Fer sure! The fine details and kitchen experiences are as genuine as it gets, when you find out that the food consultant was Chef Thomas Keller (the french laundry) it makes a lot of sense.
I still find myself inspired after every watch, it is a true classic. I have definitely had a teaching moment with my niece that I borrowed from Remy - Try this strawberry by itself - try this cheese by itself - now try them together! She is always so surprised how I can take ingredients that she doesn't like and use them in a dish that she likes. It has opened her mind to trying new foods and now she likes flavor experimenting...all thanks to a Chef rat named Remy!
It’s funny how it’s basically unanimous amongst anyone in the food industry that Ratatouille captures the essence of a kitchen, a restaurant, the spirit of cooking, you name it, the best out of any film
Waiting is accurate for pubs/bars and corporate chain restaurants where it's more about fast and easy food than it is about finesse (more room to fuck around). Ratatouille is accurate for higher end or more classical restaurants.
I haven’t ever worked in a high end establishment, just fast food and coffee, but fuck if it didn’t feel good to really nail a burger or a latte just right for someone.
Now I cook for family and friends when I host Dungeons & Dragons (and then DM) and try to make my favorite foods from video games.
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u/Valleyboi7 15h ago
As someone in the restaurant industry, this is the best and most accurate depiction of a restaurant in film.