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201344 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(43 ratings)• TMDB

Playing with Fire

201344 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(43 ratings)• TMDB

The 2013 reality documentary series on E. features Manhattan's culinary professionals balancing their demanding careers with their social lives.

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The 2013 reality documentary series on E. features Manhattan's culinary professionals balancing their demanding careers with their social lives.

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Roy Boultingdirector

John Boulting

John Boultingdirector

Barry Jones

Barry Jonescast

André Morell

André Morellcast

Olive Sloanecast

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Get an exclusive look inside the lives of Manhattan's movers and shakers in the world-renowned culinary scene. In a city known for its cut-throat competitiveness, watch as these food masters strive to balance their busy professional lives with their personal social lives. The fascinating bunch is a cross section of players who reside atop New York's glamorous food scene. See Anna Boiardi, Julie Elkind, Candice Kumai and brothers Daniel and Derek Koch illustrate New York's hippest foodie hangouts with big helpings of high energy and a side of drama! Playing with Fire is an American reality documentary television series on E! and premiered on March 17, 2013.

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