How Double Chicken Please Became One of the Country's Most Popular Cocktail Bars - Mise En Place

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  • Опубліковано 30 сер 2022
  • Double Chicken Please makes one of NYC’s most popular fried chicken sandwiches, but that’s not how the restaurant started out. It opened in NYC during the pandemic, and quickly became one of the country's most popular cocktail bars. It soon after launched its food menu, which features a chicken sandwich that has become so popular that the restaurant now sells over 200 on a busy night.
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    Producer: Daniel Geneen
    Directors: Daniel Geneen, Murilo Ferreira
    Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Connor Reid
    Editor: Lucy Morales
    Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
    Development Producer: Ian Stroud
    Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
    Associate Producer: Julia Hess
    Audience Development: Terri Ciccone, Frances Dumlao, Avery Dalal
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  • @eater
    @eater  Рік тому +202

    Thanks for watching this special 'Mise En Place' episode we produced with our sister publication Punch. Check out Punch for tons of coverage on wine, spirits, cocktails and the best bars to visit in your city. punchdrink.com/

    • @MrTraveller.
      @MrTraveller. Рік тому

      This bar, the drinks, staff & overall look in the video is all very well done on a high level.
      I worked around the world as a cocktail bartender in various Countries & I must say these are some special drinks🍸💎💯
      After traveling around the world I settled here in Taiwan. 🇹🇼
      so I recognized that cool guys Taiwanese accent right away.
      Great mix of East & West ☯️

    • @johnjohn1586
      @johnjohn1586 Рік тому

      Sure they could find someone to mold or buy an industrial sized ice mold with the shaved edges shape to save time.

  • @Littlestraincloud
    @Littlestraincloud Рік тому +1121

    There's so much passion and detail put into their whole restaurant. I wish them all the best with their business. Totally gonna visit when I go to New York.

  • @coltonvanessa5096
    @coltonvanessa5096 Рік тому +392

    Seeing the chef repurpose the leftovers from prepping drinks into food was really cool

    • @nottheone582
      @nottheone582 Рік тому +5

      I don't know if I'd say he "repurposed leftovers". he intentionally design his menu this way. there's a difference

    • @invertedcrayon
      @invertedcrayon Рік тому +34

      @@nottheone582 thats literally what he did. He designed it in a way where he is able to repurpose the leftovers.

  • @jzderf
    @jzderf Рік тому +126

    That mushroom coffee butter and whisky concoction is one of the coolest things ive seen in awhile

  • @masonshucart7055
    @masonshucart7055 Рік тому +1123

    Usually I find complicated cocktails really pretentious, but this is actually really cool to see their thought process.

    • @EzekielMessenger
      @EzekielMessenger Рік тому +15

      These guys are next level.

    • @johnnyrodgersss
      @johnnyrodgersss Рік тому +11

      Yeah still pointless and disgusting imo...just give me a str8 shot and hurry up..the sandwich looked fire though

    • @ejlorbz
      @ejlorbz Рік тому +67

      @@johnnyrodgersss wont really know till you try it. looks too much but I assure you its smooth and tastes amazing. but if ur the type to just want get smashed then its definitely not for you

    • @jonathankcrossoniii5484
      @jonathankcrossoniii5484 Рік тому +1

      *Facepalm*

    • @tonyluiscomedy
      @tonyluiscomedy Рік тому +1

      For real these guys made me respect it not gonna lie

  • @nickbezmaterny5567
    @nickbezmaterny5567 Рік тому +278

    This man is an artist. What a legit bartender. 5 stars! Two thumbs up!

  • @itsjieyang
    @itsjieyang Рік тому +294

    Their cold pizza and soba cocktails are outstanding. Definitely a must visit again.

  • @henrycg3781
    @henrycg3781 Рік тому +652

    So for anyone whose curious, Tainan had a massive sugar industry back in the Japanese colonisation period during world war. Basically, every dish in Tainan has extra sweet notes compared to other cities in Taiwan, some people say the reason for it is because sugar used to symbolise wealth back in the day, but there are a lot of different stories for that. That's why people from Tainan are pretty much all sweet tooth.

    • @Pooqua
      @Pooqua Рік тому +7

      didn't ask. don't care.

    • @nothing11558
      @nothing11558 Рік тому +160

      @@Pooqua The guy literally mentioned "For anyone whose curious". Atleast bother to read before you are rude to somebody because your life sucks.

    • @henrycg3781
      @henrycg3781 Рік тому +41

      @@Pooqua yeah just like I didn’t ask u to read my comments, n I don’t care if u don’t care. Lol, have a nice day :) thx for your comment ;)

    • @nightthot7809
      @nightthot7809 Рік тому +35

      @@Pooqua Yikes. discord mod spotted.

    • @MrJhchrist
      @MrJhchrist Рік тому

      For anyone else curious it was also the heart of the Japanese Cocaine empire where they produced uncountable kilos to be stockpiled for self-sufficient anesthesia with tons of surplus sold on the black markets from China to India. Japan was briefly the world's first narco state.

  • @jimmy87587
    @jimmy87587 Рік тому +1447

    Reading the headline I thought this establishment served chicken based cocktails

    • @jackman1321
      @jackman1321 Рік тому +22

      So did I it looked absolutely disgusting

    • @joseramirez-hh2sw
      @joseramirez-hh2sw Рік тому +31

      I mean I thought it was gonna be something like rendered chicken fat or something and the thumbnail was for the click bait. I've heard of fat on spirits so it wasn't too crazy and idea. .. but yeah definitely thought it'll be a chicken cocktail
      Edit: watched the whole video they do wayyyyyyyy more intricate stuff than chicken based cocktails. This place my absolute respect!

    • @juandiegoflores3178
      @juandiegoflores3178 Рік тому +3

      Yea I was so confused I was like please tell me that’s not just grease

    • @irvingsalas5252
      @irvingsalas5252 Рік тому +2

      Same lmao

    • @lavieestunsonge4541
      @lavieestunsonge4541 Рік тому +6

      Omg! I though so too! I thought it was a chicken broth cocktail Lol 😂

  • @marcelleroux9172
    @marcelleroux9172 Рік тому +190

    man i would love a cocktail and a chicken sandwich right now.

  • @DuhBla
    @DuhBla Рік тому +38

    The part where they said "we just had to do something to survive" is so relatable on a spiritual level almost. The Rona hit everyone hard, times are tough, people go out of business like the apocalypse is nigh. Keeping your head above the water becomes a necessity.

  • @xanderpanda1104
    @xanderpanda1104 Рік тому +250

    Best episode yet. These guys are brilliant in their approach. You can feel the passion

  • @palepa15
    @palepa15 Рік тому +76

    What a great lot of passionate and down to earth people. Wish you all continued success in this business.

  • @crummmycrump4619
    @crummmycrump4619 Рік тому +42

    It's just crazy the amount of detail on how intentional their efforts are towards a dish or drink. Mindblowing.

  • @bigmattvo
    @bigmattvo Рік тому +45

    Love what GN Chan has done and achieved. I had the privilege to meet him when he was coming up at Angel's Share, which has sadly since closed. It's beautiful to see how much passion he has for his cocktails. All his concepts including double chicken absolutely deserve the title TOP 50 US BARS in the nation.

  • @jayshaft3179
    @jayshaft3179 Рік тому +295

    They shave and cut down ice to make a better quality drink. The attention to flavors and reuse of ingredients is amazing and totally from love. I want to indulge in this for sure.

    • @rdu239
      @rdu239 Рік тому +2

      Please without all the pretentiousness, its just a giant ice cube, even if you cut it into an intricate diamond shape, its no different from an ice cube whose purpose is to make your glass drink cold.
      I respect alcohol critics for their ability do say "elaborate" descriptions of flavor profile on drinks, but on the aesthetic section of bartending? I never got sold on the scene, because you are there on the bar to indulge on the drink, you stare on the glass for a couple of seconds and thats it, its not as if you get to be mesmerized on staring your drink for more than 10 minutes...unless you are getting drunk

    • @etf42
      @etf42 Рік тому +2

      i wonder why they dont just order spheres. or buy an ice machine

    • @Xehr1
      @Xehr1 Рік тому +13

      @@rdu239 nah its the product + experience, tickling every sense, which sets it apart

    • @W4TH3JE5U5
      @W4TH3JE5U5 Рік тому +45

      @@rdu239 There is an actual scientific reason for shaving the sides, it reduces physical contact with the glass which slows down the melting speed of the ice allowing for a better drinking experience. I'm not disagreeing with your opinions, but felt I should point out a chemistry/physics fact about the reasoning behind the ice shapes.

    • @briantownsend5124
      @briantownsend5124 Рік тому +3

      @@W4TH3JE5U5 but there are still edges on the ice so unless it was a sphere that theory doesn’t hold up. I think the whole thing is very pretentious lol it’s even worse that the bar tenders think there movements have to be all robotic looking and fake, is shaking a glass like they do really necessary? Just shake the F N thing and smile

  • @mikedevaney3507
    @mikedevaney3507 Рік тому +10

    When this video started I rolled my eyes a bit thinking "oh its a cocktail and fried chicken place well this won't be pretentious"....turns out its actually an awesome place. The detail and combination between the restaurant and bar is really cool.

  • @MyrnaDeJesus
    @MyrnaDeJesus Рік тому +133

    This place will endure the test of time. They have innovative recipes that take into consideration sustainability, refined flavoring, enriching Asian culture, a team that has bonded in their passion and good nature, and well, put-together decor. Can't wait to visit and devour a dish and drink.

    • @doc.l
      @doc.l Рік тому +2

      Not Japanese lmao

    • @buythaiproperty
      @buythaiproperty Рік тому +5

      Taiwanese

    • @MyrnaDeJesus
      @MyrnaDeJesus Рік тому

      @@buythaiproperty Thank you for the correction. I thought I heard mentioned at one point that they were Japanese.

    • @mrstuffguyz
      @mrstuffguyz Рік тому +6

      Japanese cocktail technique, but the owners are taiwanese. Simple mistake :)

    • @tuckerbugeater
      @tuckerbugeater Рік тому

      @@mrstuffguyz Is that legal?

  • @YouveGotaType
    @YouveGotaType Рік тому +6

    This place was the hit of our NYC trip this December. You really can't beat top shelf cocktails AND amazing food. Could've stayed there for hours.

  • @dmtuan
    @dmtuan Рік тому +9

    You can clearly see the discipline, enjoyment and 100% dedication in everything that they do.. and they do A LOT! Definitely on my list of places to visit.

  • @Kniveschowyas
    @Kniveschowyas Рік тому +10

    I love how we can see a bit of the science and creativity that goes on in their kitchen. Makes you appreciate the food more.

  • @chicagocurly
    @chicagocurly Рік тому +18

    One of, if not the, best Eater videos I've ever watched! Their passion is palpable and, by extension, the joy in what they do.

  • @ZaydEdits
    @ZaydEdits Рік тому +17

    I don't even drink but I just wanna go and try all their cocktails they have on offer, they make it look so appretising and the skill behind each drink is truly remarkable. I hope to visit one day

  • @patrickharrison4763
    @patrickharrison4763 Рік тому +26

    That was awesome. Can really feel the hard work, creativity and love they have for the place.

  • @kruelnoqs1128
    @kruelnoqs1128 Рік тому +4

    the fact that he takes the time to cut the ice, respect to the craft man!

  • @mattteruel8423
    @mattteruel8423 Рік тому +36

    Everything looks absolutely delicious

  • @_lucades_
    @_lucades_ Рік тому +3

    love seeing their passion and love for everything they do. You can feel how much thought they've put in. hope to visit this beautiful place when I'm travelling to NYC one day

  • @svlagonda7417
    @svlagonda7417 Рік тому +1

    Amazing! Incredible amount of care and quality going into this behind the scenes.

  • @vitasbutkoon
    @vitasbutkoon Рік тому +2

    Appreciation for the time and work that goes in to the process. Well done. 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @stingraysurfernz432
    @stingraysurfernz432 Рік тому +2

    Dude... best watch in ages. The energy that goes into creating the drinks menu is NUTZ you guys are a necessity for the industry %100. . .LESSh GO!!!!!

  • @antonymeneghini2276
    @antonymeneghini2276 11 місяців тому

    the way they do the shaking is mesmerizing! I love all the details and what the creativity and concept of all their menu tems!

  • @johnheaney6383
    @johnheaney6383 Рік тому +1

    Such dedication to flavour and customer satisfaction! So much respect!

  • @HelloMrK
    @HelloMrK Рік тому +34

    These chefs/bartenders are why I wanna get into bartending. The process is long but the flavors must be wild.

  • @erikaalvirez6869
    @erikaalvirez6869 Рік тому +1

    BLOWN AWAY... the precision👏👏

  • @davidjennings7902
    @davidjennings7902 Рік тому +2

    One of the most creative concepts I’ve ever come across in NY. Wish them the best and years of success.

  • @LastRequestBarbeque
    @LastRequestBarbeque Рік тому +7

    I visited two weeks ago - just fantastic - First a cocktail front of house, then back of house had the Red Eye Gravy. The flavours were incredibly complex and came together in a magical way. Was late at night, so have to go back and try the food. People were fantastic too!

  • @Ec11223
    @Ec11223 Рік тому +4

    Probably one of the most innovative bar/restaurant I've seen on this channel. Every little thing has a purpose and everything is done to perfection. (Ffs, they make their own Oreos)

  • @alistairt7544
    @alistairt7544 Рік тому +6

    I'm def gonna go here on my next visit to NYC! What an incredible team 👏🏼

  • @davidwise3573
    @davidwise3573 11 місяців тому +1

    What would this world be like without creative people like that. What a great place and I need a drink...cheers🤟

  • @gerry3350
    @gerry3350 Рік тому +3

    This is beautiful. I have been slacking on some creative projects lately. Watching them and their commitment to their craft inspired me. Time to work.

  • @zacheryp813
    @zacheryp813 Рік тому +2

    Bro those mushroom poppers. So many layers of flavour. Amazing

  • @denisehelton9403
    @denisehelton9403 11 місяців тому

    Just WOW……… so creative and dedicated. Something to be Very Proud of. Not only the owners, but the workers too. Great atmosphere

  • @kennytieshisshoes
    @kennytieshisshoes 9 місяців тому

    This is really cool how they pair/combine the food and drinks. As well as using the leftovers from the drinks in the food.

  • @ekajuines1149
    @ekajuines1149 11 місяців тому +3

    Back to watch this after They nominated as No 1 The best Bar in North America
    Congratulations Double chicken please, well deserved 🙌🍸🐔

  • @jacksonfox2434
    @jacksonfox2434 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for making this 20 mins, so worth the double length, great bar

  • @ale87211
    @ale87211 Рік тому +20

    Taiwan #1! Love that we finally get to showcase to the world the sophistication, creativity, and heart that bartenders in Taiwan have been cultivating and developing all these years!

    • @nottheone582
      @nottheone582 Рік тому +2

      most of the people I've met from taiwan have been super cool! they have some amazing talented folks in food, fashion, music, etc

  • @ronaldbibi209
    @ronaldbibi209 Рік тому

    One of your best episodes, Eater! Good job!!!

  • @luketargett2233
    @luketargett2233 Рік тому +1

    Ah such a good video, really appreciate the professionals explaining their brilliant technique.

  • @BloodiNavi
    @BloodiNavi Рік тому +8

    I am beyond impressed with the amount of creativity and soul go into every especially these cocktails. Such a amazing job like an art. I have no other words just wow.

  • @Finnyzation
    @Finnyzation 2 місяці тому

    The attention to detail is amazing

  • @sandrasp5319
    @sandrasp5319 Рік тому

    Respect their passion and the intelligent put in on presenting their drink and food👍

  • @PufftheMagicDream
    @PufftheMagicDream Рік тому +13

    The chicken sandwich caught my attention, the cocktails blew me away! I wish I can visit this place some day :)

    • @aleyorch44
      @aleyorch44 Рік тому

      How did they blow you away if you haven’t tried them smh

  • @evanwilliams4351
    @evanwilliams4351 Рік тому

    amazing creativity, and amazing value for the crazy amount of effort they put in 🍗🍗

  • @relaxvibefocus2672
    @relaxvibefocus2672 8 місяців тому

    THIS IS ART.

  • @MrKernkraft4000
    @MrKernkraft4000 Рік тому +3

    That is some next-level craft right there, all around. The attention to detail and creativity is nuts. If I still drank I would definitely try it out (will have to settle for that crazy awesome-looking food though).

  • @LuzyAcid
    @LuzyAcid Рік тому

    the amount of complexities are incredible!

  • @lawrencewon3805
    @lawrencewon3805 Рік тому +2

    The bartender is a mad scientist dedicated to his craft, you can tell he's passionate about cocktails!!

    • @lawrencewon3805
      @lawrencewon3805 Рік тому

      Oh yea the videography and music was on point also!

  • @JamieMartlew
    @JamieMartlew Рік тому +11

    Love this series but this is so much more fascinating I find. I don't even drink...

  • @Bblue01
    @Bblue01 Рік тому +1

    This video had me really engrossed wanting to watch more such a cool process of how they make food and cocktails I shared the video with my dad and nan 😁

  • @GalaTale
    @GalaTale Рік тому +2

    The fact that i've never even heard of these ways of utilising mushrooms and whiskey and all these drinks just amazes me.. WOW

  • @Joysho
    @Joysho Рік тому +2

    I really love their innovative ideas. Especially the drinks.

    • @06cozmin
      @06cozmin Рік тому

      Literally unique, at least to my knowledge.

  • @karengarrison4237
    @karengarrison4237 4 місяці тому

    Love these guys!!!
    Red-eye gravy is southern; I love the throwback.

  • @x3965
    @x3965 Рік тому

    The fast washing of the whiskey!!! Love the passion and innovation! Awesome!

  • @navalravikant7339
    @navalravikant7339 Рік тому

    The effort that went into making ONE item is incredible enough

  • @vohan5689
    @vohan5689 Рік тому

    very wonderfull, Their cold pizza and soba cocktails are outstanding. Definitely a must visit again.

  • @oscarblack1661
    @oscarblack1661 Рік тому

    great conceptual project. thanks for the knowledge shared

  • @BenzilJohn_infinity
    @BenzilJohn_infinity Рік тому +3

    This definitely goes in my bucket list.

  • @Casleey
    @Casleey Рік тому +5

    They're very good. Went for my birthday and everything was lovely.

  • @bettycarmella1127
    @bettycarmella1127 10 місяців тому

    This is a really cool and creative episode! Thank you

  • @dzenisalickovic5868
    @dzenisalickovic5868 Рік тому

    props to you guys,, creative and elegant.

  • @DP-lx1jn
    @DP-lx1jn Рік тому

    That was amazing! I have to go there when I am back in NY. This sums up what passion looks like

  • @chaseduncan4510
    @chaseduncan4510 3 місяці тому

    Of all the mise en place episodes I’ve watched - this one has intrigued me the most. I want to travel to New York just to visit this place.

  • @NhuNguyen-tz2nx
    @NhuNguyen-tz2nx 9 місяців тому

    amazing work !!!

  • @RewDowns
    @RewDowns Рік тому +14

    Very dope. Much respect to what these guys are doing. Hope to visit some day!

  • @p90p90
    @p90p90 Рік тому +2

    The combination of the red eye gravy is so new to me! Can't even fathom how it would taste, would love to try it once

  • @thekhanbrothersscotland3420
    @thekhanbrothersscotland3420 4 місяці тому

    Wow! Unbelievable the amount of work and processes that gos into their products.

  • @vandalismooo
    @vandalismooo Рік тому +1

    i have few words for these guys, amazing !

  • @dominicdeangelis
    @dominicdeangelis Рік тому +40

    my favorite bar in nyc. what an experience

  • @WhatDooYouThinK
    @WhatDooYouThinK Рік тому

    These guys are brilliant, all of them love what they do. I hope I get a chance to fly out there

  • @simonsay836
    @simonsay836 Рік тому +9

    wow Amazing work! must be tough to work there but you must learn so much !

  • @FM-nt7fb
    @FM-nt7fb Рік тому +1

    Love the effort that goes into everything . At first I thought it was pretentious , now I see it as passionate so well done great work 🙌🙌🙌

  • @skthechef8075
    @skthechef8075 Рік тому +9

    Holy smokes that hot honey chicken sandwich looks amazing

    • @rdu239
      @rdu239 Рік тому +1

      Its fast food honestly, no matter how people try hard to make it posh and fancy, US cuisine in general are unhealthy

  • @slodoco
    @slodoco Рік тому

    Very cool and very innovative. Beautiful work.

  • @aashaytambi3268
    @aashaytambi3268 Рік тому +6

    This place is actually reasonably priced for NYC

  • @nawazsaquib1390
    @nawazsaquib1390 Рік тому

    Wow.....just wow..
    So much to say but gone speechless..
    Never thought anyone would do this much of mastery in drinks.....its just incredible...hope one day I will go there and taste their every possible drinks...
    Biggggg fannnnn all the way from India.

  • @irvin9arcia
    @irvin9arcia Рік тому +1

    This place looks awesome!!

  • @thisiskaleidoscopic
    @thisiskaleidoscopic 21 день тому

    I have been to Double Chicken Please about a year ago and I can tell you that my money was WORTH every penny. I did not have any food as I went there for drinks after. But man.... the drinks have crazy depth of flavor. The key lime pie and the Japanese cold noodle are my top faves and I can still taste it in my mouth.

  • @teresajoymarquez9375
    @teresajoymarquez9375 Рік тому

    @Double Chicken Please...Great job guys i love the technique very passionate and smart!!!

  • @chaosabc123
    @chaosabc123 Рік тому +1

    this place looks amazing, i live in aus but if i ever go to NYC i definitely will remember to visit here

  • @GtheGeneral
    @GtheGeneral Рік тому +2

    Wow so creative and different I love it

  • @newgutierrez7199
    @newgutierrez7199 Рік тому +7

    I'm not much for mixed drinks. But this place could change me. Looks amazing.

  • @livequality4578
    @livequality4578 Рік тому

    Looks amazing.

  • @bossman674
    @bossman674 Рік тому +3

    I wasn’t sure what to expect when I saw the thumbnail... I wrongly assumed it would be some hipster nonsense - but I was completely wrong. I got a bunch of new techniques that I think are absolute brilliant. Will defo be using them!! Even the way the guys and girls take the lids off shakers is slick! Great video

  • @eighty9
    @eighty9 Рік тому

    I remember the time they were doing pop up around the country. I was really curious back then how they run their bar. Thanks eater.

  • @lapassion24
    @lapassion24 Рік тому

    Omg his focus and the seriousness when he makes the drink is like he playing cards gambling !! ; ) it’s so cool!! And so fast !!

  • @bigshaqdragon9653
    @bigshaqdragon9653 Рік тому +8

    me : yeah, that's how you make a proper drink
    also me : *chug my $3 beer

  • @calcam9537
    @calcam9537 Рік тому +1

    Never wanted to visit New York before until I seen this. Think I’d be happy to spend a whole holiday in this place trying everything they have

  • @sb.1035
    @sb.1035 5 місяців тому +1

    oh wow how inventive and original!

  • @malcolm4458
    @malcolm4458 Рік тому

    This is amazing.

  • @bpooboi
    @bpooboi Рік тому +1

    Never thought to use fresh herbs for a brine. Fantastic!!!