We Put 12 Cameras in A Tiny Restaurant Kitchen on Friday Night | Bon Appétit

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  • Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
  • How does a high-end, perennially busy Chinese restaurant in New York City keep the plates coming? Emmeline Zhao, Managing Partner at Silver Apricot in New York's West Village, leads us behind the scenes for an all access look at how the staff handles a busy Friday evening rush, serving hundreds of consistently high-quality small plates a night from their 90 square foot kitchen.
    Director: Dan Siegel
    Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
    Editor: Phil Ceconi
    Talent: Emmeline Zhao, Silver Apricot Managing Partner
    Producer: Mel Ibarra
    Line Producer: Jen McGinity
    Associate Producer: Dimitri Lazarashvili
    Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
    Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
    Audio: Mike Guggino
    Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
    Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
    Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
    Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch
    Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
    Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 292

  • @bonappetit
    @bonappetit  Рік тому +131

    What other types of kitchens and professional operations would you like to see filmed like this ? Let us know here.

    • @saint-miscreant
      @saint-miscreant Рік тому +10

      i would love to see how a fancy banquet gets handled! or one of those really exclusive posh places without prices on the menu lol. but honestly anything will be interesting - it could be a food truck or a michelin starred restaurant (or a bakery/tea shop!) and i will still watch

    • @Terenia531
      @Terenia531 Рік тому +2

      I would love to see a restaurant that survived the lockdown by transitioning to a food truck and deciding to successfully stay as one (or two).

    • @TonInter
      @TonInter Рік тому

      Restaurant with a heavy sushi-element. That would be amazing to see. Oh and really popular food trucks.

    • @mariacp
      @mariacp Рік тому

      italian would be so fun to see

    • @afifazamialif3665
      @afifazamialif3665 Рік тому +6

      idc just do more videos like this

  • @YudaBustarakitchen
    @YudaBustarakitchen Рік тому +867

    I love this vid! Not many people understand the stress of working in a restaurant kitchen. The long hours, no days off, and constant stressful environment, lets respect those who dedicate their life working in hospitality

  • @thumptank
    @thumptank Рік тому +834

    Tells the chef that his zig zags are uneven, then runs the dish to the wrong table lol. Classic front of house.

    • @netspheres
      @netspheres Рік тому +12

      the one thing doesnt have to do anything with the other

    • @LosBerkos
      @LosBerkos Рік тому +23

      @@netspheres They have two things to do with the other, in fact.

    • @netspheres
      @netspheres Рік тому +29

      @@LosBerkos why does she have to be flawless to criticize someone lol

    • @lonewolf6364
      @lonewolf6364 Рік тому +3

      @@netspheres cause, just cause. 😂

    • @proprietarycurez8463
      @proprietarycurez8463 Рік тому

      lol

  • @kev4850
    @kev4850 Рік тому +86

    9:42 that's what she gets for flaming his zigzags lol. All jokes aside, this was an amazing video. The food looks so good and creative. I would love to visit one day

    • @Ceb773
      @Ceb773 Рік тому +1

      ahahaha that was my first thought.

    • @LosBerkos
      @LosBerkos Рік тому +3

      She 100% picks the plate up and serves it to the right table if there are no cameras present.

  • @86sim
    @86sim Рік тому +214

    I'm in awe. With these videos you get so much appreciation for the hardwork that goes into what we eat. Always be nice to your servers and praise the people who make your food. 😊

  • @Msquire666
    @Msquire666 Рік тому +244

    This is the best content BA has produced since Gourmet Makes. I want more!

  • @sniperlemming
    @sniperlemming Рік тому +95

    This is incredibly impressive how much you do with such a small space and so few people.

  • @mirahope602
    @mirahope602 Рік тому +175

    Okay this is humbling and awe inspiring. What a fabulous story. I love the boss running that pass 1000/10 so clean so professional. The three in the kitchen re-heating or second step assembling WOW OMFG these guys are good!!! This is obviously such a respectful team who truly cares about the food they are surviving. 1000/10 again wow wow wow so well done on everyone’s part. Fantastic!!!!

  • @eleanoroliver460
    @eleanoroliver460 Рік тому +47

    BA this is the best content youve made a while please keep up this series

  • @sergino83
    @sergino83 Рік тому +46

    I absolutely loved this video! I hope this video gets the respect it so much deserves! I have done this job for the better part of my life, after having kids (just before Covid) changed jobs. But life at the pass still gets me, it was always a trill to get the evening rolling! Much love!

  • @annaslovesyou
    @annaslovesyou Рік тому +35

    this is my favorite episode so far of this series well done!

  • @MissViVega
    @MissViVega Рік тому +28

    i love this SO much. please keep making these

  • @sierrabarr1702
    @sierrabarr1702 Рік тому +19

    I love these videos, it's incredible to see the intricate art that happens inside New York City kitchens.

  • @MrGalzzz
    @MrGalzzz Рік тому +32

    Does no one else feel sorry for this staff? I admire their skill but those working conditions are unsustainable.

    • @stevocanuck
      @stevocanuck Рік тому +11

      yeah all the stationary standing will kill their legs in the long term

    • @Stampey2
      @Stampey2 Рік тому +4

      Welcome to the restaurant world

    • @technophobian2962
      @technophobian2962 Рік тому +7

      Almost every restaurant has "unsustainable" working conditions. Working in a kitchen is probably one of the most stressful jobs on the planet. There's rarely any time to rest for a minute.

  • @jenniferhallowayong2994
    @jenniferhallowayong2994 Рік тому +51

    So organized and the food looks amazing !!

  • @etiennevcr9276
    @etiennevcr9276 Рік тому +8

    Admirable kitchen staff. Valuable content. Great narration. Perfect clip length.

  • @ianjohnston8057
    @ianjohnston8057 Рік тому +15

    "Drew, your zig zags are a little uneven eh?" This is a reason why I don't miss my days of working at a fancy restaurant lol.

    • @yituw
      @yituw Рік тому +1

      I've been in kitchens for a few years I would never break Into the fine dining world so much stress and precision It would be tough.

    • @Ammut6
      @Ammut6 Рік тому

      I dont think a single chef would miss it once they get out.

  • @AfterWorkwithTuckerIverson
    @AfterWorkwithTuckerIverson Рік тому +19

    Keep making this series!!

  • @ExopMan
    @ExopMan Рік тому +44

    I would have a hard time not getting frustrated with that one-way criticism dynamic at the pass.

    • @1NslX
      @1NslX Рік тому +15

      Yeah man and she probably underpay them too 😂

    • @itsKAZH
      @itsKAZH Рік тому +5

      It's not personal. Expo always is in control and proactive in their communication and the cooks are reactive and basically trust her calls.

    • @diego6789
      @diego6789 Рік тому +8

      crazy to think that that criticism is what keeps the dynamic and quality perfect in this kitchen. the chefs trust her, and vice versa. it’s a great atmosphere

    • @Ammut6
      @Ammut6 Рік тому +4

      I'm sure the chefs got a good chuckle after she came back to fess up to her mistake with the chicken dish lol

  • @bigrhonda8818
    @bigrhonda8818 Рік тому +10

    What a beautifully well oiled machine. In such a confined space. Very impressive.

  • @phillipa224
    @phillipa224 Рік тому +9

    No love for the primo in the back ensuring all the pans and pots are there and clean so they don’t cross contaminate or get embarrassed huh?

  • @keivin41
    @keivin41 Рік тому +8

    I love this series coz I can understand how the kitchen works.

  • @prunetracy7651
    @prunetracy7651 Рік тому +120

    BA needs to make more videos like this. Showing the same people in their test kitchen gets a little boring, but never when Brad is involved!

  • @clovemartin
    @clovemartin Рік тому +2

    We need more content like this. I like to see how other chefs and restaurant owners run their kitchen.

  • @houston1293
    @houston1293 Рік тому +1

    Every time i see videos like this, i am blown away by the amount of labor and product is needed to run a restaurant regardless of size. I cherish every meal i have at any restaurant

  • @aypad
    @aypad Рік тому +3

    I love this. Got some efficiency tips for my small cafe kitchen.

  • @Phantermax
    @Phantermax Рік тому +30

    what about the guy who is cleaning the dishes ? he should have the same recognition as everyone lol

    • @michaelmcinerney7541
      @michaelmcinerney7541 Рік тому +1

      Exactly

    • @peterdahlvestergaard22
      @peterdahlvestergaard22 Рік тому

      No

    • @LosBerkos
      @LosBerkos Рік тому

      Employers like to hide away their illegal immigrant workers because of the illegality.

    • @Ammut6
      @Ammut6 Рік тому +3

      We all know dish pit recieves the least recognition while also recieving the most verbal abuse.

  • @aest2and114
    @aest2and114 Рік тому

    Great video! Hope this is a continuing series.

  • @2siQc
    @2siQc Рік тому

    I love this video format. Do more please !!!

  • @rachelpicheo8959
    @rachelpicheo8959 3 місяці тому +1

    With 15 yrs in the food service industry, I thought this would give flashbacks. LOL It did not but it did delight me to bits! Passionate restauranteurs talking out their PROCESS!!!
    Yes! Special Interest Monologue!

  • @UltraDoug
    @UltraDoug Рік тому +1

    That was astounding. Small, tight, efficient and high quality. Very admirable and likely to stay around for quite some time. Great vid 😎👍🏼

  • @theredvideocassette
    @theredvideocassette Рік тому +1

    I love these multi cam episodes. The diner one is rad too!

  • @tomawen5916
    @tomawen5916 Рік тому

    Excellent video! Such dedication in such tight quarters! Great looking food too!

  • @kelseyboulos7955
    @kelseyboulos7955 Рік тому +1

    Loved this video format!

  • @GuillermoJuan1
    @GuillermoJuan1 Рік тому +1

    Very cool content this, would love to see more of this format!

  • @jernigan007
    @jernigan007 Рік тому +3

    in my college days, i worked in BIG line kitchens. bravo for working in such a small space. FYI: love the content.

  • @kawala4424
    @kawala4424 Рік тому

    LOVE THESE TYPE OF VIDEOS 👏🏽👏🏽
    Still go back and watching the morning service with the blueberry 🫐 pancakes 🥞 😮‍💨💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @tekenieconomicdevnativebus7444

    Great series. Do many more of these.

  • @itsmealyssaaa
    @itsmealyssaaa Рік тому

    one of my fave series!! more plss

  • @Ilendir
    @Ilendir Рік тому

    Super interesting to see, want more of this type of videos.

  • @ww3k
    @ww3k Рік тому +4

    This is insane and impressive. The cooks deserve a bigger kitchen!

  • @mykephillips4883
    @mykephillips4883 Рік тому

    Please do more of these!

  • @ari7610
    @ari7610 Рік тому +7

    Love these vids. Make me wanna go out to eat!

  • @dr_tomK
    @dr_tomK Рік тому

    This was really fascinating. Thanks

  • @TheAmelie1990
    @TheAmelie1990 Рік тому +1

    loved this!!

  • @user-tp2ki2ee1c
    @user-tp2ki2ee1c Рік тому +1

    havent watched it yet, but thx for this brilliant idea, i am a professionel trained chef and would love to see ppl beeing able to see what a real kitchen service is like!

  • @qawiemmt
    @qawiemmt Рік тому +1

    very smart and well organized team! everyone seems to like just go with the flow XD well done to the team 👌

  • @Terenia531
    @Terenia531 Рік тому +1

    What an amazing team!

  • @TheNotSoIrishGamer
    @TheNotSoIrishGamer Рік тому +3

    I could honestly watch this for hours

  • @ananth725
    @ananth725 Рік тому

    Awesome insight video! Would love to see more videos based on a day in the life of a chef.

  • @omertepe8201
    @omertepe8201 Рік тому

    I love this video format

  • @thousandstar
    @thousandstar Рік тому

    I love the appreciation of the employees

  • @Grey_Ghost_GX
    @Grey_Ghost_GX Рік тому

    So much respect for everyone in the kitchen!

  • @Presentiment0
    @Presentiment0 Рік тому

    what a sick video I always wondered. Thank you!

  • @qkiwilee
    @qkiwilee Рік тому

    Felt so calm watching the hectic-ness of working in a resto. Massive well done to them for talking in such a respectful tone to each other. Unlike other kitchens I've seen on TV haha...

  • @JoeDiStefanoQNS
    @JoeDiStefanoQNS Рік тому

    This is truly excellent content!

  • @coque9312
    @coque9312 Рік тому

    OMG I am impressed and one complaining about the kitchens that give us this is wonderful I will show this to my colleagues

  • @daniellel256
    @daniellel256 Рік тому

    Great teamwork and toast pos helps with the smooth flow of the operation.

  • @Lia-nt5nb
    @Lia-nt5nb Рік тому +1

    So impressed!

  • @brianmin5581
    @brianmin5581 Рік тому

    High Quality, Excellence, Efficiency. This is the true essence of Lean!

  • @Jamarieabarr
    @Jamarieabarr Рік тому

    more of these videos i loved this one

  • @Tocs1001
    @Tocs1001 Рік тому +12

    James just completely unfazed by the rice cake rocket at 10:18

  • @sobepam
    @sobepam Рік тому

    They handle that tiny kitchen beautifully. Keep up with this style.

  • @sofiadrozario
    @sofiadrozario Рік тому +6

    Is it weird that i want to watch this all day lol

  • @jasonszeto7790
    @jasonszeto7790 Рік тому

    outstanding indeed.

  • @Darkducky22
    @Darkducky22 Рік тому

    Love this!

  • @jcimsn8464
    @jcimsn8464 Рік тому

    Outstanding!

  • @korndud
    @korndud Рік тому +1

    That was great 👏🏼

  • @achuchi2078
    @achuchi2078 Рік тому +1

    Omg best vid 💯

  • @yok2714
    @yok2714 Рік тому +14

    So dishwashers are not counting as team members?..

    • @Ammut6
      @Ammut6 Рік тому

      Duh. Now shut up and get back to the pit!

  • @lordemiley
    @lordemiley Рік тому +6

    did she intentionally give away the chicken because it didnt have the perfect zigzag and mask it as a mistake so that the chef could do it again for the right table who ordered?

  • @zevverneiros9714
    @zevverneiros9714 Рік тому +11

    Xavier's back sweat off the paddle fan really adds the secret umami flavor to all the grilled meats lol

    • @Ammut6
      @Ammut6 Рік тому

      Right? Isn't that a health hazard of some sort? Same reason you dont hang tongs on your apron.

  • @kaitlindiala1936
    @kaitlindiala1936 Рік тому +1

    this video is art

  • @jas_bataille
    @jas_bataille Рік тому

    This reminds me of how I managed to cook for 6 people in my apartment with about 30x30cm of counter space left to prep everything, except on top worldclass restaurant level. Absolutely amazing!

  • @CS-en7ru
    @CS-en7ru Рік тому

    Amazing!!! 😍

  • @bbbt8090
    @bbbt8090 Рік тому +3

    I worked in a restaurant for 10 years, 6 years as a Lead/server and 4 years as a manager. The only thing I miss is the food, that's it haha

  • @fefe8onlyou
    @fefe8onlyou 10 місяців тому

    very fascinating!

  • @SahilShirazee
    @SahilShirazee Рік тому +11

    I hope these guys are paid well

  • @spud1300
    @spud1300 Рік тому

    Such a cool video. The REAL food network.

  • @zacharyausmus1202
    @zacharyausmus1202 Рік тому

    Wow. Awesome vid.

  • @hefniehawkins1564
    @hefniehawkins1564 Рік тому +2

    wah this video is TRULY awesome... lovely the 'subtleties' in the comments..noice... thank you for producing this video... loved it.. more pls

  • @Elizbethhhh
    @Elizbethhhh Рік тому

    just as amazing as the Michelin-Starred Restaurant one

  • @Estyl_
    @Estyl_ 3 місяці тому

    those 3 chefs cook, plate and garnish all by themselves its amazing. best treat them well cuz otherwise im sure every other restaurant in the city will snatch these guys up.

  • @Retired-nohurry
    @Retired-nohurry Рік тому

    Great informative video.

  • @JumbleHorse
    @JumbleHorse Рік тому

    Whoa. Amazing video.

  • @baguette9692
    @baguette9692 Рік тому +1

    this restaurant seems amazing! the only thing I wish that they use tray to serve food

  • @1976DannyG
    @1976DannyG Рік тому

    Seriously badass efficient and nice menu.

  • @amazon4716
    @amazon4716 Рік тому +1

    Nice to see restaurants getting back to business as usual.

  • @GameFuMaster
    @GameFuMaster Рік тому +1

    The induction stoves also help with reducing the amount of unwanted heat

  • @jaybig360
    @jaybig360 Рік тому +3

    I love her voice , great video

  • @ntd.1760
    @ntd.1760 Рік тому

    amazing

  • @hugitkissitloveit8640
    @hugitkissitloveit8640 Рік тому +2

    I didn't even notice this was BA 👀 well done 👏🏼

  • @Floatingonacloudsomewhere
    @Floatingonacloudsomewhere Рік тому

    More please

  • @NickDrummer7
    @NickDrummer7 Рік тому

    Great video

  • @apartmentcookery
    @apartmentcookery Рік тому +4

    Working in a restaurant is one of the most stressful jobs. People can see how hard it really is.

  • @501badgirl501
    @501badgirl501 Рік тому

    Wow !

  • @michpeo
    @michpeo Рік тому

    Great video.

  • @imranak12
    @imranak12 Рік тому

    Well done Chefs

  • @oldmoviesinbwwithsubtitles3501

    Looking in my fridge as I watch this and crying.

  • @JPzizou
    @JPzizou Рік тому +6

    Pressure seems intense! Great insight! Cheers