McNally’s memoir offers up the backstory on his style, and in doing so, it embraces his status as one of New York’s most influential creative minds ... His memoir...will outlast a single evening out. A perfectly orchestrated meal creates the illusion of effortlessness; McNally’s book serves as an enduring reminder of the work and talent that go into creating such memories, and of the artists whose vision sets the scene.
Wry, insightful and vulnerable, a courageous book alive with mordant humor and British irony ... [Displays] appealing honesty ... Mr. McNally writes candidly about his flaws ... In the aftermath of his terrible stroke, he has established himself as a remarkable writer.
