Cellar Rat

In this candid memoir, Hannah Selinger recounts her journey through the high-stakes world of New York’s restaurant industry, from humble beginnings to working alongside food celebrities and experiencing its glamorous side. She explores the emotional toll of pursuing a career behind the scenes of fine dining, revealing the realities of invisibility and the costs of chasing success. As she navigates her rise and fall in the culinary world, Selinger offers an honest look at what it takes to walk away from a career she once loved.