Visual Eats

I love Enzo's unique vision of modern Italian cooking. He is a creative chef and restaurateur, and shares his passions and challenges for both in this book. Try his recipe for raw onion salad, crispy and delicious; I love the texture of the onion petals layered with caviar. A puree of anise over a perfectly cooked fish, a rabbit in artichoke prosciutto crepinette, or his pasta with Parmesan parsley foam; all inspire me to dream in culinary Italian. Chef Michel Richard, 2007 James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef in America Award winner and author of "Happy in the Kitchen." I had the pleasure of meeting Enzo when he was only 17 and at the beginning of his culinary career. I have always admired his talents, his artistic work and enjoyed his friendship. "Visual Eats" tells decades of realistic restaurant stories while its recipes help to spread a better understanding of great Italian cooking across America. Bravo, Enzo. I am proud of you! Chef Roberto Donna, 1996 James Beard Award winner and Esquire magazine Chef of the Year for 2001 I enjoyed reading "Visual Eats." It is a wonderful cookbook and a spot on approach in telling realistic and funny tales of the restaurant industry. Love Enzo's creativity and his precise details in executing all the featured dishes. His vision of modern Italian cooking breaks away from traditionalism in a fun and playful way while preserving the essence of quality and professionalism. "Visual Eats" is a perfect marriage of words and recipes.