Chef Aid.
Hi! My name's Tim and I'll be your waiter/writer for this evening. Would you guys like some menus?
Appetizers:
I've been meaning to tell you about this place for awhile. Why only now? Well it has nothing to do with finding a reservation. Because in this everyone's invited time like the couple of extra people you have on your Netflix bill, this is as easy to find as a word of watering mouth recommendation. Rather in this binge age we are in when everyone is racing to the first finish line to watch 'Stranger Things 3' before memes and GIFs spoil the T.V. dinner end for you (thanks Hollywood Reporter), we would rather savour this shows segments, dish by dish. Back in 2014 when 'Iron Man' and 'The Lion King' director Jon Favreau left all the cheeseburgers you want for the food truck of his wrote, directed and acted, culinary classic 'Chef', he enlisted the authentic help of Korean and Mexican food truck chef Roy Choi. A legend of the game who is credited as being one of the founding fathers in the wheels up, gourmet food truck moment. And now the pair complementing each other as well as cheese and a grill reunite for a new Netflix real-life cooking special, 'The Chef Show' which makes for the perfect crossover sequel you'll always have room for like dessert. As how to cook that classic grilled cheese sandwich-which had everyone in theatres salivating like it was 4D IMAX-with gold comedian Bill Burr will whet your appetite for more. Dig in.
Main Courses:
Choi may have started the gourmet food truck movement as the classic 'Chef' truck rumbles like a rodeo from city truck stop to stop animation, as it bounces above the bumps and the easy to read, glossary of terms like ingredients of each dish, separated in front of you as you can really see how this is all put together. And oh how well it is for either your late evening whilst cooking guidebook, or Sunday morning portion of escapism from a long week or heavy night, quiet day of rest. But it was fan favourite Favreau who stared Marvel's Avenging one with Robert Downey Jr. All the way to 3000. 'The Jungle Book' director currently lifting lion cubs to the sun has plenty of tricks up his sleeve and recepies in his back pocket. Hakuna Matata. From scripted film dishes to smoking Franklin Barbecue brisket in the Americana home of culture, Austin, Texas. He's also got plenty of famous friends to cook for too like he did Scarlett Johansson in his movie. From director Robert Rodriguez, to another great chef in David Chang. But it's when some Avengers assemble in Atlanta, Georgia with the 'Endgame' Russo brother directors and head honcho Kevin Feige to cap it all off that things get real interesting and reminiscing. Serving as a homecoming for Spider-Man, Tom Holland and Mr. Stark himself Robert Downey Jr. But don't worry after this course, no one will be telling you they don't feel so good.
Side Dishes:
Can we just say as an aside? How about that lovely episode with Gwyneth Paltrow (whose also making a name for herself at this side of the table) to begin? And how heart-warming, sweet and funny is it that she didn't even realize or remember that she actually dined with Holland and Downey and was in Spider-Man, 'Homecoming'? Such is the nature of their being more Marvel movies right now than there is additional extras on a menu. The Rescue scene stealer of the Avengers last stand against Thanos (now we are out of spoiler alert zone, how good is that assembling moment that culminates with Paltrow's superhero landing and visor reveal? Give her her own movie like Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor) can be forgiven. This relaxed and friendly joy to watch is the perfect side dish to the 'Chef' movie. Don't be afraid to order more as we Netflix and chill in he sofa with satisfying full stomaches, aching for another bite.
Desserts:
Now for dessert how about we sugar powder you with some Beignets from New Orleans? The one and only Cafe Mondé to be exact by the recepie. Because that's the only way to serve these distinct to Crescent City treats. And even if it takes two or three times to come out the kitchen these pair will get it right. It's all part of the science and beautiful process to trust like what's at steak in Philly. And as you settle down for your sweet and some coffee, how about something to read like you should all about this show? As the 'Remembering Jonathan Gold' episode pays tribute so someone as important to culinary celebrity as the dearly departed icon, Anthony Bourdain. This late, great writer who meant so much to so many people and places never wrote about what wasn't for him. Nothing like Oliver Platt's classic 'Chef' character food critic. He went by that creed that, "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." Which to be Frank like 'furter we should all go by in this Trumped up Twitter troll timeline. It would be refreshing as a drink to go with this meal. But boy when Jonathan had something nice to say oh how did he. Opening restaurant doors and putting bums on seats. His words were gold and live on in this episode like his legacy dishes. And what more can we say about this Favreau and Choi 'Chef Show' as they even talk over the end credits right until the "next episode starts in five seconds" for your money's worth fill, except we'll be back again like foodies and television connoisseurs alike booking a table? With hopefully some friendly cameos from former 'Chef' kitchen staff like the legendary likes of John Leguizamo or Bobby Cannavale too for we can only guess whose coming for dinner next time. Now that my friend would be a dish best served like old times. Wherever the food truck will stop we're up in the queue with our finger pointing to our order ready to be taken. Check please! TIM DAVID HARVEY.
Further Cooking: 'Chef', 'Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories', 'The Chef's Table'.
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