Eric Ripert is an acclaimed chef best known for his work at Le Bernardin in New York City, where he earned three Michelin stars. Beyond the kitchen, Ripert is an accomplished television personality and author who advocates for mindful living and ethical food practices. His reading interests reflect his dual passions for culinary mastery and philosophical exploration.
12 Books Recommended by Eric Ripert
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Speaks of everyone having an ultimate goal in life, but most of us are too afraid to pursue it. The encouragement to fulfill your dreams is very inspirational!
Also recommended by: Daniel Ek, Aubrey Marcus, Big Sean, Brene Brown, Andy Frisella, Patrick Bet David, Gabby Reece, Garry Tan, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Lebron James, Lewis Howes, Lisa Ling, Ryan Flaherty, Ryan Shea, Tony Robbins, Will Smith, Derek Sivers
The Prince
8 people recommendedA fascinating study and still wholly relevant.
Also recommended by: Patrick Bet David, Fred Wilson, Garry Tan, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Ryan Holiday, Ryan Shea, Stewart Brand
Kitchen Confidential
2 people recommendedI love that Tonyβs world in the kitchen was filled with pirate-like renegades when mine was peopled with regimented professionals. How eye-opening and entertaining to read about the other side!
Also recommended by: Jon Favreau
A Plea for the Animals
[The author]βs staggering facts and passionate argument challenged me emotionally and intellectually.
Cooking with the Seasons
Was way ahead of its time. Put side by side with cookbooks of today, itβs incomparable. Itβs one of the cookbooks I cherish the most.
My Father’s Glory & My Mother’s Castle
The author and filmmakerβs story of his youth in the hills of Provence reminds me of many summers I spent there in my early years.
Paroles
recommended 2xLike most teenagers, I was slightly rebellious and had my anti-establishment moments and so [this book] really spoke to me.
Like most teenagers, I was slightly rebellious and had my anti-establishment moments and so [this book] really spoke to me.
Bright Lights, Big City
recommended 2xI donβt think any book describes New York in the β80s as accurately and as well as [this book]. When I arrived in 1991, I instantly felt that energy from the book in the city.
I donβt think any book describes New York in the β80s as accurately and as well as [this book]. When I arrived in 1991, I instantly felt that energy from the book in the city.
Cent ΓlΓ©phants sur un Brin D’Herbe
It was a revelation for me and started me on my journey to Buddhism.
Paul Bocuse’s French Cooking
Played a big part in fueling my passion for food and cooking. I must have read it a thousand times.
Sexus
The fact that it was available in France yet banned in the USA made it even more interesting.
The Quantum and the Lotus
Explore the connections between science and Buddhist philosophy.