1 / 7Done Right: Heartfelt Recipes from a Life in Restaurants
Heartfelt Life Restaurants: Done Right is Teo Paul’s restaurant-inspired cookbook, bringing together more than 70 recipes and stories shaped by kitchens in Europe and Toronto. Its mix of French bistro classics, Italian influences and Canadian comfort dishes makes it a fit for cooks drawn to restaurant food and the stories behind it.
At a glance
- Features over 70 recipes associated with Teo Paul’s four restaurants and his formative cooking years in Europe.
- Recipe examples include French onion soup, gnocchi Bolognese, steak tartare, halibut with shrimp butter sauce and maple croissant bread pudding.
- Combines recipes with personal essays, restaurant stories and photography.
Reference price: $45.00
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The recipes span French bistro cooking, Italian-inspired dishes and rustic Canadian comforts.
- Restaurant stories and personal essays offer context beyond a collection of recipes.
- The 312-page format leaves room for both recipes and storytelling.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | Appetite by Random House |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Oct. 6 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 312 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0525613053 |
| Dimensions | 18.54 x 2.97 x 26.11 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.09 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks interested in restaurant-inspired dishes across several culinary traditions.
- Readers who enjoy cookbooks that combine recipes, personal essays and food photography.
- Fans of Teo Paul’s restaurants and Toronto food culture.
Less suited to
- Anyone seeking a narrowly focused cuisine or a cookbook explicitly organized around quick meals or dietary needs.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings are polarized, with a five-star majority but a notable one-star share. The small number of ratings makes this a limited signal rather than a clear guide to the cookbook’s recipes or storytelling, and no specific customer comments are provided.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes does Done Right include?
The listing describes more than 70 recipes.
What kinds of recipes are featured?
Examples include French bistro classics, Italian-inspired dishes and rustic Canadian comforts, such as French onion soup, gnocchi Bolognese and halibut with shrimp butter sauce.
Does the book include material beyond recipes?
Yes. The listing describes personal essays, restaurant stories and photography alongside the recipes.
What is the listed publication date?
The product details give the publication date as Oct. 6 2026.
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