# I’m Not Trying To Be Difficult

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- Authors: [Drew Nieporent](https://www.bookquiver.com/drew-nieporent)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2025-10-16

## Description

Drew Nieporent has been a staple of the New York dining scene for decades, establishing a host of iconic restaurants like Nobu, Tribeca Grill, and Montrachet. But his career started from much more humble beginnings-the grill at the local McDonald's. A middle class kid from New York's East Side, Drew spends his childhood tagging along with his father to help restaurants get their liquor license, igniting a lifelong obsession with food. His passion takes him on a winding, continent-spanning journey, crossing paths with legendary chefs, iconic athletes, and movie stars as he grows into one of the most influential names in the culinary world. From waiting tables on a cruise ship to getting his first three-star review; from squabbling with Cornell professors to partnering with Robert DeNiro; this is more than a story of one man's extraordinary life-it's a story of an evolving industry. As culinary trends come and go, and relationships blossom and combust, Nieporent navigates it all with a simple yet powerful philosophy: give the customer what they want. Told in Drew's unforgettable voice, I'm Not Trying To Be Difficult is a rollicking memoir that feels like sitting across the dinner table from someone who has seen it all-one of the last great restaurateurs.

## Editions

### I’m Not Trying To Be Difficult

- Publisher: grand_central_publishing
- ISBN: 978-15-3876-557-9
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2025-10-16
- Language: en_GB