10. The Restaurateur
Site rank 1, IMDb rank 7; Overall Score = 8
Directed by Roger M. Sherman
Danny Meyer is a legend among his fellow restaurateurs. We get a chance to take a peek behind the curtain and see what it takes to create some of the finest New York restaurants from scratch. The story follows Danny as he builds and opens Eleven Madison Park and Tabla, two of his most famous restaurants. For eleven months, he struggles with construction crews, city regulations, and staffing. In the end, both restaurants prove to be successes, illustrating Meyer’s skills and knowledge. The film won Best Food Documentary at the Sonoma Film Festival.
