THE MISSING INGREDIENT: WHAT IS THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS?
2016, Documentary, 87 min
A Manhattan restaurateur makes the bold decision to boost his struggling eatery's business by putting up the iconic zebra wallpaper made world-famous by the recently shuttered Upper East Side institution, Gino's. His choice sparks controversy when Gino's previous owners, staff and loyal regulars, still hurting over Gino's closing, catch wind of his intentions.
Director / Writer / Producer
Michael Sparaga
Executive Producers
Robin Smith, Neil Tabatznik, Steven Silver
Subjects
Gael Greene, John Pizzarelli, Alfred Portale, Charles Devigne, Michael Miele, Salvatore Doria, Daniel Glass, Liz Gumbinner
Festivals
2015 DOC NYC
2016 Santa Barbara International Film Festival
2016 RiverRun International Film Festival
2016 newportFILM
2016 Feast Food & Film
Distribution / Sales
Netflix (US)
Prime Video (International)
Blue Ice Docs
Virgil Films & Entertainment
Vortex Media
“A poignant, funny, sad, and engaging portrait of New York City restaurant life.”
— Marley Brown, Vanity Fair
“The Twenty Feet From Stardom of foodie flicks.”
— Pat Mullen, POV Magazine