'Care and Feeding' by Laurie Woolever and 'Cellar Rat' by Hannah Selinger reveal the troubling realities of the restaurant industry, especially after the revelations of the #MeToo movement. Woolever's memoir shares her experiences as an assistant to influential chefs like Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain, while Selinger presents a critical view from the service perspective. The two works collectively uncover the persistent issues of abuse and power dynamics between men and women in fine dining, highlighting the narratives that often go unheard or overlooked.
Woolever's 'Care and Feeding' is an intimate dispatch shedding light on the often overlooked contributions of women in fine dining, contrasting sharply with Selinger's 'Cellar Rat'.
Both memoirs reveal the toxic underbelly of the restaurant industry post-#MeToo, highlighting the disparity between experiences of women behind the scenes versus their male counterparts.
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