The Kitchen
A journey through history in search of the perfect design
A GLOBE & MAIL AND TORONTO STAR BESTSELLER.
Explore landmark kitchens in the homes of Julia Child, Thomas Jefferson, Georgia O'Keeffe, Elvis Presley and many others.
John Ota was a man on a mission--to put together the perfect kitchen. He and his wife had been making do with a room that was frankly no great advertisement for John's architectural expertise. It just about did the job but for a room that's supposed to be the beating heart of a home and a joy to cook in, the Otas' left a lot to be desired. And so John set out on a quest across North America, exploring examples of excellent designs throughout history, to learn from them and apply their lessons to his…
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February 25, 2020John Ota has been involved with architecture and design since 1978, withdegrees from Columbia University and the University of British Columbia. His bestsellingbook The Kitchen was a 2021 Taste Canada Awards finalist. After working inarchitecture in Toronto, New York and Vancouver, and as government lead on multipleprojects at the Ontario Ministry of Culture, John now loves to travel the world visitinghistoric houses, cooking regional food, and meeting people of all backgrounds.
