How a Master Chef Serves a New Italian Tasting Menu Every Month - Mise En Place

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  • Опубліковано 18 вер 2022
  • At NYC’s Al Coro, chef and co-owner Melissa Rodriguez is looking to keep the Italian tasting menu fresh by changing it out every six weeks, each based on a different region of Italy. The purpose of this is not only to highlight the regional cuisines of Italy, but also to invite people back.
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  • @iSim0641
    @iSim0641 Рік тому +300

    I love it when a high end menu make sense. No useless extra steps, no use of unecessary extremely exotic ingredients only to show off. Just clever combinaison of good quality fresh ingredients.

    • @kameronsun
      @kameronsun Рік тому

      I loved that also!!

    • @jumpieva
      @jumpieva Рік тому +7

      you mean you dont' want $500 in shaved gold on your dinner? lol yea this is amazing and I love the creativity and trial and error instead of same ol same ol

    • @XxBLKMAMBAxX
      @XxBLKMAMBAxX 8 місяців тому

      Combinaison >>>

    • @88Xcreative
      @88Xcreative 7 місяців тому +1

      thats why i always prefer Street food. very simple just focus purely on the technique and ingredients

    • @1515cci
      @1515cci 5 днів тому

      The only negative I see, and this applies to all high end restaurants - portions are so small. Can’t justify paying that much for the amount placed on any given plate. I’d still be hungry.

  • @kameronsun
    @kameronsun Рік тому +651

    Chef is amazing and love her demeanour, I love how kitchens are ran now. No ego and lots of support, and not stressing all your staff out.

    • @kameronsun
      @kameronsun Рік тому +21

      Wow thanks eater for liking comment love your mise en place series, coming from a fellow chef

    • @thewolfethatcould8878
      @thewolfethatcould8878 Рік тому +3

      That was exactly what I was going to say.

    • @bikebasket9594
      @bikebasket9594 Рік тому +61

      Yep, while the cameras are on. Lol

    • @dukerogers6272
      @dukerogers6272 Рік тому +4

      Kitchens are run not ran

    • @trueseeker262
      @trueseeker262 Рік тому +2

      She had ego she have no chef. Lack of chef everywhere,

  • @fromnaras
    @fromnaras Рік тому +193

    I'm glad she's giving feedback in a non-toxic way, especially since they're always using seasonal food which won't always taste the same. Especially the tomatoes she was giving feedback on, sometimes tomatoes are more acidic or sweet, so seasoning will always change.

    • @rethinkcps2116
      @rethinkcps2116 Рік тому +20

      There was plenty of non-defensive listening going on. That's a skill in itself -

  • @MrAssChapman
    @MrAssChapman Рік тому +374

    Had this menu 2 weeks ago. Absolutely outstanding. Go there before Michelin blows it up and the reservations become like Atomix.

    • @rickkim2809
      @rickkim2809 Рік тому +27

      I'm not actually sure they'll get a star, the menu changes every month which Michelin doesn't always like.

    • @zfilmmaker
      @zfilmmaker Рік тому +1

      Yup, 100% agree!

    • @rellmatic215
      @rellmatic215 Рік тому +16

      They just got 2 stars

    • @rickkim2809
      @rickkim2809 Рік тому +9

      ​@@rellmatic215 guess i was wrong

  • @brayansalazar2256
    @brayansalazar2256 Рік тому +16

    The two TOTALLY DIFFERENT restaurants right next to each other owned by the same two people is such a crazy dynamic duo combining two totally different crowds and introducing them to an opposite cuisine!!

  • @procastrination8328
    @procastrination8328 Рік тому +62

    What an amazing woman, what an amazing team they have built. Look at how she gives answers that point to one day becoming the greatest, "We're not sure yet, we're still learning." etc. this is a hallmark of a master chef one day. Learning and growing every month alongside her coworkers.

  • @BloodyVampireFang00
    @BloodyVampireFang00 Рік тому +69

    I like watching the Mise en place series, and for some reason, this one doesn't look as stressful as some other ones. Maybe it's just her being somewhat calm and trusting her people. I like it

    • @fogman900
      @fogman900 Рік тому +2

      its just the cameras being there. trust me, that place's format is custom built to produce an insanely high level of stress on its kitchen staff.

    • @BloodyVampireFang00
      @BloodyVampireFang00 Рік тому

      @@fogman900 oh wow it make sense but at the same time its intence !

    • @divinepalette384
      @divinepalette384 Рік тому +5

      @@fogman900 it is in fact very relaxing in the back end of things at Al Coro. Everyone has their roles and the team jumps in when they can to support each other.

  • @SP-cp3qu
    @SP-cp3qu Рік тому +13

    I admire how she nicely introduces and interacts with her co-chefs!

  • @thewolfethatcould8878
    @thewolfethatcould8878 Рік тому +72

    Very classy place and the interaction between everyone is not pretensious at all. One would think that group thrives together. Very cool indeed- Well done chef & crew! Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @mijailgonzalez7105
    @mijailgonzalez7105 Рік тому +20

    Both her and Chef Emma from Aquavit carry such a calm but effective flow into their kitchens, I love it.

  • @heynamestyrone
    @heynamestyrone Рік тому +43

    Always nice taking a lunch break and find a new Mise En Place video to enjoy!

    • @michaeldestefano6309
      @michaeldestefano6309 Рік тому +5

      Couldnt agree more! My ham sandwich could not compare to what was in the video however 😭

  • @laprincessa9787
    @laprincessa9787 Рік тому +4

    This lady sounds wonderful to work for and enjoy her food as well. I love seeing the fellow chefs getting along.

  • @dylanpeterson6192
    @dylanpeterson6192 Рік тому +11

    Her last statement (which was made complete with the video from her other joint next door) really made me happy.
    Like making a trend of restaurants that are somewhere between Michelin quality and average joe price and portions.
    I'm not sure that even articulates the point she was making, maybe extravagant, familiar, and obtainable is more on track. Either way, Melissa, her kitchens, menu, and crew all seem down to earth.

    • @geraldallen4615
      @geraldallen4615 Рік тому +1

      I did like her last comment, but her 7-course menu is literally $245... that's certainly in line with pricier 1 Michelin star restaurants and creeping up on the price of a 2 star restaurant. For what it's worth, she did seem down to Earth and her crew seemed happy to work for her.

    • @dylanpeterson6192
      @dylanpeterson6192 Рік тому

      ​@@geraldallen4615 Thanks for doing the research. $245 a person kind of cancels out most of what I said. I'd have expected it to be a good bit cheaper. Like, less than half that, but having 2 quality chefs at each station adds up I guess.
      I'll continue to watch these videos and halfass steal the ideas to impress friends and family.

  • @faafafineartist
    @faafafineartist Рік тому +4

    I love it. HER statement at the end is on point. TRADITIONAL and CLASSIC fundamentals are meant to be mastered, and then used to adapt to a NEW beat.

  • @ianferguson3998
    @ianferguson3998 11 місяців тому +1

    This is the best kind of chef. Shes personable, she addresses her staff personally. Good for her.

  • @shayna2830
    @shayna2830 Рік тому +28

    So glad to see a new episode! I just finished every episode in the series, the other day, and was kinda bummed cause I absolutely love it to death. Saw the new upload today at work and was so stoked and excited to watch it!
    Thanks, Eater for this absolutely amazing content.

  • @haarissultan8866
    @haarissultan8866 Рік тому +6

    I literally love this series, I watch every one straight away! More Mis En Place!!

  • @adriennefloreen
    @adriennefloreen Рік тому +19

    It's nice that they gave the whole world a fine dining cooking lesson, even sharing little tricks like how to open the calamari rings. It's interesting what they did with the squash flowers too.

  • @2bored4life
    @2bored4life Рік тому +1

    This chef is a good positive leader. She gives her staff their flowers every time she has a chance.

  • @winreacts6528
    @winreacts6528 Рік тому +13

    Keep making this series! It's the best out there in terms of videos for sure!

  • @taveren8413
    @taveren8413 Рік тому +9

    Love the idea of changing the menu to keep customers coming back, I feel this is a week point of a lot of high end restaurants

  • @TheChefmike66
    @TheChefmike66 Рік тому +2

    Wow, I loved this. Once again Thank you. Speaking as a professional chef, I really enjoy this channel.

  • @ngatitoa1
    @ngatitoa1 Рік тому

    The most humble chef I’ve ever heard speak. ❤ so cool 😎

  • @robertowilco7422
    @robertowilco7422 Рік тому +1

    Melissa the food looks lovely thank you for sharing your process

  • @JohnHausser
    @JohnHausser Рік тому +4

    Dedicated and serious Chef ! 👍
    Cheers from San Diego California

  • @reezyberlanga
    @reezyberlanga Рік тому +4

    i like this their kitchen is so clean and vibes seem amazing

  • @4everfierce_
    @4everfierce_ Рік тому +1

    Love these videos with a passion

  • @newyorksbeerreviews1280
    @newyorksbeerreviews1280 Рік тому +7

    I work here...yay :D . I love Chef Mel!
    I probably made her that coffee that day :P

  • @johningate6971
    @johningate6971 7 місяців тому

    Fantastic episode. Love this series!

  • @bigsai29
    @bigsai29 Рік тому +5

    Wow congrats to them! Just earned 2 Michelin Stars!

  • @zacheryp813
    @zacheryp813 Рік тому +42

    Whooooa that little foldy pasta with the sauce and the caviar looked mindblowing. (It all looked amazing, i just have a thing for pasta😁)

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 Рік тому +2

      “I just have a thing for pasta”
      Not enough to know or want to know the name of the dish, apparently.

    • @dysay
      @dysay Рік тому +2

      @@cwg73160 rekt him n1

    • @DurbanFlyboi
      @DurbanFlyboi Рік тому +1

      @@cwg73160 cool story Velma Dinkley. When's the next Scooby Doo case

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 Рік тому +1

      @@DurbanFlyboi It’s sad you think knowing the name of a food dish is sone sort of mystery. I suppose if you spent less time learning the last names of cartoon characters, it wouldn’t feel like such a big thing.

  • @j3m403
    @j3m403 Рік тому +1

    man, she does everything right! if you start with the waste not want not philosophy you're on the right track!

  • @buddhahat
    @buddhahat Рік тому +20

    Great video Eater, thanks for showing all the moving parts under the hood at this spectacular restaurant. Mel's pizzas also looked amazing 😍

    • @kaiju_k5042
      @kaiju_k5042 Рік тому

      I used to play in an orchestra and this reminds me how it feels when everyone comes together to create a symphony, in this case it's a symphony of taste.

  • @irvingg2342
    @irvingg2342 Рік тому +8

    It speaks volumes that Melissa has managed to reach incredible heights so quickly, especially when you consider the “ghosts” in the old Del Posto space. Incredible that she has risen beyond this.

  • @bigoz1734
    @bigoz1734 Рік тому +5

    "I like cleaning the prawns it therapeutic and quiet"
    Rips the heads and shells off live prawns

  • @wuzhannenin42
    @wuzhannenin42 Рік тому

    Amazing teamwork

  • @naveensilva2312
    @naveensilva2312 Рік тому

    I remember the chef from a Chef's Night Out, awesome to see her success, food looks delicious!

  • @richiejohnson
    @richiejohnson Рік тому +1

    Fascinating video. That kitchen is clean and bright as a surgical suite

  • @shorty1103
    @shorty1103 Рік тому

    I love her temperament. Awesome piece

  • @tetepeb
    @tetepeb Рік тому +2

    Everything looked really tasty and i would love to eat there, wish i could.

  • @ashleycooper9203
    @ashleycooper9203 Рік тому +2

    Loved loved loved this.

  • @bobbykeene12
    @bobbykeene12 Рік тому

    Thank you chef woman at 11:56! That was a great tip!

  • @Thundercat_Trading
    @Thundercat_Trading 8 місяців тому

    seriously amazing, creative and looks like would be amazing to work there.

  • @tacticalgamer4520
    @tacticalgamer4520 Рік тому

    What a professional beautiful chef

  • @Socrates21stCentury
    @Socrates21stCentury Рік тому +1

    Amazing, nice job!

  • @ozziejones1043
    @ozziejones1043 Рік тому +2

    This looks fantastic

  • @RandyRaz1
    @RandyRaz1 Місяць тому

    Looked great, that is an amazing kitchen..

  • @kaiju_k5042
    @kaiju_k5042 Рік тому +7

    Such strong work ethic from everyone, very inspiring. Love this video, thank you Eater :)

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 Рік тому +3

      It’s amazing the conclusions some people will come to from watching an edited video. It’s difficult enough to judge work ethic through one night in person much less a couple of minutes on UA-cam. Naïveté and ignorance are magical things.

    • @kaiju_k5042
      @kaiju_k5042 Рік тому +5

      @@cwg73160 You don't know my background, speaking of ignorance.

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 Рік тому +4

      @@kaiju_k5042 Unfortunately, I don’t have to with the words you chose to type. Your comment speaks and screams for itself.

    • @kaiju_k5042
      @kaiju_k5042 Рік тому +4

      @@cwg73160 Ahh great so please tell me what my profession is right now? Since I screamed it at you lol.

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 Рік тому +3

      @@kaiju_k5042 Omg you really don’t understand what’s going on right now. I’m embarrassed for you.

  • @frankjones774
    @frankjones774 Рік тому

    just great I love it thank you !!

  • @vladnar
    @vladnar Рік тому +2

    food looks divine!!!!
    good god im hungry

  • @willcookmakeup
    @willcookmakeup Рік тому

    Now this is somewhere I would deff shell out the money to dine at. Looks phenomenal and she seems awesome

  • @pjmoody
    @pjmoody 4 місяці тому

    Well done.. Congratulations!

  • @Assface2k
    @Assface2k Рік тому +1

    That pizza looks like its worth a try 🤩

  • @AFMathandEngineering
    @AFMathandEngineering Рік тому

    Food looks unbelievable

  • @samanthaalphonso5365
    @samanthaalphonso5365 Рік тому +1

    I wish to make that pasta🙂 amazing techniques.

  • @GT880vt
    @GT880vt Рік тому +1

    Love mise en place videos

  • @justinabata6257
    @justinabata6257 Рік тому +3

    Never short on inspiration

  • @ballistic350
    @ballistic350 Рік тому

    Hard work period props to these chefs. Restaurant life isn't easy .... alot of females that works at al Coro

  • @paulmcdonald9592
    @paulmcdonald9592 Рік тому +2

    Bravo! You are taking it to the next step in terms of creative accessibility. A you note, the days are over with staff having to deal with excessive ego and pretense. Please keep up your good work.

  • @breakdownnn5
    @breakdownnn5 Рік тому +1

    That lamb dish looks outrageously good.

  • @drilled4798
    @drilled4798 Рік тому +2

    Bellissimo Chef!

  • @Romafood
    @Romafood Рік тому +5

    Molto bravo 👍👏🇮🇹

  • @kajalhinduja6972
    @kajalhinduja6972 Рік тому +2

    Absolutely love seeing so many women behind the scene, cheers

  • @PitboyHarmony1
    @PitboyHarmony1 2 місяці тому

    Theres 4 large lines in this kitchen, and a massive amount of space, and this menu ... although it changes up a lot. There are other Mise En Place videos where teams have a postage stamp of room in comparison , but are creating more involved menus and items with 50% the people, and 90% less room.

  • @RamosLofi
    @RamosLofi 5 місяців тому

    I worked with her at al Coro . she is so inspiring

  • @DAR25427
    @DAR25427 Рік тому

    Wow Melissa is an amazing boss 🙏

  • @HskHeroReborn
    @HskHeroReborn Рік тому +5

    As a leader never asks someone to do that you’re unwilling to demo and do yourself.

  • @alexrodriguez7851
    @alexrodriguez7851 Рік тому

    Just Beautiful 😍 !!!

  • @sesanokamura7311
    @sesanokamura7311 Рік тому

    I love it. Exec/Exec Sous/ CDC are rocking it.

  • @ValerioBettini
    @ValerioBettini Рік тому

    Really really good!! (Except the corn cacio e pepe 😭😂)

  • @fivemjs
    @fivemjs Рік тому

    What’s fun concept! You could go once a week and get something different each time!

  • @xxyblocxx
    @xxyblocxx 10 місяців тому

    I love when the disembodies heads are still moving in the food processor.

  • @douglawson8937
    @douglawson8937 Рік тому

    no Ramsay boosheet, here! Professional chefs at work! I love it.

  • @brosephh7130
    @brosephh7130 Рік тому +1

    Why do I feel like she was taking a shot at Gordon Ramsay with the "running around like a psychopath" bit

  • @denverrandy7143
    @denverrandy7143 7 місяців тому

    Well said Chef

  • @giannino2001
    @giannino2001 Рік тому +3

    Culurgiones aren't from the adratic coast. They are a typical Sardinian pasta. From the other side of Italy!

  • @el_music0
    @el_music0 Рік тому +2

    Need to see a video on the pizza place please 🙏🏼

  • @thedeeprot
    @thedeeprot Рік тому +1

    delicious

  • @nautidad
    @nautidad Рік тому

    Nothing like that Adriatic Fluke to remind me of home…

  • @Teddy-vs5rw
    @Teddy-vs5rw Рік тому +1

    “MINCING those beautiful spot prawns.“ WHAT? WHY?

  • @angeleusebio9451
    @angeleusebio9451 Рік тому

    AWESOME CHEFS more POWER HOPING EVERYONE OF YOU IN PROGRESS AFTER THE CHAOS OF PANDEMIC

  • @hateddrugz6092
    @hateddrugz6092 Рік тому +4

    The prez needs to do a one bite pizza review at Mels

    • @weege001
      @weege001 Рік тому +1

      agreed.. he knows the rules

  • @Livlifetaistdeth
    @Livlifetaistdeth Рік тому +10

    Please God, let her get a good night's sleep.

  • @johnb820
    @johnb820 11 місяців тому

    How do you want your exposure setup director? Like a soap opra.

  • @lordfarquad229
    @lordfarquad229 Рік тому

    It’s del posto remade. Hopefully it isnt a nightmare place to work like it used to be

  • @ttjiggy5
    @ttjiggy5 Рік тому +1

    Never heard the word “Fat” that many times in my life 😂 food looks amazing tho

  • @joseaponte266
    @joseaponte266 Рік тому

    This is the former Del Posto restaurant I worked at that building

  • @hivegamingandlearning546
    @hivegamingandlearning546 Рік тому

    Double dip on the calamari sauce?

  • @nonpareil5828
    @nonpareil5828 Рік тому +2

    Wow

  • @TyphoonAlter
    @TyphoonAlter Рік тому +1

    UA-cam compression had a field day with this video

  • @dmacormic
    @dmacormic Рік тому

    All those talented members on the kitchen staff must cost a fortune to hire.

  • @ricohopman9819
    @ricohopman9819 Рік тому

    I need Mindy's tomato cap! Help

  • @chrisklark4879
    @chrisklark4879 Рік тому +2

    I work at a pizzeria in a gourmet supermarket and my zen is 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. before the store opens and I'm chopping all my vegetables for the day it's like my own personal happy time just me my knife my music no annoying customers no annoying managers
    ( and no not all customers are annoying but a woman came in yesterday and literally complained she had to pay tax on a slice of pizza said she never paid tax on Pizza in her life and demanded to speak to the general manager we get at least four of them a day Karen's

  • @crabmansteve6844
    @crabmansteve6844 Рік тому +18

    All of these kitchens are amazing, but they never show their dish situation.
    As someone who ran a restaurant with my friend for years and years, that dish pit was critical for the smooth running of a service.
    I remember turning my dining room over 3, almost 4 times in a night and my poor dishwasher was running himself ragged.
    We feed everyone that works a shift but I stuck some extra money in his pocket that night, if he hadn't crushed it we would have had a bad night.

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 Рік тому +6

      Then start your own channel called Washer. I’m here for the chefs and the food.

    • @calebboatsman7856
      @calebboatsman7856 Рік тому +3

      ​@@cwg73160 Washer. Sounds like a good channel. I'd probably watch that! Oh, codars, where do we begin. This video looks like I would still be hungry and wanting more which brings me to... thank God for Crabmansteve's dishwasher. At least that man would be able to have more plates ready for more food to make me walk away feeling like I paid for a meal as opposed to an appetizer. From your other comments on this video it seems you're looking for some kind of argument when it comes to this sort of content. This not only begs, but demands questions: did you use to own a restaurant that failed? Have you always had some sort of aspiration to own a restaurant, but never actually got off UA-cam in order to do it? Are you just mad at life? Neither here nor there. Personally not looking for agreement with my own opinion. I'm here for comments like yours that reaffirm my concern for the future of our world. Hold on, let me throw in some kind of fancy saying that makes me seem smarter: C'est la vie.

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 Рік тому +2

      @@calebboatsman7856 If you want to keep your audience, tone it down on the keystrokes. There’s zero chance I’m reading any of that. Good luck with whatever it is you’re looking for.

    • @calebboatsman7856
      @calebboatsman7856 Рік тому +2

      @@cwg73160 Sorry your brain cannot handle more than single liners. Good luck!

    • @calebboatsman7856
      @calebboatsman7856 Рік тому +2

      @CrabmanSteve I commend you for sharing your experiences and especially for complimenting your dishwasher more than what was necessarily required. You are more of the generosity and humbleness that this world needs!

  • @derekl3495
    @derekl3495 Рік тому +1

    1:38 she uses an opened box of blue gloves to "press" the neck meat? lol

  • @dysay
    @dysay Рік тому

    May I have the end pieces you cut off the lamb neck and fish filet pls

  • @nebraskaryan9308
    @nebraskaryan9308 Рік тому

    Is this restaurant new?

  • @frutini
    @frutini Рік тому +1

    tony definitely looks like he had pizza every day of his life

  • @hai9607
    @hai9607 Рік тому +2

    Please do Vespertine in LA :)

    • @nargi
      @nargi Рік тому

      nah, Jordan Kahn is a rapist. let’s not celebrate that.

  • @user-it5bg2di4z
    @user-it5bg2di4z Рік тому

    🔥