Hotel Splendide
Book description
In this uproariously funny memoir, Ludwig Bemelmans uncovers the fabulous world of the Hotel Splendide, the luxury New York hotel where he worked as a waiter. With equal parts affection and barbed wit, he records the everyday chaos that reigns behind the smooth facades of the gilded dining room and…
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Bemelman’s observant eye is unparalleled. His character observations are pure magic. His wit and comic timing, so fresh and lively, even all these years later.
If you’ve ever worked in food service, you’ll get this book deeply. If you’ve ever eaten in a restaurant or stayed in a hotel, this book will resonate with you. If you’re a human, and/or interact with humans, you’ll appreciate what Bemelmans does.
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