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.
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.NetflixThe 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.Netflix
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.Netflix/David Gelb
Each episode showcases a single chef, from Bottura in Italy to Niki Nakayama in Los Angeles. Regardless of the food style, the show celebrates both the chef and their incredible creations. There's a thrilling – yes, thrilling – montage of representational dishes at the end of each episode. Like much of the show, it's set to vibrant classical music.Netflix
There's no gimmick, no "reality" or contest hook. "Chef's Table" is a love letter to great chefs and the food they create; it's an inspirational look at truly inspirational people. Each episode is essentially a standalone documentary.Netflix
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