This is more than a cookbook, it actually is one cantankerous guy's philosophy about cooking and food based on his experience running a diner in NYC. And while I liked his philosophy about how a diner makes money (it's the drinks & the mayo), I loved his "stay small" take on things. This book also made me want to eat an egg salad sandwich, so I made one and it was delicious (I had never eaten one before). Props to Kenny!