I was fortunate enough to dine here as a walk-in last year. I came 20 minutes before opening (already a long line) and waited another 20 minutes before getting seated. Everything is A+++: the food, concept, hospitality, vibes, interactions with the team. The dishes felt like a gift. I still think about the curried goat patties with green aioli now and again.
As a Nigerian I appreciate seeing our native egusi and iru presented in such an upscale manner. It takes a certain level of creativity to do that, this is brilliant! 💯
I’ve been to Tatiana’s twice. One of the times with my Supper Club, which allowed me to taste most of the menu. The food is amazing and 100% worth the hype! It’s awesome to see this look into the kitchen. Shoutout to the team!
True leadership is being able to delegate to other stars. She's a true ambassador. And her leadership is off the charts. Actively setting up her team for wins. She has great forethought. The owner intrigues me. He must be a genius. You can tell these folks care about the details.
chef Kwame was a force on Top Chef, and as a Top Chef fan i knew on day 1 he was gonna excel no matter what. watch him on Top Chef: California as a contestant and Top Chef: Portland as a judge! :)
I also think true leadership is leading by example by working alongside your team, in conjunction with delegating roles to the appropriate person by their skill level. She showed that in this piece.
The fact that morale was top 3 things says a lot. Later in the video she was passing by another cook and said "sorry chef" shows she respects her crew. That's it.
It was supreme. So well lite. Shelf space perfect for size of containers. Uniformity. So large you can have multiple sections. What a time saving arrangement. Grab and go.
She's a boss lady in the truest sense of the word. Beautiful to see someone who knows and owns their craft. Her biggest strength is that she sets her team up for success.
As an EX Chef, these people know what they are doing! When she says she wants to keep the knife skills that is not something you forget, a bit like riding a bike, but if you are not cutting the food you are not seeing the quality of the product ;)
Agreed, I was a national award winning exec chef here in Denver, she not only knows what she is doing she articulated the mechanics so well. I never saw a chef de cuisine set up all the stations before though. That oxtail Demi was perfectly executed.
@@v.dickson I said exec chef, it’s an abbreviation for executive chef which is at the top of the hierarchy within a professional kitchen brigade. Below that is chef de cuisine, executive Sous chef, below that pastry chefs, chef de partie, below that first cook, second cook, third cook, garde manger, etc.
The Food, The Chef, The Kitchen are all positively fantastic. This is the kind of place you actually WANT to dine at. No silly salt gimics, just great food, highly motivated staff and wonderful cuisine. THANKS BON APPETIT
I love the details! Thanks to the owner for trusting this chef to manage their kitchen this team is literally the best. Their kitchen is so clean and organized and the way they prep the food is amazing! No wonder people want to come back and wait for months just to dine in on this restaurant
Swanky restaurant in a swanky location (Lincoln Center). I ate there and the food was excellent and the service friendly, efficient and not overbearing. The restaurant 's decor is stunningly modern without going overboard.
Oh waauww😍😍egusi dumplings and suya that’s truly west African! Mostly Ghana and Nigerian dishes! I’m glad people are enjoying my cultures meals! Well done to the chef and team! Africa to the world✊🏿✊🏿✊🏾🙌🏾
Suya is not mainly GH and Nigerian. It’s ALL OF WEST AFRICA + Cameroon !!! I had to respectfully correct actual history vs the mainstream understanding of west Africa. Thank you
Halfway through this I was inspired to go cook some food for myself. So I’m sitting down the watch the rest with a fried egg sandwich. The height of cuisine indeed.
Without fail in these videos, the chefs are so comfortable and amazing in front of the camera. How do you do it? Your production teams must be awesome.
The two times I saw chef Kwame on Top Chef, Tom and Gail,in particular, just did NOT understand his food. I'm glad it is being recognized on the stage it is.
Growing up learning about cooking and different systems in restaurants when it comes to the kitchen, and to see such a diverse team in the kitchen is so refreshing to see and I think just looking at how they handled the food they put so much passion into their job, I love that for them. Great video.
I am always in for the " Bon Appetite ". Videos like these are usually bland. However, Upon clicking and seeing this lady, I was absolutely captivated by the passion in her presence. It is so obvious that she is proud. And that made me smile for her! Woot Woot! You go!
The team is who gets the food ready for the chefs to start cooking,as long as everyone understands there job . and the chefs and everyone else works as a team,they show a lot of respect love heart understanding for their customers to do their best and get out the best possible dish for the customers to enjoy,when coming to eat.
I came to NYC for a conference and tried to set a reservation for one. They said since it was just me to just come in. When I came the hostess acted so snobby. They told me I could stand and eat. In Louboutins, that’s a no. In Southern, that’s an heck no. I sat at the bar. Outside of the hostess, everyone else was friendly and the food was delicious. Need to plan another trip to NYC to go back soon.
That's crazy!!!! Five Star production. When so many restaurants now just heat-up food that's made off site, it's refreshing to see an establishment that takes so much pride in their cuisine.
Very impressive Kamat! I love how you manage the restaurant and colleagues with such respect. I had no idea what it took to prepare and run a restaurant. Everyone MUST be on board to do what you need them to do. Awesome job young lady. Bravo to you in delivering your boss’s vision. Bravo. 🎉 I celebrate you and your team. 🎉
Truly awesome. To see such love put into each dish. Hope chef K. Appreciates the dedication , focus and commitment of his team. “ carrying out his vision “ 🙏🏼yum yum. My mouth is watering. 😊
Love discovering new restaurant definitely will try this BUT Egusi and Suya are specifically Nigerian (suya has it variant in other western African countries but not the same peanut based in those countries and Egusi is purely nigerian) Just don't want us west African to be generalized
finally a famaous place where the food looks like food and not some like liquid nitrogen hershey kiss sized bs.
😂
Hahahahaha this!
Relax 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂
Exactly - she had me at Afro Caribbean. Food has to be real comfort stick to your bones food
I was fortunate enough to dine here as a walk-in last year. I came 20 minutes before opening (already a long line) and waited another 20 minutes before getting seated.
Everything is A+++: the food, concept, hospitality, vibes, interactions with the team. The dishes felt like a gift. I still think about the curried goat patties with green aioli now and again.
so you can show-up last minute and get a spot if you're lucky ?
@@TLBxFinds That was last year, I don't know about now. I don't live in NYC unfortunately.
@@TLBxFinds As they're way more popular now most likely not
Bom
what's the price sitch?
She's a boss. Professional, confident, collected and full of care. Sous chefs take note.
I don’t know where they find these people, but never stop! I love these! It’s cool to see the chefs personality to shine through their food!
They find them at restaurants
Personality do not shine , let alone on food .
No jewelry in kitchen that is a food safety hazard
"I don't know how they find these people!" a video about the most popular and sought after restaurant in NYC
@@dtmurray4😂😂
As a Nigerian I appreciate seeing our native egusi and iru presented in such an upscale manner. It takes a certain level of creativity to do that, this is brilliant! 💯
Her confidence is through the roof. I love how she owns what she does.
She is the type of leader we need in all jobs. I would love to have her as my supervisor
I’ve been to Tatiana’s twice. One of the times with my Supper Club, which allowed me to taste most of the menu. The food is amazing and 100% worth the hype! It’s awesome to see this look into the kitchen. Shoutout to the team!
May I know, what is the name of the Supper Club?
True leadership is being able to delegate to other stars. She's a true ambassador. And her leadership is off the charts. Actively setting up her team for wins. She has great forethought. The owner intrigues me. He must be a genius. You can tell these folks care about the details.
chef Kwame was a force on Top Chef, and as a Top Chef fan i knew on day 1 he was gonna excel no matter what. watch him on Top Chef: California as a contestant and Top Chef: Portland as a judge! :)
@@sabreyes_ on it 🫡
I LOVE Chef Kwame. He was destined for greatness.
I also think true leadership is leading by example by working alongside your team, in conjunction with delegating roles to the appropriate person by their skill level. She showed that in this piece.
Indeed...
I really love how unpretentious the food is despite how upscale and exclusive this place is.
56 dollars for oxtails???
@@etf42madness🥴
@@etf42 I never said it wasn’t expensive…
@@etf42 don't forget the tip that goes with it 😂
@@etf42 is for sharing. Expensive, but not a madness
The fact that morale was top 3 things says a lot. Later in the video she was passing by another cook and said "sorry chef" shows she respects her crew. That's it.
I like how the only thing she actually brags about is the big walk in fridge
I'm going to brag on Her, she's a genius!!! 🎉
Chef is skilled in all levels in the kitchen
😂😂😂😂😂
It was supreme. So well lite. Shelf space perfect for size of containers. Uniformity. So large you can have multiple sections. What a time saving arrangement. Grab and go.
Well did you see what she had to deal with on the freezer she had to chisel out?
I never wanted to go to a restaurant this much in my life
She's a boss lady in the truest sense of the word. Beautiful to see someone who knows and owns their craft. Her biggest strength is that she sets her team up for success.
As an EX Chef, these people know what they are doing! When she says she wants to keep the knife skills that is not something you forget, a bit like riding a bike, but if you are not cutting the food you are not seeing the quality of the product ;)
Agreed, I was a national award winning exec chef here in Denver, she not only knows what she is doing she articulated the mechanics so well. I never saw a chef de cuisine set up all the stations before though. That oxtail Demi was perfectly executed.
But I asked Keith and that's not gk
You can never be an ex chef whether employed by an establishment or not. Talent stays within you to delight yours and people's tastebuds 😊
@@v.dickson I said exec chef, it’s an abbreviation for executive chef which is at the top of the hierarchy within a professional kitchen brigade. Below that is chef de cuisine, executive Sous chef, below that pastry chefs, chef de partie, below that first cook, second cook, third cook, garde manger, etc.
She’s sharp. Chef Kwame better hope she doesn’t leave!
Ahh stop the simpness
@@Optim40 dawg y'all incels are wild! Complimenting a woman is simping now? Crazy hours
@@chomkypandatrue, wanting to get her bones is just natural instinct as a beta
@@Optim40why are you the way that you are
@@Optim40 What is up with you weirdos
She is an AMAZING team leader...professional, knowledgeable...just perfect!
this is the most calm kitchen I've ever seen.
I am so surprise at first I thought she will have bossy attitude but no ,it's so clam and look so organized
Calm, clean and organized!
@@jirawatliw180I find that when bosses are calmer and gentle, productivity goes up.
She's such a bright light. Really enjoyed her vibe.
The Food, The Chef, The Kitchen are all positively fantastic. This is the kind of place you actually WANT to dine at. No silly salt gimics, just great food, highly motivated staff and wonderful cuisine. THANKS BON APPETIT
i feel like your calling out that salt bae guy 😭
@@ahhh7878 whatever made you think 🤔 that! 😜
I love the details! Thanks to the owner for trusting this chef to manage their kitchen this team is literally the best. Their kitchen is so clean and organized and the way they prep the food is amazing! No wonder people want to come back and wait for months just to dine in on this restaurant
I love seeing Nigerian food represented this way! Beautiful
It's one of the great cuisines of the world.
It's so creative
Swanky restaurant in a swanky location (Lincoln Center). I ate there and the food was excellent and the service friendly, efficient and not overbearing. The restaurant 's decor is stunningly modern without going overboard.
a black-owned fine dining restaurant??? KEEP IT UP!!!!
Inequality is manufactured. Leave black people alone and watch them excel
Look closely ❤
@@phillygirl1984 Black-owned, last I checked --
Afro carribean
Canje in Austin is another I believe ❤💯⚡️
Oh waauww😍😍egusi dumplings and suya that’s truly west African! Mostly Ghana and Nigerian dishes! I’m glad people are enjoying my cultures meals! Well done to the chef and team! Africa to the world✊🏿✊🏿✊🏾🙌🏾
Suya is not mainly GH and Nigerian. It’s ALL OF WEST AFRICA + Cameroon !!! I had to respectfully correct actual history vs the mainstream understanding of west Africa. Thank you
Dumpling are Asian origin
@@thehoneydeevthank you!
Miss Newman she's a force of nature other than a great chef, I wish I could eat at Tatiana's one day
She had me at the huge vat of onions cooking in palm oil 😍Doesn't matter what specific dish is the end result, that's a delicious foundation!
i could smell it through the screen, yum!
@ Chef Kwame give her a raise! phenomenal woman!
Halfway through this I was inspired to go cook some food for myself. So I’m sitting down the watch the rest with a fried egg sandwich. The height of cuisine indeed.
Thank you for shining lights on the life of these chefs everyday ❤
Without fail in these videos, the chefs are so comfortable and amazing in front of the camera. How do you do it? Your production teams must be awesome.
Gosh every part of this woman’s experience seeps through- she loves her food❤ Gosh it would be a treat to see her cook and explain as she does
Excellent food. Not as expensive as i expected. The oxtail and the egusi dumplings as well as the curry goat patties were standouts.
yeah, i was surprised when i saw the price for the small share!!
That person really knows her business, love to see people at the top of their game.
What a well spoken lady. I wish her and her team the very best
The two times I saw chef Kwame on Top Chef, Tom and Gail,in particular, just did NOT understand his food. I'm glad it is being recognized on the stage it is.
💯💯💯 i do find it interesting that with all of that money and opportunity to travel that most of those chefs on fn have very limited palates.
As a west African, this is such a daze for me cos most of the ingredients are local ones I grew up with. So lovely to see
280 cover average is a deeeeeep operation. Bravo!! I’m FOH and I love nothing more than an efficient, passionate BOH.
My ex is West African and the food is largely unknown outside of the region. Way to share this food culture!
lol theres nigeerian resturants eerywhere
Finally a restaurant made to match the current prices of Oxtail...lmao
They're so organized, so professional!! I love seeing a well run kitchen!!!
You have to be.
She’s amazingly well spoken and knows what she’s talking about ! This is really encouraging frrr!
It's noT rare to see a Well-spoken Black woman, the guys are often mush mouths and uneducated buT the sistahs are the Opposite!!! ❤
This chef du cuisine clearly delivers excellence within the context of professionalism.
The level of professionalism is impressive and I am sure they are working daily to increase said level as they continue on this culinary journey.
Everything looks amazing and I can tell the whole team loves what they do!!! We thank you!!! All hero’s don’t wear capes 🎉
Growing up learning about cooking and different systems in restaurants when it comes to the kitchen, and to see such a diverse team in the kitchen is so refreshing to see and I think just looking at how they handled the food they put so much passion into their job, I love that for them. Great video.
I am not sure what I just watched as it’s all so new to me, but it looks and seems very fabulous. She’s amazing.
She really does a great job!!! I was impressed 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I love her !! Shes all about giving you the best experience. She also is so cognizant of fellow employees. True Boss 💕💕 the food sounds delicious ❤
I am always in for the " Bon Appetite ". Videos like these are usually bland. However, Upon clicking and seeing this lady, I was absolutely captivated by the passion in her presence. It is so obvious that she is proud. And that made me smile for her! Woot Woot! You go!
This was so well presented, professional lady and hard worker.
Great leadership skills and knowledgeable about her menu.
This is what passion looks like in real time! She is the perfect person for the role ❤❤️❤️ kudos to her and the team!
I LOVE her spirit. She is a true embodiment of leadership excellence. 💖👏🏾
I waited so long to eat at tatiana by the time i got my reservation I had a family and was broke
Lmaooooooooo
This is the comment I was waiting for 🤩😋🤩🤣🤣👍🤣🤣
Lol
😂😂🎉
😂😂😂😂😂
She’s a Gem! An hard worker with great spirits 💛
Some of the dishes resemble traditional delicacies in Botswana. It'd be great to dine at this restaurant one day
plz do longer videos!!! Could watch the same restaurant for hours :)
i wanted to see the people's reactions as they ate!
Love her movements in the kitchen and throughout the restaurant. Very strategic mind.
This young lady is so efficient and knowledgeable. She is a treasure. Hope chef kwame recognizes the gem he has
The team is who gets the food ready for the chefs to start cooking,as long as everyone understands there job .
and the chefs and everyone else works as a team,they show a lot of respect love heart understanding for their customers to do their best and get out the best possible dish for the customers to enjoy,when coming to eat.
I came to NYC for a conference and tried to set a reservation for one. They said since it was just me to just come in. When I came the hostess acted so snobby. They told me I could stand and eat. In Louboutins, that’s a no. In Southern, that’s an heck no. I sat at the bar. Outside of the hostess, everyone else was friendly and the food was delicious. Need to plan another trip to NYC to go back soon.
That's crazy!!!! Five Star production. When so many restaurants now just heat-up food that's made off site, it's refreshing to see an establishment that takes so much pride in their cuisine.
The thoughts we choose to think are the tools we use to paint the canvas of our lives.
Ok, so this is on My List 😋
Very impressive Kamat! I love how you manage the restaurant and colleagues with such respect. I had no idea what it took to prepare and run a restaurant. Everyone MUST be on board to do what you need them to do. Awesome job young lady. Bravo to you in delivering your boss’s vision. Bravo. 🎉 I celebrate you and your team. 🎉
Awesome lady. I hope she gets her own restaurant someday.
All I can say is that she really loves and admires chef kwame (pardon the spelling) 😊❤
It really shows. Tatiana was fantastic. Will definitely be back again.
This vid was GREAT! She is fierce, warm and focused. Shes a diamond. I LOVE Chef Kwame. Tatiana's is a well-oiled machine.
this person should be running the world
Weirdly I felt the same way.
She is def one to watch in the future.
She is surely one to watch NOW.
Give this woman a raise!
ASIAN Dumpling being used in the African kitchen. Pretty nice ;)
Love how you handle yo' business Sista'......
💯💯💯
I hate when I accidentally loose 66 quarts of oxtail stock 1:38
Never even heard of this place and I’m a New Yorker! So many hidden gems
Love Kamat true professional ❤ employees like her harder to find nowadays. Hope she is paid accordingly and appreciated…
Very impressed with the timing and organization of it all. I really appreciate the very well lite walk in refrigerator.
Amazingly organised and very very clean! My kind of kitchen👌
Spent a NYE here, and it was amazing, food, vibe,people, everything, perfect and dope
Neither genius, fame, nor love show the greatness of the soul. Only kindness can do that.
I’m hungry af just watching all the food prep😊
I live in NYC must stop by and eat at her restaurant..❤
Fr it looks amazing
You’re so fine 😋 can I get your IG beautiful?
YEP,,,,ME TOO!!!
Amazing! It's like The Bear noir. I love that show. By the look of it I would love this place. I hope to snag a res some day soon. 😊
I have been able to eat here TWICE. Basically here's how I describe it... this might very well the heaven people actually go to.
A true marathon of love. It’s all about the broth and the sauce, come through! 🫶🏽💪🏾
These food looks not only expensive and elegant, but luxurious 🤤
She’s a dream and I wish her the best and biggest and brightest future of all!
Truly awesome. To see such love put into each dish. Hope chef K. Appreciates the dedication , focus and commitment of his team. “ carrying out his vision “ 🙏🏼yum yum. My mouth is watering. 😊
What beautiful restaurant, kitchen and people. This video really inspires one to yearn for a visit. Yummy!
The entire of this video is AMAZING!!! Shouts out to the chef.
Love discovering new restaurant definitely will try this BUT Egusi and Suya are specifically Nigerian (suya has it variant in other western African countries but not the same peanut based in those countries and Egusi is purely nigerian) Just don't want us west African to be generalized
abeg sop complaining over such semantics jo
This woman is the full package ❤
Oh yes, you are absolutely an wonderful spokeswoman, I enjoyed this peak inside this fabulous restaurant, thank you 😉🙏🏽
I'm so proud of you Kamaat Blessings on Blessings
She knows her stuff!! Yes Queen!! Keep shining beautiful sister❤
You guys really should go do an episode with North Pond in Chicago. It'd be an amazing look into one of the best under the radar spots in the city
their location is probably the key to their success. lots of people want a nice dinner before a nice show.
Continued blessings and success to the entire team. I'm looking forward to one day dining here. ☮💜
I hope she puts out a cookbook. Her food looks amazing.