What REAL CHEFS THINK ABOUT FX's THE BEAR on Hulu

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  • Опубліковано 18 чер 2024
  • Watch our EPIC Season 2 review here - • REAL CHEFS React To Th...
    LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RESTAURANTS AND CHEFS IN THIS EPISODE!
    The Skunk & Goat Tavern → skunkandgoattavern.com/
    Firestone's Kitchen → firestoneskitchen.com/
    The Cork 1794 → cork1794.com/
    If you're anything like me, you probably had some severe anxiety while watching the show, The Bear on Hulu. It's been almost 20 years since I worked in a commercial kitchen but those memories and feelings came roaring back while watching The Bear's back of house staff rip and roar their way through their fledgling restaurant.
    There wasn't one aspect of this show that I did not enjoy! It's a 10 out of 10! That's my opinion, and after speaking with real chefs, it seems to be a popular opinion!
    I am fortunate enough to have a tiny bit of access to some incredible chefs and restauranteur's through my day job so I kindly asked a few of them if I could interview them about the show. This episode features Chef John Bouquin - Executive Chef of The Skunk and Goat Tavern in North East, PA - Chef Martin Firestone - Executive Chef and Owner of Firestone's Kitchen in Erie, PA and Chef Jason Finnerty - Executive Chef of The Cork 1794 in Erie, PA.
    All three of these chefs are completely different but as you watch and listen, you will hear that they are in-line about kitchen life, being a chef, the journey, mental health and last but not least, The Bear!
    #thebear #hulu #fx #chef #cheflife #restaurant #reallife #chefs #tvshowreview #howtobeachef
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  • @BeergrYT
    @BeergrYT  10 місяців тому +17

    Watch our EPIC SEASON 2 REVIEW HERE - ua-cam.com/video/g3zOMUQtkOQ/v-deo.html

  • @canaannevin8494
    @canaannevin8494 9 місяців тому +273

    My father is a Sous Chef and has been in the industry for around 20 years. He said he can't watch the show as it gives him anxiety. I asked him why. He said "it's too accurate."

    • @jejeamaris8186
      @jejeamaris8186 3 місяці тому +2

      I mean it gives everyone anxiety 😭

  • @dominicschaeffer909
    @dominicschaeffer909 Рік тому +1288

    The fact that Matt Matteson was the odd jobs handy man was a brilliant move.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому +27

      Agreed!

    • @masteroogway619
      @masteroogway619 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@BeergrYT❤yt😂❤😂🎉

    • @austinmartinez2312
      @austinmartinez2312 10 місяців тому +53

      My girlfriend has no clue who he is nor does she care lol but it's hilarious because she just calls him "the janitor" in my mind I'm like she has no clue 😂

    • @warrenrogers390
      @warrenrogers390 10 місяців тому +35

      Fun fact, he's a real chef in real life

    • @cristinehooper
      @cristinehooper 10 місяців тому +20

      Lol yeah and that he wanted to be called chef too was cute.

  • @DarthSpringsteen
    @DarthSpringsteen 11 місяців тому +810

    Season 2 killed it. I love how all Carmys staff could get training from high end restaurants because he had such a good reputation.
    One of the most overlooked things in regards to High end dining.
    As a professional chef, its like a John Wick universe.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому +38

      IT IS!!!!

    • @OkabexKurisu
      @OkabexKurisu 7 місяців тому +6

      That is when the show lost me. Training for a week and become that good and all... 😅

    • @nini8985
      @nini8985 6 місяців тому +55

      but all of them were already cooking for years in restaurants (aside from marcus afaik who was only a year in) and knew what to do. the trainings just refined everything they already knew and exposed them to a setting that bear (the restaurant) needed. they are good chefs, but they didn’t have the harmony and openness before sydney and carmy started venturing new things for months to improve the place and their relationships with one another.

    • @nmgkid
      @nmgkid 5 місяців тому

      how was it a week if they trained for most of the months leading up to opening day@@OkabexKurisu

    • @notmyrealpseudonym6702
      @notmyrealpseudonym6702 3 місяці тому +1

      Watch Pig with Nic Cage in it. The John Wick of restaurant movies in a weird way

  • @Embersofthestory
    @Embersofthestory Рік тому +761

    Having Matty Matteson as a producer and actor on the show is what truly made it. Being able to have his first hand knowledge of being a chef in the real world made those moments in the show feel real and and actual kitchen. I can 100% say I have experienced everything they portrayed. And every aspect made me over the moon as a chef of 10 years

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому +38

      I am right with you!!!
      And the director’s sister was also a main influence since she was also a major chef!

    • @robbycano3755
      @robbycano3755 Рік тому +2

      exactly how it made me feel

    • @udaythambimuthu3176
      @udaythambimuthu3176 11 місяців тому +12

      They nailed it, and I've been a chef for twelve years.
      The personal dynamics, the techniques, the skill exhibited by the actors, it's all perfect.
      And get this;
      No hand doubles or stunt doubles for the kitchen scenes.
      The lead actor went to culinary school and worked in a couple kitchens to get the real taste of the industry, and all the other actors kill it as well in the kitchen scenes.
      I love Matty and he killed it acting and producing, but the whole damn cast brought their A+ game.

  • @gandanek
    @gandanek 7 місяців тому +61

    27 years in kitchens, the last 15 as an exec, the scene that triggered me to the point of being so angry I had to walk away from the tv, was the sabotage scene.

    • @Jas-ms4tr
      @Jas-ms4tr Місяць тому

      What happened in that scene again?

  • @syncstorm132
    @syncstorm132 6 місяців тому +33

    The intensity in an active kitchen was so spot on. I was working as a Prepmaster/Dishwasher when S01 came out, and the best advice I got from one of our line cooks was to "watch it after your shift, not on your day off" and he was 100% right

  • @lucylu3193
    @lucylu3193 9 місяців тому +177

    As a chef who has worked in the grittiest and the most high end restaurants (now own my own)… I wholeheartedly AGREE that this show has captured it perfectly. I struggled to see them as actors, not real chefs.
    I absolutely love this show. It makes me feel sane about my life’s choices.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  9 місяців тому +6

      The actors did really do an incredible job didn’t they? Have you watched season 2 yet? Be sure to check out our season 2 review! ITS EPIC!

    • @lucylu3193
      @lucylu3193 5 місяців тому +3

      @@Joeysaladslover I’m in Australia.. so I’ve worked in every kind of kitchen.. from brand new, government built restaurants, catering and servicing the research centre and Parliament House… to “bush kitchens” catering fine dining weddings in the Australian bush.. to Mumma and papa restaurants that have been open for 25 years, low budget thrown together kitchens with ancient equipment, like The Bear.. I have worked at Hungry Jacks (our Burger King) hahaha.. and several mid range, small, well equipped, basic kitchens. Which is what I’m currently the owner of now. It’s called Louie’s Deli Norwood. We are a tiny Deli doing amazing sandwiches and coffee etc. 👍🏻

    • @Capt1n
      @Capt1n 4 місяці тому

      So incredible that you've opened your own restaurant. Totally a dream of mine to do so as well. Having worked in the industry for quite a while I know how much of a challenge that can be!

  • @askjemmorales6950
    @askjemmorales6950 Рік тому +590

    Episode 7 reminded me of one day working at this Fast Pasta place in the 90's in a mall. The bosses thought because it was a holiday it was not going to be busy, so they scheduled me and a new kid. It was a total shit show. Place was packed, only 2 of us and the new kid broke down and started crying and I had to take him to the back kitchen calm him down tell him we will just do it at the speed we can and just do what we can. I had to do register, orders and salads and he had to do pastas, sauses and bread. We weren't in the weeds, we were lost in a rain forest. But we got through it.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому +37

      Oh man, I bet that was one hell of a night! Obviously still stuck with you! Thanks for watching!

    • @nairinc9674
      @nairinc9674 Рік тому +22

      i just hope that other kid is doing well now

    • @KeyStation
      @KeyStation Рік тому +1

      Respect lol

    • @brrr5593
      @brrr5593 Рік тому

      Can’t front. Sounds like you made this up

    • @beohel
      @beohel Рік тому +5

      Reminds me of being a barista during Christmas. Manager thought it was going to be quiet evening and had 2 of us part timers with her. Ended up having to serve customers up to the closing minute where we have to tell people that we are taking last orders.

  • @DrewBert92
    @DrewBert92 Рік тому +169

    After watching that show I understand why my grandpa who was an executive chef at the Hilton in Manhattan 40 years ago never wanted me to be a chef lol. He's right I'd probably be a drug addict. So I became a fish monger now I'm a drunk lol

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому +10

      This is a wonderful comment! LOL

    • @sianwarwick633
      @sianwarwick633 4 місяці тому

      ​@@BeergrYTand the mental health aspect of drinking ? To quote your add-on question

  • @winstonhumphrey1985
    @winstonhumphrey1985 11 місяців тому +235

    My mum always thought she could do what I do. But we would argue that just because you're a good cook doesn't mean you'll survive in a professional kitchen. I thought the films 'chef' and 'burnt' would help prove my point but they didn't really portray the stress and intensity of a professional kitchen. The the bear came around, and after watching it my mum quickly changed her tune. If anything it made her respect what I do even more. It's a great show. Cooooooouuuusssssssiiiiiinnnnnn!!!! 😂😂

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому +17

      Coouuuzzzzzzzin!!! Great story!!! Stay tuned for our epic review of season 2!

    • @feircy
      @feircy 11 місяців тому +6

      A lot of people think they can do it, eithout really knowing what it is. Same with many jobs.

    • @agentcooper4627
      @agentcooper4627 11 місяців тому

      Do you make the fries at McD?

    • @winstonhumphrey1985
      @winstonhumphrey1985 11 місяців тому +6

      @@agentcooper4627 yeah, hoping to get promoted to burger prep soon

    • @shawol5253
      @shawol5253 11 місяців тому +7

      For sure, I've seen videos of people making one loaf of bread and they would change their careers from video production to baker. It's fun to make but it's so different when you're hauling 50# of flour and mass producing products.
      My sister in law also had that view that she believed she could cook better than the contestants in Hell's kitchen because they would burn eggs. But then she worked at a restaurant briefly and was stressed out everyday from not being able to keep up. She definitely learned it's not a walk in the park and she put effort into becoming better

  • @thobert1
    @thobert1 11 місяців тому +117

    This show triggers me so badly. it brings up every nightmare i ever lived through. It's such an excellent show.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому +6

      I’m just about to finish season two! Stay tuned for our epic review!

    • @jackseve
      @jackseve 11 місяців тому

      @@BeergrYTOMG. I didn’t know. I’m on it.

    • @LeslieLanagan
      @LeslieLanagan 11 місяців тому

      Same. I watched the first episode and I was like, "nope." In fact, I'm not sure that I've ever noped out that fast.

    • @LeslieLanagan
      @LeslieLanagan 11 місяців тому +1

      Can I get a "heard" on that? :P

    • @The-Finisher
      @The-Finisher 10 місяців тому +1

      Why I’ll never watch it 🙄🫠

  • @DML575
    @DML575 11 місяців тому +141

    I've been in the business for 48 years. A dinosaur in this industry. The Food Network gives the impression to many people that the restaurant business & being a chef is sexy, and it's not. It's Incredibly hard work, but also equally rewarding. There was some "artistic license" & exaggerated drama but this show nailed it. Kudos to the entire staff on "The Bear".

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому

      Indeed!!!

    • @TheDevnul
      @TheDevnul 10 місяців тому +9

      I have friends who are chefs, cooks and restaurant managers.
      The one thing I can tell you is that I wouldn’t and couldn’t do those jobs. Food source, inspections, staff, permits, it’s much harder than anyone who is not industry could ever think.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  10 місяців тому

      @@TheDevnul right you are! Stay tuned for our epic review of season 2! Hopefully going public this week!

  • @stephaniegraham8543
    @stephaniegraham8543 Рік тому +150

    Honestly I love how all the chef’s talked about the online orders being there oh sh*t moment lol, but great show

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому +1

      It was great learning how they are pretty much all the same in how they see the entire industry! Thanks for watching!

    • @ljdavid8141
      @ljdavid8141 Рік тому +1

      Anyone who has worked in the industry has been in the weeds.

  • @chefhomeboyardee8
    @chefhomeboyardee8 11 місяців тому +35

    I teared up a few times watching the 2nd season. Oddly enough, one of them was when cousin found his passion for hospitality while astaging. I've never worked FOH but I felt that wholeheartedly. Amazing show. Bra fucking vo man

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому +3

      Dude! It got me too!!!
      The chocolate banana throwback! Stay tuned for epic review of season two!

    • @TheOutlawHeart81
      @TheOutlawHeart81 4 місяці тому +1

      Every second counts!! ❤

  • @missaniebananie6473
    @missaniebananie6473 5 місяців тому +4

    As someone who really cut my teeth in the industry as a cook, then a hostess, a server, a bar tender, an expediter, a floor manager, a bar manager, and finally a sommelier, I can say that some of those scenes feel so real, and so authentic.

  • @ericklamotte617
    @ericklamotte617 3 місяці тому +3

    I have been a chef for 52 years, The Bear hits the nail on the head. Great writing.

  • @StupidZombs
    @StupidZombs 10 місяців тому +8

    Bro the standout for me was that Christmas Scene the pure Chaos and all shot in one continuous shot was amazing, really showed where Carmy came from and what kind of family he grew up in

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  10 місяців тому

      Yes!!!
      That was season 2, be sure to check out our epic season review!

  • @JayRoKs1811
    @JayRoKs1811 3 місяці тому +3

    been in the industry for more than 10 years, done just about everything except be a chef (server, barista, catering truck driver, cleaned toilets) and the bear is hands down my favorite show rn. legit listen to the opening song omw to work when i know it’s gonna be busy and i need the motivation

  • @pjny21
    @pjny21 Рік тому +123

    As the third discussion stated: the restaurant industry is the closest to a meritocracy you'll ever get in the real world. It's uncanny the amount of lessons from those times I still apply today...and I'm a lawyer lol.

    • @andresbarriga5305
      @andresbarriga5305 11 місяців тому +3

      Like what lessons. I would really like to know.

  • @steveburton3797
    @steveburton3797 11 місяців тому +109

    I love that the first Chef is drink out of a 32 oz “ soup container”. We all use those to store our prep and to drink out of. This gives it a sense of being real!!

    • @stevenm3330
      @stevenm3330 11 місяців тому +3

      Glass is for customers. Lol

    • @PB-tr5ze
      @PB-tr5ze 10 місяців тому +2

      I developed a habit of giving my cups a good sniff before pouring a drink into them, even at home, solely from the fact I grabbed too many of those containers that were used to hold some very pungent ingredients.

    • @luviro133
      @luviro133 7 місяців тому

      and in the show the chefs use this to drink to

    • @CharityVictoriaJones
      @CharityVictoriaJones 6 місяців тому +1

      In a lot of kitchens, we call them "delis." As in, deli containers. Its totally realistic and my personal favorite thing to drink out of.

    • @cameronjadewallace
      @cameronjadewallace 6 місяців тому +1

      If you ain't drinking out of a quart container, what are you doing with your life? (jk, but very very barely... Quart life is best life)

  • @Sun_Sprite
    @Sun_Sprite 5 місяців тому +3

    I started working at a restaurant when I was teenager and a decade after that. The yelling, the stress, the constant urgency as well as the colorful atmosphere of vulgarity, is so real. Things break down, food runs out, hours and hours of prep work, and then there’s the occasional new person asking what time is a break.

  • @blakeabene4583
    @blakeabene4583 9 місяців тому +9

    What I find hilarious is every chef brought up the ticket machine scene as the example of the most realistic part. I've been a chef for 17 years and I've had versions of that scene in my nightmares throughout my career. I'd hear ticket machines like pstd flashbacks. Tgat was the scene where I went from liking the show to loving it.

  • @jsa66
    @jsa66 11 місяців тому +18

    All the prep & knife work was done by the actors. Props to them, too.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому +1

      They were fantastic!
      Stay tuned for our epic review of season 2!

  • @joyanna9433
    @joyanna9433 11 місяців тому +35

    In my late teens i spent a year and half working in an Italian deli in Amsterdam. The chaos, the yelling and the passion for their product was SPOT ON. Ive never worked so hard in my life, and i served in the army 😅
    Its been over 20 years since i worked in that deli and this show brought back some really good memories.

  • @PB-tr5ze
    @PB-tr5ze 10 місяців тому +13

    Working in hotels, I have always worked on the periphery of restaurants and kitchens. I learned quickly, I am not built for the kitchen, but i absolutely love the people who are.
    The show reminded me of a lot of things i saw, heard or learned about. The personalities were very familiar. And the love hate work/personal relationships really nailed it for me.
    My dad, who also worked around kitchens but in the airline industry, taught me that if chef is mad, walk away, as soon as the moment has passed they are your best friend again... Advice that has worked for the last 20 years lol.
    Plus I have had the added benefit of being the taste test guinea pig for one of my chefs... A happy chef will feed you stuff you never imagined...
    I hope they can keep the shows consistent for many more seasons to come.

  • @SBeckerDTD
    @SBeckerDTD Рік тому +11

    Yelling "shut it off!" was literally me tonight 😂

  • @tocov
    @tocov 10 місяців тому +21

    I really like how people who worked in actual kitchens notice a lot of the little things the creators got right. Which makes the show much more relatable for them.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  10 місяців тому

      Absolutely!

    • @bonniekeleman
      @bonniekeleman 6 місяців тому

      when they said "fuck brunch" is the moment I knew this show was real 🖤🖤

  • @joshmacattack3328
    @joshmacattack3328 11 місяців тому +30

    By far the best series for me personally... I think it's almost anxiety inducing which is phenomenal and impressive. I loved it. I really liked when Sydney heard the ticket machine when it wasn't going off.. plus everyone I know said it was amazing so I didn't watch it until the second season came out. I think it's the most relatable restaurant show I have ever seen.

  • @bambam634
    @bambam634 Рік тому +31

    Watching this, made me think how the show had me remembering my 6 years at a family owned Italian joint. It was beautiful chaos, I just reached out to the owner who was an amazing person and had his workers' back at all times. Hope he hits me back, it's been almost 20 years.

  • @roblarson4344
    @roblarson4344 Рік тому +50

    Legitimately 30 yrs in this industry and The Bear is like watching my life lol

  • @godstomper
    @godstomper 11 місяців тому +23

    Working in a restaurant is like a drug. When everything is on point you feel like you can accomplish anything. And when things are chaotic , leaving after a long day is like a monkey off your back. I worked in a Mexican restaurant in the early 2000s, the craziest thing I experienced was just me and my cook and I had at once lunch time a party of 20 and 10 other tables at once. I was floored. I could make a movie about my time delivering for Uber eats when it started in 2016..

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому +2

      💯 accurate!
      You’re gonna love my new podcast that is coming very soon!

  • @valentino6185
    @valentino6185 10 місяців тому +9

    Being a chef I love it, it’s hard to explain to people how hectic it can get and chaotic, this show really hits it on the head I’ll always be a fan

  • @f2vedan
    @f2vedan 2 дні тому

    I’m a sous chef who’s been working in the industry for around 7 years in 25 and honestly The Bear has struck so many chords in me where I had to stop watching because of stress and anxiety. It was such a well produced and directed show that made me want to keep watching. For all the chefs and cooks. KEEP PUSHING BABY!

  • @jeffdixon847
    @jeffdixon847 10 місяців тому +6

    7:32 thanks for calling out the birthday party scene. That one broke the realism for me and just felt like “let’s write something outrageous for laughs”

  • @asouscheffromthe6ix509
    @asouscheffromthe6ix509 Рік тому +44

    I've worked with chefs and cooks that got there position just cause of a culinary degree with out earning there stripes. Ive also worked with chefs and cooks that have earned there stripes from working there way out of the pit. The ones who worked there way out of the pit are the ones who will show you tips and take you under there wings if they see potential in you

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому

      Love this! Thanks for watching!

  • @dsredbeard4869
    @dsredbeard4869 Рік тому +15

    I was a server at a chain restaurant for nearly 2 years and I volunteered one night to come back after I got off to work in the dish pit and I realized that night my co-workers on the floor were assholes

  • @olliedawizard
    @olliedawizard 4 місяці тому +1

    I’ve been a food runner at multiple popular restaurants in Philly. All through out college and a bit after. It’s so real. I hope the show shows a bit of front house in the future just cuz communication between them and the kitchen can create some crazy situations. Such a good show.

  • @FrankReiland
    @FrankReiland Рік тому +7

    Show rebooted my kitchen PTSD!! It was so good!

  • @CannabaeCG
    @CannabaeCG Рік тому +5

    Excellent interviews dude. Great quality cut aways & editing. Keep up the great work and I can't wait for season 2 of 'THE BEAR!"

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!!! Me too!!!

  • @dogsareprecious4842
    @dogsareprecious4842 5 місяців тому +2

    So cool to see you and other chefs' thoughts of "The Bear". Have a great day, cousin! (I love how the first chef was drinking out of a food container, too).

  • @kamaap
    @kamaap 5 місяців тому +2

    “Everyone thinks they can be the guy without being the guy”, yet the second protagonist is a whiny person who hasn’t ever done anything. Dei.

  • @fpsplayer9095
    @fpsplayer9095 Рік тому +4

    I loved this. They did it very real definitely portrayed the feeling

  • @overkill1994
    @overkill1994 9 місяців тому +1

    So good. I loved the show. Worked four or so years in the kitchen in many roles. It really brought me back hahahah

  • @ragidyymann5109
    @ragidyymann5109 5 місяців тому

    Loved these interviews and really dig you channel.
    Keep making content.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  5 місяців тому

      Thank you!!!!

  • @captdave-vh3xp
    @captdave-vh3xp Рік тому +12

    Thank You for this video, Sir. Seriously, Cheers! I was in food service from 17 to 28 with much of it being full on kitchen work. I worked everywhere from small family businesses to big corporate to hotels. I've worked with great motley crews and amazing mentors. I truly loved it... until I hit THAT wall. The stress and mental / emotional grind got to me. I couldn't take the heat and bailed. Honestly, I think that there should be a national requirement for all high schoolers to work service industry jobs before graduation like other countries requiring military service. Be well, y'all.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому +1

      I wholeheartedly Agree! Thanks for watching and stick around for the Season 2 video! It's going to be an epic camp fire round table with these same chefs and maybe one more! Oh, and a new podcast is coming...

  • @lukecarver
    @lukecarver 8 місяців тому

    Awesome watch! Thank you BEERGR ❤Only just found out about the show recently and loving it

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  8 місяців тому

      Thanks!!! Be sure to check out our season 2 review!

  • @grandpanurgle
    @grandpanurgle Рік тому +46

    Damn Tom Segura is really knowledgable about restauranting

  • @coolcutsgal2
    @coolcutsgal2 10 місяців тому +2

    Im in love with this show! It's so dynamic. And it's spot on!
    EVERY SECOND COUNTS!

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes!!! Be sure to check out our season 2 review in the channel!

  • @__greg__
    @__greg__ 8 місяців тому

    These were awesome conversations, thanks for sharing!

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out our Season 2 review!

  • @Lauren-kw2or
    @Lauren-kw2or 5 місяців тому

    I’m not in the industry but I would always feel on edge/anxious during every episode! Respect to the chefs out there

  • @denverrandy7143
    @denverrandy7143 8 місяців тому +5

    As a professional chef of 20 years they freaking killed it.👍

  • @savannawelz1019
    @savannawelz1019 3 місяці тому

    Old episode. But I was randomly drawn to watch it. I loved hearing the chefs options on things. As a server and newly bartender every tip I can get being in this industry helps a lot. Taking the time to appreciate everything you do and have and what will be created after is important. But the biggest thing I grasps is that if I can put that time into my work ethic. Who says that I cannot do that with my life you know. Just a thought, great episode made me think.

  • @ianneedham7821
    @ianneedham7821 11 місяців тому

    Great video, great insight from everyone you interviewed

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for the review of season 2!

  • @Finis08
    @Finis08 5 місяців тому

    I loved my time in the restaurant and this show was so solid and on point. I am glad they went to the lengths they did to depict things correctly. Having Matty certainly helped in getting everything right. Season 2 was great as well and apparently, they are supposed to start filming season 3 in the next couple of months. Easily one of my favorites to watch.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  5 місяців тому

      I totally agree! Loved season 2 as well. Excited to see where it goes from there!

  • @lucasreiYT
    @lucasreiYT Рік тому +6

    A prep chef knocked over two 22 quart containers of liquids in our cold storage. I had a full days shipment that I was in charge of putting away that shift. Thinking back, I could have cut down that sanitization and clean to 10-20 minutes vs 30-45 minutes had I kept my head.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому +1

      Oh man!!! I love real life kitchen stories/memories like this!

  • @helenecolaizzi7695
    @helenecolaizzi7695 11 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video! I love that these are Pennsylvania restaurants! I’m a Philly girl living in the ‘Burgh!! The Bear is phenomenal!! I just subscribed! Glad to have found you

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому

      Yay!!! Thank you so much! Stay tuned for a very epic season 2 review!

  • @natzambrana9501
    @natzambrana9501 Рік тому +2

    Great interview! It’s definitely a excellent Show.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому

      INDEED! Thanks for watching!

  • @s.m.p.731
    @s.m.p.731 10 місяців тому

    Really excellent video, so glad I found your channel!

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  10 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @khoata2003
    @khoata2003 11 місяців тому +4

    Best cooking movie ever . I’m chef and it’s touching my heart

  • @sarahlittle6286
    @sarahlittle6286 10 місяців тому +3

    I’ve worked in kitchens for 17 years. I tried watching the Bear, but had to turn it off after the first episode… it was TOO REAL. Felt like I was taking work home with me! Think I’m gonna give it another chance now

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  10 місяців тому

      Haha it really is great! Be sure to watch our epic season 2 review after you’re all caught up!

  • @catalina9844
    @catalina9844 5 місяців тому

    I love this show so much. My absolute favorite in years.

  • @megravy835
    @megravy835 Рік тому +3

    Gotta love Chef Firestone - awesome interview! Thanks for the smile boys xoxo

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @Se7enDuece
      @Se7enDuece 11 місяців тому

      Chef Firestone was the real fucking deal! Just straight spittin' truth!

  • @xxxcrazyducksxxx
    @xxxcrazyducksxxx Рік тому +1

    Thank you for making this video!!!

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому +1

      Hey thanks for watching!

  • @gabe0798
    @gabe0798 Рік тому +3

    I'm both working in the industry already and in culinary school and ep7 raised my blood pressure

  • @flibblejix5388
    @flibblejix5388 11 місяців тому +6

    Listening to Chef Finnerty talk about the online-only orders of the Mother's Day after covid lockdowns brought back memories I don't personally have. I hadn't yet started working at the restaurant that employs me, but the ones who did describe that exact same scenario.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому

      It certainly was a crazy time, and one that I’m sure you’ll relate to with your own restaurant soon enough! Cheers and thanks for watching

    • @alec8904
      @alec8904 11 місяців тому +1

      I completely blocked out that year from my memory. I worked at an extremely popular ramen restaurant that didn't do online orders so when we had to adapt to the pandemic, that's how it was. The ticket machine wouldn't stop. Someone had to change the roll every 45 min to an hour and we were running around like chickens with our heads cut off. Crazy time

  • @jcnz84
    @jcnz84 11 місяців тому +1

    I worked in a burrito shop ,on 5 de mayo, when lock down first started . Let me tell you that one episode gave me ptsd of that day. 😂

  • @EricAndrewDodson
    @EricAndrewDodson 11 місяців тому +4

    They all mentioned the online ticket thing but the third Jeff described the exact thing that happened to my wife and I on Mother's day during covid when restaurants opened back up. I had to wait at the front of the restaurant, in the rain, for two + hours, for an order I placed a week or two in advance.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому

      That was a crazy time for sure! Thanks for watching

  • @CarolynCline-ci9yw
    @CarolynCline-ci9yw 11 місяців тому +1

    I Love the bear work in Resturants my whole life this is so real love it

  • @jackseve
    @jackseve 11 місяців тому +3

    Didn’t work in the restaurant industry and I freaking LOVED it.

    • @6Texasboi
      @6Texasboi 11 місяців тому +1

      As a Chef myself I will say they truly do show so much of working in a kitchen...people may think we are just back there having fun cooking but there is sooooo much more to it....yelling, pissed off but you have two options...either you walk out or you just power through it...and at the end of the rush it's like the biggest adrenaline rush ever...you feel so accomplished like yeah we did that shit lol

  • @christopherrempel3537
    @christopherrempel3537 10 місяців тому

    Really fun video! I bloody love the series. Have you considered looking into lav mics? Might make conversation a little more convenient for you guests, again, really good video man, keep it up!

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  10 місяців тому

      Oh yeah I have, I had the Rode go mics on the last two chefs but had some issues with them on this video because of mismatched firmware 😞 - I’ve switched to the DJI mics since then, much better experience. Be sure to check out our epic season 2 review!

  • @LeslieLanagan
    @LeslieLanagan 11 місяців тому +9

    I have talked to so many cooks that say it is too accurate for them. It triggers them. I feel the same way. I needed Xanax after the first episode. Congratulations to the writers, because my feelings don't matter on this. I need for everyone else to know what I go through.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому +2

      I worked in kitchens almost 20 years ago and it INSTANTLY put me right back in the shit! Incredible! Well said my friend!

    • @LeslieLanagan
      @LeslieLanagan 11 місяців тому +1

      @@BeergrYT Mine is more recent, but no one talks about the fact that you'll hear tickets coming in and triggered for years in your sleep.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому +1

      @@LeslieLanagan I watched it with my headphones on and the editors were so brilliant that when the tickets began rolling on the sound was only in the right ear, and they incrementally got louder and in both ears. Just brilliant and panic inducing lol

    • @LeslieLanagan
      @LeslieLanagan 11 місяців тому

      @@BeergrYT I think I'm going to watch it eventually. It does sound cool, and the writers are brilliant. But listening to it on my headphones? I'm not sure I'd recover. Not without a waitress to take down because she put in six tickets without blinking. EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE and EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE, all of it. And yet, the best time of my life so far.

  • @efilteau
    @efilteau 11 місяців тому

    Amazing series

  • @mikehammar5254
    @mikehammar5254 11 місяців тому +4

    Holy shit, you introduced the first chef from The Skunk and Goat Tavern, and I'm like "huh that's interesting we have a restaurant near me that's called that." Then I saw the rest of the restaurants and realized you're in Erie lol. Small world!

  • @2many_sodiumz587
    @2many_sodiumz587 11 місяців тому +2

    Spot on vid. This show was great. Worked in a few places like the one in the Bear after getting out of culinary school. Met some amazing people but alot of those ppl also had their own issues whatever they may be. The industry can be tough as hell but its full of some awesome and creative people for sure. Makes the show feel more realistic, for me personally its the baking aspect. In my current workplace im doing alot more baking than i ever have so there's a learning curve while also wanting to produce a great product for the guests. Cant wait for season 2.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому +1

      Very, very well said! Thank you for watching and stay tuned for our epic review of season 2!

  • @Uptownv
    @Uptownv 9 місяців тому

    You won me with the 90s R&B lol. I’m subscribing.

  • @drewie123
    @drewie123 Рік тому +1

    Man pumped to see this show now

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому

      It’s so good!

    • @drewie123
      @drewie123 Рік тому

      @@BeergrYT Just finished it. Watch all the episodes in one night. Incredible show. Acting of Richie and Syd was a bit lacking at times but othen than it was phenomenal. One of the best I’ve seen in a very long time.

  • @apok1980
    @apok1980 11 місяців тому

    Before this, I saw more of the rock star chef cocaine stories. I finally watched the first season, and it’s awesome. I’m not a big fan of their sandwiches, but I’ll still try it. Chicago is one of the best food places in this country. I did Taste of Chicago a couple years back and it was a great trip.

  • @mortifiied3776
    @mortifiied3776 5 місяців тому

    loved the show, as a sous chef in the industry for 13 years it captures the chaos the stress and anxiety of a shift perfectly, all though its a bit cringe at times for my taste i still really enjoyed the show, already loved jeremy white from watching shameless, and seeing matty matheson on it was awesome too.

  • @KeenosQuest
    @KeenosQuest Місяць тому

    Great video! Very well done!!!

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Місяць тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @beau.s8031
    @beau.s8031 10 місяців тому +3

    I worked in kitchens and this is pretty accurate. The yelling, the anger, the fights, the good times. I developed an alcohol addiction from it but I learnt so much in that period. I hated working with the arrogant Italian chefs but I learnt a lot.

  • @cryogenic4245
    @cryogenic4245 11 місяців тому +1

    I Just realized you were the same person cooking Asmongolds food and you also talk about my favorite food drama the bear this is a match made in heaven

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому

      YES! Stay tuned for our EPIC season 2 review video.

  • @johnnyscifi
    @johnnyscifi 11 місяців тому +1

    Ohh god, those dream scenes. Ive had similar "kitchen nightmare" dreams

  • @abbasbestgirl3054
    @abbasbestgirl3054 6 місяців тому +1

    It’s also the best show that has ever captured the essence of Chicago culture! ❤ The Bear!

  • @michellemeyer1649
    @michellemeyer1649 11 місяців тому +3

    I love this show!!!!! That beef sandwich is not an Italian beef. It looks good but it’s not a true Italian beef and if you’re from Chicago you’ll agree. We take our food seriously.

  • @OliveWhisperingEye
    @OliveWhisperingEye 2 місяці тому

    They did a good job getting you in that sense of urgency and keeping it about the food.

  • @simmonslucas
    @simmonslucas 10 місяців тому +1

    My wife is a Nurse and the first episode was so stressful to watch the rest of the show. lolol Editing and Directing was amazing.

  • @jostalking
    @jostalking Рік тому +3

    Hey Cousin! Really enjoyed this! Loved the Bear, it was one of my favorite shows in a very long time. Loved the B-Roll you shot of the chefs, and I am always looking to improve my channel as well, what camera and lens did you use for the B-Roll? Again great job!

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому

      Hey Cousin! Thanks for watching! I use two cameras, the Sony A7SIII and the Sony A1. For lenses, I love the 35mm 1.8 for straight on interview shots but I have been LOVING the Sony 90mm G Lens for just about everything especially food shots. The 90mm is just so buttery and crisp all at the same time. Wide angle shots, I love the Sony 14mm GMaster lens. Hope that helps!

    • @jostalking
      @jostalking Рік тому

      @@BeergrYT I figured you were using some really great gear. That 14mm looks amazing I have to say especially when you use it to push in and pull out. I have the 16-35 power zoom and the 85mm but I think your use of the 14mm and the 90mm really take it to another level. I had the a7siii but it got stolen out of my car, had to go to the a7IV for now, but hope to get another one eventually. Going to subscribe - have a good one!

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  Рік тому

      @@jostalking The 85 is great as well! I love the 90mm capability of switching to macro and the autofocus to manual switch is pretty "clutch" as well :) Throw either the 90 or the 14 on the DJI RS2 and you've got a WICKED combo. I subbed your channel as well, godd stuff Cheers!

  • @lesliethompson4588
    @lesliethompson4588 11 місяців тому

    Awesome show

  • @Anthonytozo
    @Anthonytozo 5 місяців тому

    I live in pa and ive been to 2/3 of these restaurants and i was surprised to see someone so close to home

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  5 місяців тому

      Which ones have you been to?

  • @J-WOT
    @J-WOT 11 місяців тому

    Love this.... get them some lanyard mics though lol

  • @capestreasuresPtown
    @capestreasuresPtown 11 місяців тому

    Thanks man!

  • @bobbyomari5500
    @bobbyomari5500 Рік тому +8

    Bro is tom segura if tom was a chef lol

  • @8beazy
    @8beazy 3 місяці тому

    18 years in hospitality for me in MD, DC, Minnesota and Florida. I was working at Doc B’s Restaurant @ International Plaza in Tampa back in 2018 and the day we went live with our Uber Eats and Doordash tablets was FUC@! INSANE!! The EXACT same way it was portrayed in The Bear. I remember watching the scene and telling my wife, “Whomever wrote this had to have gone through it to nail it that accurately.” LOL!!

  • @WildaConnell
    @WildaConnell 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video!

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  10 місяців тому

      My pleasure!
      Be sure to check out our epic review of season 2!

  • @krisadams4561
    @krisadams4561 10 місяців тому +1

    Boiling point starting Stephen graham for me is a better portrayal of working a shift in a restaurant. I worked in London where boiling point is set so it might be just that but if you like the bear you will like boiling point.

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks!!! You’re actually the second person that recommended that. I will look it up!

  • @bigkahuna5705
    @bigkahuna5705 11 місяців тому +3

    As a side story:
    There is a mob movie that I really see as a new york city restaurant movie called "Dinner Rush"
    It's a hidden gem... I highly recommend

    • @BeergrYT
      @BeergrYT  11 місяців тому

      I will look it up!!! Thank you!

  • @warrendeg
    @warrendeg 9 місяців тому

    One of my best line cooks got his early training at McDonald's. He knew how to properly deep clean equipment !

  • @The714smith
    @The714smith 9 місяців тому

    I loved this video!! I never knew Tom Segura worked in the restaurant industry 😂

  • @emune1111
    @emune1111 6 місяців тому

    their absolutely right about the attitude some "chefs" come into a new restaurant and try to change shit or feel they don't need to prove shit to anyone.. its annoying especially when the managers don't know shit about BOH.. cooks that are in it for the raw grim and veil shit , and love what they do.. man i can tell you those are some of the best teams you can work with. also if your thinking of becoming a chef, i strongly recommend working your way up, start in a small mom and pop restaurant and work in the dish pit.. you can learn a lot about the atmosphere in a kitchen and if you last then maybe it is for you.. Learn from everyone and take the good.. NEVER take shit personal by the cooks and chefs, their is a lot of competition to get to the top. learn every station and ask questions to the chef. be the first and last in the kitchen. when your ready you'll know when to move up or the chef will see.. if you put work in and you are not seen, DONT bother kissing ass and look for another place where they will respect you. This industry is not for everyone and honesty its not that respected as a career, but if you love it put you passion and sweat into it and the money will come, best of luck.