CHEF'S TABLE: PASTRY

The Netflix docu-series Chef’s Table, has always made the chef more of the subject than the menu. What’s made the show engrossing viewing, is its focus on the personal journey's of the chef's rather than a restaurant or what's on the menu. Ultimately it’s about the philosophy and human side of each Chef —as well as the slow-mo shots, the sweeping music, the widescreen landscapes and crisp cinematography.

David Gelb, who is the creator of Chef’s Table (and director of Jiro Dreams Of Sushi) is back with a four-episode season, examining pastry chefs. The first episode is about Christina Tosi, owner and chef behind Momofuku Milk Bar and how she built that business out from David Chang's Momofuku Restaurant chain. The three remaining pastry chefs live and work outside the United States: Will Goldfarb of Room 4 Dessert in Indonesia; Jordi Roca of Celler De Can Roca in Spain; Corrado Assenza of Caffe Sicilia in Sicily.

Tosi is the only woman subject this season, but as many people online have rightfully pointed out, pastry is the one arena that is dominated by women. Despite that being the case, if you're a foodie, if you love desserts – this is a fascinating and addictive show. Highly recommended.