"a stunning work of art, and the most beautiful cookbook I've seen in years." - Savuer

Documenting a warts-and-all account of what it takes to open and run a new restaurant, chef and owner Aaron Turner reveals the daily joys and challenges he faced in starting his fine-dining destination restaurant, Igni.

From the acclaim to the financial strain, the book tells the story through Aaron's own dated diary entries, the restaurant's recipe development process and the truly stunning images that document each step of the way.

At the heart of the book are Turner's exquisite recipes for charcoal-grilled dishes that have secured the restaurant its worldwide reputation for uniform excellence.