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Snacky Tunes

Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music

Darin Bresnitz author Greg Bresnitz author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd

Published:3rd Sep '20

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This book delves into the unique relationship between chefs and music, featuring interviews and recipes that reveal their creative inspirations. Snacky Tunes captures these soul-sustaining exchanges.

The team behind the longest-running food podcast, Snacky Tunes, presents a unique exploration of the deep connection between chefs and music. This book features never-before-seen stories and recipes that reveal how these culinary artists draw inspiration from their musical influences. Founded in 2009 by Darin and Greg Bresnitz, the podcast has become a platform for chefs, restaurateurs, musicians, and bands to share their creative processes and personal narratives, making it a significant cultural touchstone in the food and music world.

In this beautifully designed flexibound book, the Bresnitz brothers compile 77 candid interviews with some of the world’s most acclaimed chefs. Each entry is organized alphabetically and includes an unpublished recipe and a custom playlist curated by the chef. This format showcases how music not only sets the tone for their kitchens but also plays a crucial role in shaping their culinary identities and fueling their creativity.

Snacky Tunes also includes insightful forewords by notable figures such as Jeff Gordinier, the Food & Drinks editor of Esquire, and Grammy-nominated musician Jaime 'EL-P' Meline. The chefs featured range from Selassie Atadika in Ghana to Alex Atala in Brazil, highlighting a diverse array of culinary traditions and the profound impact of music on their craft.

"Snacky Tunes serves up the importance of music as a creative force." —Cool Hunting

"Snacky Tunes gives readers a peek inside the minds of today's culinary maestros." —Town & Country

"Snacky Tunes serves up the importance of music as a creative force."—Cool Hunting

"Snacky Tunes gives readers a peek inside the minds of today's culinary maestros."—Town & Country

"In this gorgeous book, food and music hit a high note."—Food & Wine

"A one-of-a-kind book."—Flaunt

"Connecting music and food in the latest debut from Phaidon."—Whitewall Magazine

"It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes."—Heritage Radio Network

"Each carefully crafted page is an explosion of typographic experimentation thanks to the vision of Studio Omnivore, and features mouthwatering dishes inspired by everyone from Nick Cave to Yo La Tengo."—Elephant Magazine

ISBN: 9781838661366

Dimensions: 220mm x 160mm x 30mm

Weight: 538g

320 pages