Uploaded December 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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A perfect tasting menu relies on balance, and on not fatiguing a customer’s palate. Based on that theory, no meal should be more than 25 bites.
In this episode, all twelve courses David serves at Manresa, and the ways in which they are presented – on specific plates and served with ballet-like precision – are represented, and how they make up a complete dining experience at Manresa.

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