While Philadelphia is one of the greatest cities in America, it has the unfortunate circumstance that it is only a 2 hour drive from New York City, arguably one of the greatest cities in the world. Accordingly, much of Philadelphia suffers from a huge inferiority complex. So when Le Bec Fin was in it's prime, this was a huge source of pride for Philadelphians. Not only was Le Bec Fin consistently considered one of the best restaurants in America, it was arguably just as good if not better than anything New York could offer.
So as someone who grew up in the New York media market, and then went to school in Philadelphia and have lived much of my adult life around the Philadelphia area, I understand that. And that was why I wanted to see this film, and observe the living legend in Philadelphia that is Georges Perrier.
If you're not from the Philadelphia area, I'm not sure how much you'll like it, but if you're from the Philadelphia area, I think you'll really appreciate it, including the end when we see the new Restaurant Row in South Philadelphia, where his protégé, Nicholas Elmi, has opened up a new restaurant.
Speaking of Elmi, I had watched his season on Top Chef, and didn't realize the history he had with Georges Perrier, which inexplicably wasn't discussed during his time on the show. Sadly, Elmi is only a little bit more likable in this documentary than he was on Top Chef.
So as someone who grew up in the New York media market, and then went to school in Philadelphia and have lived much of my adult life around the Philadelphia area, I understand that. And that was why I wanted to see this film, and observe the living legend in Philadelphia that is Georges Perrier.
If you're not from the Philadelphia area, I'm not sure how much you'll like it, but if you're from the Philadelphia area, I think you'll really appreciate it, including the end when we see the new Restaurant Row in South Philadelphia, where his protégé, Nicholas Elmi, has opened up a new restaurant.
Speaking of Elmi, I had watched his season on Top Chef, and didn't realize the history he had with Georges Perrier, which inexplicably wasn't discussed during his time on the show. Sadly, Elmi is only a little bit more likable in this documentary than he was on Top Chef.