One of the best Netflix original series is one of the least-known: It's called "Chef's Table," and it's incredible.
"Chef's Table" comes from David Gelb, the director behind the gorgeous and inspiring 2012 sushi documentary, "Jiro Dreams of Sushi." Gelb — and a crew of other directors — bring a passionate reverence to chefs and their creations that's rarely found in food shows.
Look no further than this crazy beautiful snippet of the opening of the first season, set to the "Winter" concerto of Antonio Vivaldi's "Four Seasons," for an idea of what to expect:
As season three debuts on February 17, we've prepared a tasting menu full of reasons why "Chef's Table" should be on your binge list this weekend.
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As of February 17, there are three full seasons of "Chef's Table" on Netflix, plus a spin-off season dedicated to French chefs. Episodes run about 50 minutes apiece — with 22 episodes, that's a ton of great show to watch.
The first of 22 nearly hour-long episodes stars an enigmatic and charming Italian chef named Massimo Bottura. He owns and operates the world's top-rated restaurant, Osteria Francescana.
Like the director's previous work, "Chef's Table" is rife with slow-moving close-ups of food that make you want to jump into the screen. Try to restrain yourself.
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