Co-star and consultant Matty Matheson contributed a lot to the realism of the show. Kudos to him and the rest of the cast, director and writers.
@skylerclyne6542
Жыл бұрын
The creators sister was also a chef & provided consolation as well - really cool stuff :)
@Sniperboy5551
8 ай бұрын
I love Matty, I wish Vice would bring him back. His current channel is good, but I miss the wild adventures they would send him on!
@Ezmacanic
2 жыл бұрын
The meal ticket overload scene. I almost panicked too and I haven’t worked on the line in 2 years I thought I was in that kitchen for second. 🤣🤣 such a great mf show.
@devibezshow
2 жыл бұрын
Bruh 😂🤣😂 I *DID* panic and I haven’t worked in a setting like that in years
@Ezmacanic
2 жыл бұрын
@@devibezshow all I know is they should make a season 2 of that because it hit home with everything.
@hahajaxsontv
2 жыл бұрын
That episode was one take
@acedarebelMusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@hahajaxsontv which made it one of the best episodes
@LokNex915
2 жыл бұрын
I realized I got line ptsd when I saw that episode seeing that flood of tickets that just seems to never end
@brt1strrbb110
2 жыл бұрын
This show hit hard for me. I did fine dining for 11 years. Now I manage a pizzeria. Wanted to be one of those Anthony Bourdain types, 80 hours a week and closing down a bar every night. Now I get paid better, work less hours and am completely sober on days I work. Going from a high up place to a small walk in store wnd how to deal with people is insane, I think this show captured that feeling as best as is possible. Especially the rules that come along with it, the basic rules I have is no booze in the store and no raised voices.
@justinkhanna
2 жыл бұрын
So good for you! Massive kudos 👏
@brt1strrbb110
2 жыл бұрын
@@justinkhanna Gracias, chef.
@tribbybueno
2 жыл бұрын
tina in particular reminded me so much of my old baker who was hella sneaky and passive aggressive and older than the rest of us but then she also had her days where she was just a great team player. i remember one day i was late for brunch prep at 6 am (also FUCK BRUNCH lol) and she straight up drove to my house, climbed in through the window on my porch with a coffee, grabbed my non slips, and shook me awake. Crazy lady. God i loved and hated that life so much
@Missjessicaw81
Жыл бұрын
Omg! That’s that old school toxicity I miss! I’m kidding and also totally serious. She was there when it counted. Nothing PC but she refused to let you fail.
@tribbybueno
Жыл бұрын
@@Missjessicaw81 totally agree haha, it def is a 'hate it while it's happening, love it after some time has passed.' i think everyone should work in a higher-end scratch kitchen at least once in their lives
@michaeltrice686
2 жыл бұрын
I binged it, cause it sucked me in. So freaking good!! Most definitely the closest thing to the real world of the culinary experience that's not tv glamorous. The mental battles of the chaos of balancing work life and personal life is spot on and hit all the feels.
@Mruiz0085
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah cuz shooting a gun in front of your customers is real life. Get the fuck outta here
@HumanoAmericano
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@vominator
2 жыл бұрын
The CSI of kitchen shows.
@NIECY374
2 жыл бұрын
Same!!!🙉
@geoffseifert8654
2 жыл бұрын
Bbc show Chef with Lenny Henry was way ahead of its time
@cultivatinggrace
7 ай бұрын
The post-shift meal is so real! My twin brother worked as a line cook for nearly 10 years and is now a sous chef. We moved in together again about a year ago (we’re 39 years old now) due to family stuff, and the one thing I make sure to do for him every single day that he works is to make a home cooked meal, even if basic, that can be ready for him to reheat easily when he gets home late at night. He works so hard to support our family, and while he still eats a lot of chips and drinks a lot Mountain Dew, I’m so glad to at least make him some basic, real food so that he has at least one solid meal.
@justinkhanna
6 ай бұрын
Ha so true - you caught the line in Season 2 where Syd says "for dinner I had a left Twix" 🤣
@noise6327
2 жыл бұрын
as a 12 year line cook. This shit is so valid. I felt everything from this show. Hands down best show rn on fx. I'm from Seattle also. Been in 14 different restaurant all over Seattle. This shit was so close to me. Thank you for the review. I tried to let all other kitchen workers around me that they made a show about our work lifestyle!!!
@vominator
2 жыл бұрын
If this was real then Seattle must be full of shoemaker kitchens
@noise6327
2 жыл бұрын
@@vominator it kinda is
@ZEFFENWULF
Жыл бұрын
@@vominator it is
@sweet.n0thing
Жыл бұрын
Def is
@JMartini810
Жыл бұрын
@@vominator it really kind if is lolol
@benwasson18
2 жыл бұрын
As a chef myself... PLEASE break down the next few episodes! I love your commentary.
@the.a.t.x.traterrestrial1947
2 жыл бұрын
This.
@goodboy0096
2 жыл бұрын
you ain't no chef.
@sianwarwick633
7 ай бұрын
@@goodboy0096doing it for the clicks. Like so many commenters
@nmtarav
2 жыл бұрын
I worked in kitchens for almost 3 years when i was younger. Somehow i ended up the assistant to the sous chef of a very big place. One thing i can say with 100% certainty is that its a rough job. Ive never felt so mentally pressed and physically tired in my life. We were feeding anywhere from 500 to 1000 people a day. You just never stopped moving, carrying, cutting, boiling, cleaning (so much cleaning) on the loop, all the time. Entering room sized fridges nonstop and switching to working above boiling hot sprinkling pans and pots. Your body goes through so much physical exertion its crazy. TV makes professional cooking look like a chill job where the restaurant kitchen is just a bigger version of your home but with a similar pace and mentality. Thats not true at all. Theres a mountain of manual labor involved and as far as manners go this show is still taking it easy.
@dylangaming3578
2 жыл бұрын
This show shows the kitchen perfectly. I had a chef describe it as organized chaos, and thats what this show shows is organized (first disorganized) chaos. I hope there is a season 2.
@justinkhanna
2 жыл бұрын
Just got confirmed!
@richardpearce4988
2 жыл бұрын
Lowkey one of the most impressive things is him being to spot the size of everything (beef order, deli-pots) at an instant.
@lalalaism1
2 жыл бұрын
I loved that they kept with the plot lines. Like they really gave 2-3 episodes just to Marcus’s donut journey. And Sydney is a character we so so so NEEDED to see on TV. I relate to her so much and it’s so wonderful to see a character like her - so real and so unlike many portrayals of black women because rarely do black women get to be shown with the complexity, ambition, humor, vulnerability, and intelligence that we have! And get to be a whole person, rather than a token character who just exists to be “the black one.” I love Sydney!! Also loved the storyline between her and Tina. And Ebraheim’s stories. Richie was driving me nuts but I appreciate the fact that there’s probably people who feel seen by Richie’s character just as much as I do by Sydney’s. Though his chaos was grating, it was necessary for the story.
@mjd81784
2 жыл бұрын
Very well said.
@DarkxSonxOfxDathomir
2 жыл бұрын
I relate a lot to Richie. I had a rough childhood and was making a lot of bad decisions when I was younger and didn’t stop doing bad things until I got into the restaurant industry, but I went straight into a mom and pop restaurant that didn’t really care how I acted, what I did or anything, all they wanted was for us to speed through our work day and speed through closing but the customers loved our food so we stayed busy. 2 years of working like that with the same people will really desensitize you to how shitty everything actually is, and then when someone steps in who is serious about turning the place around it’s easy to look at them like a holier than thou, brown nosing asshole. I’m glad I got out of that headspace quickly because the store has never seen better days. It took a lot of scrubbing though!
@SCK-vk1so
2 жыл бұрын
So agree
@AndrewJM
2 жыл бұрын
funny thing is Richie was good in episode 7. and Sydney was a horrible human being.....the entire time i thought she was a little annoying because as a man ive had to deal with women like her in relationships....and i dont mean to make it sound sexist...but once she got in over her head she behaved horrendously towards richie.... and i know how richie felt....a person making judgements on your entire life because they know the surface of it all.... but at the same time theyve been picking on Sydney and she blew up....but really really really blew up....so who's wrong who's right....shit man.... craziest tv show ive ever watched..... everyones inner demons came out....
@Feliciatanktop
2 жыл бұрын
I loved the way they showed Sydney’s character. As a young black girl who’s been working since high school, a lot of her struggles were things I’ve gone through. From being called aggressive/angry for speaking up to be talked over and ignored. It feels nice to be seen. Love this show ❤️
@MVZUWL938
2 жыл бұрын
After a rough couple shifts, and some growing tensions. I was again told, by a friend from the industry, to watch this show. I knew about it, heard some hype for it, but like many was a bit reluctant to watch, I have to say. This show helped me. Be a better worker, face challenges in a better outlook, and overall improve my service to the level I knew I could reach. An Exceptional Show, a deffinitive must watch for any restaurant worker. A great watch for any casual viewer or foodie.
@MVZUWL938
2 жыл бұрын
Great review, I also cried at the end. Props. U got yourself a new follower.
@seany1539
2 жыл бұрын
@@MVZUWL938 manuel did you just review ur review?
@noise6327
2 жыл бұрын
Respect
@epps8686
2 жыл бұрын
I don't work in a "professional kitchen" I work the Line at a Panera Bread, but it's crazy to me how much you pointed out resonates with my experience. I'm a team lead and I handle food plates the food, handle quality ect. From housekeeping to location notifications, I can relate to everything. Eventually I wanna go to culinary school but it all seems far away.
@noise6327
2 жыл бұрын
Ur in the right path. Keep going homie
@kateysneed3359
Жыл бұрын
im a dishwaher at panera lol
@noise6327
Жыл бұрын
@@kateysneed3359 same
@yaboi5047
Жыл бұрын
You work a line. You create for folks eating, stay the path chef. You got this.
@sianwarwick633
7 ай бұрын
Hope you did it. Or next-stepped it
@Tensen01
7 ай бұрын
Richie's arc through the series is maybe one of the most satisfying arcs on TV, I swear.
@justinkhanna
6 ай бұрын
Forks
@joygernautm6641
2 ай бұрын
I wonder when they’re going to unveil his raging Coke addiction. He’s constantly sniffing.
@devibezshow
2 жыл бұрын
Damn it’s *SOOO* fucking relatable that I myself feel like I’m in the kitchen with them. The tips given to each other. The flip outs. The spotty relationships due to having crazy hours making your loved ones feel like you live a double life. The pain and confusion attempting to change the menu to be easier and more efficient, but having 1st day customers complain. Having talent but no one recognizing. Getting accidentally stabbed bc no one is yelling knife. This show is for culinarians hands down, and if you’ve never worked in a actual restaurant establishment. You simply just won’t understand to the intent or material they meant to portray
@matt-e8016
Жыл бұрын
I honestly thought she stabbed him on purpose but that just me
@rosa_stars349
10 ай бұрын
@@matt-e8016 defintatly not. That would be borderline psychopathic? right before their argument, she forgot to yell "corner" so that obviously tells us how stressed she was with her role and how she forgot her location notification/hazard words and she quit because of how overwhelmed she was. Richie came at her aggressive she held her knife at him to back him off, he then accidentally runs into the knife. that entire encounter just shows how in kitchen tension/fights could easily lead to hazards
@matt-e8016
10 ай бұрын
@@rosa_stars349yeah naw she stabbed him on purpose… but I get your point.
@rosa_stars349
10 ай бұрын
@@matt-e8016 lmao i mean i guess that’s what they mean when they say audience interpretations are always different
@Sniperboy5551
8 ай бұрын
@rosa_stars349 She totally stabbed him on purpose, they had a history of fighting with each other. I’ve seen the whole series, it was *definitely* intentional.
@dresinss
2 жыл бұрын
I want to see a spin-off that focuses on the dishwashers. I freaking loved this show and it felt like being back in a dish pit watching all the drama and not giving a shit about it.
@kateysneed3359
Жыл бұрын
im a dishwasher at panera and same 🤣
@arbitrarylib
Жыл бұрын
Lol
@thecaffeinjerk
Жыл бұрын
You keep your dishwashers happy by giving them a beer while they pump out that last hour of dishes. Dishwashers are the most important kitchen employee.
@joshuacabonce
Жыл бұрын
Bruh…😂
@user-gz1su4mf9t
Жыл бұрын
@@thecaffeinjerki got put in the dish pit my last year in thr kitchen alot cuz we lost all the main guys and i would drink at least a bottle of wine every shift lmao
@rebecaleitao1040
2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t worked in the business in 7 yrs. I started watching the show and stopped for a day. Then start again and pushed through to the end. My anxiety levels were just off the charts in the tickets scene. It just took me back to nights where things like this happen and you have to just push through 🙈
@dylanposthuma3542
Жыл бұрын
I love Marcus and his baking adventures. I want good things to happen for him.
@ln9256
2 жыл бұрын
I tried working in a restaurant in a basic position with bare minimal responsibilities. I couldn't make it through a shift and I was honest with the owner and apologized for being too sensitive for the environment. She understood and told me to just clean until my shift was over and I was free to go. This show sent me into a PANIC because of the constant ceaseless abuse. It's so horrible how they treat each other, especially Tina and Richie. This show sent me into a rage every episode and I only finished it because my partner, who worked in a restaurant for Years, absolutely loved it. He was dying laughing through most of it and told me without the experience none of the humor hits home. It's an amazingly well made show with incredible actors. I just fucking can't lmao
@justrife
Жыл бұрын
it's definitely not a job for everybody, definitely have to have thick skin, I've watched servers break down crying during a shift and a week later giving it right back,and your mate is right, unless you been in the trenches, some of the subtle (and some not so) humor will go over your head
@littlehouseinthebigapple5716
6 ай бұрын
You know what…? That cartouche explanation is seriously useful! It will solve one of my home kitchen pet peeves so I’m not doing my usual back and forth dance with lid on lid off to get the right balance!
@sianwarwick633
7 ай бұрын
The anxiety, abuse, level of stoke, is true of many desk jobs too. When the work you do is food prep, food cooking, restaurant work, it's all there in front of you. Thanks for the Michelin and chef de/sous insights: staff, restaurants, menues, service pitfalls. Etc etc. I guess this comes from Matty Matthesson and his sister (forgot her name) who are technical advisors. I wonder what it was like to work in his kitchen. Keep it all coming. My favourite chef is Jacques Pepin. And kitchens are a great place to work
@jaaxxone
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I loved the take. I literally cut the end of my finger off 45 minutes before dinner service on Opening NIGHT. I was super angry and slung the flesh into the bin and told everyone I was gonna need to drive a couple blocks to get some first aid. My best grill cook just said "was that you?" I replied "Yep. Be back in 10 minutes."
@Writtn
2 жыл бұрын
This show is sooo fucking good man, had me all in the feels, 13 yrs in this industry and I felt like I was right there standing next to Carm while all that b.s was going on, I definitely cried at the last episode #letitrip!!
@noise6327
2 жыл бұрын
Same
@bendingriver7101
Жыл бұрын
I loved this show so much. I'm the Chef de Cuisine at a winery and I forced all my staff to watch it and with the new season I'm forcing us to have staff viewing parties lol. I also have a white board and the order section just says NEED and is underlined lol
@FilipeSena15
2 жыл бұрын
Binged it a couple of days ago. Couldn't help but get some references from kitchen confidential in there. The way Bourdain would describe his downtime, the way he had to manage purveyors, how he took cigarette breaks, etc.. It's all here. Loved it. Also, sidenote, Matty Matheson exec produces this, so he probably contributes a lot to the realism, and has this great comedic relief character that is kinda needed in this series. Hopefully we'll get a S02.
@justinkhanna
2 жыл бұрын
I hope so too! Loved that they brought Matty in to produce
@graefx
2 жыл бұрын
That office looks exactly like what ours was. Just as messy too. Lot of late nights closing down the register and making sure the safe was locked and prepping the odd deposit. I had a heart attack one morning when I got called that the drawer was off and manager thought I had stolen. Apparently I miss counted and it was all in the safe. I remember we had a clip board hanging in the walk-in. Getting cut suuuucks, cause it's usually on something that's dull when it should be sharp or vice versa. My 2 worst cuts were on a shit knife that needed too much effort to cut and on the grill scrapes edge that someone left in the soap sink. And then you never notice until someone points out there's blood all over the station and pray to God you don't lose a ton of prep from contamination. Back then we went through a lot of gloves so you're more paying attention to your hands from switching so much. I never learned corner. The kitchen was just a straight shot and the only doorway didn't have a door. I got a surprise health inspection. Guy walked up to the kitchen entrance and I confusingly asked could I help him and he showed me his credentials. Fortunately slow day everything was really tidy but the most dangerous thing was we had a spray bottle of board sanitizer hanging from a shelf above the sink and any cleaning products must be kept below counter height. The little things are what get you. Glad he didn't see the smokeables squirreled away in the walk in. Funny how much overlap there in kitchens regardless of what the average cover is.
@justinkhanna
2 жыл бұрын
What was your favorite episode? Drop some likes + comments if you wanna see the rest of Season 1 broken down - cause I wanna talk about more, but only if you folks wanna see it! 💥
@mastertohn
2 жыл бұрын
7
@demarcusdavis7065
2 жыл бұрын
Can you review esp 7
@randomnetwork7277
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely the last one. Cried my eyes out
@deltavictor8369
2 жыл бұрын
Seven, by a lot. That long, long, one-take of solid stress? Fantastic.
@Ezmacanic
2 жыл бұрын
1-8 but emphasis on 8 I let everything out on that episode.
@kilrain
2 жыл бұрын
First of all, I don't know shit about working in a kitchen. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed The Bear an many levels AND I really appreciate your first hand experience and explanation regarding things in the show. Competency, in modern society, is highly underrated.
@jmac240sx
Жыл бұрын
I am a knife enthusiasts and I searched that knife down. Matched the kanji and style down and found the place that the prop master bought it at. It was sold out since the show released until last week when they got 5 new ones in. I bought it and just received it today! Can't wait to use the same knife that Carmie used!
@AlasdairGR
8 ай бұрын
Could you share the place?
@sianwarwick633
7 ай бұрын
@@AlasdairGRgoogle right ?
@charitylove23
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the show, but my anxiety was triggered like hell throughout. I don't even work in the food industry, but I was stressed right with them.
@mjd81784
2 жыл бұрын
I just recommended it to my friend and he called my 15 mins in to episode one and said he couldn’t handle the closed space and yelling. I said give it time it will simmer down. If he makes it to episode 7 I’m not sure he will survive haha
@charitylove23
2 жыл бұрын
@@mjd81784 I felt the same. Had to pause for a bit and come back, but it does a great job of putting you in that moment
@Nitro1320
2 жыл бұрын
So true! Episode 7 I felt like I was there and I was so uncomfortable. Incredible acting, writing and filming. Loved it.
@Subsistence69
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, most kitchens are rough environments surprisingly to a lot of people. You gotta have thick skin and be able to bust stuff out constantly under pressure. Can be very rewarding though
@lord_reeko7778
10 ай бұрын
I’m a banquet event chef of 12 years now. And man have I seen it all. It would be cool if there was a similar show or even a documentary series, I’ve even considered making one to show the day to day life of a banquet event chef on the go, it can be brutal, different workplaces each time, new venues, parking issue’s figuring out how to build a kitchen in under a hour managing temp personnel. Much love to all chefs ❤
@todalio9238
6 ай бұрын
I feel you. I once did a special event giving out mini burgers promoting a chain at a golf course, it was me (The cook) and the restaurant manager. I figured everything about the food and cooking it on spot. The other guy messed up on the portable BBQ. We were half an hour late where we should have been "easy-serving" every 5 minutes but started with a line up which fucked the day. Also while I was running around he was drinking beer with golfers ....
@NitaKerns
2 жыл бұрын
I binged all 8 episodes late last night and Im PSYCHED for season 2. I know I could never work in such a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen, but I do love watching a show about it haha. Loved the entire cast, can't wait to delve deeper into everyone's personal lives. Jeremy Allen White is freakin AWESOME, I just felt so much for his character, dealing with the death of his brother while trying to get the restaurant up to par. There were some pretty anxiety inducing scenes that were so well done. Fkn BRAVO to the cast and crew, this show is amazing.
@Missjessicaw81
Жыл бұрын
I work for the federal government as a Project Manager. You’d be shocked how much this mirrors government operations. I had no clue I’d identify with this so much.
@andrewreichert15
Жыл бұрын
The show touched upon almost every experience of every restaurant I’ve ever worked in. Gave a feeling of “how did they know??”
@TribuneAquila
2 жыл бұрын
Your point about the Michelin star restaurants comes up in philosophy from Nietzsche called the slave morality where someone desires a thing but can't get it. So instead they decide that thing is morally evil. And their own lacking is morally good
@joshy3747
2 жыл бұрын
Damn I was already expecting an in-depth reaction but hearing you talk about the actual kitchen from a scene because you worked there was perfect
@miahgeorge99
2 жыл бұрын
Just started watching it Justin , and I got hooked instantly from the get-go. It captures so well the emotions that run in our minds during service , and life as a cook in general.
@zyzor
2 жыл бұрын
Worked in restaurants and can say that the stress and organized chaos, the professional yet savage working relationship that is odd to outsiders, yet completely necessary is quite accurate.
@Liquidgrin
2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to watch this series over the weekend. 20 years spent in professional kitchens, everything from short order to fine dining. I left the industry this year and feel weird having weekends and bank holidays off work. Great video!
@nicholasbonds5648
2 жыл бұрын
Man, that printer going off in the one-er episode gave me flashbacks. That sound still haunts my service nightmares.
@preparetobedazled
2 жыл бұрын
I don't consider myself gifted in the culinary arts whatsoever but this show is brilliant. The most relatable scene was when the mobile orders started coming through. I was a manager at a Jimmy John's and our printer paper went out without anyone noticing. When someone did finally ask why the printer had a red light we soon found out, and it was actually very similar to this scene. Haha. NEVER made that mistake again.
@preparetobedazled
2 жыл бұрын
Carmy is also the reason I just bought black Birkenstocks haha.
@justinkhanna
2 жыл бұрын
Ha if Birkenstocks didn't make my feet hurt (their arches are a bit too high) I'd have them too.
@marcorios6682
2 жыл бұрын
Love coming here and finding other people in the industry, in fine dining like myself or outside-honestly it's all crazy and hectic...but yall are all outside from my bubble...pretty cool
@noise6327
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Hello my brother
@carmonaangel84
2 жыл бұрын
Same here dude I make seafood cuisine. Busiest, most consistent
@Subsistence69
2 жыл бұрын
Recently came back to the resort I worked at pre pandemic as a banquet kitchen supervisor. No more line or typical service. Just giant batches of dishes served buffet style for hundreds of people using big tilt skillets and steamers and kettles etc. dope af
@nadochasa3715
2 жыл бұрын
Easily one of the best shows within the past decade, intense, emotional, funny, its everything.
@blkrbbit
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you included the "chef's home meal" scene. Shit hit hard. My go to was a gas station Italian hoagie, and a mountain dew. But yeah naw that scene was to close to home for me.
@Subsistence69
2 жыл бұрын
Fr thats the scene that stuck out to me the most because its sooo true. No cooking, cutting, chopping required because we do it all fucking day every day. My go to is always some variation of a turkey sandwich lmao or cheese, summer sausage, and pickles
@matthewlerma7248
2 жыл бұрын
You should put the bear in the title of the show... I searched for a video like this all day yesterday, and this video was published for a few days already.
@MarsNova
2 жыл бұрын
I binged this last Sunday night. Jury is still out on whether it’s a masterpiece, but it’s some of the best television I’ve seen in a while.
@zacburns2724
2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t worked in any fine dining kitchens but I’ve served at fine dining restaurants and I even pick up on much of the lingo they use in the show. It’s very accurate. Especially how tense it can be in the kitchen during a rush.
@jeancarloperez7729
2 жыл бұрын
I’m a professional in the culinary world and I loved this show some exaggeration but pretty spot on with the life in the kitchen as a chef and brigade system
@justinkhanna
2 жыл бұрын
I had a few moments like that too, I'm curious what parts you thought were exaggerated? Overall pretty on point tho...
@jeancarloperez7729
2 жыл бұрын
@@justinkhanna the yes chef to every cook in the kitchen, the overbearing yelling, the disrespect. I was trained in classic French cuisine. So the only one doing the yelling was me or my sous which was rarely we did not work like that.
@spiraljumper74
2 жыл бұрын
@@jeancarloperez7729 Same, I came up in the old New Orleans eateries which are all classic French joints with French-style kitchens. Those places had like no talking except for calls.
@jeancarloperez7729
2 жыл бұрын
@@spiraljumper74 yeah man good ol days. Glad to see we still exist lol.
@chadjohnson8622
2 жыл бұрын
It was like chefs pretending to be actors. Not actors pretending to be chefs
@TheRealBoss1113
2 жыл бұрын
A little off topic. But the rounded edges of your face-cam is very pleasing. This show is great. Episode 7 was on another level. Made me feel like I was at work
@anthonyharris6110
Жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard a chef’s reaction to a cooking show but this is a great first one!
@justinkhanna
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you watching 🙏
@greggshiu
2 жыл бұрын
I like how you're one of the only people talking about this show on TikTok/Insta right now, Justin! Man, when they said the ice cream machine broke in the second episode I was thinking "Oh no, this dude's gonna but a freaking PacoJet or some shit, lol".
@jodyf8443
7 ай бұрын
when i first got promoted to sous, i used to berate all the people under me cause I was top dog. Through experience and working in multiple restos i learned that it's so much more valuable to be able to coach people and really guide them on how to be a good cook and worker. I still believe the militant brigade system but when you take the time to teach a kid how to use a knife and mise and all that shit and they look up to you and thank you for all they learned, creates a much better work environment and they actually get excited to work with you that day. thanks for your incites chef. i really enjoyed the show as well.
@justinkhanna
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching chef 👊
@s0urce.ow0
7 ай бұрын
I worked in kitchens from the time I was 14 until I was 21, did 6 years in the army then got out and went right back to kitchen life. And that point about pain is 100% correct. I once put my hand through a plate glass storm door as I went outside to have a cigarette at the end of a particularly brutal rush. Didn't notice I sliced my whole inner arm open until I felt the stream of blood dripping off of my finger. 😅
@chance757
2 жыл бұрын
this was great!! please don’t forget the other 6 episodes!
@chrislail3824
2 жыл бұрын
Having worked the line and also behind the bar it’s really interesting how the movement changes. You can’t really say behind because of the customers, so you have to really pay attention to where everyone is. It’s a lot more close quarters and a faster pace, so you will often tap someone’s back when you have to move past them. I’ll say behind when I think they might suddenly turn and start moving towards me in a pinch.
@tomparlo9510
Жыл бұрын
Great breakdown Chef. As a chef myself we have to keep in mind that a shows like The Bear, Hells Kitchen, Burnt have to add drama to the reality to intensify the show’s or they would be boring. In reality situations like this wouldn’t be sustainable in every day culinary operations. I stopped myself from comparing the shows to the reality of the shows. One of the questions I get asked is how critical do I get when I eat at restaurants or friends homes. In my younger years I would be very judgmental but I came to realize when I’m judgmental I wind up ruining my experience. Fortunately I have learned to curb my judgement and be present to the moment.
@genevarockeman9721
2 жыл бұрын
The Inner Citadel thing is super interesting. I've been accused of doing that before but I try really hard not to devalue the achievement itself when what I'm actually rejecting is the process I would have to put myself through in order to MAYBE achieve that thing. It usually takes more self-awareness than I have access to on a Thursday. 😬🤷🏼♀️
@spiraljumper74
2 жыл бұрын
I quit my sous chef job right before the start of the pandemic to go back to school. For over 2 years I had no dreams haunted by the sound of the ticket printer. Then I watch one episode of this show and BAM! Kitchen nightmare that very night. That’s how I knew it was legit. Also Sydney’s resume is legit, I’ve been to those places, Avec was one of the better meals I’ve had in my life.
@-ninjanOodlez
2 жыл бұрын
I work for a restaurant. Resigning this Friday. This whole show gave me panic attacks, ESPECIALLY the 7th episode. It reminded me of that one Wednesday when I came back from break. I left everyone being chill, completed all my trays of rice. I was gone 30 minutes and came back with everyone losing their $#!+ and my trays down to one. And I needed to cook more and fast before 10:30 hits. I'm talking giant pots of rice. Some company ordered catering at a late time. Please don't do that. Total l) ! ( l< move. Anyway, that's only 10:30. Lunch services are usually at 12pm for obvious reasons. So we had to operate like it was already a lunch service early, and *_THEN_* the real lunch service hits at 12pm. So it's like working two lunch services in one day. And since it's summer, catering is pretty much everyday alongside lunch services. Also once, we had someone order for a 9:30. I come in at 8am. I haven't even cleaned the vents yet and there's barely time to prep. I love this show so much. Hyped for season two.
@bustamovehaha
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like my life at Panda Express
@-ninjanOodlez
2 жыл бұрын
@@bustamovehaha I bet. You have any insane stories you wanna share?
@sirjohnmara
Жыл бұрын
Thanks from Sweden for your great comments on a fantastic show. I thought I just gonna watch 5 min to check if it was any good... 2,5 hours later I could not believe I was at the end...
@theraVen27
2 жыл бұрын
Show of the year. Absolutely amazing all around
@Alex-hd4yr
Жыл бұрын
ive been in a restaurant for almost 4 years working various boh and foh positions, and man that first episode and the ticket overload episode hit so hard cause ive FELT like that before. they really beautiful capture all the little details you wouldn't think to add into the scene, really make the restaurant feel lived in.. so good
@Pinoynoir7
2 жыл бұрын
First time listener here. Please do the rest of the season! Lots of great insight from you. Was just at Bouchon Bistro last week!
@oscarschmidt_
Жыл бұрын
10:44 with the stirring thing, it’s like when you’re cooking with a younger sibling and the only thing you have them doing is stirring something
@TheCaliforniaHP
2 жыл бұрын
High key one of the best original shows around. Some randoms on Facebook were talking about it and it seemed interesting. Watched a couple with my partner and we were hooked! Now I keep learning cool accurate things about the show
@Viney209
Жыл бұрын
My housemate is a sous chef, watching this show with him is awesome because I am learning more about the industry and also bonding together.
@justinkhanna
Жыл бұрын
That's amazing!
@theboredshroomz4908
Жыл бұрын
The kitchen nightmares really hit me in my soul. I have on several occasions had dreams about previous chefs berating me. They felt so real that I woke up with tears in my eyes.
@raze667
2 жыл бұрын
Haven't had a change to watch this show yet, but I currently work in a restaurant doing prep work. I hope they show how hard the dishwashers get slammed, and what a rough job that is. The line is murder, the pit is a slaughter.
@snakeshift9172
2 жыл бұрын
And the floor/bar is a circus my friend.
@Feliciatanktop
2 жыл бұрын
They have a couple scenes with the dishwashers
@eliuryes2778
2 жыл бұрын
I hope they shed some light on the dishwashers next season. It's not an easy job. I was a dishwasher for five years and for all the work we did, the pay was not worth it. We don't share the same stress as the cooks but we work just as hard. In some cases, not always, we have to be even faster and more focused than the line cooks because our job is that their station and workflow runs as smooth as possible. It's not just "dish" washing. It's maintenance and order.
@raze667
2 жыл бұрын
@@eliuryes2778 I almost feel bad for shouting at the bussers who couldn't stack dishes worth a damn when they drop them off. But really, a 4 year old can match shapes. You should be able to as well.
@xuyang6013
Жыл бұрын
When I worked in a kitchen, my kitchen lead dropped the frier scoop into the ripping hot frier then got it out without saying anything. I go to grab shrimp for the sushi chefs, grab it full on with my bare hand, did not feel the heat or pain until my lead said something when he got back. I went from a full minute of not feeling the pain to probably a 3rd degree burn on my entire hand. So you can definitely go working in the kitchen without knowing you're injured.
@garywallace6183
2 жыл бұрын
Very accurate. Hopefully people watch this and behave better when they go to restaurants
@leterops4262
Жыл бұрын
Im a server and was a porter/prep work. This show, even as a lower member of a kitchen is so accurate and stressful🤣🤣love it
@jasperr4284
2 жыл бұрын
Please do more breakdowns! I've never been in hospitality but love your takes on how truly nuanced this show is!
@Javier_Jimenez71
2 жыл бұрын
It didn’t click for me that Frank Castle and Micro reunited for an episode in The Bear. I really enjoyed the show, the different personalities, the passion they all had for The Beef.
@benmorris7276
2 жыл бұрын
I remember when I worked in a restaurant I would have days where I would I'd get clamy and pass out during prep and collapsing from the stress and anxiety of the nights service. I remember the head chef owner wouldn't hire a bus/dish person and had me running dishes, desserts, and breads; and the chef owner would complain I wasn't fast enough on either station. I just remember I got to a point I would be at home and not even want to touch dishes because they were such a source of stress for. It was fucking brutal, that experience made me realize I love food and cooking but I didn't want to work in a restaurant for me it wasn't worth the toll the stress had on my mental health and body
@andregoree1037
2 жыл бұрын
Love how they really show how the dialogue in a kitchen can be, it’s not always nice and PC but it’s family and usually coming from a place of love. The only thing I call bullshit was chef saying I’m sorry 😂😂😂😂in my 20 years of working in a kitchen I’ve NEVER herd a chef say I’m sorry.
@MeatSnax
2 жыл бұрын
In the beginning you say that there are a ton of depictions of chefs in media, but I think it's a lot less than it should be. There's Burnt and Chef like you mentioned, a couple others (The Big Night is great), but it's such a great source of drama, comedy, and storytelling that I can't believe it's not more common. This and Pig are my two favorite things I've watched this year, and not just because I'm a cook. The Menu looks great too, hopefully more chefs will push to get these shows and movies made. Also, little anecdote, the song that plays when Carmy is in his head and about to explode is New Noise by Refused. I made a '90s punk and alt playlist on Spotify for the kitchen to keep the energy up, and the recommendations added that song and I never got around to taking it off, so I'd just skip it when it came on because it's way too aggressive to work to. The only time that song would play in my kitchen was when everybody was so totally fucked that nobody had time to hit skip on my phone, so that song is ALSO my "shit hit the fan and I'm totally insane, don't fucking talk to me about donuts" song. One more thing, the look on Carmen's face during the scene in the NY restaurant is SO real that I think it must have been direct from one of the chef consultants. That dead eyed stare where you process everything that's happening but you're just a brick wall of food production is the result of someone who's entire work day is a series of mild trauma responses from years of abuse.
@CMFoodFun
Жыл бұрын
I left kitchens after 15 years in Relais & Chateaux restaurants all over Canada just after Covid hits and the show had me relive some amazing moments but also it triggered some sort of PTSD I didnt know I had. Some scenes made me stress and sweat and tear up. While I do not regret any of my time in kitchens, there is a culture of substance and mental abuse that I am so glad I left.
@ritacoyne3225
10 ай бұрын
I just binged both episodes of The Bear and I love it. New appreciation of chef's etc. This KZitem is so interesting Thank you Chef.
@stoli1300
2 жыл бұрын
the scene passing out watching pasta grannies on youtube is too real.
@justinkhanna
2 жыл бұрын
Ha for me it was an old Bourdain episode or the old Harvard lectures on Modernist Cuisine with Wylie Dufresne or Harold McGee or Grant.
@kekedoyouluhme4884
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking your time to do this! This show initially got me hooked because I can appreciate a good dish and all the prep that goes behind it and I’ve also worked in a fast food kitchen. Your insight was much appreciated, thanks again!
@SojuLOL
2 жыл бұрын
Like many others . I binged it . Was amazing definitely want more . Closest thing to the real deal I’ve seen
@pyroAdapt
2 жыл бұрын
Anybody who takes restaurant workers for granted and thinks they have an easy job should watch this show because I can tell you that what you see in this show is what every line cook even in fast food has to deal with and alot of times worse depending how disorganized it is. These people work their fingers to the bone to get your food ready for you in a Timely manner and there's an art to doing that and not all are as good as others.
@hannah-br7nv
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Thank you. More, please. I would genuinely love you to continue breaking down the season.
@frederiklikesgames6481
2 жыл бұрын
Grace and the story of Curtis Duffy just got me, and gave me a fascination for the world of cuisines, it really means something to me that one of his former employees is doing this review, and doing it in such a great manner
@kristonterbutt7373
7 ай бұрын
Glad you saw that to about the low on Olive oil thing. Write it down! Just like a prep list you need an order sheet.
@Guest-wr4bj
Жыл бұрын
I stagéd at a place, and the moment their chef pointed to a jar of tian jians and said "those are szechuan peppers" is when I decided they were full of it.. Trust your gut!
@Ze_Leviathan
8 ай бұрын
My chef passed on his modernist cuisine volumes to me when he retired, that'll be by my side forever
@tropkitty13
4 ай бұрын
Your video is so informative. I absolutely adore this show. Just finished season one and I have to say that the last two episodes were some of the best television I have ever seen. I laughed hysterically and cried just as hysterically. Everything about this show is perfect from the acting, directing, cinematography, choreography, editing, soundtrack, and especially the writing. Absolutely superb! The only thing that I was questioning was the reality of the abusive behavior of the staff, especially at top kitchens. You said that the abuse is real. That really blows my mind. Is that really true?? It makes me feel bad for what chefs have to endure to become great. Kudos to those who have to endure such abuse. My heart goes out to you guys.
@justinkhanna
4 ай бұрын
Means a ton to have you watching!
@louistracy6964
Жыл бұрын
Mad respect. I worked up from potwash puppy to sous over ten years inthe '80s, then letft the prrofesson, still miss the bang, there is nothing like it. x
@uscitizen3252
2 жыл бұрын
I loved this breakdown. I've never worked in the restaurant industry so this was very informative.
@storm5569
2 жыл бұрын
On the thing about the blood, well injuries in general, during a out of left field hellacious lunch service I had apparently dislocated two of my fingers when shifting and grabbig new pans and only noticed when a server saw me throw a plate up in the window and she asked how I was functioning with my fingers like that, looked down repopped them in place and kept rolling. Won't hurt til after we finished service and I iced them.
@griffinsmelser5623
2 жыл бұрын
when he was drinking out of a quart i lost it! the attention to detail was insane
@justinkhanna
2 жыл бұрын
Technical consulting was on point, agree
@TheLilyMustang
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in kitchens with my grand father & dad and that all chefs had that one recipe book was not only a book of recipes with notes all over but a folder & book of moments.
@josephkocourek1230
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lid trick! I think I could use it in a pinch for a pipping bag...
@johnabbottphotography
Жыл бұрын
Everyone knows Alinea, but the third item on that Resume, Smoque, is by far the best BBQ place that you'll run into with absolutely no pretension. When I ordered, they had have coleslaw with most of their sandwiches. I hate coleslaw. Their coleslaw made me LIKE coleslaw. Its an amazing place, and deserved to be on that Resume.
@jonathanfriedman7430
Жыл бұрын
Gonna be real. As a CIA grad, the fact that she was a UPS driver while at CIA (gonna be real, my buddies worked for UPS and based on school hours she would probably only be able to be a loader) means that she probably delivered in Poughkeepsie, which means that she’s tough
@finndaking
2 жыл бұрын
Hey amazing video, I may be a chef in Australia but I can seriously relate to this as seen a lot in my 10 years and counting as a chef and this show is very accurate :) keep up the good work man, became a subscriber after this video as I just typed bear show as it not available here in Australia and saw chef like myself was reviewing it etc :) awesome job yet again :)
@mondriaan83
10 ай бұрын
I love this thank you! Please review more episodes
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