This is precisely what you think it is, a memoir from Stanley, but each story and experience is grounded in food.  He shares both recipes and descriptions of food and restaurants intermingled with engaging and witty stories of his life.  This is light-hearted and funny, and enjoyable.  I just wish there was some more depth and emotions from some of his past.  The depth of feeling from the chapters about Covid and his Cancer make some of the other chapters seem briefer.