The Restaurateur
A portrait of Danny Meyer following the gut-wrenching construction of Eleven Madison Park and Tabla restaurants.
Eleven Madison Park was awarded four stars by the New York Times.
Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Danny Meyer is one of the most successful restaurateurs in America. The roster includes Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Cafe, Shake Shack, The Modern, Ci Siamo, Maialino, Daily Provisions, Cedric’s at The Shed, and Blue Smoke. Danny shows The Restaurateur to his teams before he opens a new restaurant so they can understand the challenges they’re about to face.
I have seen the film three times and I still wonder if they will make the opening…”
Christopher Hirsheimer, Canal House Cooking
A brilliant time capsule and achievement. It gave me goose bumps.”
Drew Nieporent, restaurateur
Beg, borrow as needed, but do yourself a favor and see Roger Sherman’s Danny Meyer doc The Restaurateur. I can’t think of a single food freak who wouldn’t love it: charming, compelling and Tom Colicchio with hair!”
Kat Kinsman, CNN’s Eatocracy.com
Anyone who’s fascinated by the restaurant industry, entrepreneurs, New York, architecture, business strategy or documentaries (i.e., everyone) should watch the DVD of filmmaker Roger Sherman’s The Restaurateur, pronto.”
“Scenes From a Restaurant Empire”
The Wall Street Journal – Bits & Bites
Sherman’s film is a breath of fresh air in this world of reality television and foodtertainment. It’s an honest portrayal of Danny Meyer’s struggles and successes, a must see for documentary lovers, entrepreneurs, and foodies.”
Blanca Valbuena, FriendsEat.com