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I'd read the sequel, but dodged the original. To my delight I find that, despite the hype, Kitchen Confidential is not overrated.

The part about running around Vassar with a samurai sword, however - preposterous. The administration wouldn't stand for such a thing. I had three friends who did it and all received the most severe reprimands. One was even asked to send his sword home. So please, Mr. Bourdain, let's stick with the facts.