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  • How does the kitchen at a high-traffic New York restaurant keep things humming along? Neil Kleinberg, chef and co-owner of Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant, leads an all access look at how the staff handles the usual (insanely busy) rush, producing hundreds of consistently high-quality orders via their kinetic but highly organized kitchen.
    Director: Dan Siegel
    Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
    Editor: Rob Malone
    Talent: Neil Kleinberg, Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant Staff
    Producer: Ness Kleino
    Line Producer: Jen McGinity
    Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
    Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
    Audio: Kurt Pierce
    Post Production Supervisor: Stephanie Cardone & Andrea Farr
    Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
    Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
    Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
    Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
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  • @justhatboss
    @justhatboss Před rokem +2484

    This is so cool to see. The narrating of Neil Kleinberg is really calming and he explains everything so well. This exactly shows how it works in restaurants.
    Please more videos like this Bon Appétit!

    • @emilymckeeby6442
      @emilymckeeby6442 Před rokem +26

      Agreed! The pace is just as frenetic as any other kitchen, but the head chef really seems to foster a lower-stress environment, rather than yelling and berating like you so commonly see. And the food looks amazing!

    • @adaminabob2
      @adaminabob2 Před rokem +2

      I agree! Such a fascinating behind the seems look in a good length of time.

    • @paulroark6840
      @paulroark6840 Před rokem +1

      His narration reminds me of Anthony Bourdain

    • @cpcxgsr
      @cpcxgsr Před rokem +2

      Hope this is how he genuinely operates his kitchen and not just an act because there are cameras in there

    • @tekenieconomicdevnativebus7444
      @tekenieconomicdevnativebus7444 Před rokem

      Great response

  • @tylermiller8142
    @tylermiller8142 Před rokem +586

    The line with the maple butter and the book was gold 😂 love this guy. Great owner and great host!

    • @chels4723
      @chels4723 Před rokem +9

      Hahah agreed, made me laugh out loud. Funny guy

  • @crazyotto1338
    @crazyotto1338 Před rokem +859

    I've worked in kitchens my whole life, and I have to say that was about the least chaotic kitchen I've ever seen. I guess cause they just have so many people working, and not dumping the entire load on 2 people. So very well organized with lots of stations to make it all go smooth. Very nicely done.

    • @twinsonic
      @twinsonic Před rokem +65

      They certainly grasped the concept of making money. Happy staff, enough staff per shift, well paid staff, that will lead to happy customers that will return again and again = $$$$$$

    • @RB-es1vx
      @RB-es1vx Před rokem +35

      agreed. but maybe they were over staffed to be ready for a smooth presentation for the filming

    • @crazyotto1338
      @crazyotto1338 Před rokem +3

      @@RB-es1vx Very possible!

    • @johnnyboy55
      @johnnyboy55 Před rokem +11

      Bet they knew there were cameras everywhere.

    • @wildanrosyada7787
      @wildanrosyada7787 Před rokem

      Holey moley, 2 ppl?!

  • @danielszczepanik7312
    @danielszczepanik7312 Před rokem +793

    Really enjoyed the more monologue-style presentation of the restaurant. It feels like it gives more insight into what they do and why they do it.

  • @rmaa_sd
    @rmaa_sd Před rokem +115

    This is clearly a man who loves his job, and is proud of his restaurant and the team he works with.

  • @andrewg4771
    @andrewg4771 Před rokem +313

    Used to play hoops with Neil. One of the nicest, most generous guys you’ll ever meet! His restaurant is a must visit for a classic NYC brunch! I make his pancake recipe regularly, a real winner! Great job Neil!

    • @xXKuroXx100
      @xXKuroXx100 Před rokem +18

      Psst share the recipe! Thanks for sharing the memories haha.

    • @ce3jay196
      @ce3jay196 Před rokem +22

      @@xXKuroXx100
      Here it is 😀
      Ingredients
      4 cups all-purpose flour
      1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
      3/4 cup sugar
      1 teaspoon coarse salt
      6 large eggs, separated
      3 cups whole milk
      3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 teaspoons unmelted for cooking
      1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
      2 1/2 cups blueberries or sliced bananas and 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
      1/2 cup confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar for dusting (optional)
      Maple Butter for Neil's Pancakes
      Directions
      Step 1
      Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl.
      Step 2
      In medium bowl, whisk together yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined. Whisk yolk mixture into flour mixture until just combined; batter will be slightly lumpy.
      Step 3
      Place egg white in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or whisk by hand, until medium peaks form. Gently mix half the egg whites into batter with a rubber spatula. Gently fold in remaining whites. The egg whites should not be fully incorporated into the batter.
      Step 4
      Heat a griddle until hot, about 350 to 375 degrees. Add remaining unmelted butter to hot griddle. Add 1/4 cup pancake batter and let set. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon blueberries or sliced bananas and 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts, if using, over pancakes. When bubbles begin to form, lift pancake; if golden brown, turn. Cook until golden brown on remaining side.
      Step 5
      Transfer cooked pancake to a plate and keep warm. Repeat process with remaining batter, fruit, and nuts. Garnish with confectioners' sugar for blueberry pancakes and cinnamon sugar for banana-walnut. Serve warm with maple butter.

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 Před rokem +333

    Despite being the busiest brunch restaurant, all the workers remained cool, calm, and collected. Nothing ever gets spilled on the floors or somebody accidentally tripping over. The whole behind the scenes process is mesmerizing.

    • @avacadomangobanana2588
      @avacadomangobanana2588 Před rokem +5

      This is what reastaurants should be. It ain’t hard to get it right, but if a manager or owner has an ego….

    • @fightsports66
      @fightsports66 Před rokem +13

      sophia isabelle This is because this place looks properly staffed. If they had half as many people or less you would see a lot more mistakes.

    • @ArtTheSinger
      @ArtTheSinger Před rokem

      Also they know their being recorded it’s called best behavior 😂

  • @melaninxhalide1165
    @melaninxhalide1165 Před rokem +112

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE feature more restaurants EXACTLY like this!!!
    🔥🔥🔥

  • @Lustvig
    @Lustvig Před rokem +140

    Love this video. Finally, someone NARRATES what is happening and WHY, and super important uses word graphic overlays on the video to point out things. Wow. More video producers need to take the time to user graphic and text overlays to highlight what is being looked at, IN DETAIL.

  • @ZepIV
    @ZepIV Před rokem +200

    Love this format, the multi-cam with narration. It makes the experience of being in a kitchen more real, if y'all can do more of these it'd be amazing!

  • @DavidSherman1980
    @DavidSherman1980 Před rokem +481

    I love seeing such a well organized and coordinated kitchen! Really a cool presentation with all the camera angles too.

    • @Sifioli
      @Sifioli Před rokem +7

      Until one of them melted 🤣

    • @dannyr333
      @dannyr333 Před rokem +1

      Couldn’t of sed it better I liked the multiple cameras and him explaining like after the fact the video was shot
      It was eggcellent!😊

  • @Hannah-rq8yg
    @Hannah-rq8yg Před rokem +10

    "and then we took the book away" LOL this was the best part.

  • @RyanRex
    @RyanRex Před rokem +94

    I love the honesty in the presentation. It's a lot of work to coordinate, and even when things are organized to this level, mistakes will happen. Have a system in place for when the system breaks down. Have a system for when That one breaks down. Level heads, clear communication. No wonder these guys have been around forever.

  • @fleggy123
    @fleggy123 Před rokem +21

    First hand narration is such a cool way to understand what’s happening. Love the passion and humour

  • @corgeousgeorge
    @corgeousgeorge Před rokem +12

    The amount of organization and teamwork that goes into the back of house at a restaurant is just incredible!

  • @EveningEcho89
    @EveningEcho89 Před rokem +146

    This is amazing would love to see a series of this with different restaurants.

  • @tekenieconomicdevnativebus7444

    Do more of these types of restaurant shows, just great

  • @laurenrogers2678
    @laurenrogers2678 Před rokem +12

    As a born and raised New Yorker can proudly say these are some of the best pancakes in NYC

  • @TheShattubatu
    @TheShattubatu Před rokem +8

    The editing in this is spectacular, it feels like I'm watching a crime movie, something like Casino or Goodfellas with the naration and multiple shots in each frame.

  • @acesneeks
    @acesneeks Před rokem +4

    thank you for running a calm kitchen, for respecting your workers and being a stand up gentleman!

  • @SuperMustache555
    @SuperMustache555 Před rokem +6

    "we had a little sign-in book at the front desk and some person said, 'I want to rub this maple butter all over my partner's body,,,' and then we took the book away" (9:04) HAHAHAHA

  • @evalaurio3408
    @evalaurio3408 Před rokem +40

    I would love more behind the scenes at different eateries.

  • @temporamen
    @temporamen Před rokem +14

    Being able to see the innerworkings of a typical restaurant is such a fun amazing opportunity and gives even more appreciation for the work they do. Good video.

  • @Ch33zyph33r
    @Ch33zyph33r Před rokem +2

    Seeing this functioning kitchen after a Kitchen Nightmares binge is pretty jarring, ngl

  • @ryann8806
    @ryann8806 Před rokem +60

    having been in the industry for far too long now, this was a great video. what a well run kitchen, i love to see it.
    "and then we took the book away" lmfao

  • @samanthahenick1342
    @samanthahenick1342 Před rokem +6

    absolutely loving the new style of videos you’ve been putting out! all the features on these different restaurants has been super interesting!

  • @KingJerbear
    @KingJerbear Před rokem +8

    As someone who has worked in a diner for the last 10 years, it's fun to watch how you guys do things different than we do. I think we're fortunate in a way to have the expo station on the other side of the heat lamp to give everyone a little more room to breathe - but you can't argue with having a bakery downstairs. Great video, thanks for sharing. Kinda helps the average person to understand how it can take quite a few minutes for their scrambled eggs to come out after they order them, and that as hard as everyone tries to make everything perfect, mistakes do occasionally happen.

  • @GStarrahhxx72
    @GStarrahhxx72 Před rokem +2

    I really love the inside look into the kitchen and how well explained everything was!! The video is amazing as well as the voice over too. More videos like this please. Neil amazing kitchen!!🎉

  • @oliviavizza8731
    @oliviavizza8731 Před rokem +95

    That was really well made. A joy to watch and so intriguing. Gotta check this place out now

  • @dannyr333
    @dannyr333 Před rokem +2

    This was absolutely my fave episode of any type of food or restaurant in the day of the life or like digging into how other restaurants do it
    And the owner is so calm and cool headed tho what a good place those caramelized bananas look amazing!!!
    Thanks for the video!

  • @andalongjacket
    @andalongjacket Před rokem +11

    This is *fascinating* to watch. More of this please!

  • @Battlefront528
    @Battlefront528 Před rokem +4

    Phenomenal content - really enjoying the increased highlighting of commercial kitchen/line work on this channel

  • @lizard1683
    @lizard1683 Před rokem +2

    Loved this video and Neil’s narration!! Really cool to see how it works behind the scenes

  • @Brandon.Reacts
    @Brandon.Reacts Před rokem +68

    As an ex chef, I’ve gotta say this is a great way to show how the kitchen on breakfast service actually works. Great great video 👍🏻

  • @sasha_nivar
    @sasha_nivar Před rokem +4

    This was amazing to watch! thank you for the inside look into your kitchen definitely want to go and dine in some day soon

  • @user-ws1ez8rg8b
    @user-ws1ez8rg8b Před rokem +26

    please make more of these into a whole big series

  • @peanutismint
    @peanutismint Před rokem +8

    This was fascinating and awesome and I hardly ever comment here any more. I always assumed with the sheer volume of these places most stuff would be reheated but it's all fresh. Impressive. Can't wait to visit next time I'm in NYC!

  • @SuperMustache555
    @SuperMustache555 Před rokem +4

    Absolutely love this lowkey vibe, this was a super interesting watch

  • @CHEF8FOOD
    @CHEF8FOOD Před rokem +1

    THEE BEST DAMN BREAK DOWN OF HOW THINGS RUN.....MUCH APPRECIATED

  • @b0bminjarez554
    @b0bminjarez554 Před rokem +3

    I’ve never really worked in a restaurant like this so it’s very interesting to see how it all works behind the scenes and the communication between the different teams!

  • @aest2and114
    @aest2and114 Před rokem +4

    Love this video, hopefully you guys post more videos of other kitchens.

  • @edwardchester1
    @edwardchester1 Před rokem +3

    Great narration and generally fascinating to watch. Best BA video I've watched in a long time (not watched many since the big exodus, mind).

  • @Cobalt360Degrees
    @Cobalt360Degrees Před rokem +221

    I hope the poor employee who put the camera over the heat didn't get too chewed out for the melting incident.

    • @vr0k3n
      @vr0k3n Před rokem +60

      that was probably bon appetit's crew XD

    • @tuckerpiedmont
      @tuckerpiedmont Před rokem +6

      Prob quickly relegated the BA prod assistant to dish station for the rest of the shoot

    • @joshpainter4543
      @joshpainter4543 Před rokem +4

      Ha ha I think that was ba’s idea

  • @BadNemo8487
    @BadNemo8487 Před rokem

    I love working an a Well communicated kitchen. "Communication" is the key! Great video! Keep up the hard work

  • @Blue_Angel.555
    @Blue_Angel.555 Před rokem +2

    loved it, very well documented and narrated. Excellent job!!

  • @Jodisallaboutjodi
    @Jodisallaboutjodi Před rokem +2

    Loved this. Loved the narration (charming) and the filming.

  • @kelseycorazzini1963
    @kelseycorazzini1963 Před rokem +2

    I loved this! Could watch a thousand more featuring different restaurants

  • @norelisivelisse3005
    @norelisivelisse3005 Před rokem +5

    I want more of this.. our work as cooks is like an orchestra BOH is pure 🔥

  • @HotHoneyAndSpice
    @HotHoneyAndSpice Před rokem

    I have an immense appreciation for restaurant chefs and line cooks and this is why! Great look behind the scenes!

  • @seanhettenbach2101
    @seanhettenbach2101 Před rokem +1

    That maple butter is such a boss concept. Nice

  • @AsianFoodNerd
    @AsianFoodNerd Před rokem +14

    A VIP Pass behind the curtain. Bravo. Keep these coming 🚀

  • @noodle_723
    @noodle_723 Před rokem +4

    I really enjoy this concept, please do more! I haven't heard of this place before, but maybe I'll go wait in line one day. Everything looks so good. :)

  • @Delzak
    @Delzak Před rokem +6

    God I could not imagine having to poach eggs in a busy kitchen environment. That guy is a super star.

  • @emanminus
    @emanminus Před rokem +1

    This made me cry. Like it was so healthy to see such an environment

  • @cherishireland9194
    @cherishireland9194 Před rokem +22

    Food looks awesome, I love how no one looks like they are about to die or get screamed at. Thanks for a look into the magic and mayhem. You're job is not valued enough and I hope more people appreciate your attention to detail.

    • @helenm6732
      @helenm6732 Před rokem

      Love “run that 7 grain through again”. Real food, great technique and PRESENTATION PRESENTATION!

  • @Artimoi18
    @Artimoi18 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video, one of the best, really should be an ongoing format, very insightful.

  • @cookiekirkland8689
    @cookiekirkland8689 Před rokem

    You are a very great Chef. The care of ur food, details, taste, presentation and temperature is so important. Thanks 4 the toast attention I've had a meal ruined cause the toast is hard and cold. You run a great kitchen, id always eat there. One of my fav's is Blues. Thank u 4 sharing thur ur eyes. Live it.💜❤💙🤗

  • @kristinerobb5109
    @kristinerobb5109 Před rokem

    This video was amazingly informative! Not as if I'll use it as I am not a chef/cook but just to know "how it's made" is awesome. Thanks!

  • @MSmithNYC
    @MSmithNYC Před rokem +9

    Wow, this is an excellent video. I've always had such respect for the behind the scenes effort that goes into restaurants but this is next level. Kudos to everyone, and thanks for the inside perspective!

  • @tekenieconomicdevnativebus7444

    Really great episode. Do more of this style of videos. Awesome.

  • @hefniehawkins1564
    @hefniehawkins1564 Před rokem

    oh yeh, this is one of the best contents... more of this PLEASE.. loved it...

  • @johnbuckley4444
    @johnbuckley4444 Před rokem

    Love the narration. I could watch this all day.

  • @chrismatheson4376
    @chrismatheson4376 Před rokem

    Beautiful!
    Every blessing 🙏

  • @NinaLon
    @NinaLon Před rokem +2

    Loved this and Neil has such a soothing voice!

  • @Theoryofcatsndogs
    @Theoryofcatsndogs Před rokem

    WOO, JUST WOO,
    We need more of this. Raw, Rea time in detail.

  • @mayadunnegan8510
    @mayadunnegan8510 Před rokem

    Bon Appétit killed it! I loved this video so much. Really nice if you guys were to start a series of these! 😃

  • @fredflinstone6135
    @fredflinstone6135 Před rokem +2

    It's just.. night and day. The difference of a poached egg perfectly poached being put on a potato pancake. Perfection.

  • @corywithout
    @corywithout Před rokem +7

    Fantastic overview of something I’ve always been curious about! Neil did a great job walking through everything in a fun and clear way. Echoing many other similar comments: more videos like this please!

  • @barhoumm.7110
    @barhoumm.7110 Před rokem +2

    just tried this restaurant last saturday, pancakes and bacon were delicious! FYI if you dont want to wait 1-2 hours, reserve in advance

  • @JJhugganstuff
    @JJhugganstuff Před rokem +2

    This was awesome. Please do some more!

  • @kevinmurphy2739
    @kevinmurphy2739 Před rokem +1

    I can watch this all day long. Love seeing the back of the house working.

  • @Brightly2109
    @Brightly2109 Před rokem +3

    i could listen to this guy's voice all day

  • @bridgetbebo
    @bridgetbebo Před rokem

    this is my new #1 favorite youtube video i loved this so much

  • @samuelstevenson1986
    @samuelstevenson1986 Před rokem +4

    13:12 chef licks his finger after putting jam on the comp biscuit with said finger.

  • @corgeousgeorge
    @corgeousgeorge Před rokem +1

    That Salmon Benedict on potato latkes? My arteries and blood sugar would hate it, but me... I love it! What a concept!

  • @will6497
    @will6497 Před rokem

    Please keep doing this!! I love this

  • @penelopeispenelope
    @penelopeispenelope Před rokem +19

    This restaurant is actually so yummy I’ve been coming here since I was in high school over a decade ago. I would come with my high school sweetheart 🥰 It’s almost annoying that it’s so good because it’s very popular thus making the wait pretty long. That being said it’s worth the wait and I’m a fan of the banana walnut pancakes actually !! I love both but banana has my heart.

  • @chrisjoe535
    @chrisjoe535 Před 5 dny

    I watched this video like 20 times then I finally went the other day and it was amazing !

  • @marcoabagachan
    @marcoabagachan Před rokem +60

    this is top-tier content, thank you to everyone involved who put this together

  • @useruske
    @useruske Před rokem

    seeing the actual moments on how the kitchen on the busiest restaurant is so awesome to witness!

  • @nikaliye7198
    @nikaliye7198 Před rokem +1

    love this! can we see more of them!!

  • @jvmartiniano
    @jvmartiniano Před rokem +5

    MAKE IT A SERIES PLS THIS IS GREAT

  • @sandybear61
    @sandybear61 Před rokem

    I LOVED working on the line in restaurants -- so much fun!

  • @sangyenamdrol9392
    @sangyenamdrol9392 Před rokem +1

    😭he brings tears to my eyes. This is how food should be made. I live in Nepal, i have to move to be near to this restaurant

  • @kevmuso4336
    @kevmuso4336 Před rokem

    Great video -- totally immersed the whole way through!

  • @JoshMitnick
    @JoshMitnick Před rokem +1

    Fascinating video!! Thank you

  • @smoothbeak
    @smoothbeak Před rokem

    Amazing, so useful for someone who is not a chef like myself but who is curious how a kitchen is run

  • @Amanda-iv6bs
    @Amanda-iv6bs Před rokem

    This was mesmerizing. Part two!!!!!

  • @loungelizard3922
    @loungelizard3922 Před rokem +1

    Nice to see a manager who appreciates their staff. Why did I watch this before bed.

  • @SouthFloridasRestaurantGuy

    this was great! So much respect to the ppl that do this for a living.

  • @sasomio
    @sasomio Před rokem

    amazing video .. I relly learned a lot from it and enjoyed it at the same time .. I hope you keep this type of videos coming to us because we love it .. thank you all

  • @Daniel-oo6xz
    @Daniel-oo6xz Před rokem +1

    this was really great, please post more like this

  • @ep3865
    @ep3865 Před rokem

    Gosh this is an amazing video, thanks for sharing

  • @drama_rama_
    @drama_rama_ Před rokem

    i love this place! have to restrain myself from going more than once a week. this was super cool to see all the inner workings. great video!!

  • @annet2091
    @annet2091 Před rokem

    I love this video, would love to see more of these

  • @louisschofield5695
    @louisschofield5695 Před rokem +14

    This is absolutely excellent. Bon Appetit continues to be the best food video creators.

  • @disturbedmindclothing7566

    i worked at a restaurant and i love how instead of looking for who to blame of the mistake that happened, they worried about how to fix the problem and get going

  • @septemberquest6393
    @septemberquest6393 Před rokem +1

    New subscriber here! Superb ,hands on ,inside look at a busy ,well operated kitchen..good concept on filming excerpts ..thanks Neil !! Great narration!

  • @badgrand
    @badgrand Před rokem

    Looks so good. Really impressed with the charcoal grill. It makes all the difference to me.

  • @harrisonhall8966
    @harrisonhall8966 Před rokem +1

    Cool concept, more of these please!