Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros

Series / 1 Season

Produced in France

'Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros', is a film by Frederick Wiseman, that 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. 'MENUS-PLAISIRS – LES TROISGROS' PREMIERED ON PBS, MARCH 22.

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Plating with Care, and Evolving Cuisine

4m 15s

Watch as meticulously crafted plates come together in the kitchen, and a chef is scolded for a misstep with a snail dish. Later, Michel talks to a table of customers about his inspiration and the evolving nature of cuisine. '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.

A Kitchen in Full Swing and a Tour

5m 23s

Watch as the orders come in and the kitchen bustles. Chefs work together in a captivating ballet of precision and creativity. Meanwhile, Chef Michel gives some diners a tour of the kitchen. '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.

Birds Nests and Chocolate Capers

1m 21s

Watch the meticulous detail and artistry that goes into plating a couple of desserts, edible masterpieces made to enchant both the eyes and the palate. '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.

Foraging for Troisgros

2m 33s

Watch as Troisgros staff members, some armed with baskets, set off into the nearby woods to gather edible flowers and greens, which will add freshness and complexity to the restaurant's dishes. '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.

Food Scrutiny

2m 33s

In this clip, César Troisgros gives his chefs feedback on dessert that's a bit dry, while his father Michel scrutinizes not just the visual presentation but the harmony of flavors in a rhubarb dish. '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.

Chefs at Work

54s

Watch as chefs at the Troisgros restaurant work with quiet precision to prep the raw ingredients for soon to be culinary masterpieces. '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.

Veal Brains and Frogs

1m 13s

Go behind the scenes of the Troisgros restaurant kitchen, where veal brains and frogs are among the dishes being prepared. '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.

Waiters at Tables

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.

The Meat Smoker

1m 4s

In this clip, Chef César Troisgros checks on the meat that is being smoked on the beautiful grounds of the Troisgros restuarant. '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.

Preview

1m 33s

'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.

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