24 Hours at a Michelin-Rated Restaurant, From Ingredients To Dinner Service | Bon Appétit

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  • Опубліковано 18 січ 2022
  • Follow chef/owner Greg Baxtrom through an entire day at his restaurant Olmsted, from sourcing ingredients and organizing prep work through serving dinner in the heart of Brooklyn. Running a successful restaurant like Olmsted with a dynamic, seasonal menu is no short order - and chef Baxtrom leverages a backyard garden to keep things interesting in the kitchen. Take a first hand look behind the scenes to see what really goes into serving high-quality cuisine day in, day out.
    Director: James Pettigrew
    Editor: Misa Qu
    Producer: Blake Jesse, Lizzy Halberstadt
    Director of Photography: Bradley Wickham
    Camera Operator: Jack Belisle
    Audio: Michael Guggino
    PA: Arabi Cavaliere
    Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
    Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
    Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
    Post Production Supervisor: Stephanie Cardone
    Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
    Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
    Assistant Editor: JC Scruggs
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  • @roberthollandsworth1809
    @roberthollandsworth1809 2 роки тому +1879

    Definitely asking farmers what I can get off their hands at the market now. Doing something good while giving yourself a creative challenge in the kitchen sounds like a win-win.

    • @_kahimanawari
      @_kahimanawari 2 роки тому +5

      @@GlazeonthewickeR you sound like you dont have a passion in life

    • @MFJoneser
      @MFJoneser Рік тому +4

      Here here chef. Yes

    • @crowtein6104
      @crowtein6104 Рік тому

      So what did you take off their hands?

    • @roberthollandsworth1809
      @roberthollandsworth1809 Рік тому +13

      @@crowtein6104 surprisingly my mushroom guy said he only has problem selling lions mane which I happily buy up now.

    • @stelity
      @stelity 11 місяців тому

      If you take it off the farmer's markets hands, it wouldn't go to soup kitchen and food pantries.

  • @druecore2020
    @druecore2020 2 роки тому +1374

    I met him when he was in culinary school. I knew his roommate, and hung out with him once or twice. He was driven, ambitious, and quietly funny at the time. I suspect that hasn't changed much, he seems like he's still a nice guy.

    • @dannyMCDelight
      @dannyMCDelight 2 роки тому +5

      Hows your cooking career?

    • @hegeliandianetik2009
      @hegeliandianetik2009 2 роки тому +67

      @@dannyMCDelight He didn't say HE was in culinary school

    • @ronaldbibi209
      @ronaldbibi209 2 роки тому +21

      @@hegeliandianetik2009 chill bro lmao

    • @MBDR99
      @MBDR99 2 роки тому +31

      @@ronaldbibi209 hes not wrong though lmao

    • @vertigoEdits
      @vertigoEdits Рік тому +7

      @@MBDR99 yeah but still chill

  • @yanam6787
    @yanam6787 2 роки тому +834

    I absolutely love his initiative to reduce food waste when collaborating with farmers. Such a great idea!

    • @inextinguishablemoltenblooded
      @inextinguishablemoltenblooded Рік тому

      That's using the brain

    • @stelity
      @stelity 11 місяців тому

      Actually, food pantries come to pick up the stuff that vendors in the farmer's can't sell. So the food isn't wasted whether he buys it.

  • @ArielK1987
    @ArielK1987 2 роки тому +665

    It's always fascinating about behind the scenes in a well run restaurant. Especially when it's a Michelin awarded winning restaurant.

    • @chrissykes4470
      @chrissykes4470 2 роки тому +3

      Interesting whether it’s got a Michelin star or not. The Michelin system is a joke

    • @jamesmccartney18
      @jamesmccartney18 5 місяців тому

      @@chrissykes4470no if it’s a star then it will always say star because of those rules and branding. they were most likely recognized but not stared

  • @RySin89
    @RySin89 2 роки тому +219

    I like that he lets his cooks experiment sometimes.

    • @RauTheCow
      @RauTheCow 2 роки тому +6

      every kitchen lmao

    • @charlestoncooper5265
      @charlestoncooper5265 Рік тому +9

      @@RauTheCow not every kitchen just smart ones especially when it’s encouraged and added to the menu

  • @hopeclayburnsax9369
    @hopeclayburnsax9369 2 роки тому +955

    I’ve been searching for more behind the scenes content and this hit the spot. I love the fact he and his father made the space and used wood from places dear to his heart.

    • @maryle126
      @maryle126 2 роки тому +9

      Check out About to Eat’s UA-cam channel! They have a Day in the Life of different chefs and it’s a great behind the scenes perspective! This video kind of reminded me of it but it’s just a different feel!

    • @hopeclayburnsax9369
      @hopeclayburnsax9369 2 роки тому +5

      @@maryle126 Yes indeed! I’ve been subscribed to that channel for about 1 year and started with their Day in the life of Michelin Chef with Chef Jane at Jeju noodle. Excellent stuff and glad that Worth It! Is on there now also.

    • @PaulGLarsson
      @PaulGLarsson 2 роки тому +8

      Eater has a lot of good ones, this is basically a copy of their format

    • @andrel4428
      @andrel4428 2 роки тому +2

      @@PaulGLarsson Yeah Mise En Place is really good to watch

    • @NYCFoodGuyDotCom
      @NYCFoodGuyDotCom 2 роки тому

      @@PaulGLarsson They're all copies of the same format - "day in the life" - First We Feast has a whole playlist of these called "Food Skills." Bon App likes to "structure" things with acts, which is smart, it tries to give you an incentive to keep watching, but they ruined that by calling it 24 hours when that is not even remotely true.

  • @bouchonaise124135
    @bouchonaise124135 2 роки тому +1597

    Nice, should do more of these.

    • @NYCFoodGuyDotCom
      @NYCFoodGuyDotCom 2 роки тому +4

      Does no one care that its called 24 hours but its just 9 hours on the line?

    • @ronyay3586
      @ronyay3586 2 роки тому +3

      It's more like 12 if we're going there

    • @Roger-ch9dz
      @Roger-ch9dz 2 роки тому +7

      @@NYCFoodGuyDotCom yes noone cares

    • @dawkosvk
      @dawkosvk 2 роки тому +1

      just watch Eater instead

    • @zackperry919
      @zackperry919 2 роки тому

      @Anthony I agree 100%. This was great!

  • @TheGraceConnection
    @TheGraceConnection 2 роки тому +366

    All employees deserve such an amazing leader; outstanding confidence, composure and execution. A pleasure to watch.

    • @georgzwiebel9585
      @georgzwiebel9585 2 роки тому +9

      we dont call him leader. we call him führer

    • @oftankoftan
      @oftankoftan 2 роки тому +3

      @@georgzwiebel9585 dafuq

    • @girlyitsmesharon3526
      @girlyitsmesharon3526 Рік тому

      He puts his pointer finger on the spine of the knife, isn’t that bad

    • @MFJoneser
      @MFJoneser Рік тому +1

      @@girlyitsmesharon3526 usually the contrary. not good nor bad, but generally is a sign of someone who knows how to use a knife.

    • @Ki_Thi
      @Ki_Thi Рік тому +4

      Maybe a strange comment, but for an American he has such a soft spoken unaffected natural, European ? vibe (am European)

  • @kilianortmann9979
    @kilianortmann9979 2 роки тому +519

    I would like to see a follow up, not with the chef of the restaurant, but one of the line cooks.

    • @nicolebonet6119
      @nicolebonet6119 2 роки тому +12

      Same!

    • @slimerre333
      @slimerre333 2 роки тому +1

      You should watch the video on Olmsted on Eaters, the chef seems like an outstanding person

  • @CantStopScrollingHelp
    @CantStopScrollingHelp 2 роки тому +41

    I adore how relatable this chef comes across!!!
    None of the usual pomp and showing off you usually see. Just seems like an ordinary guy who's developed a pair of great restaurants!
    Really can't express how happy this makes me.

  • @wisdomdantecourt8179
    @wisdomdantecourt8179 Рік тому +64

    I didn't know he was Jerry Seinfield's personal chef before opening this restaurant. I like his energy and will try his restaurant next time I'm in NYC. Very good content and brava on minimizing food waste!

  • @vhalib
    @vhalib Рік тому +15

    I just had dinner at Olmsted for the first time last month. It was amazing. The duck dish will be a fond memory forever.

  • @happyfreakx3
    @happyfreakx3 Рік тому +15

    Inspiring guy. Love seeing how he challenges himself with dishes and help reduce waste whenever possible. But credits to the video editor because 11:31 transition was smoooooothhhh.

  • @angeliquehumcke3050
    @angeliquehumcke3050 2 роки тому +32

    I absolutely loved this!! I've been in the industry a long time and this is such a fun thing to see, almost comforting. Definitely do more of these!

  • @maggiez3677
    @maggiez3677 2 роки тому +179

    I'd follow him around the farmer's market and buy everything he does

    • @laneythelame
      @laneythelame 2 роки тому +14

      Same but would we be able to make what he makes with the stuff lol

    •  2 роки тому +5

      @@laneythelame nope lol

  • @hillarybullock2194
    @hillarybullock2194 2 роки тому +44

    This watched just like a short film. Loved it.

  • @JEHNLEROY
    @JEHNLEROY 2 роки тому +46

    Hopefully this become a series.

  • @qflower4982
    @qflower4982 Рік тому +7

    I love that he works with the farmer marker personnel in a way that benefits them and the earth. Also that he is mindful of waste. Great episode

  • @irishiweredrunk22
    @irishiweredrunk22 2 роки тому +2

    Incredible level of care, passion, and consistency. Amazing

  • @julioperez7351
    @julioperez7351 Рік тому +4

    Watching you working so clean and organized is just a perfect combination
    Good inspiration chef thanks

  • @arriannahamrah4410
    @arriannahamrah4410 2 роки тому +6

    Omg LOVED THIS!! I would completely binge a series of these. So good

  • @bustabenson
    @bustabenson 2 роки тому +36

    That was fascinating, would like to see more from this guy. Great tip for the duck! You've inspired me to get a nice duck, break it down and experiment with some new ideas.

  • @joel-cx7hm
    @joel-cx7hm 2 роки тому +104

    Please make this a series i would rather watch this over the other food content in my free time when im not looking for new stuff to try cooking

  • @artemisiak677
    @artemisiak677 2 роки тому +30

    I would love to try some of this food. Looks great! The restaurant has a very cozy homey feel to it. Beautiful! 🧡

  • @ihikefar
    @ihikefar 2 роки тому +10

    More of this type content please. Fascinating.

  • @jenndowell6446
    @jenndowell6446 2 роки тому +4

    I love hearing how families support each other

  • @heathergrey_
    @heathergrey_ 2 роки тому +4

    This was amazing!!! Would love to see this as a series 😍😍😍

  • @drewdigby7434
    @drewdigby7434 2 роки тому +8

    Glad Greg's getting more publicity. Loved what olmstead were during the pandemic.

  • @Rodviet
    @Rodviet 2 роки тому +7

    Amazing content! More of these pleaaaaase!

  • @chaosplays427
    @chaosplays427 2 роки тому +12

    This is a great video, definitely should do more of these

  • @sterrones50
    @sterrones50 2 роки тому

    Love that you put your heart into this place. It's very lovely.

  • @MrMetalhead33
    @MrMetalhead33 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed that, thank you for creating this video. Loved seeing what goes on in the kitchen

  • @xxWestman18xx
    @xxWestman18xx 2 роки тому +8

    This was amazing! Hope it becomes a series

  • @vengefulhero
    @vengefulhero 2 роки тому +2

    Mad props. I would have loved to see this confident composure during service. But you could already tell that just by seeing him mise.
    Also. Shout out to the prep señiora!!! 💪🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @SpacePrincessDi
    @SpacePrincessDi 2 роки тому +1

    What a lovely, thoughtful person and chef!

  • @morganlwinston
    @morganlwinston 2 роки тому +5

    Really enjoyed this video and would love if it became a series 🤞🏻

  • @liznaz8253
    @liznaz8253 2 роки тому +6

    Please do more docs like this. Thanks..Really enjoyed it.

  • @farahkhan175
    @farahkhan175 2 роки тому +1

    I missed this series! So glad to see a version of it back on bon appetite!

  • @ryannicholson6356
    @ryannicholson6356 2 роки тому +2

    Loved this! Would enjoy more of these.

  • @Oliver-qk3dp
    @Oliver-qk3dp 2 роки тому +4

    I love this kind of content. Please do more of this!

  • @rigglebean565
    @rigglebean565 2 роки тому +8

    Great idea for a series! Very interesting - I’d like to see more.

  • @benkirkland5354
    @benkirkland5354 2 роки тому +1

    Please do more of these. Fantastic!

  • @scenczyk1429
    @scenczyk1429 2 роки тому +5

    I just wanna say wow. Beautiful restaurant and outstanding ethics

  • @michellex377
    @michellex377 2 роки тому +3

    Loved this! More of these please!

  • @l7le
    @l7le 2 роки тому +2

    I went to Olmsted before the pandemic (2019) when I was visiting a friend in NYC. Food was superb and the service was great. Well worth the money!

  • @larrycobb5798
    @larrycobb5798 Рік тому +1

    Such a passionate yet kind and coolheaded chef, I’ll be sure to swing by if I’m ever in town!

  • @gracestetson8673
    @gracestetson8673 Рік тому +3

    Truly one of the best brunches I've ever had, so so worth a trip! Great job team :)

  • @melaninxhalide1165
    @melaninxhalide1165 2 роки тому +4

    This was fireeeeeeee! More restaurant features like these please!

  • @talia5416
    @talia5416 2 роки тому +7

    this was so interesting! would love to see more

  • @krissimms4775
    @krissimms4775 2 роки тому +1

    Nice ,the food looks clean yet still looks sumptuous. Also his approach to being a restauranteur is responsible and not wasteful 💪💪👍👍

  • @palsindianrecipes5151
    @palsindianrecipes5151 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing video and wonderful recipe as always by Great chef and teacher . Hats off to you sir !!

  • @ElenaBesser
    @ElenaBesser 2 роки тому +1

    Super dope video. Definitely more of this please 🙏

  • @AG.Floats
    @AG.Floats 2 роки тому +5

    This is the content I subscribed for.

  • @Chainsawyou
    @Chainsawyou 2 роки тому +4

    I'm impressed at the turnaround going for bon appetite

  • @helioalves6366
    @helioalves6366 2 роки тому +10

    The best video on food/restaurant I ever watched so far. After watching great videos, like Jiro Dreams of Sushi and few episodes of Antony Bourdain's Layover/No Reservation, no other food channel or video gave that original feeling of simplicity, aesthetic, cleanness, beauty and organization like this one. May God bless chef Greg, grant success to his restaurants, and keep Brooklyn a peaceful and lovely place.

  • @glennledbetter948
    @glennledbetter948 2 роки тому

    Very nice. Inspirational and beautiful to watch. Well done chef and video crew.

  • @eeleeakar
    @eeleeakar 8 місяців тому

    Please please make more videos like this. Loved it !

  • @wannabeneo
    @wannabeneo 2 роки тому +1

    Yep! This is now on my to do list if I'm visiting NY.

  • @tanjarenee7316
    @tanjarenee7316 2 роки тому

    Chill dude. Love that success for him!

  • @ChrisWhiteAroundTheGround
    @ChrisWhiteAroundTheGround 2 роки тому +1

    Best Bon Appetit video for a while, more please.

  • @taylormalvinni268
    @taylormalvinni268 2 роки тому +1

    Do more!!! This was awesome

  • @BunnyFett
    @BunnyFett 2 роки тому

    Beautiful restaurant, menu, concept, and history.

  • @karenmicciulla946
    @karenmicciulla946 2 роки тому +1

    Fabulous!!! Would love to see more

  • @Jerry-yo3hl
    @Jerry-yo3hl 2 роки тому +1

    Please do more I live for these!!

  • @beetroot48
    @beetroot48 5 місяців тому

    Really impressed. So many inventive dishes, fresh and beautiful. I’m definitely trying Olmsted next trip to NY.

  • @jnjenki
    @jnjenki 2 роки тому +17

    Love both of his restaurants - it’s nice living so close to great food

  • @aidanflynn7462
    @aidanflynn7462 2 роки тому +1

    This is a great segment, more please

  • @chromberries7329
    @chromberries7329 Рік тому +4

    this is one of the few fine dining places I've seen that I would actually want to eat at. not only is it beautiful, but I'm also very curious about that rutabaga pasta lol.

  • @pedrocatins29
    @pedrocatins29 2 роки тому +1

    great video and great chef, some delicious looking food too

  • @PippieMomo
    @PippieMomo 2 роки тому +5

    01:33 Top Tip: If you are trying to reduce food waste maybe also try stop using so many plastic bags.

    • @richyyLR
      @richyyLR 2 роки тому +1

      Those are two different types of waste 🙄

  • @sambuen1472
    @sambuen1472 2 роки тому +22

    I love how he does as much as he can to reduce food waste and use left overs to create other dishes or food items. That makes me want to spend money at a restaurant like that.

  • @gwen.9548
    @gwen.9548 2 роки тому +1

    I need more of those!

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin45 2 роки тому +1

    Thoroughly enjoyed this.

  • @tylermcfadden9237
    @tylermcfadden9237 2 роки тому +8

    Way better than much of the content put out this past year.

  • @neoschwarzmann6800
    @neoschwarzmann6800 2 роки тому +1

    Very good style of doing things, good chef, good human being👍

  • @glaplayer627
    @glaplayer627 2 роки тому +1

    I like this dude. Humble guy

  • @gwvaio
    @gwvaio 2 роки тому +2

    More of this please

  • @papaw5405
    @papaw5405 2 роки тому +1

    Best Bon Appetit video thus far! By a long shot!!

  • @pstant1
    @pstant1 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing 15 minutes. I learned a lot.

  • @azuradawn5683
    @azuradawn5683 2 роки тому +1

    Make this a series!!

  • @_Rustodian
    @_Rustodian 2 роки тому +5

    As an Englishman, his pronunciation of Norwich made me smile.
    A lot of British town names are not pronounced as they're written... Anyone want to hazard a guess at how this one is pronounced: Wymondham.

    • @gagamba9198
      @gagamba9198 2 роки тому

      Or Happisburgh. Same too with several surnames. Good luck pronouncing my nan's maiden name Featherstonhaugh. Here's a hint: it's two syllables.

    • @_Rustodian
      @_Rustodian 2 роки тому

      @@gagamba9198 whoa.... Not a clue!

    • @richyyLR
      @richyyLR 2 роки тому

      As a hUmAn bEiNg

    • @_Rustodian
      @_Rustodian 2 роки тому

      @@richyyLR what?

    • @romulus_
      @romulus_ 2 роки тому +1

      wimdum?

  • @SchrandereKaketoe
    @SchrandereKaketoe 2 роки тому

    really enjoyed this one, thanks!

  • @robbeason
    @robbeason 2 роки тому +2

    Loved breaking down the ducks. Good content.

  • @katet7624
    @katet7624 2 роки тому

    I love videos like this! please do more :)

  • @PuffinPsychologist
    @PuffinPsychologist Рік тому +1

    This is the American dream. This is where ambition, drive, and a dream can get you. Never give up.

  • @connormcskimming6002
    @connormcskimming6002 2 роки тому +2

    keep this up. love to see it!

  • @AsianFoodNerd
    @AsianFoodNerd 2 роки тому

    ⭐️ great storytelling lens of hard working chef 👨‍🍳

  • @kailafagan
    @kailafagan 2 роки тому

    More of this please!!!

  • @craigbrownstein
    @craigbrownstein 2 роки тому

    Nice job, The rutabaga pasta looks amazing.

  • @chaunceytalent
    @chaunceytalent 2 роки тому +1

    Loved this!!! More!!

  • @i_dont_live_here
    @i_dont_live_here 19 днів тому

    This Chef is a treasure.

  • @nicholascrow8133
    @nicholascrow8133 2 роки тому +1

    Something that's overproducing is thriving, so it makes perfect sense to use it at this level of cooking!

  • @simpotatohi
    @simpotatohi 2 роки тому +2

    More of these plz

  • @JM-gf7ti
    @JM-gf7ti 2 роки тому

    this is so cool especially that him and his dad made it!

  • @Kingson_chen
    @Kingson_chen 2 роки тому

    I was like ooh this sounds interesting until I realized this is literally in Brooklyn. Definitely checking it out for myself sometime soon!

  • @bethanderson2940
    @bethanderson2940 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic …. More please!

  • @leonardobravo4865
    @leonardobravo4865 2 роки тому

    This is just truly beautiful

  • @ericchen9317
    @ericchen9317 2 роки тому +4

    Been to Maison Yaki! Didn't love everything but definitely a must-try! The best scallops and pork belly yakitori!

  • @markchristopher4165
    @markchristopher4165 2 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love this

  • @peterirving9313
    @peterirving9313 2 роки тому +1

    Keep ‘em coming BA