Notes from a Young Black Chef

A chronicle of Kwame Onwuachi's journey from his upbringing in the Bronx and Nigeria to his rise as a prominent figure in the fine-dining industry. The book details his experiences as a chef on an oil spill cleanup ship, a contestant on Top Chef, and the high-stakes opening and closing of his first restaurant. It explores themes of systemic racism, personal ambition, and the cultural power of food.