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than half a century after the end of World War II, Mannke has
realized his shimmering dream – indeed, many pieces of that
dream – several times over. As a chef, he has cooked in
some of the most esteemed kitchens across Europe, yet also set
down roots in places as legendary as The Stork Club in New York
and Anthony’s Pier Four in Boston. In one of his life’s
most dazzling turns, he was selected by the Walt Disney organization
to help launch their theme park in Orlando. Always a believer
in magic – and especially the “magic” of hard
work – Mannke learned a lot of valuable lessons while cooking
for The Mouse.
His is a highly personal story of a highly unlikely life, one driven into fast-forward at regular intervals by talent, ambition, self-confidence and the haunting memory of exactly how dark life can be. Penned with veteran author John DeMers, Mannke details the strange road that carried him from a village in Pomerania (then a German Province, now part of Poland) to the city of Houston in Texas, where he finally achieved his boyhood dream. Along the way, the joys and sorrows of friends and family flesh out every page of his memories, as does the satisfaction of entering his mature years in a happy marriage, and with two grown and successful daughters. In addition to these rich experiences from his business life, Mannke shares generously in these pages from the vast store of information and recipes he has picked up in his lifetime of travel to the great culinary and wine regions. To Joe Mannke, in more ways then one, life truly is about mileage. To him, life truly is about wanderlust. Come celebrate with us, Joe Mannke’s latest endeavor, The Life of a Globetrotting Chef - Wanderlust. Signed copies will be available on your next visit to Bistro Le Cep Bistro Le Cep was nominated the most romantic restaurant in West Houston. Celebrate Valentine's Day, February 14, with us. Continuous service from 5:00 PM. Lunch
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