Shopsin started out owning a corner grocery store in his NYC neighborhood that eventually became a restaurant. He had a menu with an amazing amount of options on it, sometimes up to 900. He and his wife Eve raised their kids in the family business, now some of them help run it. Kenny certainly has a philosophy and he lives by it. People can get kicked out of his place for doing things that piss him off. He likes cooking for people and talking to customers. He is there to make a living but never to figure out a way to maximize income. I love that his life makes so much sense. On of my favorite quotes, talking about the chicken-fried hamburger, "It is really terrific, although, to be honest, I do't think I have ever eaten one." This book also has a bunch of recipes which makes it a total treasure.
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