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Waiters at Tables

Season 2024 Episode 1 | 2m 55s

This clips shows some Troisgros wait staff become, in a sense, culinary storytellers, guiding diners through complex and artistic dishes with eloquence and expertise. 'Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros', a film by Frederick Wiseman, showcases the Troisgros family restaurant, which has held 3 Michelin stars for 55 years over four generations.

MENUS-PLAISIRS - LES TROISGROS is a film by Frederick Wiseman. Producer, Director, Editor Frederick Wiseman, photography James Bishop, sound Jean-Paul Mugel, producers Karen Konicek & Oliver Giel. Produced by 3 Star LLC in association with Zipporah Films, GBH, and the Independent Television Service (ITVS), with funding provided to ITVS by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The film was made possible by JustFilms Ford Foundation and Pershing Square Foundation. Fiscal sponsor Filmmakers Collaborative.
Extras
This Frederick Wiseman documentary showcases a Michelin star family restaurant in France.
Watch the meticulous detail and artistry that goes into plating some stunning desserts.
Armed with baskets, Troisgros staff members set off to gather greens for the day's menu.
In this clip, César and his father Michel give discerning feedback on some menu items.
Chef César Troisgros checks on the meat that is being smoked outside his restaurant.
At Troisgros, chefs work with quiet precision to prep the raw ingredients for the dishes.
Veal brains and frogs are among the dishes being prepared in the Troisgros kitchens.
The kitchen bustles as the orders come in, and some diners get a tour of the kitchen.
Chefs work on some meticulously crafted plates, and Michel discusses evolving cuisine.
This Wiseman documentary follows a family, who manage three quality restaurants in France.
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This Frederick Wiseman documentary showcases a Michelin star family restaurant in France.