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The Mind of a Chef
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The Mind of a Chef

2012-11-09 · 30 min / episode · ★ 8.3

Documentary

Go inside the minds of some of the world's top chefs. Narrated by Executive Producer Anthony Bourdain, The Mind of a Chef is that rare and beautiful thing: an intelligent show about cooking.

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Zero Point Zero, GBH
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United States of America
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Ended

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Anthony BourdainAnthony BourdainNarrator (voice)
Danny BowienSelf

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