- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Cyan Books and Marshall Cavendish (26 April 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0462099083
- ISBN-13: 978-0462099088
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.8 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 517,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Any restauranteur, for that matter any businessperson or entrepreneur should read this book. Danny Meyer runs a great business and a terrific book. --Gordon Ransay
When London restauranteurs discuss their New York counterparts the name Danny Meyer is invariably at the forefront - and none of us has articulated better just how to make a restaurant, or indeed any service business outstanding. --Jeremy King, co founder of Le Caprice, The Ivy, J Sheekey, The Wolseley and St Alban
When London restauranteurs discuss their New York counterparts the name Danny Meyer is invariably at the forefront - and none of us has articulated better just how to make a restaurant, or indeed any service business outstanding. --Jeremy King, co founder of Le Caprice, The Ivy, J Sheekey, The Wolseley and St Alban
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A wonderfully absorbing story, this is part autobiography of a man who became rich and successful by leaving profit last on his list of priorities, and part business book that shows how to get rich by treating your staff and customers incredibly well. Springing from his abiding love for the technical proficiency of the French and the comforting warmth and hospitality of the Italians, and fusing these with the American service ethic, Danny Meyer has created an empire with thousands of devoted fans. Time spent reading his fascinating story is as enjoyable as time in one of his restaurants, and will inspire others to write their business plans backwards and become more successful as a result.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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My Favorite Book of 2010,
By Elizabeth Ballarin (italy) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Setting the Table: Lessons and inspirations from one of the worlds leading entrepreneurs (Paperback)
I don't know what happened in the 10+ hours it took me to fly from Amsterdam to Portland, Oregon, because I was absolutely engrossed in this wonderful book. I bought it because my husband and I are opening an agriturismo in northern Italy, but it isn't just a book for future restaurant owners. The author is such a lovely man with so much wisdom to share. Along with being an entrepreneur extraordinare, he's a terrific writer. His concept of hospitality is something we all can, and should, apply to our daily lives.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Unusual but great,
This review is from: Setting the Table: Lessons and inspirations from one of the worlds leading entrepreneurs (Paperback)
Whilst I am not a big fan of business "how to" books, this is a thoroughly engaging read. I am a self confessed "foodie" and this makes for a fascinating insight in to how truly difficult it is to run a successful restaurant. Meyer writes very well and has a fantastic line in self deprecation which is undoubtedly one of the reasons for his success.
Plenty of useful insights for any business person and I would say absolutely essential reading for anyone contemplating opening a restaurant. Despite the book's narrow focus, I think that most people (even if uninterested in either business or restaurants) would find this book interesting and informative and a very easy page turner.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Setting the Table: Lessons and inspirations from one of the world's leading entrepreneurs (Hardcover)
An inspirational book, we bought copies for all our management team. Meyer reiterates what the restaurant game is all about, and, while focussing on his unique approach, his lessons can be appiled to a multitude of businisses. Importantly its a really easy read for people who dont do management manuals!
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