These short documentaries on chefs has to be, hands down, one of the best series on UA-cam. Eater does a fantastic job showcasing so many talented and interesting chefs. Thanks, Eater.
His reverenace for the small business who afford us the opportunity to share in their families traditions and recipes is everything. He gets it. I respect that he acknowledges how foods can become trendy and the heart and soul of where these meals came from get forgotten. Respect Chef!
Much respect to Chef Edward Lee's passion and knowledge and the editors,production team and everyone behind the scenes for showcasing the culinary arts in this video 👏
that was cute around 5:29 when she just said sure with such sincerity. she cooks for the love and knows how much he loves her food not for profit but to keep on tradition
My wife and I went to 610 Magnolia a couple years ago and it was worth every cent. It was without a doubt one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. Everything about our evening at 610 Magnolia left us craving another visit.
Wow. As a dad who also cooks (a tiny bit by comparison!) this hit me right in the feels. I love seeing his humility and passion, and even more love the way he cares for his family.
Love Ed Lee. I live in Louisville, and Ed is very accessible and does great work with up and coming chefs. Proud to have him and his food at my fingertips
except louisville isn't a small town. By comparison to New York, sure. But compared to other places in Kentucky...definitely not small. So glad he made it in Louisville though
This was beautiful. In a world gone mad, maybe the solution is hard work, family, friends, good food and going back to the old methods to rebuild a fractured community.
@@mateol5610 Yes, it is. Southern food as we know it today came to us from an entirely African American tradition. A large number of traditionally southern ingredients are indigenous to Africa. Yams and sweet potatoes? Africa. Okra? Africa. Black eyed peas? Africa? Rice? You guessed it. Africa. Pork hocks were a throwaway piece of the animal given to slaves. They'd smoke them and then add them to their rice and beans or greens both as a way to impart extra flavor and as a way to soften the meat and make it easier to eat. Barbeque is a traditionally west African method of cookery. The first American baked Mac and cheese was made by a house slave in Monticello. Don't come in here acting like you know what you're talking about when you so clearly do not.
@@ThunderTaco206 I agree with almost everything you said, but BBQ doesn't belong to anyone, BBQ is as old as cooking with fire is, that's a human thing, not a certain race's.
hey everyone, take a little time and read about Chef Edward's Lee Initiative program. he's really done some amazing work, especially with helping small businesses and farmers stay afloat during the pandemic.
These series that delve into the lives, efforts, and minds of chefs are an absolute blast to watch. I feel that the average person is unaware of the passion that goes into what they bring to table. Thanks for showing us.
Love this video. Towards the end, is bringing up happy memories of me cooking with my 4 year old granddaughter, who goes all in and insists that I bring the “tiny ladder” (aka stepladder) into the kitchen so she can do big girl work alongside me. Didn’t realize until recently that little rituals like cooking together can build and nurture relationships, and potential future memories, in such an indelible way.
There are few things in this world that are more precious than seeing a passionate father bond with his daughter. And to bring her the love of food and cooking is lovely. Love this story.
this touched me so much. from his respect to the origins of his favorite foods, paying homage and spreading that same love to his family and in his food. simple yet profound
As someone said behind every successful man there's a wife who made it happen and I can tell she was a huge support/force for Chef Lee. Also his own attitude towards local food and tradition is amazing. Bless this man and his family..... now I gotta somehow make my way to that chicken joint in Louisville :D
i love this channel...i would love a series where they go into the restaurant and break down food cost,does it make sense to add to menu etc..I love the series they have with the restaurateurs ..wish it could go more in depth
For years now I've wanted to travel to the states to eat at one of his restaurants. Hopefully this will be the year! So much respect for what Chef Edward does 🙏
Wow chief Lee what a wonderful story. And as you know wives are our backbone to success. The first couple of years of opening my practice it was my wife who kept me strong. And your story about food and without these people and there Heritage so many foods would never be here.
Its a heritage that needs to be preserved, lose that you lose identity, personality and the love that goes into the food. I salute you for knowing that and doing your bit to preserve it!
After watching this video, I got more advice from a man I never met then anyone I've ever come across. I hope one day our roads come across and we can sit down have some borbon or rum. I respect this man 100%
Complete pleasure watching this video and seeing how Chef Edward Lee's search for fulfillment lead to a discovery of soul food and family. Had he not made the decision to leave NYC, he wouldn't have found where he belonged.
I love a true chefs face when they look at how someone eats their food. No matter what their guest says they can tell wether or not their guest has actually fully grasped the complexity and love the chef has put into the dish. Guy who ate the oysters. Did not get it btw.
The greens... o those greens with at awesome meat.... but those greens look awesome. I lobe how grounded you two are (Chef Lee and wife). I think this might be one of the best things on cooking I've ever seen in my life.
Out of the 7 Million Things Facebook tried to force on me over the years. This was the ONE Thing that actually made absolute Sense and I am thankful I got to find you guyses Stuff ! Awesome short Docs ! Thanks a bunch
A wonderful story about food and family. And his restaurant Succotash in National Harbor (MD) is one of my favorites. The cornbread is the best I’ve had!
I love this story, this restaurant is definitely one enjoy. To me, Maker's Mark is a 10/10 whiskey at its price point. It has a perfect balance of all the qualities you want out of bourbon and is so versatile, I like that he talked about what bourbon means to his vision.
It is a fact that in 1789 the Baptist minister Elijah Craig opened a distillery in Georgetown, Kentucky. Heaven Hill Brands produces a bourbon named after the "father" of bourbon. His recipe was stolen by whites ! As a black woman who had both grandparent's one side from Georgia the other from Virginia were both phenomenal home cooks .
These short documentaries on chefs has to be, hands down, one of the best series on UA-cam. Eater does a fantastic job showcasing so many talented and interesting chefs. Thanks, Eater.
Couldn't agree more!😃
His reverenace for the small business who afford us the opportunity to share in their families traditions and recipes is everything. He gets it. I respect that he acknowledges how foods can become trendy and the heart and soul of where these meals came from get forgotten. Respect Chef!
Well said my thoughts exactly after watching the video.
This dude is so genuine. Beautiful soul, no other way to put it.
Much respect to Chef Edward Lee's passion and knowledge and the editors,production team and everyone behind the scenes for showcasing the culinary arts in this video 👏
that was cute around 5:29 when she just said sure with such sincerity. she cooks for the love and knows how much he loves her food not for profit but to keep on tradition
My wife and I went to 610 Magnolia a couple years ago and it was worth every cent. It was without a doubt one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. Everything about our evening at 610 Magnolia left us craving another visit.
Wow. As a dad who also cooks (a tiny bit by comparison!) this hit me right in the feels. I love seeing his humility and passion, and even more love the way he cares for his family.
Love Ed Lee. I live in Louisville, and Ed is very accessible and does great work with up and coming chefs. Proud to have him and his food at my fingertips
Incredible. Something out of a movie. Moved from a big city to a small town, end up settling down with a successful business.
except louisville isn't a small town. By comparison to New York, sure. But compared to other places in Kentucky...definitely not small. So glad he made it in Louisville though
@@Darqfate its tiny tho, like under a million
Lol no
@@Darqfate I was told by reputable news stations that everyone in Kentucky is a white supremacist?
Maybe we are living in a Hallmark movie.
He has an amazing wife...she is a true partner..we should all be so lucky to have a spouse as amazing as his wife and him..
Culinary stud and seems like a great dude as well. Nice to see the love and interaction with his wife and daughter. Blessed man.
This episode is fantanstic! Love Chef Lee's character, his story and his family! Production team has done a great job presenting it!
This is a truly special episode, thanks to the team at Eater for this!
LOVE Ed, probably one of my fave Top Chef contestants all seasons combined. Would really enjoy having the chance to eat his food one day
i have more respect to every Chef that appreciate other culture recipes like Chef Edward. His humility as a person is outstanding.
love Chef Lee, always so calm, super humble, measured and still super passionate, love watching him and hearing him speak.
This was beautiful. In a world gone mad, maybe the solution is hard work, family, friends, good food and going back to the old methods to rebuild a fractured community.
I'm eating pasta at 5 AM.. thanks for uploading right when I need it lol
This is probably the first time I've seen a chef who cooks southern food give credit to the black community.
He gets it. Southern food is African American food.
@@ThunderTaco206 no its not. lots of black influences sure
@@mateol5610 Yes, it is. Southern food as we know it today came to us from an entirely African American tradition. A large number of traditionally southern ingredients are indigenous to Africa. Yams and sweet potatoes? Africa. Okra? Africa. Black eyed peas? Africa? Rice? You guessed it. Africa.
Pork hocks were a throwaway piece of the animal given to slaves. They'd smoke them and then add them to their rice and beans or greens both as a way to impart extra flavor and as a way to soften the meat and make it easier to eat. Barbeque is a traditionally west African method of cookery. The first American baked Mac and cheese was made by a house slave in Monticello. Don't come in here acting like you know what you're talking about when you so clearly do not.
@@mateol5610 yes it is. Its an african cooking style brought by slaves to the us
@@ThunderTaco206 I agree with almost everything you said, but BBQ doesn't belong to anyone, BBQ is as old as cooking with fire is, that's a human thing, not a certain race's.
hey everyone, take a little time and read about Chef Edward's Lee Initiative program. he's really done some amazing work, especially with helping small businesses and farmers stay afloat during the pandemic.
I worked at this restaurant for a bit, awesome folks.👌🏼
These series that delve into the lives, efforts, and minds of chefs are an absolute blast to watch. I feel that the average person is unaware of the passion that goes into what they bring to table. Thanks for showing us.
Love this video. Towards the end, is bringing up happy memories of me cooking with my 4 year old granddaughter, who goes all in and insists that I bring the “tiny ladder” (aka stepladder) into the kitchen so she can do big girl work alongside me. Didn’t realize until recently that little rituals like cooking together can build and nurture relationships, and potential future memories, in such an indelible way.
Damn the "sure you can" 5:27 hit different!
"why you going to culinary school? I'll teach you everything you need to know”
GOD DAMN THAT WAS SMOOTH
There are few things in this world that are more precious than seeing a passionate father bond with his daughter. And to bring her the love of food and cooking is lovely. Love this story.
this touched me so much. from his respect to the origins of his favorite foods, paying homage and spreading that same love to his family and in his food. simple yet profound
As someone said behind every successful man there's a wife who made it happen and I can tell she was a huge support/force for Chef Lee. Also his own attitude towards local food and tradition is amazing. Bless this man and his family..... now I gotta somehow make my way to that chicken joint in Louisville :D
I’m here expecting some kickin soul food… I didn’t expect to get a love story better than twilight 🥺
God, the passion and respect he has for cooking, food, bourbon, family is amazing. Kudos to Chef Lee
I absolutely love Ed!! I am so glad you stuck it out in Kentucky!! You have a beautiful wife and family Ed!!
Seems like such a genuine, nice guy!
Man this one hit me right in the feels. Amazing family.
i love this channel...i would love a series where they go into the restaurant and break down food cost,does it make sense to add to menu etc..I love the series they have with the restaurateurs ..wish it could go more in depth
For me, Dot's Soul Food on Hwy. 20 in Hillsboro Al. Just outside of Decatur. The good ladies at Dots have fed me well for many years.
For years now I've wanted to travel to the states to eat at one of his restaurants. Hopefully this will be the year! So much respect for what Chef Edward does 🙏
Love the southern style houses and their cuisine completes the soul
Wow chief Lee what a wonderful story. And as you know wives are our backbone to success. The first couple of years of opening my practice it was my wife who kept me strong. And your story about food and without these people and there Heritage so many foods would never be here.
There's a lot of love in this episode of yeschef. Brilliant piece of film that captures more than just food. Keep this coming Eater!
There is so much good food out there, many of which we won't be able to try in our lifetime, which is somehow saddening really.
What an amazing guy, I could watch and listen to him for hours. So reflective and humble.
Its a heritage that needs to be preserved, lose that you lose identity, personality and the love that goes into the food. I salute you for knowing that and doing your bit to preserve it!
After watching this video, I got more advice from a man I never met then anyone I've ever come across. I hope one day our roads come across and we can sit down have some borbon or rum. I respect this man 100%
This was so amazing to watch. Loved how intimate this felt! Great job Eater!
Complete pleasure watching this video and seeing how Chef Edward Lee's search for fulfillment lead to a discovery of soul food and family. Had he not made the decision to leave NYC, he wouldn't have found where he belonged.
This guy makes everything sound so good with his passion. It's so pure.
I wish this was a series. Thoroughly enjoyed this segment. Chef Lee is very gracious
I love a true chefs face when they look at how someone eats their food. No matter what their guest says they can tell wether or not their guest has actually fully grasped the complexity and love the chef has put into the dish. Guy who ate the oysters. Did not get it btw.
Wow, so much respect for Chef Lee - he oozes authenticity, pays homage to those who came before him, and is a great father. What more can you ask for?
What a beautiful mini documentary. It’s just nice seeing someone with a passion and hard work ethic.
What an amazing guy and what a support his wife has been. 👌
Now this is the kind of chef I can get behind. He's down-to-earth and not a glory seeker, I wanna be a celebrity.
WOW! This is an extremely exquisite video and I really appreciate Eater and Chef Edward Lee for such bundles of lessons here.
really like this guys demeanor and way of thinking and expressing himself.
This is the type of video Eater should be putting out. Stick with food not politics. Great story thanks for sharing.
Beautiful story! And, a beautiful family. Congrats for realizing your dream in Kentucky. May your family realize more dreams.
I always knew Chef Lee was a BAMF but the family stuff was really touching.
he followed his intuition, his heart over his head
Ate here last fall-incredible cuisine!!!!
I have always said the two things that unite all of us. Is the creation of food with the ones you love, and the bond of family.
The greens... o those greens with at awesome meat.... but those greens look awesome. I lobe how grounded you two are (Chef Lee and wife). I think this might be one of the best things on cooking I've ever seen in my life.
Chef Lee is the real deal. What an inspiration!!!
I'm only a quarter of the way through this video and I just love this guy!
Out of the 7 Million Things Facebook tried to force on me over the years. This was the ONE Thing that actually made absolute Sense and I am thankful I got to find you guyses Stuff ! Awesome short Docs ! Thanks a bunch
Chef Edward’s story needs to be a movie.
agreed I started tearing up when his wife choked up
"Cheers good to be with you" what a lovely saying
If you liked this, check out Chef Lee’s book - Buttermilk Graffiti. It’s a great read, and heavily features hidden gems in regional america
A wonderful story about food and family. And his restaurant Succotash in National Harbor (MD) is one of my favorites. The cornbread is the best I’ve had!
Damn this should be nominated for an Emmy!
Beautiful people, and beautiful parents. I wish you all the best in your future. God Bless.
wow this needed to be at least 10 mins longer. the story telling was so captivating.
Really enjoyed this docu style episode and it's a perfect length imo - more please!
The fried chicken part was pure love man. I love seeing that stuff
This is one of the must sentimental videos in this channel, my greatest respecto to such a dedicated man, husband and chef🤘🥰
The episode was released 2 months ago but was recorded sometime in 2018/2019.
even southern food spoke to me also when I first had collard greens in 2016. Also I have a huge love for fried chicken
this episode was amazing. we need more of these
The Real Top Chef: Texas Winner!!!
Chef Edward Lee has become more successful from his season of Top Chef than anyone else.
Yes, i cant wait till i get to kentucky! This was beautiful! I cant wait to meet Chef!
Beautiful story about a modest and grounded chef. 👏
Fried catfish with greens and some mashed sweet potatoes/yams or regular mashed tatters is definitely a top 5 dinner plate of all time
🦄Chef Edward cooks great GRITS + had GRIT to reach his goal.
really inspiring video. great job chef lee and eater
This was fricking beautiful to watch
What a beautiful family.
I love this story, this restaurant is definitely one enjoy. To me, Maker's Mark is a 10/10 whiskey at its price point. It has a perfect balance of all the qualities you want out of bourbon and is so versatile, I like that he talked about what bourbon means to his vision.
This is the most wholesome thing I've seen in a while
It's the "EVERYTHING IS COOKED IN PORK" neon sign for me.
This video made me smile for 20 minutes and four seconds. :D
Love this video! Chef Lee truly is a master and learner of his craft
he is such a nice guy
Wow! Best video to date from Eater! Keep up the good work and congratulations to Chef Edward Lee and 610!
There’s a 53 minute doc of Edward Lee on Yes Chef channel.
I must say I've watched a lot of these and this is up there as one of my faves
I want to give his place a visit when I'm in Kentucky
Big mommas food reminds me a lot of my great grandmas cooking.
This is an absolutely wonderful story. Thanks for this one.
Excellent 👌🏻 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻
It is a fact that in 1789 the Baptist minister Elijah Craig opened a distillery in Georgetown, Kentucky. Heaven Hill Brands produces a bourbon named after the "father" of bourbon. His recipe was stolen by whites ! As a black woman who had both grandparent's one side from Georgia the other from Virginia were both phenomenal home cooks .
One of the best Eater videos I've watched!!!!
These videos are very educational and inspiring