Keith Corbin – California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival

A sharply crafted and unflinchingly honest memoir about gangs, drugs, cooking, and living life on the line — both on the streets and in the kitchen — from one of the most exciting stars in the food world today.
As he battles private demons while achieving public success, Keith Corbin writes in California Soul the origins of his vision for “California soul food”…to tell the story of how he became head chef of Alta Adams, one of America’s best restaurants.
Keith Corbin is the James Beard Award–nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in Los Angeles, named one of the best restaurants in the country by Esquire, Thrillist, and the Los Angeles Times.