Seared

Though Fincher was once attached to a script for a film called "Seared," which was based upon superstar chef Anthony Bourdain's best-selling memoir "Kitchen Confidential," "Chef" is something new entirely.

EXCLUSIVE: David Fincher Reveals Ingredients For Keanu Reeves Film ‘Chef’ » MTV Movies Blog 2008

"'Seared' was a defunct property at New Line," the director told MTV News.

EXCLUSIVE: David Fincher Reveals Ingredients For Keanu Reeves Film ‘Chef’ » MTV Movies Blog 2008

Every meal is made to order: Pan Seared Tilapia with Cous Cous and Ratatouille at the beach restaurant Neptune's; Grilled Stuffed Red Snapper topped with Café de Paris butters at the ultra elegant and romantic La Toc.

Dwight Brown: St. Lucia -- The Shangri-la Caribbean Island Dwight Brown 2011

Seared by this episode, Mr. Walker now wants statewide local governments and school districts to have the management tools to avoid layoffs.

Obama's Badger State Blues Karl Rove 2011

Every meal is made to order: Pan Seared Tilapia with Cous Cous and Ratatouille at the beach restaurant Neptune's; Grilled Stuffed Red Snapper topped with Café de Paris butters at the ultra elegant and romantic La Toc.

Dwight Brown: St. Lucia -- The Shangri-la Caribbean Island Dwight Brown 2011

Every meal is made to order: Pan Seared Tilapia with Cous Cous and Ratatouille at the beach restaurant Neptune's; Grilled Stuffed Red Snapper topped with Café de Paris butters at the ultra elegant and romantic La Toc.

Dwight Brown: St. Lucia -- The Shangri-la Caribbean Island Dwight Brown 2011

Seared tuna, smoked trout, and poached salmon over a seaweed salad; herb-infused turkey breast with sweet potatoes, cranberry johnnycake, and bacon-wrapped green beans; and a chocolate-mousse crunch cake with apricot-and-cherry sauce.

Food Fight 2009

Seared tuna, smoked trout, and poached salmon over a seaweed salad; herb-infused turkey breast with sweet potatoes, cranberry johnnycake, and bacon-wrapped green beans; and a chocolate-mousse crunch cake with apricot-and-cherry sauce.

Food Fight 2009

Nick Brandreth for The Wall Street Journal Seared ahi tuna steak with sesame chive crust and noodle salad.

Steakhouse Sibling Monica Williams 2011

Every meal is made to order: Pan Seared Tilapia with Cous Cous and Ratatouille at the beach restaurant Neptune's; Grilled Stuffed Red Snapper topped with Café de Paris butters at the ultra elegant and romantic La Toc.

Dwight Brown: St. Lucia -- The Shangri-la Caribbean Island Dwight Brown 2011