking up a storm in the kitchen.