Barbara Lynch: Out of Line

Barbara Lynch wasn’t always on the path to becoming a top chef: The James Beard Award winner grew up in the South Boston projects and experienced more than a few close calls with the law (like the time she took a city bus for a spin at age 13). In her debut memoir, Out of Line: A Life of Playing with Fire, Lynch tells the story of her life, from her difficult childhood to her success as a renowned restaurateur with seven of the city’s hot spots to her name. Get a taste of the new tome when Lynch hits the Brattle Theatre for a conversation with Formaggio Kitchen owner Ihsan Gurdal. / Sarah Marcantonio