At 26 years old, Brandon Baltzley landed his dream job. After working for years in Michelin-starred restaurants, he was poised to start as the opening chef at Tribute, a hot spot on Chicago's Michigan Avenue that had everyone buzzing. People called Brandon a prodigy and foodie blogs followed his every move. Instead, as the culinary world watched, he checked himself into rehab to finally deal with the alcohol and cocaine addictions he had been struggling with for more than six years. This is a memoir of redemption, a fiery appetite for life and an unrelenting struggle for control.
About the book
At 26 years old, Brandon Baltzley landed his dream job. After working for years in Michelin-starred restaurants, he was poised to start as the opening chef at Tribute, a hot spot on Chicago's Michigan Avenue that had everyone buzzing. People called Brandon a prodigy and foodie blogs followed his every move. Instead, as the culinary world watched, he checked himself into rehab to finally deal with the alcohol and cocaine addictions he had been struggling with for more than six years. This is a memoir of redemption, a fiery appetite for life and an unrelenting struggle for control.