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Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros

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This Wiseman documentary follows a family, who manage three quality restaurants in France.

Aired 01/16/2024

Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros

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Preview: 1/16/2024 | 1m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

This Wiseman documentary follows a family, who manage three quality restaurants in France.

'Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros', a film by Frederick Wiseman, showcases the Troisgros family and their three restaurants located in central France. The film is about the artistry, ingenuity, and imagination that goes into creating and presenting meals of the highest quality. It follows Michel Troisgros, as he turns over responsibility of the restaurant to his son, César.

Aired 01/16/2024

MENUS-PLAISIRS ̶ Les Troigros 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...

Birds Nests and Chocolate Capers

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Watch the meticulous detail and artistry that goes into plating some stunning desserts. (1m 21s)

Chefs at Work

At Troisgros, chefs work with quiet precision to prep the raw ingredients for the dishes. (54s)

Food Scrutiny

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In this clip, César and his father Michel give discerning feedback on some menu items. (2m 33s)

Foraging for Troisgros

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Armed with baskets, Troisgros staff members set off to gather greens for the day's menu. (2m 33s)

A Kitchen in Full Swing and a Tour

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The kitchen bustles as the orders come in, and some diners get a tour of the kitchen. (5m 23s)

The Meat Smoker

Chef César Troisgros checks on the meat that is being smoked outside his restaurant. (1m 4s)

Plating with Care, and Evolving Cuisine

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Chefs work on some meticulously crafted plates, and Michel discusses evolving cuisine. (4m 15s)

Veal Brains and Frogs

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Veal brains and frogs are among the dishes being prepared in the Troisgros kitchens. (1m 13s)

Waiters at Tables

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Troisgros wait staff guide diners through the complex and artistic dishes with expertise. (2m 55s)

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MENUS-PLAISIRS ̶ Les Troigros 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...

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