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  • “We make the best pancakes in New York. We sell over 400 pancakes per day.” Go behind the scenes at Chez Ma Tante with Sous Chef Fernando Natividad and see how he prepares to serve 400 of their renowned pancakes per day during the brunch rush.
    Director: Gunsel Pehlivan
    Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
    Editor: Jamie Gordon
    Featuring: Fernando Natividad
    Creative Producer: Parisa Kosari
    Line Producer: Jen McGinity
    Associate Producer: Oadhan Lynch
    Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
    Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
    Camera Operator: Jake Roobbins
    Assistant Camera: Roberto Herrera
    Sound Recordist: Mike Guggino
    Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
    Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
    Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
    Additional Editor: JC Scruggs
    Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
    Filmed on Location at Chez Ma Tante
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 605

  • @danielfox3003
    @danielfox3003 Рік тому +2667

    American restaurant, European style food, Mexican chefs, I love it.

    • @jchastain789
      @jchastain789 Рік тому +124

      Hella common in the foodservice industry

    • @aramdeara1
      @aramdeara1 Рік тому +4

      Nothing more American than making your costs lower by hiring cheaper labour and then complaining that they should all be sent back.

    • @ChuAlready
      @ChuAlready Рік тому +91

      Mixing pot of culture. Equals great food

    • @DM_2025
      @DM_2025 Рік тому +8

      The best comment 😂

    • @dntansrqs1341
      @dntansrqs1341 Рік тому +4

      Calm down

  • @MrNathancast
    @MrNathancast Рік тому +1384

    This chef has class, grace and charisma. More of him.

    • @duncanj9696
      @duncanj9696 Рік тому +6

      he's the best! i love him

    • @ladymissp1880
      @ladymissp1880 Рік тому +6

      Could listen to him all day!

    • @roberteng3567
      @roberteng3567 11 місяців тому +8

      As a former cook/kitchen manager, I love how he asks he asks his team to taste his products.

  • @BeyondDestiny
    @BeyondDestiny Рік тому +965

    You can tell this guy is very passionate about his job. Big props to him.

  • @4ran5ilva
    @4ran5ilva Рік тому +1325

    so so so proud to see my mexican brothers getting the recognition they deserve

    • @timothyb.4928
      @timothyb.4928 Рік тому +25

      Wait till u hear how popular ur guy's tacos n margaritas r up here. Ur gona freak

    • @DrVonNostrand
      @DrVonNostrand Рік тому +11

      No mames

    • @tioswift3676
      @tioswift3676 Рік тому +3

      For real. Pedro at my local Taco Bell cooks up authentic Mexican tacos there. Amazing!

    • @HavenUpsurge
      @HavenUpsurge Рік тому

      @@tioswift3676 idiot

    • @timmyturner013
      @timmyturner013 Рік тому +2

      The hefty tips I leave at my local margarita bar are me recognizing the craft

  • @sweetshoez
    @sweetshoez Рік тому +1583

    My mom makes crispy pancakes like this so I’ve never been impressed by breakfast restaurants serving me soft, floppy pancakes. These look awesome

    • @chino581991
      @chino581991 Рік тому +16

      How do you make em? I’ve never liked pancakes because the soft texture but these look great

    • @TheNunakun
      @TheNunakun Рік тому

      ​@@chino581991for crispy, use more butter and higher temp

    • @sweetshoez
      @sweetshoez Рік тому

      @@chino581991 hard to explain but one easy way is you can used boxed pearl milling company pancake mix and just fry the batter on a flat surface with an embarrassing amount of margin or butter. Trick is to not have it so hot that it scorches but hot enough to where you get delicious crispy browning

    • @gustavofring-thechickenman
      @gustavofring-thechickenman Рік тому +38

      Crispy pancakes are the only way… you’ll never go back

    • @riseofazrael
      @riseofazrael Рік тому +33

      @@gustavofring-thechickenman waffles are superior for this very reason

  • @eatonrepeat
    @eatonrepeat Рік тому +153

    I love watching the hardest working people in the industry taking on managerial jobs. I hope they are paying him well!

  • @CoreyWBaker
    @CoreyWBaker Рік тому +251

    That was the SINGLE best zesting job of a lemon I have ever seen.

    • @spiraljumper74
      @spiraljumper74 Рік тому +16

      He’s definitely got the precise amount of pressure required to get all the zest and none of the pith saved in his muscle memory.

    • @stoneysscapes7544
      @stoneysscapes7544 6 місяців тому

      ​@@spiraljumper74some of the best Zest Masters have shared the secret technique , " It's all in the wrist "

  • @Jc-nt4ro
    @Jc-nt4ro Рік тому +180

    There is a Mexican cooking/cleaning while playing Banda in every fine restaurant kitchen across America.
    Glad to see the representation.

    • @fresh2defff
      @fresh2defff 9 місяців тому +1

      not really banda, most are playing cumbias or romanticas

    • @hahahajackmyswag
      @hahahajackmyswag 8 місяців тому +1

      Why not return to your own country with your own kind

  • @zeth9965
    @zeth9965 Рік тому +98

    Guys like this make me feel proud to be in this industry.

  • @joshpoi886
    @joshpoi886 Рік тому +99

    8:10 love that chef asks another for his opinion and immediately respects it

    • @AnarchoLoserist
      @AnarchoLoserist Рік тому +6

      did...did he eat a spoonful of raw pork for that though? or did I miss something crucical

    • @carlosperalta5019
      @carlosperalta5019 Рік тому +13

      @@AnarchoLoseristit’s been cooked 2 hrs

    • @AnarchoLoserist
      @AnarchoLoserist Рік тому +1

      @@carlosperalta5019 ah okay that makes sense

  • @krschulman
    @krschulman Рік тому +372

    Chef Natividad is so talented, hard-working and such a nice guy - I loved watching his process and the food looks so delicious. Great video!

  • @gantz0949
    @gantz0949 9 місяців тому +50

    Whatever u paying this chef double it. He literally can do everything

  • @ChandlerTC
    @ChandlerTC Рік тому +436

    So calm and professional. And talented in making a wide variety of dishes. Fascinating to watch. Thanks for the video.

  • @NatasshjaSoncini
    @NatasshjaSoncini Рік тому +72

    The most calmed kitchen I’ve seen! Amazing energy and so much passion!!

  • @normp3273
    @normp3273 9 місяців тому +13

    There's nothing more beautiful than a cook who is passionate, loves his or her job and takes pride in serving delicious food gracefully. The Sous Chef speaks clearly and is easy to understand. It's like poetry in motion. 👍

  • @gun87rose
    @gun87rose Місяць тому +4

    This chefs detail, quality, knowledge and passion is so vibrant. Our raza always gives 100% to everything we do.

  • @Bizzozeron
    @Bizzozeron Рік тому +59

    As foreign as it can be to see a pigs head served to eat for me personally, I'm always thankful that the animals are getting used as best they can so they don't go to waste. Thanks for serving it!

  • @strange_ranger1
    @strange_ranger1 Рік тому +117

    mexicans are the backbone of the restaurant industry in this country. they bring a very specific and honest sort of 'blue collar artistry' to food and kitchens. mexican food is the best, imo. its a shame that the border controversy has cast a negative light on all of this. the border needs to be controlled, but we also need to give respect and credit where it's due. both can happen at the same time. we are a better country because of mexican-americans.

    • @OTownReview
      @OTownReview Рік тому +8

      Well said.

    • @hoosierbaddy3052
      @hoosierbaddy3052 10 місяців тому +5

      Absolutely! I live in California and have worked in the restaurant industry for years. The entire back of the house were Hispanic. The Spanish that I learned in high school came in handy. They also pick the produce that self entitled Americans cannot bring themselves to do.

    • @diorv2402
      @diorv2402 10 місяців тому +1

      💯

    • @mikerob2134
      @mikerob2134 8 місяців тому

      Taco Bell

    • @Nashinash
      @Nashinash 7 місяців тому +1

      We know that. It’s the cartels and the WEF militia that people have a problem with.

  • @neatsuhdude
    @neatsuhdude Рік тому +52

    it makes me happy to see immigrants finding their passion and furthermore real success and enjoyment regardless of the challenges that they are confronted with, like chicharito said "imaginemos cosas chingonas"

  • @GUADALUPEFABIAN-df6dh
    @GUADALUPEFABIAN-df6dh 8 місяців тому +10

    Nice, que bonito reconocer Latinos. We are part of the team that makes business run pero también corer nuestros propios negocios es increíble. Gracias a todos quienes invierten su tiempo. I love it! Keep spreading the love through food.

  • @simplyjanice
    @simplyjanice Рік тому +126

    This one was of the best episodes of this series! I loved Chef Natividad and this restaurant is definitely on my must try list :D

  • @mattalgrand
    @mattalgrand Рік тому +113

    Mexican chefs can do any type of food and make it sing.

    • @diorv2402
      @diorv2402 10 місяців тому +2

      bro look in the kitchen of a restaurant and mexicans are there 💯

  • @jayleno2192
    @jayleno2192 Рік тому +48

    This place looks pretty legit. Fernando definitely knows what he's doing!

    • @joebriggs5781
      @joebriggs5781 3 місяці тому

      Those pancakes looked immaculate

  • @FunnyLittleGuys
    @FunnyLittleGuys Рік тому +51

    Was there a few weeks ago and I’m pretty sure this guy made my pancakes because they were FANTASTIC 🤣👏

  • @timhagstrom5933
    @timhagstrom5933 Рік тому +46

    It's nice to see someone who takes pride in and ownership of their job in a genuine way. Food looks great as well!

  • @henrycruz3547
    @henrycruz3547 Рік тому +34

    Fantastic job chef! Seeing my fellow Mexican people doing great things in the kitchen will forever fill my heart with joy.

  • @williaminla
    @williaminla 7 місяців тому +6

    Really was a great video. A guy who really loves what he does and passes that love onto the people he makes food for

  • @tonytbd6232
    @tonytbd6232 Рік тому +54

    I have loved this series of going to a dining location and having a chef or head barkeep give you a tour and talk about their day. Looking behind the kitchen doors so to speak... just fascinating - and what talent... BRAVO.

  • @ulysses51691
    @ulysses51691 Рік тому +64

    Asking the opinion of his workers for food that HE prepped says alot about the guy. Wish him all the best

  • @gkavi330
    @gkavi330 9 місяців тому +3

    It's incredible how contagious and inspiring Chef Natividad's passion is. This video spotlights him fully immersed in what he loves and serves as a powerful reminder to pursue our own passions with equal fervor. Gracias Chef Natividad! Espero probar tus platos algún día!

  • @Margielamammi
    @Margielamammi Місяць тому +2

    Latina here, I could never eat a non crispy pancake that’s not dark brown to black with a soft inside. This is wholesome 😊

  • @TheOne-ql8qd
    @TheOne-ql8qd 7 місяців тому +4

    This was a great watch. He explained everything so well

  • @StevenPahe
    @StevenPahe Рік тому +19

    I worked at a sushi restaurant n the mexican workers who had 15 plusbyears experience...was watching me..n saw that i didnt complain but worked hard..n they showed all the tricks in working in the kitchen...respectos

  • @NobuAtreides
    @NobuAtreides Рік тому +66

    una maravilla de video gracias Bon Appetit, un orgullo ver a nuestros paisanos, hacer lo que saben hacer, buena comida

  • @MiguelHernandezbk
    @MiguelHernandezbk 8 місяців тому +3

    You’re paying for quality! This place is amazing the pancakes alone will do the flavors are amazing! Every bite is memorable!

  • @heymike_49
    @heymike_49 Рік тому +80

    I must have these pancakes🤤

  • @JecBreatheYoga
    @JecBreatheYoga Рік тому +2

    Going to NYC in December, Chef Natividad is the reason I’m coming to dine here. Love this! 🇲🇽🥞

  • @dextersmithbsee
    @dextersmithbsee Рік тому +13

    My grandmother made crispy little pancakes which she served with black molasses and butter. I still think about those some 40 years ago.

    • @joebriggs5781
      @joebriggs5781 3 місяці тому +1

      Haha molasses can be intense, the butter prob helps

  • @rs.9165
    @rs.9165 Рік тому +32

    i'm sure people can taste all the love he puts in his food!

  • @ridethespiral1219
    @ridethespiral1219 Рік тому +18

    I love this guy!

  • @OTownReview
    @OTownReview Рік тому +10

    Made these this morning for Xmas. They were amazing.

    • @angelica5709
      @angelica5709 11 місяців тому +1

      Can I have the recipe, please? I'm trying to figure it out but I can't get the ratios.

  • @jorgebrito-t6u
    @jorgebrito-t6u Рік тому +45

    Love seeing this , my Mexican brothers are all in ! Next step the chef needs his own restaurant

  • @fabianchiqui4234
    @fabianchiqui4234 Рік тому +7

    This is inspiring…thanks for sharing. This is the meaning of the American Dream.

  • @mariiix3vz531
    @mariiix3vz531 Рік тому +12

    Love this eso es todo 👏🏽🇲🇽

  • @oliviamurray664
    @oliviamurray664 11 місяців тому +1

    He is so proud of his heritage and culture! It's a joy to watch him ❤

  • @CraftsByKwan9
    @CraftsByKwan9 11 місяців тому +1

    This is such a pleasure to watch someone do what they love.

  • @VivianRP
    @VivianRP Рік тому +13

    Congratulations …. You are amazing and worked hard to have your business….happy to see people succeed . I love love pancakes! Thank you!!

  • @g-bgcg
    @g-bgcg Рік тому +28

    Oh yeah… the pancakes look amazing. What a super nice chef. Thanks for the video!

  • @henlolneh
    @henlolneh Рік тому +7

    One of the best On The Line episodes by far~

  • @true_jw
    @true_jw 10 місяців тому +1

    He's a natural. Makes it look easy, a sign of mastery.

  • @enriquebanuelos5151
    @enriquebanuelos5151 11 місяців тому +10

    Mexicanos chingones haciendo cosas chingonas❤️

  • @Markb51291
    @Markb51291 Рік тому +4

    Great Chef and great leader

  • @shyamalpurani
    @shyamalpurani Рік тому +46

    You got me at pancakes

    • @DuDieselDude
      @DuDieselDude Рік тому

      people still eat pancakes?

    • @j.s3300
      @j.s3300 Рік тому +6

      @@DuDieselDudethe smart ones

    • @christrout9902
      @christrout9902 Рік тому

      yes, are you stupid?@@DuDieselDude

  • @ChuAlready
    @ChuAlready Рік тому +2

    This guy knows what he’s doing 🫡

  • @VastlyGames
    @VastlyGames Рік тому +3

    Yea this is a perfect pancake, they should be crispy on the outside and melt in the middle. Love it.

  • @nancylovebucket2467
    @nancylovebucket2467 6 місяців тому

    He loves what he does and he takes pride in doing his best. Loved the video.

  • @BigDib18
    @BigDib18 Рік тому +8

    Did you know that they sell 400 orders of Pancakes? Lol love this guy!

  • @greenmt1100
    @greenmt1100 Рік тому +5

    Thanks for using our 100% vermont maple syrup!! Can’t beat the real stuff!!

  • @tonyc739
    @tonyc739 Рік тому +20

    My wife swears I make the best pancakes because of the crispy edges I feel validated 😂😂

    • @marissa5074
      @marissa5074 Рік тому

      Same! I only know how to make crispy pancakes and my husband loves them!

  • @barneyvelarde6648
    @barneyvelarde6648 Рік тому +3

    Impressive chef. Makes my Mexican heritage feel proud.

  • @hcf23445
    @hcf23445 4 місяці тому +1

    Well done Chef! Respect!!

  • @danielpeters3634
    @danielpeters3634 Рік тому +1

    Chef is the best. Maybe not the best chef in the world. But he’s just the best.

  • @NostromoFeratu
    @NostromoFeratu Рік тому +7

    I'm no chef but I've always been a proponent of smaller and crispier pancakes. I never understood why people want big fluffy doughy pancakes when they can be crispy and caramelized and so much better.

    • @vincer7824
      @vincer7824 Рік тому

      Yeah 90% of the time they’re just big tender pillows or tough pillows, no crisp anywhere makes me sad.

  • @before-berry
    @before-berry Рік тому +4

    Those pancakes are perfect! Nice job chef I love it 💟🫶🏾

  • @MPam1619
    @MPam1619 Рік тому +3

    I love this pancake recipe! Must try to figure out recipe for smaller batch of batter.

  • @karizmaone
    @karizmaone Рік тому +5

    ¡Viva Mexico!

  • @brittanyb5942
    @brittanyb5942 11 місяців тому +2

    I love pancakes with the crispy ring around them 🤤

  • @parkjoe1
    @parkjoe1 Рік тому +2

    Absolute Maestro. Thank you for this episode

  • @nikkiseashores82
    @nikkiseashores82 Рік тому +4

    I was drooling at those pancakes

  • @f25mart
    @f25mart Рік тому +6

    One of the great representations of the pillars of our country - Great job, Chef Natividad

  • @naveensilva2312
    @naveensilva2312 Рік тому +3

    Definitely want to go try this place whenever I get to NYC

  • @itsthewestend
    @itsthewestend Рік тому +3

    These are really the best pancakes in NYC

  • @goudagirl6095
    @goudagirl6095 4 місяці тому

    Ain't nothing better than CRISPY EDGE pancakes, I tell ya. The BEST. This place - and this guy - are amazing. Wish I could visit someday!

  • @Lulu-bt3fn
    @Lulu-bt3fn Рік тому +14

    I loved hearing Chef show us these exceptional, authentic french Canadian dishes

  • @jaysowavy4203
    @jaysowavy4203 Рік тому +5

    So proud to be Mexican

  • @cesardanielhernandez7965
    @cesardanielhernandez7965 Рік тому +4

    Guey eres grande...bien chingon guey sigue pa'rriba. Well done 👏

  • @pikkuu2002
    @pikkuu2002 Рік тому +2

    he seems so happy making his pancakes

  • @idefix12689
    @idefix12689 Місяць тому

    Looks amazing! Chef Fernando Natividad is a gem 💎

  • @garyb2392
    @garyb2392 Рік тому +2

    This was awesome ! Gotta put this restaurant on my list to visit when I’m in Brooklyn !

  • @eagledice2008
    @eagledice2008 8 місяців тому +1

    I love these Chefs

  • @dralissa123
    @dralissa123 Рік тому +11

    I enjoyed this chef

  • @dafnenavarro7080
    @dafnenavarro7080 11 місяців тому +1

    que bonito tiene mucha diccion, buen host deberia tener su propio programa! mucha calma y apasionado, muchas felicidades Chef!! desde mexico lindo y querido con mucho amor :D

  • @elyset911
    @elyset911 Рік тому +1

    I love hearing the Spanish explanations. I am trying to become more fluent and exposure helps!

  • @noninoni454
    @noninoni454 Рік тому +2

    😋 Yum I want to go there for those Pancakes and Falafels. Im to far away. Awesome Chef and Eatery

  • @lorarrayolo
    @lorarrayolo 5 місяців тому

    Love his energy, he clearly loves what he does! The savory dishes look amazing, I would never be able to eat these pancakes, though 😬

  • @freddycugarjr
    @freddycugarjr Рік тому +1

    Big ups 2 the chefs! Everything looks smackn!

  • @Shay-ShayTV
    @Shay-ShayTV 8 місяців тому

    I love a brown crispy-edged pancake. One of my favorite things ever.❤🎉

  • @Trielle703
    @Trielle703 Рік тому +2

    This was a nice watch. Thanks Chef🤌🏾🤌🏾

  • @jazmineaquino6365
    @jazmineaquino6365 Рік тому +1

    Truly enjoyed this video!!!

  • @felisapaul5738
    @felisapaul5738 Рік тому +11

    I look forward to visiting the restaurant. I will definitely order the pancakes!😊

  • @writereducator
    @writereducator 3 місяці тому

    Fernando: "I must now taste these pancakes. It is my duty."
    Lucky fellow!

  • @tooniemama6959
    @tooniemama6959 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful story. He is living his dream. That is how i make my pancakes, fluffy, golden & crispy. Im gonna try his method and use clarified butter and lemon zest!

  • @JoseSanchez-oj5tm
    @JoseSanchez-oj5tm Рік тому +2

    Representando la Raza 🤝🏽

  • @ofsoundmind28
    @ofsoundmind28 3 місяці тому

    I love this episode, and I want to eat the food even more so! 🤤

  • @FromTheHipp
    @FromTheHipp 2 місяці тому

    this is how i make my own pancakes. cant wait to get here to try this out.

  • @victortg95
    @victortg95 11 місяців тому

    a lot of variety in the menu! but with proper prep it looks going smoothly

  • @DR-fd7sw
    @DR-fd7sw 8 місяців тому +1

    I know them pancakes are 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @36_jenevieveyeo13
    @36_jenevieveyeo13 3 місяці тому

    the name is amazing! it means my aunts place in french, really screams comfort food

  • @nancydugancabrera1672
    @nancydugancabrera1672 Рік тому +1

    Excellent Chef!!

  • @ritadraille5488
    @ritadraille5488 11 місяців тому

    I have so much respect for chefs ! Wow