Jonnie Boer was a pioneer, far ahead of his time. This book is an ode to him: to his creativity as a chef and to his legacy as a mentor, inspirer, innovator and leader. To the dedication and authentic hospitality that are in the DNA of De Librije and that Jonnie and Thérèse have passed on to so many young restaurateurs and chefs. But above all, it is an ode to Jonnie as a person, as a man, as a father, as a friend. Jonnie’s influence on Dutch haute cuisine cannot be overstated. Together with his wife Thérèse, he managed to retain three Michelin stars for their restaurant De Librije, without interruption, for twenty-three years. In fourteen iconic dishes of his creation and fourteen stories told by people who were close to his heart, all the facets that made Jonnie Boer so pure are highlighted. Fourteen – Johan Cruijff’s shirt number, Jonnie’s favourite number.