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California Dish

by Jeremiah Tower

Recounts the rise and fall and rise again of the award-winning chef who revolutionized modern American cooking, including his job at Chez Panisse, his international success, and his opinions regarding his competitors.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?