Anyone else love to binge on a series like I do? I think it is the best way to watch shows. Things seem to flow much better, in my opinion.
This past weekend, I indulged in a TV marathon of “The Bear,” a series known for its raw depiction of the culinary industry. The intense kitchen drama reminded me of a real-world counterpart—Bros’, a Michelin-starred establishment in Italy known for its unconventional dining experiences. In 2021, Geraldine DeRuiter’s viral review of Bros’ described a surreal meal featuring bizarre dishes like oyster loaf that tasted like an airport and cuttlefish-flavored marshmallows.
Michelin praises Bros’ for its creativity, yet DeRuiter paints a different picture with no standard menu but a video link provided via QR code that discusses topics unrelated to the cuisine offered. Meanwhile, chef Floriano Pellegrino responded to critiques with a philosophical declaration about art and beauty, suggesting a deep conceptual underpinning to his culinary approach.
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“The Bear” follows a family-owned restaurant’s transformation from a traditional beef joint to a high-concept dining venue. The series captures the intense dynamics of professional kitchens, including high tempers and complex character interactions. Chef Carmy, the protagonist, aims for a Michelin star, pushing his creative limits which sometimes leads to flawed execution, mirroring the experiences at Bros’.
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— The Ultimate Series Review (@TUSR_blog) July 4, 2024
Both “The Bear” and Bros’ showcase food preparation as a form of performance art, where dishes are not only cooked but performed, often leading to mixed receptions from patrons and critics alike. The show and the restaurant share themes of ambition, creativity, and the inevitable challenges of culinary innovation.
DeRuiter’s experience at Bros’ highlighted the eccentricity and pretension that can pervade high dining, emphasizing the disconnect between artistic intention and guest satisfaction. Similarly, “The Bear” illustrates the pitfalls of overambition in its latest season, where attempts to innovate come off as try-hard and insincere.
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Key Points:
i. Over the weekend, the intense culinary drama in “The Bear” brought to mind Bros’, a real Michelin-starred restaurant known for its unusual and conceptual dining.
ii. Geraldine DeRuiter’s review of Bros’ went viral, describing bizarre dishes that seemed more about conceptual art than culinary delight.
iii. Bros’ chef Floriano Pellegrino responded to criticism with philosophical musings, emphasizing the artistic aspect of his cooking, akin to the creative struggles shown in “The Bear.”
iv. Both the series and the restaurant explore themes of ambition and creativity in the culinary world, often resulting in a disconnect between the chefs’ visions and the dining experience.
v. The comparison highlights the challenges and peculiarities of high-end culinary arts, where innovation can sometimes overshadow practical enjoyment of food.
TL Holcomb – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
