Product Description
A Matter of Taste takes an intimate look inside the world of an immensely talented and driven young chef, Paul Liebrandt. At 24, he was awarded three stars by the New York Times for unforgettable and hyper modern dishes such as "eel, violets and chocolate," "espuma of calf brains and foie gras," and "beer and truffle soup." Critic William Grimes likened Paul to "a pianist who seems to have found a couple of dozen extra keys." Conversely, Gourmet critic Jonathan Gold called Paul's food "the result of a failed science experiment." He soon became a chef critics loved or loved to hate. The film follows Paul over a decade and reveals his creative process in the kitchen, as well as the extreme hard work, long hours, and dedication it takes to be a culinary artist and have success in the cutthroat world of haute cuisine in New York City. Exploring the complicated relationships between food critics, chefs and restaurant owners, the film delves into the life of an uncompromising, thought provoking, young chef ahead of his time.
Review
A gastronomic thriller! --Steve Dollar, Wall Street Journal
EXHILARATING! A Matter of Taste does an admirable job demonstrating how much body and soul go into a good restaurant. There's some juicy insider stuff here...foodies will love it. --Stephen Cole, THE GLOBE AND MAIL
9 out of 10! Perceptive and entertaining...engrossing. Rowe translates the passion of the true believer to craft her own remarkable invention. --Chris Barsanti, POPMATTERS
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces
- Director : Sally Rowe
- Media Format : Color, Widescreen, NTSC, Multiple Formats
- Run time : 1 hour and 23 minutes
- Release date : June 19, 2012
- Actors : Paul Liebrandt, Frank Bruni, Thomas Keller, Eric Ripert, Heston Blumenthal
- Studio : First Run Features
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
