Death Al Dente: A Gourmet Detective Mystery (2016)

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San Francisco homicide detective Maggie Price and former, world-class chef Henry Ross are on the case once again. The crime-solving odd couple investigates the murder of Henry’s friend, a well-known local chef found dead in his kitchen. As they begin to unravel an old family secret, Maggie has to stay one step ahead of a mysterious man in the shadows who appears to be stalking her, while her blossoming relationship with Henry is threatened by the arrival of an ex-love from Maggie’s past.

Introduction
"Death Al Dente: A Gourmet Detective Mystery" is a tv movie that premiered on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel in 2016. The film is the 2nd installation in a series of "Gourmet Detective" mystery films, which are based on a series of books by Peter King. The film follows the culinary sleuth Henry Ross, played by Dylan Neal, who co-wrote the movie script with his other half Becky Southwell, and Detective Maggie Price, played by Brooke Burns, as they collaborate to solve a murder secret imbued with the flavor of great dining and treacherous tricks.

Plot Summary
Henry Ross is a gifted chef and food consultant with a flair for fixing culinary-related criminal offenses. Maggie Price is a no-nonsense, workaholic detective for the San Francisco authorities. In "Death Al Dente: A Gourmet Detective Mystery", the not likely duo partners up again when a prominent murder takes place. The victim is Leo, a good friend of Henry's and a popular dining establishment critic known for his prominent evaluations that could make or break a chef's career.

The story unfolds at the grand opening of a brand-new Italian dining establishment in San Francisco, where a group of chefs hopes to impress the critics. The excitement becomes horror when Leo is discovered dead in the restaurant's cooking area, having actually been murdered with one of Henry's individual kitchen area knives, making Henry a suspect in the criminal offense. Figured out to clear his name and find out who killed his pal, Henry joins forces with Maggie to decipher the layers of deceit within San Francisco's culinary community.

Henry's competence in the food world permits him to observe information that others might miss out on. This special skill becomes vital to the examination as he assists to translate the esoteric language of the cooking scene. Through their examination, Henry and Maggie interview different members of the food industry, consisting of chefs, restaurant owners, and food critics, each with their own tricks and possible intentions for the crime.

As they dig much deeper into the case, they find a world filled with competition, envy, and sabotage. It appears that Leo had more enemies than friends, and his reviews had not only the power to impact the success of the dining establishments however likewise the lives of the people who operated at them. This makes the list of suspects both long and complex.

Within this high-pressure environment, love simmers between Henry and Maggie as they prepare together and share intimate discussions. The chemistry in between the two adds an extra layer to the story, offering a light-hearted counterpoint to the severity of their investigation.

Resolution and Conclusion
As the mystery unfolds, the proof leads Henry and Maggie to an unforeseen culprit, exposing a twisted tale of revenge and illicit affairs. With Henry's culinary insights and Maggie's keen detective abilities, they ultimately expose the killer and serve justice as expertly as a completely carried out dish.

"Death Al Dente: A Gourmet Detective Mystery" is a film that integrates the suspense of a thriller with the delights of the culinary arts. Henry and Maggie's collaboration effectively stabilizes the intricate unraveling of hints with moments of individual connection, creating a gratifying and entertaining narrative. The movie's conclusion leaves audiences with the resolution of the murder case while opening the door for future cooking experiences with the charming detective duo.

Top Cast

  • Brooke Burns (small)
    Brooke Burns
    Maggie Price
  • Dylan Neal (small)
    Dylan Neal
    Henry Ross
  • Matthew Kevin Anderson (small)
    Matthew Kevin Anderson
    Munro
  • Marc Senior (small)
    Marc Senior
    Bailey
  • Samantha Ferris (small)
    Samantha Ferris
    Captain Forsyth
  • Christine Willes (small)
    Christine Willes
    Doris
  • Alissa Skovbye (small)
    Alissa Skovbye
    Abigail
  • Chris William Martin (small)
    Chris William Martin
    Steve
  • Camille Sullivan (small)
    Camille Sullivan
    Sara
  • Jordana Largy (small)
    Jordana Largy
    Claudia
  • Benjamin Wilkinson (small)
    Benjamin Wilkinson
    Leo