How a Janitor Became a James Beard Award Winning Chef Through Oaxacan Cuisine - Cooking in America

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  • On the latest episode of Cooking in America, host Sheldon Simeon heads to Houston to meet one of the city’s most dynamic chefs: Hugo Ortega, who’s putting the Oaxacan flavors of his childhood center stage at Xochi.
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Komentáře • 109

  • @WolfersHD
    @WolfersHD Před 7 lety +92

    The best part about this series with Sheldon is that he doesn't steal the show. The other series seem very focused on the presenter, but here the focus seems laser focused on the restaurants and their owners. Really great work.

  • @TheAwesomeTD
    @TheAwesomeTD Před 7 lety +46

    He speak so beautifully of his wife. Inspiring story.

  • @matty1611
    @matty1611 Před 7 lety +54

    "If everyone marches together, we can accomplish incredible things"
    What an inspirational and humble chef.
    Awesome cinematography and truly beautiful to see such passion in not only telling a story but living.
    Kudos to the host as-well for such a pleasing segment!

  • @TheEggPlantSama
    @TheEggPlantSama Před 7 lety +33

    He is the chilliest dude on earth lmao just sitting there eating enjoying the food while listening carefully the chefs

  • @julianschaper178
    @julianschaper178 Před 7 lety +181

    I must say you are one of the best host's on Eater, you bond so well with the chefs and often also with their family. It makes it amazing to watch, you can really understand where the chefs come from.
    It's a very beautiful thing to see, keep it up!

    • @dostoveskiee
      @dostoveskiee Před 7 lety +17

      Very true.. I think he's the only host who is a chef, which is likely why he connects better with people on eater videos than the other hosts.

  • @imightbemexican
    @imightbemexican Před 7 lety +26

    I love how respectful Sheldon is to this awesome chef!

  • @sadzz39
    @sadzz39 Před 7 lety +86

    No shade to the other hosts but can Eater just make a playlist of all Sheldon's videos it's clear the people love him

  • @hitachicordoba
    @hitachicordoba Před 7 lety +21

    I attended a Oaxacan festival in LA this past weekend, the mole and tlayudas were muy deliciosa! Viva Oaxaca!

  • @ranggiarohmansani
    @ranggiarohmansani Před 7 lety +41

    I can imagine why his wife in love with him, Hugo Ortega really have superb personality.

  • @TrenTonStackZ
    @TrenTonStackZ Před 7 lety +16

    Gotta love how humble Hugo is even with all his successes

  • @sarceneaux2010
    @sarceneaux2010 Před 6 lety +2

    Its refreshing to see stories like this that inspire people and let them know that their story is out there waiting to be written. This dude is a genuine person with a big heart. That is a dying trait in todays selfish world. Im going to this restaurant just because of this video!

  • @skatingcanuck9837
    @skatingcanuck9837 Před 2 lety

    Hugo Ortega is a beautifully humble and eloquent man. I love the respect he has for his wife.

  • @leisafaimalie8746
    @leisafaimalie8746 Před 7 lety +8

    I see Sheldon, I watch. Always great videos when he's involved. 😄

  • @naanamora3282
    @naanamora3282 Před 7 lety +4

    Fantastic. Well done. Very proud of his celebration of his roots.

  • @hayaidesune7406
    @hayaidesune7406 Před 7 lety +5

    These guys really flow well together

  • @brianaguirre1
    @brianaguirre1 Před 7 lety +11

    What an amazing story!

  • @tamatoa8261
    @tamatoa8261 Před 6 lety +2

    Two accomplished award winning chefs that are so humble even with their success. They both were dishwaters and are now respected chefs. This is my favorite Eater video so far and braddah Sheldon continues to make da 808 proud. 🤙

  • @chuchuchuchia
    @chuchuchuchia Před 6 lety +4

    This series has made me tear up so many times

  • @user-ln8rr3dl1p
    @user-ln8rr3dl1p Před 7 lety +21

    Follow your dreams. Im going to be a janitor one day.

  • @user-fx2hg7jl5h
    @user-fx2hg7jl5h Před 5 lety +2

    The host-'I dont want to say it but..its like a pizza' hahahahaa 😂😅

    • @sputnik3258
      @sputnik3258 Před 4 lety +1

      lol laughed at this too..lol
      Owner handled it well tho.

  • @WanaBgamer
    @WanaBgamer Před 7 lety +2

    gotta love stories like these. Beautiful food

  • @AhmedAlEmadi
    @AhmedAlEmadi Před 7 lety +3

    What an inspiring and heart warming story...

  • @JavedMohamed
    @JavedMohamed Před 7 lety +6

    You are an amazing host my man.

  • @FlyTrue
    @FlyTrue Před 6 lety +1

    This host is awesome. You can really tell he brings the best out of his guest, non pretentious n I fw it

  • @TheJensPeeters
    @TheJensPeeters Před 7 lety +4

    heartwarming and inspiring story and the food looks delicious. WHat could you want more. I'd love to go there someday

  • @ferny7402
    @ferny7402 Před 4 lety +1

    Sheldon is the best host. I see Sheldon I click lol

  • @griseldaprieto4692
    @griseldaprieto4692 Před 3 lety

    Sheldon is an amazing person. My respect for this incredible humble man.👏👏

  • @normrubio
    @normrubio Před 7 lety +2

    This chef gets it. He's amazing.

  • @ArmandoTorres-fi7ob
    @ArmandoTorres-fi7ob Před 7 lety +10

    That Hot Chocolate looked so good!

  • @vahnn0
    @vahnn0 Před 7 lety +2

    Dude, this looks like some of the best food I've ever seen. I'm dying to try it!

  • @enne4598
    @enne4598 Před 6 lety

    Awwwww...good job Sheldon!!! the best presenter on Eater...i couldn't stop watching the whole series♥️ Mabuhay!!! Kababayan ko yan!

  • @abelcampos4400
    @abelcampos4400 Před 7 lety +3

    Haters will be haters, you guys are doing a great job!

  • @drysilk
    @drysilk Před 4 lety +1

    Brand new subscriber. I didn't know I was starving!! 😂 😂 👍🏾👍🏾🇯🇲🇬🇧🙏🏽❤️

  • @ninongbear
    @ninongbear Před 7 lety +3

    Good job sheldon, I love your show!

  • @ishua650
    @ishua650 Před 6 lety +1

    very proud of this paisano

  • @ericthrasher67
    @ericthrasher67 Před 7 lety

    Can't wait to visit this place !

  • @AstronautMan_
    @AstronautMan_ Před 7 lety +4

    Puro Oaxaca!

  • @shinfeels
    @shinfeels Před 7 lety

    Tracy must have been so proud of his progression. Awesome story.

  • @aalekhine5109
    @aalekhine5109 Před 7 lety +11

    La historia, las culturas, las personas, las comidas differentes....
    La gente de mexico es especial para mi...
    Sólo un chico blanco regular aprender el idioma

    • @camiloandres87
      @camiloandres87 Před 7 lety +3

      Siga practicando, es la unica manera de aprender. Saludos desde Colombia

    • @aalekhine5109
      @aalekhine5109 Před 7 lety +2

      Muchas gracias senor! Un día, espero ser tan fluido como un viejo blanco puede ser! ;)

    • @garrusn7702
      @garrusn7702 Před 6 lety

      You know that the language comes from white people, right?

  • @MoonGypsy
    @MoonGypsy Před 3 lety

    Amazing story !

  • @lonestar4454
    @lonestar4454 Před 7 lety +4

    Love that fact the are repping houston!!!

  • @sarahelizabeth8986
    @sarahelizabeth8986 Před 3 lety

    This is one of my favorite restaurants in houston

  • @carlosmante
    @carlosmante Před 7 lety +1

    Felicidades, bien Merecido por ser un Hombre muy Trabajador.

  • @alexhernandez49
    @alexhernandez49 Před 7 lety

    Felicidades Chef!!!

  • @jituhirwani4413
    @jituhirwani4413 Před 4 lety +1

    My law of attraction
    I want to try every food in this world.

  • @luisescalante14
    @luisescalante14 Před 4 lety

    Now that is beautiful food!

  • @leonlam510
    @leonlam510 Před 3 lety

    Looks great

  • @hassmonkyjose
    @hassmonkyjose Před 7 lety

    Me and my family have tried the Vietnamese seafood and the Iraqi restaurant for both the videos and they're amazing

  • @sundawg911
    @sundawg911 Před 7 lety +1

    Looks good.

  • @marchfucker1
    @marchfucker1 Před 7 lety +2

    Shout out HEB!

  • @321rudyp
    @321rudyp Před 7 lety +5

    Shows you what can be accomplished if you have the will and take advantage of the education system America has to offer. Inspirational!

  • @h.n.9917
    @h.n.9917 Před 7 lety +13

    excuse me
    there's a stone in my soup

  • @gorillachilla
    @gorillachilla Před 3 lety

    im from uk i love oxacan food

  • @BrianMcNay
    @BrianMcNay Před 7 lety

    Holy shieet I need to visit here! Got damn!

  • @Keoki.93
    @Keoki.93 Před 7 lety +1

    It was delicious

  • @jvs81
    @jvs81 Před 7 lety

    Lucas gots to visit Sheldon's restaurant!!!

  • @centpushups
    @centpushups Před 7 lety +17

    Remembering back to my younger days, trying some red ants because I saw my cat eating them. turns out they tasted like sweet tarts

  • @KevinTwiner
    @KevinTwiner Před 7 lety

    Awsomesauce

  • @brandongranados5569
    @brandongranados5569 Před 7 lety +1

    Do you have one in Phoenix ? Tiene uno en phoenix?

  • @sundayweiss6776
    @sundayweiss6776 Před 5 lety

    Community. International good bless

  • @Zennofobic
    @Zennofobic Před 3 lety

    I once ate some Cheetoh's at a picnic that were covered in black ants but I didn't look before I grabbed a handful and threw them in my mouth. Very peppery and spicy although I didn't care for the feeling of them crawling around in my mouth.

  • @ramiayoub8975
    @ramiayoub8975 Před 7 lety

    eat listen repeat

  • @GroguSlayer69
    @GroguSlayer69 Před 7 lety

    Great guys, not the usual exaggerated young American way of talking.

  • @betitoroks
    @betitoroks Před 7 lety

    I've been to this restaurant before!!

    • @jcarlos100
      @jcarlos100 Před 7 lety

      Beto Valdes how was it? The food looks great

  • @TheOneAndOnlyMrH
    @TheOneAndOnlyMrH Před 3 lety

    The ants look big enough to bite your head off - also I wouldn't mind trying them :-) Honestly everything looks so tasty but I'm in the UK :/

  • @cutesweettea
    @cutesweettea Před 7 lety

    sorry but this reminds me of ratatouille HAAHHAHAHAHA

  • @deathpyre42
    @deathpyre42 Před 7 lety

    Wait, can those ants be farmed? It might be a nice alternative to those baby shrimps that could be farmed on desert land.

  • @swissexpress9277
    @swissexpress9277 Před 4 lety

    No shame I am a dishwasher.

  • @hiramrosajr8231
    @hiramrosajr8231 Před 7 lety +1

    Is that a fuking rock?

  • @leoneklof9164
    @leoneklof9164 Před 7 lety

    He looks like the guy from Life of Pi

  • @joecaner
    @joecaner Před 6 lety

    I take the mole. Hold the insects please.

  • @sundayweiss6776
    @sundayweiss6776 Před 5 lety

    Wife's are equals not torophys.

  • @Syph1l1S
    @Syph1l1S Před 7 lety

    great story, bad host

  • @loimac5105
    @loimac5105 Před 7 lety

    The chef seems really nice and everything But i will never put ants on a steak.

    • @Metro2033fan21
      @Metro2033fan21 Před 7 lety +3

      It actually tastes really good.

    • @loimac5105
      @loimac5105 Před 7 lety

      I'm sure it does but I can't get past the psychological aspect of it. Just like the way I can't imagine eating brains.

    • @TwistedD85
      @TwistedD85 Před 7 lety +1

      Ants and other insects are a huge food source for a lot of the world. If you get the chance you ought to at least give things a try, otherwise you might go through life missing your favorite food.

    • @Penguin619
      @Penguin619 Před 7 lety +4

      Do you eat shellfish? Those are bugs of the sea.

    • @TheBebop09
      @TheBebop09 Před 7 lety +2

      Loi Mac goat brains arent that bad, some lime and salsa rolled up in a tortilla, in mexico they eat about everything even the ants larvae, crazy right

  • @SoliTary001
    @SoliTary001 Před 7 lety

    Can i watch something food related without the host saying fucking Umami?

  • @buttacookies
    @buttacookies Před 7 lety +7

    the host needs to practice better etiquette. "it's like a pizza..."

    • @daveharris5914
      @daveharris5914 Před 7 lety +10

      he actually said "I don't want to say it but"

    • @buttacookies
      @buttacookies Před 7 lety +2

      Dave Harris yeh. i heard it. but if he didnt wanna say it, why did he say it?

    • @daveharris5914
      @daveharris5914 Před 7 lety

      coz it's like pizza?

    • @buttacookies
      @buttacookies Před 7 lety +1

      Dave Harris the only time you say 'i dont wanna be rude' or 'i dont wanna say this' is when something sounds negative. you can tell by that whole awkward exchange. he even tried to cover up by making a another statement right away. he didnt have to say it the way he did. hence, needs better etiquette if hes gonna host.

    • @buttacookies
      @buttacookies Před 7 lety

      Jason Chiang good one.

  • @fuzzy346
    @fuzzy346 Před 7 lety +6

    If this video is meant for english speakers; then why not subtitle the chef?

    • @lilpinche918
      @lilpinche918 Před 7 lety +65

      If you can't understand what he's saying maybe you should leave the gated community every once in a while.

    • @Char12403
      @Char12403 Před 7 lety +40

      Because he's speaking English.

    • @coolumar335
      @coolumar335 Před 7 lety +15

      with excellent grammar and inflection as well. Truly, how anyone can berate immigrants speaking their own language when they can speak English just as well, I don't know.

    • @misisipimike8020
      @misisipimike8020 Před 7 lety +19

      Wealthy, successful man who has built an empire from nothing is criticized by someone who likes Buckcherry and a video called "girl buys condoms". Irony is not dead.

    • @golden.333
      @golden.333 Před 7 lety +1

      Misisipi Mike LOL!!!