Film Lens
Spinning Plates focuses on three distinct restaurants and the individuals who run them. One restaurant is ranked as the seventh-best in the world, where the chef faces a life-threatening challenge that tests his commitment to his culinary craft. Another restaurant has a history of 150 years, thriving due to its strong ties with the local community. The third is a new Mexican restaurant, where the owners risk everything for a better future for their daughter.
The film presents these narratives of family, legacy, and survival, emphasizing the role of food in creating connections among people. It features chefs like Thomas Keller and Grant Achatz, showcasing their dedication and the unique stories behind their establishments.
Why Watch
- •Meet chef Grant Achatz and his life-threatening challenge.
- •See a restaurant with a rich 150-year history.
- •Follow a family's risk for a better future.
Did You Know
•The documentary features a restaurant ranked seventh in the world.
•One restaurant has been in operation for 150 years.
•The owners of the Mexican restaurant risk everything for their daughter.
Perfect For
Food enthusiastsCulinary arts studentsRestaurant history buffs