I don't see how guys that do fast food reviews in their cars have hundreds of thousands of subscribers and you havent cracked 30K yet. Your videos show a lot of effort with the editing and careful scripting and I enjoy them very much.

@NoahEats

4 ай бұрын

James does a great job!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate it! I'll try to get there someday, but I'm going to be making videos my way like I always have. It means a lot to me when anyone takes the time to watch one of my uploads.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lacynylons6317

4 ай бұрын

U shd have invited me and we could have shared the duck 🤣 Looks yummy

@andyh4464

4 ай бұрын

Because the market for fast food is a thousand times bigger than random one off restaurants that cost 20x a Taco Bell meal? It’s not rocket science

James, your choice of music was perfect for this classy video! As always, your restaurant reviews unfold like a gripping story. Thankful and appreciative of your attention to detail and beautiful choice of words!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I definitely spend a lot of time crafting the dialogue for my videos so it means a lot to me to hear that it's appreciated.

Your reviews are amazing thank you

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you always for watching!

I like the voiceover, sometimes when other food youtubers are talking to the camera at the restaurant, I can't help but feel 2nd hand annoyed for the other customers next to them. Appreciate the courtesy u show.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, that's the main reason why I do voiceovers, especially at fine dining establishments. People pay a lot of money to eat there and I don't want to disturb their visit.

James, echoing what many here have said, your content is consistently top notch! You are setting a high bar for a new generation of reviewers, keep up the great work!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I do try pretty hard to make good videos and it means a lot to me to hear that it's appreciated!

The soufflé cakes looked delectable. Keep the videos coming James they are terrific.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah those cakes were one of the best things I ate this year.

@girlywhirly4971

4 ай бұрын

@@Jamesnu They did look scrumptious! I thought the same thing u said when I saw the bill, u should've gotten the duck lol! Wow that was a pricey meal for such little food even though I'm sure it was yummy.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

@@girlywhirly4971 It was definitely delicious, but not the best in terms of value. Still, I had a great evening!

Hi James. I enjoy your videos so much. I hope you are taking care of yourself and getting enough to eat. I'm proud of you for calling restaurants out on small but meaningful details that they seem to have forgotten like value, courtesy, and hospitality. I have given up almost completely on fine dining except for the occasional celebratory meal at places like Jean Georges and Per Se where I know I will get my money's worth. Given that I don't eat out much anymore, I appreciate being able to eat vicariously by watching you. I would be happy to treat you to a meal at Le Crocodile. It's a place where I would like to dine, but is a little out of the way for me.

@Jamesnu

19 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah, fine dining can be tricky. When you spend so much, the expectations are raised and you almost want to be assured that you get your money's worth.

If I'm spending $145 on just ONE person with no wine, I had damn well be full walking out of that restaurant. Great video as always, James!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I know what you mean.

@shadowfilm7980

3 ай бұрын

French type restaurants usually have smaller portions. Your appetite is big!

@Jamesnu

3 ай бұрын

@@shadowfilm7980 I definitely have a big appetite, that's for sure!

Great photography and nice music. Your comprehensive description takes us there, and is what sets your channel apart. Properly dressed for the occasion too, which is refreshing to see.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

James, I loved the exterior of the restaurant and the space inside was just gorgeous. Your camera work captures everything perfectly. I also totally respect the 100% honest reviews. When I see portions like this for that kind of money I'm reminded of Charlie Trotter every single time. The man could flat out create heaven on a plate. That said, every single time we ate there, we left very hungry and my wallet was exponentially lighter.:) I enjoyed the banter with Charlie too. He had a very dry but cool sense of humor. RIP Charlie. Anyway, thanks for yet another excellent review. You get so much done in such a compact amount of time, it's mind blowing. You've become my favorite reviewer on YT. Your style is unique and the content is very well done. Cheers from Chitown

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Cheers and thank you so much! Yeah, the small portions seem to be an unfortunate characteristic of many fine dining establishments. At least the food was for the most part, delicious. Maybe next time I'll plan to go to a second, more affordable restaurant to go to if I'm not filled up.

Another great review. Your respect for the chefs and the restaurant staff shine through in all your videos.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

Dishes look absolutely amazing! Great review as always.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It was definitely a great evening of good food!

I appreciate such a succinct review and the wonderful aesthetic in which you structure and edit your videos! Another great review James!! 🤙🏼

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

i love your honest opinions

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Enjoyed the video James. Your videos are as good as the fine restaurants you visit. Keep them coming.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

I love your videos and you are a gentleman james. Your channel will continue to grow because you are very likable and you do a great job with all facets.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope so!

Another excellent video James!! I really enjoy your huge vocabulary! And I envy your huge appetite! I'm going to get a recipe for sticky toffee cake immediately! 🎉😊

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! There's nothing like a good sticky toffee cake!

James, your review of Francie was perfect. Keep up the good work.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hi James, Thanks again for another insightful review. We all appreciate the sincere effort you put into each of your restaurant excursions. That pasta course looked uninteresting to go along with the indifferent taste. I hope your next dining visit exceeds your expectations in every way. All good wishes, Rich

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah, that pasta course wasn't the greatest, but I at least enjoyed the other food.

Hope to see this channel grow , great content man keep it up 🏆

@Jamesnu

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Had my 6yo daughter enthralled with your review. Good to see you ✊🏻 thanks as always.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

Great video, looks like a fine establishment, thanks for sharing!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's definitely a fine restaurant!

Going to enjoy this, always like to watch your fine dining vids. Reminds me of me 😂

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Haha! Thank you! I appreciate it!

Your video quality is great! Keep up the good work

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

The video quality is amazing!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I definitely try to make the best video that I can.

great review as usual

@Jamesnu

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hi James, your nod of approval is going to be a meme in itself ! Yes, I thought that pasta dish - which I first thought was some kind of confit celery - was ... nondescript. Really liked the main course and the dessert. Nutmeg ice cream ? Bring it on ! Don't tell that turkey, Brandon, or the mystique will be lost forever ! Looking forward to the day I see 100K subscribers on your channel. Your class and presentation skills deserve it ! All the best, my friend !

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I hope to get to 100k eventually! Indeed! That ice cream was incredible! I think more restaurants should serve nutmeg ice cream.

Great review! And, you look nice dressed up- keep it up!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Your the bomb bro, keep doing what your doing ❤

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Looks heavenly, craving duck now! The pork looked very delicious. Glad you enjoyed a very nice dinner and evening 👍😋

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Indeed, that pork was fantastic!

Love the ambience and relaxed style of your reviews. That’s how I’d approach being in a restaurant like that feel wise so it gives an extra authentic touch. Shame the pasta lacked pizzazz then some of the best Italian stuff is very elegantly simple.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! The other pasta dishes sounded great at least. I just made a bad choice.

The outside is really nice - it reminds me of a London townhouse. To be honest, though, this place seemed pretty "meh". The sticky toffee pudding got me thinking that you should totally do a food trip to London. The pub scene, afternoon tea, Sunday roasts, and full British breakfasts alone would create a lot of fun content, not to mention all the Michelin restaurants and everything else there.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I've been to London before and I've really enjoyed it. Indeed! I would definitely like to go back someday. There are so many restaurants there that I want to visit.

Because James's channel is aimed at adults who want to eat at places where the menu isn't on the wall

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

Nutmeg ice cream?! Sign me up! Great video as always!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, the flavor of that ice cream was fantastic!

Great review (I always enjoy these!), James. Even before you did the duck pricing comparison, the prices on the menu - even by NYC fine dining standards (and then substantiated by the Lilliputian dish sizes) - seemed on the verge of gouging the customer. At the very least, they could find a way to give you a shot at eating the duck without a companion (e.g., as a small plate) although sourcing might be a factor too. Anyhow, looks like an amazing experience and as always, you augmented our virtual experience with great music, editing, and your personal touch.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, it would be nice if they had the duck presented in some format for single diners, but the one they offer to share is very impressive looking and I'll definitely try it someday.

Here before this channel pops off.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate the support!

You're a refreshing change from the usual reviewers of fine dining establishments, can't recall another reviewer of Michelin star restaurants only having water with their meals!😂 what a contrast with Alexander the guest,a reviewer of only Michelin star restaurants throughout the world,his wine bill alone is probably more than triple the costs of your meal because at each of these establishments, he would consume no less than 10 glasses of different types of wines with each course if its a10 course meal!😂 Then again he can afford it because he's also the owner of Michelin star restaurant himself.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! There's nothing wrong with water, but if I could afford it, I would definitely enjoy pairing my food with a variety of beverages, but first and foremost, I'm at these restaurants for the food.

Hey there James! Another fun Video and review. The dishes were really elegant, just needed a bit work on that particular pasta dish and the portion sizes. I think they could have fixed part of that issue by renaming one their dishes to - Bottomless Souffle cakes with caviar butter😉 Or like you mentioned you could have ordered the whole duck.. you know what they say at Francie... when you order the whole duck .. you tummy is in luck!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Haha! I like that saying! Yeah, next time I'll definitely get the duck. At least the food I had on this visit was very good, besides the pasta dish, which still at least, wasn't bad.

Good video, as usual. I wondered, though, whether the restaurant offered a broader selection of special mains. The menu seemed on the skimpy side when the specialty was available only for two.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, the mains selection was pretty limited. I feel like the restaurant is more of a small plates sort of place.

The size of the plates make these portions look even smaller.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Indeed!

I keep commenting and it vanishes, so if there are a few comments from me thats why. Great review, the pork looked mouth-watering! The duck sounded like it would of been amazing, another time though. Keep up the excellent work! Love from England, UK🇬🇧👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Jamesnu

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

A couple of thoughts from an ignorant observer who has never eaten M⭐. I'm not sure you are ever supposed to leave full but at those prices I want to be opening the belt buckle another notch. I love that you chose pork tenderloin. It is not common to find on a menu and as it is almost flavorless I am happy to hear they made it into something great to eat. One of the reasons you are one of my favorite food channels is that you always choose different foods to try. Thank you for an enjoyable experience and for all your time put in. ps: Have you ever tried Sel et Poivre (I think it is on the upper east side). An inexpensive French restaurant. I haven't been there in over a decade but it was a nice meal for a fair price.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I have a wide variety of food that I enjoy so I like mixing it up when I go out to eat. I haven't been to that restaurant yet, but I'll keep it in mind. I appreciate the recommendation!

I love your reviews. you are wonderfully honest, yet you never tear down. your details are excellent. you have a very real, lovely everyman quality. you are not pretentious in the least, yet you have a high standard, and you expect to be served quality equal to the price being charged. that is quite right. thank you for the nice balance of total honesty, mixed with a positive spirit that is looking to like more than dislike what you are being served. that is a key difference here. I wonder if that quality inverts the more one goes on being a critic? it feels like maybe it does. and that is too bad. I loved pauline kael as a film critic because she was a very good writer, she had really good taste, though I disagreed with many of her likes and dislikes. I always respected her opinion and saw where she was coming from. at her core though was a person who was gaga about going to the movies. if she loved a film, she LOVED THE FILM. and I like a critic who shows us why they got into their art form to begin with. otherwise, it is all academic, and not based on how something makes you feel something. keep going! you have something to share with us! thanks for posting.

@Jamesnu

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Those are some awfully kind words and I really appreciate it! I always strive to present the best picture I can of a restaurant and my experience. I'm not perfect, but I'll always try my best.

The potato looks insane, I have to research and figure out how to make it. Very impressive visually.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, the pork may have been the star of that dish, but that potato was very special as well!

While I try not to burden you with the need for you to respond to my comments; I do know that it's only because of your "midwest" upbringing requires your sincere attention & need to respond to all received comments from your audience & subs! THIS review was extremely informative & "real"!!!! I was only somewhat aware of this restaurant because of Pete Wells; yet please understand that I no longer "DINE OUT" with friends or business associates. I am so pleased to watch your offerings because your review of establishments that interest you & should interest "old foodies" such as myself are so entertaining. Once again, well done! This was truly a wonderfully interesting review of the truly amazing restaurants "OUR" city offers to all! Continued future success as you provide your viewing public the "joys" & expressions of eating out!!!!! This is Peter; out!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Peter! Yeah, my main motivation is to go to restaurants that interest me and I'm glad that others find enjoyment in the places I go to as well. Thank you for the support!

@brandoncarpenter9681

4 ай бұрын

I encourage you to comment In the future, and it helps with the KZread algorithm

@user-id9fv6of6x

4 ай бұрын

@@brandoncarpenter9681 Thank you Brandon for your comment. I will follow your advice!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

@@brandoncarpenter9681 I always try my best to answer everyone.

I hope your next visit will be "just ducky" even if does come with a big "bill." 🦆

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Haha! Indeed!

Yes this place looked great…and I’m with u on this one boy I would be a lil upset leaving 145$ bill and still got room to eat but I can put some grub away myself and I believe I have seen u put some away too lol…good job on this one and keep em comin my man

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, my appetite is a bit larger than most, but those were definitely some small plates. At least they were very good though.

I rarely take the (supplementary) cheese course, in part because I'm usually having a tasting menu at a star and the cheese might tip me over the top, but also because it's often rather about purchasing nous rather than skill in creating a dish. Where they have used cheese to make an actual dish, I'm usually more open to trying it though. I did make an exception for the (recently closed) Le Gavroche because of its legendary cheese board, which must be comprised of more than 50 varieties. I particularly enjoyed a five year old Cheddar there.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I really enjoy cheese, but I know what you mean. I would rather have a dish that the chef created as well.

Have you tried Hilstones in NYC? I love it there. They use to have a location in Boston but they closed.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I've walked past that restaurant so many times, but I haven't been there yet. I'll definitely try it someday.

@greghayes1507

4 ай бұрын

LOVE there there. Thanks for the reply. @@Jamesnu

I dream of one day making it to NY, and eating in an establishment of repute.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I hope you get the chance to travel here!

Great vid, nyc michelin prices are insane. We pay about £110 for 2 people in a 1 star plus service here

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, they're definitely costly, but I'll definitely pay good money if it's worth it.

@NoahEats

4 ай бұрын

Where are you located?

Thank you for another enjoyable video.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

“…the smell.” I suggest “the fragrance.” (“I’m home, honey. Hey, what’s that smell?” “I had to clean up after the dog, dear. Maybe I didn’t do a good enough job.”)

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

That is a much better word! I'll keep that in mind for next time. Thank you!

Well, here’s the thing, you are in New York City, so if you leave a fine dining restaurant, a bit hungry, you can always grab a sewer dog on the way home! Love your reviews, James❤

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! You're right! Yeah, I should've planned for a second restaurant to get a quick slice or burger.

Try the Prime Côte de Bouef. It's to die for. Be sure to take out a second mortgage to pay for it.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Haha! Yeah, the dish looks amazing!

“Food without wine is a corpse…”, Andre Simon. Just a thought, instead of spending $10 on a bottle of water, order a glass of their $16 Chateau Peyros from Madiran, FR. instead.

@Jamesnu

9 күн бұрын

Fortunately the water was free. If it did cost $10, I definitely would've gotten something else.

I do wish you would budget for a drink or some wine, it helps to know the pairing with the food

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Indeed! I definitely hope to do more food and beverage pairings in the future.

James, kudos to you for another fine review. When you get the duck next time, be prepared to spend close to $225 for that meal...lol. Ciao.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Indeed! It's definitely something that I would have to mentally prepare myself for.

When I heard the date that you mentioned I said 😮...January 4 😂

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I don't really post my videos in the order I film them.

@NoahEats

4 ай бұрын

The editing is a process!

I really enjoy your videos Yes, should have gotten the duck.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yeah, I'll definitely get the duck for next time.

I agree. The pasta course was weak, but the pork entree looked excellent. Fine dining, small portions. Not my favorite type of places. Peter Luger, now that’s my type of place.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate fine dining, but yeah, there's nothing like a big, perfectly cooked steak!

James is keeping it real!!

@Jamesnu

29 күн бұрын

I try!

I would try the Duck Mortadella with brioche and pistachio mustard, followed by the Spanish duck chorizo with patatas bravas and sofrito, with the main course being the duck bolognese pappardelle with vacca rosse parmigiano. That way, you get all the duck you want without having to order the main dish for two. BTW, I noticed you're putting the silverware back on the plate at the end of meal in an orderly way. I know that the guy who mentioned your former way of doing it was kind of rude, but he was right. It does make the video better to watch.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, that's definitely a good way to get some duck. Still, I at least enjoyed the food that I had that evening.

The side profile made that pork huge compared to that overhead shot

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, from the right perspective, it can seem pretty sizeable.

That pork entree and the souffle looked delicious, the pasta not so much. Just curious, is a five-week gap between filming and posting the usual for you? Look forward to seeing you take on the duck on your next visit.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm definitely looking forward to that duck! When it comes to posting videos, I never really upload them in the order I film them. Some videos are just more timely and take precedent.

The building was absolutely gorgeous!! However I did not care for the interior design at all, especially the shower curtain on a tension rod at 8:43 time stamp. The food looked great but I am with you, I would order the duck. The dessert menu was very underwhelming and would be more common in a less expensive restaurant. You would have thought they would have had some wow desserts. I would love to try the starting soufflés with caviar as they appeared a bit unusual for a starch item so I will give a thumbs up for those too. Thank you for the video.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yeah, I probably should've gone for the duck, but some of those dishes were at least very good, especially those souffle cakes.

Just like the bread in one of your previous videos. I will explain how to eat the soufflé cakes. 1. Place a soufflé cake onto the side plate. 2. Break a bite-size piece off with your hands. 3. With a knife, apply the butter to the bite-size piece. 4. Place the buttered piece in your mouth. I think you know the rest.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the suggestion, but I wouldn't want to rip a delicate soufflé and treat it like a piece of bread, it would diminish the bounce and texture of the dish.

Francie duck is real good they should make a single portion I'm going Le Jardinie this fri in little italy bronx went to a Albanian restaurant cos only one open after 9pm on valentines day called cakor and had grilled Kidney which was great

@Jamesnu

3 ай бұрын

Nice! That sounds awesome!

@RR-fg2rl

3 ай бұрын

@Jamesnu now you want me to try Lore great job on that

@Jamesnu

3 ай бұрын

@@RR-fg2rl Haha! It's a great restaurant!

@RR-fg2rl

3 ай бұрын

@Jamesnu if you ever want to meet up at a place give me a week and I'll do it

So James, I like the jacket with the red contrasting lapel button hole. Could you disclose the maker? I like your videos by the way. M

@Jamesnu

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I believe I got that jacket off the rack at Zara.

@MP-zi6nz

28 күн бұрын

@@Jamesnu It sounded like I was more interested in your jacket than I was the video content, and that is not true your videos are great. You have a much older style and wealthier look to you and remind me of myself in my Persol shades. My Daughter is moving to New York from here in Dallas next month and I encouraged her to watch your videos. I have spoiled her here in Dallas, and I don't think she will dining Michelin 3 star unless I am paying. Keep up the video business you are doing great. MP

@Jamesnu

28 күн бұрын

@@MP-zi6nz Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

Absurd how much the prices have gone up in just 2 years! It’s almost cheaper to go on a vacation than go to one of these bougie restaurants these days 😂

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Haha! I know what you mean.

H James lots of food in ashtabula ohio to check out

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I'll keep that in mind.

Best youtube channel - informative and calming now do Foxface please hahahhahah

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'll get there eventually. That's a restaurant that I'm really looking forward to.

Keep up the video schedule!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

That's the plan! I think I have had a video posted every Monday for maybe 3 years straight.

Great job, James. Too bad inflation has priced people out of enjoying some of the things they love. Dine onward!!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, inflation has certainly been a factor, but at the same time, I feel like this restaurant wasn't the best value compared to other Michelin starred restaurants in NYC.

@kevindick1110

4 ай бұрын

@@Jamesnu Agreed. We've all spent too much achieving our goals and passions.

You should could collab with UAEats!!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

He definitely makes fun videos!

Excellent video sir! I myself have been in a few situations where i ate my meal and my stomach is still saying "feed me!". I would then hunt down a taco truck or a hot dog cart or pizza just to asuage the hunger. I hope you did the same.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah, I've definitely done that before. With that meal however, I just ate more when I returned to my apartment.

Leaving hungry and with an empty wallet = Michelin starred restaurant

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Haha! Yeah, that seems to be the case with a lot of starred restaurants. At least with many other fine dining places they do offer complementary bread, which definitely helps.

I sucks to pay 140 and still be hungry. That's why I have strong preference for steak houses.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I know what you mean.

Oh. My mistake! It's pudding not cake and a ton of recipes came up! Wish me luck! 😊

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Best of luck!

Did you get a slice a pizza after?

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I could've had a whole pizza after that. Haha! Well, I wasn't that hungry, but a pizza slice would've been nice!

Im in, if you want the duck!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I'm down for that!

Wow! He wailed on those souffle cakes! The porcetini looked huge and so delicious. I think your tummy needs to be shrunk.

@Jamesnu

Ай бұрын

The pork was really good, but it was a lot smaller than it looked.

@markharty9772

Ай бұрын

@@Jamesnu That's what he said.

James: nice place, but for your 4 courses at $145 with tip & not being enough to eat I think I will pass! The pork at $45 certainly was overpriced! I have purchased fresh Rohan ducks from D'Artagnan for about $30 plus shipping❤

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Nice! Yeah, it was definitely costly. While I enjoyed that pork dish, I wish that it was a bit larger to justify the price. It just didn't seem to be the size of a main course.

I feel as if you are doing a disservice to your meal when you go to such a high end place and then only drink water alongside the food. I understand that it is your choice and that you may be restricted by your budget, but if you are heading to such a high end establishment for dinner and are willing to pay for such expensive food, then your budget can probably afford to stretch to include a single glass of wine aswell, it would "only" increase the bill by another 10% of the total cost but contribute far more enjoyment than a glass of water. The reason that I'm saying this is because we are watching you to enjoy your experience of the meal and the ambience of the restaurant, and drinks are included in that experience aswell. It is (personally) less fun as a viewer when you go to a place like this and then complain about the pricing being restrictive and you limit your own experience because of it. None of us are going to see you on the days you are not on camera, so you can splurge on these videos and then eat a bologna sandwich as a cheap meal the next day to balance it out.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I know what you mean and I will definitely try to pair my food more with beverages, but it's still an extra cost for me and money is tight. At this restaurant, if I would've spent more, I would go for another course first as opposed to a beverage.

Thanks for the video. Too rich for my blood. I'll stick to peon food! 🤣 Safe Journey! Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Haha! Thanks for watching!

The food looked amazing. I get that it's an upscale fine dining establishment, but it is absolutely inexcuseable to pay that much for an entree and dessert and walk out still hungry!!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Indeed! The food was great, but yeah, I just wish that it was larger, especially that main course.

NYC dining prices in comparison to Europe is ridiculous.

@Jamesnu

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's unfortunately pretty expensive.

@tiffanywitherspoon8722

3 ай бұрын

And the crazy tipping as well.

You're right. Too expensive.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

It was definitely costly, but at least they serve good food.

Sad that the portions were so small you went home hungry and broke. I guess it's more about the experience than the value, but can't they do both?

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, that would've been nice. Still, it was a good experience and some of those dishes like the soufflé cakes made the whole evening worth it.

Time for a burger

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Haha! That would've been a nice second dessert.

I will personally say you sort of dodged a bullet with the duck. It lacked flavor in my opinion, and despite the apple sauce complimenting it beautifully, the rest of the accompaniments were not as great. They managed to overcome a good amount of the gamey taste common in ducks, I will give them that... but that isn't quite enough and being someone from a city where ducks are the specialty, it seemed to me an amateur attempt to make good ducks.

@Jamesnu

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. Maybe I'll consider the cote de boeuf as an alternative in that case.

So afterwards you went to a hamburger/pizza place.

@Jamesnu

3 ай бұрын

Haha! No, I just went home and had some food there.

I'm all for dine dining, but paying big money and still heading home hungry is a major turn off to me

@Jamesnu

2 ай бұрын

I know exactly what you mean.

Looks like an Ihop inside. What a designer dump.

@NoahEats

4 ай бұрын

😮 oh my!

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Haha!

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@Jamesnu

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Nope, I'm good, but I appreciate the offer.

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@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate it!

You’d be going alone, the look of that food made me want kfc

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

Haha! Yeah, it may not be for everyone.

With gouging prices like that....I pass

@Jamesnu

3 ай бұрын

Fair enough. I do think there are definitely more affordable and better value Michelin starred restaurants in NYC.

You have my permission to kill me now. tomorrow. whenever i spawn in wait for me at respawn. ill be waiting. maybe you can solve it faster than me this time. thanks sensei.

Pity they didn't feed you.

@Jamesnu

4 ай бұрын

At least the food I had was pretty good.