April 9, 2003

A different kind of cookbook
Posted by deisenhart@bostonworks.com">Douglas Eisenhart at 2:18 PM -

This story could come straight from the pages of BostonWorks' beloved Job Explainer. The subject is co-owner, with her husband-chef, of Metro Bis, a suburban Hartford restaurant, and she tells all about her working life (and more) in her book ''Wife of the Chef: The True Story of a Restaurant and a Romance'' (Clarkson Potter):

Courtney Febbroriello wants you to know she's not angry. She doesn't mind working 70 hours a week for practically no pay. She barely notices that her basement office has no windows. So what if she can't remember the last time she took a non-work-related vacation?

If you're harboring any romantic notions about owning and running your own restaurant, start by reading this story, then Febbroriello's book. Then make your decision.

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