Keith McNally's memoir, I Regret Almost Everything, presents a candid exploration of his dislikes and the complexities of his life in the restaurant industry. McNally's disdain for pretentious terminology—like 'restaurateur'—sets the tone for a book rich in humor and sharp observations. He recounts various irritations from fellow diners to industry elitism, exposing the absurdities that plague both the culinary world and social interactions. His anecdotes reveal a man who feels deeply, often regretting moments that are supposed to bring joy, hinting at the burdens of expectation and social norms in modern life.
"I loathe my first name and I chose a profession with a name I dislike even more: restaurateur. Does a plumber call himself a plombier?"
"There are few feelings of relief that compare to the first gulp of night air after leaving a dinner party prematurely."
"I threw my James Beard medal in the trash—those sanctimonious awards mean nothing to me."
"I regret almost everything, especially when I think about how much I hate elitism in the food world and the pretentiousness that comes with it."
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