Auguste Escoffier: The Birth of Haute Cuisine (2020)
• June 6th, 2020 • 1h 31min
Documentary, History, TV Movie
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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