In Liquor Poppy Z. Brite gives us Gary “G-Man” Stubs and John Rickey, called Rickey, two New Orleans men who’ve worked their whole lives as cooks. Rickey has an idea for a new restaurant that would suit New Orleans to a T. What follows is the tale of the birth of that restaurant. Rickey and G-Man find a partner to foot the bill, navigate the murky political waters of New Orleans, site the restaurant and make peace with their new neighbors, and survive vengeful ex-employers.
This book provides an engrossing look at the subculture of chefs and the city of New Orleans. Pick it up for a real slice of life take on a life that is (if you’re not in the restaurant line) far different from your own.
