Should you watch Chef's Table?
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Chef's Table
Documentary · 2015
Meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalizing desserts.
The sides of Chef's Table
- One famous chef per episode
- Dishes filmed in slow motion
- Life stories behind the kitchens
Chef's Table is good for you if…
- you like food filmed like a work of art.
- you like plates set to soaring classical music.
- you like hearing how a chef fought to build their restaurant.
Chef's Table is bad for you if…
- you need pace. Each episode lingers on every detail.
- you roll your eyes at chefs speaking of food as a calling.
About: passion · craft · ambition
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