Special of the Day

In an event designed specifically for the film, two of the most renowned young chefs working in Canada, Jamie Kennedy and Michael Stadtlander, come together to collaborate on a special meal for a surprise guest. As contemporaries who also happen to be old friends, the chefs complement each other’s distinct visions as they work side-by-side in the highly charged atmoshphere of a restaurant kitchen. In a subtle cherography of action and sensitivity, their work unfolds in the film like a performance, conjuring up a delightful visual treat. The chefs pepper the action with their own insights, shedding light on the reasons behind the specific approaches that have made them among the most sought-after cooks in the country. The approach to their cooking, it emerges, amounts to nothing less than an approach to life itself.