Auguste Escoffier: The Birth of Haute Cuisine

Auguste Escoffier: The Birth of Haute Cuisine (2020)

June 6th, 20201h 31min

Documentary, History, TV Movie
80%

Overview

A succulent account of the life of French chef Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935) who made the simple act of cooking food a true art by creating the modern concept of haute cuisine, and who also became the main reference point for many generations of future chefs.


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