Ritz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, The Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure Class
by Luke Barr
Luke Barr traces the connected stories of César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier, examining how luxury hotels, sophisticated cuisine, and evolving standards of service contributed to the rise of the modern leisure class.
About This Book
Luke Barr examines the intertwined careers and influence of hotelier César Ritz and chef Auguste Escoffier.
The book places their work within the development of luxury hospitality, refined dining, and modern ideas of leisure.
It offers a historical look at how hotels, restaurants, and service helped shape the culture of the leisure class.
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