Tasting Menu (2013)
Director
Roger Gual
Main cast
Vicenta N'Dongo; Jan Cornet; Fionnula Flanagan; Marta Torné; Claudia Bassols
Genres
Comedy
Description
A year ago, just before his break, Marc and Rachel manage to book a table at one of the best restaurants in the world, reserve to which none of them is willing to give. In this idyllic corner of the Costa Brava will find connoisseurs worldwide. Together they share one of the best sensory experiences of his life. It will be an unforgettable evening.
Roger Gual
Main cast
Vicenta N'Dongo; Jan Cornet; Fionnula Flanagan; Marta Torné; Claudia Bassols
Genres
Comedy
Description
A year ago, just before his break, Marc and Rachel manage to book a table at one of the best restaurants in the world, reserve to which none of them is willing to give. In this idyllic corner of the Costa Brava will find connoisseurs worldwide. Together they share one of the best sensory experiences of his life. It will be an unforgettable evening.
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