Eating at Contra. NYC. $110 Michelin Starred Tasting Menu

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  • Опубліковано 27 гру 2024

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  • @pizzareviewsonthego
    @pizzareviewsonthego 2 роки тому +8

    Yeah man, I don't even tell too many people it's my birthday. I appreciate your content, because you visit so many restaurants I barely have been to. Michelin star restaurants are usually pricey and a big guy like myself would absolutely head to the pizzeria afterward! But I'd gladly pay just to see how the present the dishes...its kinda like going to an art museum and getting some food at the same time.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I know what you mean. The price tag is the worst part of most Michelin places (plus the small portion sizes), but yeah, it’s an experience and an art. At the same time, I just love variety. Even though fine dining is nice, sometimes all I want is a burger, a slice of pizza or a plate of pasta. So it was kind of nice to have the best of both worlds in this video, an elegant restaurant and Prince Street Pizza.

  • @borispeper6981
    @borispeper6981 2 роки тому +6

    everything looked absolutely delicious. thank you for some inspiring pictures.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! Yeah, everything was so good!

  • @eddie_d1233
    @eddie_d1233 Місяць тому +1

    Great second dessert!!! You're the man! and happy belated birthday.

  • @RichGee
    @RichGee 2 роки тому +4

    I love it that you ended with a slice of pizza! Great video - always a pleasure to watch.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому

      Thank you! There's nothing like a good slice of pizza!

  • @maryandrews8128
    @maryandrews8128 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Mom!

  • @thecrimedog8424
    @thecrimedog8424 2 роки тому +1

    Happy birthday. Don't set aged goals my friend. You are still young. Live your life my friend!! You are doing great

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I appreciate it!

  • @peterjoshuasitchon2945
    @peterjoshuasitchon2945 2 роки тому +1

    im very happy that i found this channel, thank you for these great contents

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому

      That makes me happy to hear! Thanks for watching!

  • @bicgohill8756
    @bicgohill8756 2 роки тому +3

    I’m going!!! Thanks brother!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому

      Awesome! Enjoy!

  • @Fufski
    @Fufski 2 роки тому +2

    Happy birthday! I went to this place almost a year ago (you knew) and I still haven't got the chance to make this video because the audio environment was so bad and I was having trouble cleaning it. You ended up being faster! Also, the place is really dark and really small it's hard to shoot (you probably can tell as well).

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks! I know exactly what you mean! I figured pretty quickly I would just be doing voice overs for the video since the music was so loud. But the worst part, especially with my camera, was the lighting. The footage of the food I took worked out since I was able to light it up with my phone, but the shots of me eating look terrible. Sometimes my camera had trouble focusing since it was so dark. Still, it was a good dinner. I definitely enjoyed it!

  • @jamesmcadory1322
    @jamesmcadory1322 2 роки тому +2

    That is a pretty good price for what you get! Great video and happy belated birthday!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому +1

      Indeed! It's good value for NYC!

  • @prajaktakhairkar9054
    @prajaktakhairkar9054 11 місяців тому +1

    my college right beside washington park NYU, I missed this!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @alfredoalvarez3401
    @alfredoalvarez3401 2 роки тому +3

    As ussual....great Work. Thanks Andrew.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @PatriciaRoggero
    @PatriciaRoggero Рік тому +1

    Where did you learn all of your food knowledge did you go to the CIA? You are amazing I am so glad I found your channel

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! That really makes me happy to hear! I never went to any school to learn about food, rather, I just picked it up through restaurants and books over the years.

  • @NoahEats
    @NoahEats 2 роки тому +2

    Now that is a great dessert! Happy Belated Birthday 🎂

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому

      It was so good! Thank you!

  • @Anton0915
    @Anton0915 7 місяців тому +1

    What really sucks is that they have closed permanently last year. I never got to try any of their dishes. 😢

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  7 місяців тому

      It's a shame. Contra was a great place.

  • @markpriest589
    @markpriest589 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for sharing your birthday with us. Too short! I find you judge yourself a bit harshly. Your fans don't watch you because of your accomplishments, they follow you because they enjoy your company. I so enjoy this channel.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words and support! This made me happy to read!

  • @tomahern8967
    @tomahern8967 2 роки тому +2

    The courses looked amazing and for $110 it’s not too bad. Thank you for the great content each week and Happy Birthday.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому

      Thanks always for watching! Yeah, it was money well spent in my opinion!

    • @viola9536
      @viola9536 2 роки тому

      Hi this is worth full food ? I like you ❤

  • @tiffanywitherspoon8722
    @tiffanywitherspoon8722 2 роки тому +2

    Great video

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @s_przybylowicz
    @s_przybylowicz 2 роки тому +4

    Too bad such classy restaurants don't enthusiastically sing happy birthday at your table!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому +3

      Haha! That would've been awkward, but if I got a free dessert out of it, I would've been all for it!

  • @4nintheenplus115
    @4nintheenplus115 Рік тому +1

    Do you need to tip 20$ for that price?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Рік тому +1

      I usually tip at least 20 percent, so I probably gave around $22.

  • @lemababi3
    @lemababi3 Рік тому +1

    So pessimistic! HAPPPIEST /Birthday! I love your page thanks for being such a food critic... you will definitely reach those goals. Why are you alone? Are you personable? come hang out at Rogers Garden if you enjoy good vibes.... Let's try food together!!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much!! I hope so!

    • @lemababi3
      @lemababi3 Рік тому +1

      @@Jamesnu In all honesty which cuisine is your favorite? Also which was the best Michelin Restaurant and what was the most tastiest and memorable dish? As a child my mom took me to Mesa Grill by Bobby Flay in union square and it was a 5 course meal it was good lol

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Рік тому +1

      @@lemababi3 I don't know if I can narrow it down to just one cuisine, because I just love variety so much. I do have a particular fondness for Spanish and Italian cuisine, but there's just so many amazing things to eat in this world. Le Bernardin was probably the best Michelin starred restaurant that I've ever been to, but I also really like Blackbird in Chicago, which has sadly closed. As far as most memorable dish. That's a tough one too. I could probably list 100! Haha! That must've been a great experience to eat at Mesa Grill, I wish it was still around, it looked amazing!

    • @lemababi3
      @lemababi3 Рік тому +1

      @@Jamesnu I've lived here all my life and I've seen so many restaurants come and go ... I definitely like Asian Fusion cuisines and I have to try French.... although I never really thought to. I definitely got to look up Blackbird and their chefs to see what they moved on to. You can travel to Vegas to try Mesa Grill, or go to Atlantic City to try his Steak restaurant or Gato here in the city. It was so good I still remember it lol. I am a Master Chef fan nowww. But thank you so much for your response!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Рік тому

      @@lemababi3 Thanks for watching my videos! That's true, I forgot that there's a Mesa Grill in Vegas. I actually considered going there on my last visit to the city. I haven't been to Atlantic City yet, but I'll definitely have to go sometime.

  • @adrian-qr6zk
    @adrian-qr6zk Рік тому

    wagyu is baby food for adult gastronauts

  • @stevemiller2296
    @stevemiller2296 10 місяців тому +1

    110$ and you left hungry? shameful

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  10 місяців тому

      Yeah, but at least it was a good variety of excellent food.

    • @stevemiller2296
      @stevemiller2296 10 місяців тому +1

      thanks for responding. if it were anyone but you id try to rip on them but if you say you felt it was wprth it then i believe it,@@Jamesnu

  • @airmanma
    @airmanma 8 місяців тому

    Wow!!!!! Is this a joke??????? Crappy measly portion, overpriced food. I wouldn't waste my time using their bathroom, they probably charge you for the toilet water.

    • @brownman304
      @brownman304 2 місяці тому

      Just say you’re poor and have to pay credit card debt

  • @robertfeinberg748
    @robertfeinberg748 Місяць тому

    Bidenflation.

  • @choochalah
    @choochalah 2 роки тому +3

    happy belated birthday! nice to see you reaching another of your 2022 goals! you have loads of time to experience so much!! everything looked so beautiful! I approve of your 2nd dessert! I would have done the same!❤

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 роки тому +1

      Haha! Thanks so much! Indeed! Two desserts are better than one!

    • @girlywhirly4971
      @girlywhirly4971 8 місяців тому +2

      @@Jamesnu Just fabulous! That second dessert was genius! Happy Birthday 2024😁

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  8 місяців тому +1

      @@girlywhirly4971 Thank you so much!