The Man Who Ate Everything

In this engaging collection of essays, Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue's food writer, embarks on a culinary quest to uncover the secrets behind the world’s most delicious foods, from perfect sourdough and sublime French fries to the origins of ice cream. His adventures take him to global locales like Japan for Wagyu beef and Memphis for barbecue, while he balances indulgence with the reality of dieting, exploring the French Paradox and innovative fat substitutes along the way. With humor and passion, Steingarten shares his relentless pursuit of gastronomic excellence in a delightfully entertaining format.