This Man Makes 3,000+ Bagels by Hand Every Day | On the Job | Priya Krishna | NYT Cooking

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If New Yorkers are passionate about anything, it’s their bagel orders. Bagels are everywhere in the city, and there’s a reason for it. In the early 1960s, the first bagel-making machine was introduced, automating the once laborious and secretive process of crafting hand-rolled bagels. This allowed for billions of bagels to be mass produced and sold in grocery stores. But it is said that bagels made by hand create a stronger gluten structure, which leads to a light and chewy interior. Machine-made bagels, on the other hand, result in a dense, cakelike texture. Because of this difference, hand-rolled bagels are in high demand. And yet, bagel rolling is a dying profession.
Meet Celestino García. He’s one of the very few bagel rollers left in New York City who still crafts bagels by hand. On this episode of On the Job, Priya Krishna follows Celestino as he hustles to work in three different locations, rolling bagels while the city sleeps.
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  • @TSBAGELS
    @TSBAGELS Жыл бұрын

    Hello to all. I am grateful to have Cele and his family at my shop. And while it is heartwarming to see all the concern for Cele and his well being, I felt a few facts not mentioned in this story should be stated. Like most NYC dough rollers, Cele is extremely well compensated. While I am not going to post the man's salary on a public forum, I will say that these folks are extremely skilled AND yes, they work physically hard. That is not a combination you see often. As a result, they are highly sought after. NYC rollers can easily make low 6 figure salaries depending on how many shops they choose to work with. They are freelancers. They make their own schedules and set their own hours. A guy like Cele can basically walk into any decent NYC shop and pretty much name his price. Cele is among those top tier people. The fact that he has chosen to stick with me since I've opened my doors AND felt comfortable enough to entrust me to employ both of his children for the past 5 years (Both amazing human beings by the way) is one of the markers I can use to know that I am living my life and running my stores the right way. Lastly, while I can not speak for what takes place at his other job, I can say that Cele works for us 3-4 days per week. Usually around 4 hours per day. He is his own boss, works at his own pace, and comes and goes as he pleases. There have been a few comments here about his work space. The basement filmed in this story is 2000 square feet. To put that into perspective, it's about 800 square feet larger than the place my family of 3 currently reside 🙂 It's large and well lit as far as NYC restaurant basements go . I know this man for 30 years. We worked together at other shops and come from the same neighborhood. We are both Gen X'ers and I think one of the reasons we enjoy being around each other is because we share a work ethic and a belief that everything matters. .There's a mutual respect. It is heartwarming to see all the love going Cele's way but I would like to say that a few of the comments I've seen here where people are just assuming the worst have been hurtful and quite insulting to someone who has made a conscious effort to always treat people (especially the folks who help you reach success) with kindness and respect. I'm a small business owner. I am not building rockets and flying them around the globe for fun. Like most of my staff, I too am out there scrapping away day in and day out. Putting in the hours, working hard at something I love to do which makes it not all that hard. We are NYC restaurant people. It's what we do. I am grateful to have people like Cele work with me. As I said when I was interviewed by Priya (Sadly it didn't make the cut) NYC still exists because of people like Cele. They carried NYC on their backs throughout the entire shutdown of 2020/2021. My place would not exist if not for my staff's hard work and dedication. They stood with me when they could've easily walked away. Not one day does that ever escape me. My staff and I are bonded in way that only people who went through those days together could ever understand. We are family. I hope this clears some things up and helps to put folks mind's at ease. Thank

  • @gp1102

    @gp1102

    Жыл бұрын

    Seeing his kids working there too, it must be cause you're an excellent boss. Thanks for the comment!

  • @jimmywu888

    @jimmywu888

    Жыл бұрын

    you must be a great boss if Celestino has been with you for so long, thanks for the post.

  • @DeliaLee8

    @DeliaLee8

    Жыл бұрын

    @Christopher Pugliese I think those of us who commented are sensitive to the historically bad pay/treatment of restaurant workers. Thank you for filling out the story and information! Very interesting to learn about the dough rollers, too. You seemed to be a decent guy fully appreciative of Cele and his family. And it would surprise me if Priya hadn't vetted Cele's work conditions/pay. So, thanks again.

  • @DeliaLee8

    @DeliaLee8

    Жыл бұрын

    @NYT Cooking Also - maybe Christopher Pugliese's comment can be pinned at the top?! It provides a lot of good information and would eliminate the need for people to feel defensive for Cele.

  • @RobDircks

    @RobDircks

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your perspective, Christopher! You rock!

  • @cuatrodude
    @cuatrodude Жыл бұрын

    Celestino is one of millions of Mexican men that came to this country to make an honest living, working hard for his family. God bless him.

  • @OskieOmega

    @OskieOmega

    11 ай бұрын

    Reminds me of my father who came here in the 70s and was a butcher for many years

  • @sergiokieri3137

    @sergiokieri3137

    11 ай бұрын

    My father was a carpenter who worked hard for decades. My brother became an auto maker, my sister works in tax preparation, and I’m an engineer. I always think of his hard work when I am at my job, doing my best to be productive.

  • @Jessuschrist

    @Jessuschrist

    11 ай бұрын

    Reminds me of my dad . Shits beautiful seeing their stories shared fr🇲🇽

  • @eyanosasioux9575

    @eyanosasioux9575

    3 ай бұрын

    He is like my father as well and now I am like them for familia 😎💪🏾🇺🇸🥹

  • @Dirtydinero69

    @Dirtydinero69

    3 ай бұрын

    I went to a pizzeria in NYC. Niggah Mexicans were making my pizza. Went to a Chinese restaurant. Same thing a Mexican was the cook. Then I went to an Italian restaurant. Bruh Armando was cooking the fucking pasta. Mexico be shipping out there cooks world wide to learn different dishes.

  • @tashix4672
    @tashix4672 Жыл бұрын

    This country is nothing without great people like Celestino and his family. I hope he lives a long life.

  • @Keliiyamashita

    @Keliiyamashita

    11 ай бұрын

    He’s American… you must mean his generation. That journalist was hungry and all she did was watch him bust ass.

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @alexanderscalzo340

    @alexanderscalzo340

    8 ай бұрын

    @@celestinogarcia22U are an amazing man and I wish u the absolute best to u and ur family! Much love to u Celestino

  • @alexanderscalzo340

    @alexanderscalzo340

    8 ай бұрын

    @@celestinogarcia22Thank always for reminding us the importance of hard work and dedication. God bless u sir!

  • @mayraherrera6791
    @mayraherrera6791 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate how Priya speaks Spanish and how she highlights the underdogs of the food industry. Wonderful story!

  • @serafinacosta7118

    @serafinacosta7118

    Жыл бұрын

    The hall of fame lady pro golfer Lorena Ochoa , used to go meet the grounds crew to congratulate the folks taking care of the playing field , mostly either Mexicans or Central Americans. And that ebullient gal from True Food TV ( How does it grow ) , she and her crew also provide space for pickers on their footage.

  • @wm6549

    @wm6549

    Жыл бұрын

    Priya married a white amateur baker so she has to do stories about immigrants to balance things out.

  • @mignonnesilva4306

    @mignonnesilva4306

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@wm6549great comment. Because a woman of colour can't marry anyone she wants to.

  • @danielp415

    @danielp415

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like shes reading right off a translator on her phone though 😂

  • @Fatvod

    @Fatvod

    Жыл бұрын

    The guy speaks pretty damn good English yet she needs to show off her broken spanish

  • @liteprotoss
    @liteprotoss Жыл бұрын

    If I see that man on the street, I'd want his autograph and a handshake. He's one of NY's hidden treasures.

  • @wm6549

    @wm6549

    Жыл бұрын

    He lives in my neighborhood! I hope I run into him on the bus someday.

  • @YeOldeGnurd

    @YeOldeGnurd

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd worry about ending up in the ER shaking his super-powered bagel-rolling hand.

  • @zupra5638

    @zupra5638

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely master of his art

  • @Joker24126

    @Joker24126

    Жыл бұрын

    Not only an autograph and handshake, but also take a photo with him 💯💯👍🏽

  • @mesiroy1234

    @mesiroy1234

    Ай бұрын

    I hope the hipster ownwer dosnt pays him amoount he worth

  • @GiveMeLemons
    @GiveMeLemons Жыл бұрын

    I was floored and left in tears when Celestino thanks the customers in the end. And after all his hard work! Bless this man and his family.

  • @alfredocastanedagarcia5616

    @alfredocastanedagarcia5616

    Жыл бұрын

    No, you were not.

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @dianalugo5738
    @dianalugo57383 ай бұрын

    It's the daughter looking so proud at her dad. Got me crying over here 😢.

  • @ixD9

    @ixD9

    Ай бұрын

    Definitely broke me down too. 🥹 I love my gente. 💙

  • @TheDiolulaLife

    @TheDiolulaLife

    21 күн бұрын

    I know right! I was just watching a great video about bagels and then that one part just hit me right in the corazon.

  • @niasteadley
    @niasteadley Жыл бұрын

    I’m a small scale (home, friends family) hand rolling bagel maker - hats off to Celestino. Seeing his daughter tear up in appreciation for her dad brought me to tears 🥲

  • @emeliaheck1620
    @emeliaheck1620 Жыл бұрын

    9:42 “We have a backup guy we never use.” This man is a machine!!!!!! So much r🙌🏻 RESPECT 🙌🏻 to Celestino.

  • @draco2xx

    @draco2xx

    2 ай бұрын

    that back up guy should step in and let him take a month off

  • @mesiroy1234

    @mesiroy1234

    Ай бұрын

    Menaing he would fire the meican if he could

  • @rowanrooks
    @rowanrooks Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Celestino's story with us. I hope he is well compensated for his hard work. I think it's important to tell the stories of working class people and especially immigrants because a lot of Americans don't know how hard it is to work at jobs like this. How can someone look at this man and say he doesn't deserve a living wage, health insurance, and savings for retirement?

  • @rafadacosta1675

    @rafadacosta1675

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly! The hardest workers I've ever worked with, were always immigrants.

  • @LobsterAlert

    @LobsterAlert

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. So many people talking bad about someone with this work ethic is just wrong. We need more people like him

  • @nanettecasaletto4336

    @nanettecasaletto4336

    Жыл бұрын

    Would be nice for someone to put up a Go Fund Me and send him on a fabulous vacation

  • @beefcurtains3095

    @beefcurtains3095

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course he’s not well-compensated for his hard work. Owning a chain of successful bagel shops is the only way to be well-compensated. I hate to break it you, but he doesn’t have good health insurance, he doesn’t own his house, and he doesn’t have a cushy 401k tucked away. Those who work the hardest are always paid the least.

  • @hongkonghottie

    @hongkonghottie

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@beefcurtains3095my parents were immigrants like this

  • @carlafewell463
    @carlafewell463 Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t expect to cry. He’s working so hard for his family. I was proud by the end of the interview. Thanking you for sharing his story.

  • @gabriellanicole4412
    @gabriellanicole4412 Жыл бұрын

    Immigrants do not mess around when it comes to their job. Especially, the Mexican people! They are exemplary employees and truly humble/kind-heartened people. I hope Celestino gets the vacation he deserves! Thank you for sharing his story cause this stuff is valuable.

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @ericeandco

    @ericeandco

    4 ай бұрын

    Depends on the immigrant. There’s lazy ones out there too.

  • @iheartnikes2187
    @iheartnikes2187 Жыл бұрын

    Always proud for our people because we know how to get work done 🇲🇽 💪🏻

  • @c.sanchez4521

    @c.sanchez4521

    9 ай бұрын

    Y sí 💯

  • @arlettebellio212

    @arlettebellio212

    7 ай бұрын

    Viva Mexico! 🇲🇽

  • @salvadorcruz46

    @salvadorcruz46

    6 ай бұрын

    🇲🇽

  • @DeliaLee8
    @DeliaLee8 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video! Celestino is amazing. Sadly, my first thought was that I really hope he is paid well because that is some hard, tiring work. I like that he has several family members working at the stores also. It seems like the manager/owner does appreciate him and his family.

  • @katarinaohlsson1160

    @katarinaohlsson1160

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TSBAGELS this is so good to hear! Thank you for clearing that up.

  • @vmvm949

    @vmvm949

    Жыл бұрын

    he better be really well paid

  • @aquaneon8012

    @aquaneon8012

    Жыл бұрын

    @@katarinaohlsson1160 what did he say. i dont see his comments anymore

  • @jaydee6361

    @jaydee6361

    Жыл бұрын

    Why would you just assume he's overworked and underpaid? I'm sure he's paid well as he could go do this anywhere for anyone at anytime. Maybe he actually instilled a work ethic in his children that you don't have and never will have?

  • @jaydee6361

    @jaydee6361

    Жыл бұрын

    Why would you just assume he's overworked and underpaid? I'm sure he's paid well as he could go do this anywhere for anyone at anytime. Maybe he actually instilled a work ethic in his children that you don't have and never will have?

  • @celianeser5337
    @celianeser53373 ай бұрын

    Dang. The love in that family, from the father to the children and back, is palpable. They lucked out to have such a wonderful dad, and he lucked out having children who appreciate and love him so much.

  • @insan3d0wn3r
    @insan3d0wn3r Жыл бұрын

    Priya. Your journalism is top tier. You don't just tell stories, you show the lives and hearts of all these hard working people that we would have never heard of otherwise. Thank you.

  • @goodputin4324

    @goodputin4324

    Жыл бұрын

    Nope 😅

  • @Jessuschrist

    @Jessuschrist

    11 ай бұрын

    10/10 journalism

  • @SheriLynNut

    @SheriLynNut

    11 ай бұрын

    I mean, she could have clarified his working conditions a little, explained he was a freelancer etc. otherwise yeah, great story

  • @henrylee8510

    @henrylee8510

    Ай бұрын

    Except as a NYer, why is she toasting a fresh bagel. Sacrilegious

  • @solanag1826
    @solanag1826 Жыл бұрын

    bro im 24 and my joints act like 70. this man 58. He deserves everything

  • @h3cz_

    @h3cz_

    2 ай бұрын

    hit the gym

  • @Twidi_
    @Twidi_11 ай бұрын

    This is what I call a real father. The hard work he puts into it to provide for his family, it made me emotional even though he said he loves his job. He and his family deserve the world! ❤

  • @Damindeater
    @Damindeater Жыл бұрын

    The daughter's look at @12:54 is pure heartwarming gold. It has so many layers. The Pride Tha Gratitude The Happiness That look has them all. Thank You signor Celestino

  • @robertbelardo7087

    @robertbelardo7087

    Жыл бұрын

    When she starts to tear up when talking about her dad, it is from the love she has for him and pride in the work he does, he is her hero,

  • @salvadorcruz46

    @salvadorcruz46

    6 ай бұрын

    @@robertbelardo7087that’s my fav part I watched it like 10 times already 👏

  • @Chaddingway

    @Chaddingway

    2 ай бұрын

    That little smile she has while watching her dad go beast mode on that mountain of dough was everything.

  • @nigelkhan9278
    @nigelkhan9278 Жыл бұрын

    This man even at his age is a beast. So much pride and love in his craft. They better pay him well and have a great 401K.

  • @audiolink100
    @audiolink100 Жыл бұрын

    I see my dad in this man. My dad came to this country for a better life for us and thanks to him my siblings and I do!. My dad busted his ass in the fields of California with the sun burning on his back for 40+ years and he never complained. My respects to any man who works there ass off to take care of their family.

  • @TH-dg2mm
    @TH-dg2mm Жыл бұрын

    This guy works from 4am-6pm, 14 hour shifts, performing skilled labour that almost nobody does anymore? They better be paying this dude truckloads of money.

  • @Camilo19832001

    @Camilo19832001

    Жыл бұрын

    We all know the owners are not

  • @portergieske
    @portergieske Жыл бұрын

    I lived within walking distance to Court Street Bagels for 15 years, from 1992-2007. I must have eaten hundreds of his bagels, and I always wondered who made them, when?, how?, how fresh were they? Now I know! Thanks for the video research, and thanks to this kind man. I am awed by his work ethic. I bow down and thank him for the bagels, for they were always a little larger than the rest, and tastier, and the texture was always just right.

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @henrylee8510

    @henrylee8510

    Ай бұрын

    Going to NY for first time this summer. I always thought NYers never toast a fresh bagel, there's no need. She mentions toasting bagels at least twice. What gives?

  • @serenasmith4039
    @serenasmith4039 Жыл бұрын

    Protect Celestino at all costs! This man is too precious.

  • @Food-Journeys
    @Food-Journeys Жыл бұрын

    The fact that all he wanted to say to the audience was "thank you for providing me a job" is amazing. Much respect to big Celestino. Salt of the earth.

  • @scasterful
    @scasterful Жыл бұрын

    Couldn't stop crying after he said his family motivates him

  • @GeneValgene

    @GeneValgene

    Жыл бұрын

    I lost it when his daughter started tearing up when talking about her dad

  • @LandraRaible
    @LandraRaible Жыл бұрын

    What an extraordinary story! While impressed by Celestino's work ethic, what stood out most to me was his obvious love and pride for his children, and the love and respect they have for him.

  • @ingridc.llewellyn3910

    @ingridc.llewellyn3910

    Жыл бұрын

    Same❤❤❤

  • @judithlauron2856
    @judithlauron2856Ай бұрын

    What a fine and important story told here. Celestino and his family are the true foundation of this country. Love the tears full of pride and love from his daughter.

  • @gerardohernandez102
    @gerardohernandez1026 ай бұрын

    Celestino Garcia! Tiene mis mil respetos! That's right!! Mexican power! That's how America runs!! 🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽🇺🇸🇲🇽

  • @bicks212
    @bicks212 Жыл бұрын

    Can I just say that I so appreciate that you know Spanish and for more than one of these stories have used those skills for interviews? I know you grew up in Texas, but I also presume you’re not a native speaker. Thank you for pursuing a skill that allows us to hear people’s stories in their own words.

  • @juliettailor1616

    @juliettailor1616

    11 ай бұрын

    Actually I think he would have been happy to tell us everything in English. The audience is primarily English speaking, she's not a native speaker so what on earth is the point?

  • @bicks212

    @bicks212

    11 ай бұрын

    I’ve always appreciated when people make an effort to connect, even if it’s not “practical” or “necessary”

  • @Spuger59
    @Spuger594 ай бұрын

    At the beginning when I saw him head to the bus, I started to cry as it reminds me of my mother……thanks to her sacrifices I’m able to now help her as an adult.

  • @marcogutierrez4279
    @marcogutierrez42794 ай бұрын

    Celestino usted me da orgullo ser Mexicano. Bendiciones a usted ya su familia.

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    3 ай бұрын

    Muchas gracias por los buenos deseos saludos

  • @jedsa05
    @jedsa05 Жыл бұрын

    Priya Krishna is a fantastic food journalist, and this video is no exception. This was a fascinating profile--it was great learning about Mr. Garcia!

  • @CoroBasso

    @CoroBasso

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed, Ms. Krishna is a new discovery for me. I'm not a food person, but I will keep an eye on her work.

  • @spandex7055

    @spandex7055

    Жыл бұрын

    All she did was ask softball questions, not really worthy of a Pulitzer.

  • @CoroBasso

    @CoroBasso

    Жыл бұрын

    @@spandex7055Why you silly wabbit... wait, you're being serious?? 🤨🙄

  • @goodputin4324

    @goodputin4324

    Жыл бұрын

    Nope she sucks speaking Spanish

  • @user-tx3oi9uh4e
    @user-tx3oi9uh4e6 ай бұрын

    He should start his own business. He’s making other people rich.

  • @JackyGuerrero
    @JackyGuerrero Жыл бұрын

    This story got me tearing up. Celestino is an amazing human being and we are so lucky to have him be so dedicated in his craft. It was also beautiful to see how much his children love him. You know he lives a fulfilled life. Beautiful. Great job as always Priya!

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @George-ho8uo
    @George-ho8uo8 ай бұрын

    My wife and I are moved to tears as we watch this.

  • @markportier5466
    @markportier5466 Жыл бұрын

    Deeply moving. Disarmingly so. There is something saintly in Celestino. The depth of his devotion to his family, the relentless intensity of his love of his vocation. His quiet, all-consuming passion. His integrity. This world, where so many of us aspire to be famous for fame's sake, to enjoy a frictionless life of luxury, has much to learn about the true meaning of life from this extraordinary man who awakens while we sleep, who puts his body and his being into his work, who sends three-thousand unsigned valentines to strangers. Every day.

  • @CoroBasso

    @CoroBasso

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said sir...

  • @Wilsonhincapie
    @Wilsonhincapie5 ай бұрын

    We are a dying breed, glad you show Celestino 💪 (Bagel Roller)

  • @seld6019
    @seld60195 ай бұрын

    12:44 They are so lucky to have a father like they do. I miss my dad a lot, he worked like this for his family.

  • @akrabano
    @akrabano Жыл бұрын

    Those businesses BETTER pay him a GRIP of money bcz without him, they're nothing but I bet they don't pay him close to what he's worth. He can name his his salary.

  • @Koboldmensch

    @Koboldmensch

    Жыл бұрын

    We all know they dont

  • @julesherez

    @julesherez

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m with you, this man is the backbone of 3 locations. I’m thinking if he made more then enough he could open his very own bagel 🥯 shop 🤔

  • @TheBLGL

    @TheBLGL

    Жыл бұрын

    You know they aren’t paying him sh*t.

  • @michaelt9245

    @michaelt9245

    Жыл бұрын

    If they did he would have his own spot

  • @pnourani

    @pnourani

    Жыл бұрын

    He should ask for a big raise, if they say no then he doesn't go into work and watch them buckle. Problem is these companies trap you because you can't afford to not work.

  • @Chickadee_
    @Chickadee_ Жыл бұрын

    One of these businesses should have offered him a partnership by now.

  • @missyblack1058

    @missyblack1058

    Жыл бұрын

    I had the same thought! At what point does the individual making the product become more than an employee. He deserves a royalty on top of his wages, I would say.

  • @ALNizhoni

    @ALNizhoni

    Жыл бұрын

    Jee. Zus. Not everyone WANTS to be an owner or partner. That's your American way of life talking. Thinking that unless you're in a certain type of position, then your work is somehow worthless or less than. How many more times do people have to explain this - this man ENJOYS this work. He CHOOSES this life and this work. He does what he WANTS to do. Being an owner is clearly NOT a headache he wants. Let this man live his life on his terms (which he seems perfectly capable of defining for himself).

  • @MayorSom

    @MayorSom

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ALNizhoni well he’s still going to be doing what he loves, but compensated more so he can assist his family and have less stressful life.

  • @jacquir8331

    @jacquir8331

    3 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately, the cost of living has become so expensive in The USA you do not have a choice. ​@@ALNizhoni

  • @scottmeredith8409
    @scottmeredith84093 ай бұрын

    This man has shown his kids what a husband and father is to their family. God bless this man.

  • @ANGBelgium
    @ANGBelgiumАй бұрын

    Celestino is a Good Person and Father. God Bless You.

  • @djdigital3806
    @djdigital3806 Жыл бұрын

    I’m 59 and work hard. This man is the harder and most efficient worker l ever seen. Wow!

  • @draco2xx
    @draco2xx2 ай бұрын

    man the owner needs to show his appreciation and get a him a house, this man is 1 of 1 and should be treated like a king by the owner

  • @koolz4094
    @koolz40942 ай бұрын

    Thats a real man....Pay attention young boys , this is how you have honor ....God bless this story

  • @Eloiseruu16
    @Eloiseruu164 ай бұрын

    I'm so touched of Mr. Celestino

  • @ZaterahUniverse
    @ZaterahUniverse5 ай бұрын

    Celestino what a great man he is! Aplausos por ser un padre ejemplar y hombre de familia, Dios lo bendiga señor!

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    4 ай бұрын

    Muchas por bendiciones amén

  • @taylorsmith4209
    @taylorsmith42093 ай бұрын

    The fact that he trust his children working with his employer and that the owner knows them well enough to know their aspirations and hopes to see them moving up in his business speaks VOLUMES to that restaurant’s culture. I’ll have to make a stop there my next visit into the city

  • @stevenbegleiter7662
    @stevenbegleiter7662 Жыл бұрын

    wonderful documentary..my father was also an immigrant and worked and worked and worked...to provide for us and make a better life...Immigrants are the heart beat of our country and we need to respect them and acknowledge their contributions to our society. Rolling bagels, washing dishes, pick grapes etc....

  • @lorassorkin
    @lorassorkin Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for introducing Celestino to us. It's the unsung heroes like him that just quietly make things happen. It's killing me a little right now because he's worth a million bucks, and I'm certain he's not pulling down anything close.

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @fantaseandoaudiolibros1220
    @fantaseandoaudiolibros12209 ай бұрын

    Muchas gracias querido Celestino!!!Bendiciones para usted y su familia desde México!!

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    8 ай бұрын

    Muchas gracias por sus buenos deseos

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    3 ай бұрын

    Muchas gracias por los buenos deseos y saludos para mi México

  • @seethoj12
    @seethoj12 Жыл бұрын

    he deserves the same respect we give michellin star bread bakers and artisans

  • @palomanieblas2417
    @palomanieblas2417 Жыл бұрын

    Gracias por mostrar el excelente trabajo de Celestino!!, Dios lo bendiga a él y a su familia!

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Buenas noches gracias por sus buenos deseos

  • @ZennyReacts
    @ZennyReacts Жыл бұрын

    3 locations?? Man this dude is a G. Every New Yorker needs to buy this guy something he likes

  • @alfonsosantos4011
    @alfonsosantos40119 ай бұрын

    For all those that say Mexicans or Latinos or Immigrants are lazy and only take away from the system. Here's one of thousands of millions of Heroes that keep the economy moving and never get to have any kind of acknowledgement.. Celestino like many others makes so many of us proud In so many levels.. ❤🙏 and thank you to this awesome reporter and her team for giving them a voice , face and respect.❤

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @mehmoodkhankhattak
    @mehmoodkhankhattak6 ай бұрын

    hard working honourable man . great respect

  • @JennNahrstadt
    @JennNahrstadt Жыл бұрын

    When I worked behind the counter of a food retail establishment, I learned to see people. The work you are doing, Priya, is helping people, like those young women who you told about Celestino, see those who labor unseen so they can enjoy something. Celestino isn’t seeking any esteem from others. He is humble and reliable and internally motivated. What a profile!

  • @louisemay8185
    @louisemay81853 ай бұрын

    That’s what you call solid 👌🏽☝🏼🇵🇸🇧🇩 a proper man providing for his family.

  • @josephlevy6254
    @josephlevy6254 Жыл бұрын

    I used to live across the street from Tompkins. Those are the best bagels I’ve ever had and they fueled me every day. This man is my hero.

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @sweetnectar83
    @sweetnectar833 ай бұрын

    This made me cry so much!!!😢😢😢😢😢 Celestino thank you!!! You are greatly appreciated!!! And Priya you are an amazing journalist!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @unclebob1478
    @unclebob1478Ай бұрын

    Can't fathom waking up at 2 am and even working till 8 pm the same day

  • @kwan098
    @kwan098 Жыл бұрын

    3 locations? That’s crazy

  • @angelvpineda6843
    @angelvpineda6843 Жыл бұрын

    Priya namaste. Thanks for showing both parts of my culture, I'm a Mexican, Spanish Jew from Mexico. And to a Mexican brother do 🥯 without being Jewish it's awesome. Much love also for Indian 🇮🇳 culture. Be-virkat Elohim India 🇮🇳.

  • @thehomelessproject3784
    @thehomelessproject37845 ай бұрын

    Props to him.. a real man who knows how to work hard and provide for his loved ones... this is a level of work ethic you don't see anymore

  • @annettebitet8603
    @annettebitet86037 ай бұрын

    God Bless Celestino! He is the salt of the earth! So hardworking, and the fact that he really loves what he does, makes all the difference! Bravo! ♥️♥️🌺🌹

  • @nikkibrahm1062
    @nikkibrahm1062 Жыл бұрын

    what a sweet, sweet man

  • @jackiwannapaint3042

    @jackiwannapaint3042

    Жыл бұрын

    the vacation is not a good idea

  • @agostinabertani2642
    @agostinabertani2642 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos I ever saw on this channel. Thank you for sharing Celestino's story. And all the best for him and his family. He is a true role model in work ethic.

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @signorinabohemia3140
    @signorinabohemia314010 ай бұрын

    This man is a bona fide HERO! When I go visit NYC I will be honored to meet and shake this man’s hand, thank him for his hard work and of course eat one of his delicious bagels. He reminds me of my Papa! 💛 Great story Priya and NY Times!

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Anytime thank

  • @tarikwasthere
    @tarikwasthere2 ай бұрын

    Mixed, rolled, boiled, and baked bagels for a year while in college. Best job I ever had.

  • @mikesweeney2324
    @mikesweeney2324 Жыл бұрын

    What a sweetheart. These are the people making our food. Thank you for giving them the recognition they deserve.

  • @cayarudegal
    @cayarudegal Жыл бұрын

    Celestino is rolling all the dough, he should definitely be collecting all the dough too! He needs his own shop!!! 🙏🏽❤

  • @helioalves6366
    @helioalves63663 ай бұрын

    Professional Lesson from Celestino: 1) Work ethic - your approach to work 2) Responsibility - your personal character 3) Taking work seriously - the way you approach the task at hand 4) Accomplish - finish what you start (commitment)

  • @elora2525
    @elora25253 ай бұрын

    Wow that guy's work ethic is basically the success of that bagel shop

  • @katyionis
    @katyionis Жыл бұрын

    I love Priya’s reporting and the On the Job series. She shows so much respect and kindness and willingness to learn to all the people she interviews. Speaking their language literally is amazing. I love to see these stories behind the scenes of so much of what keeps our cities running smoothly. This was a tear jerker 🥹

  • @alecmacartney2807
    @alecmacartney2807 Жыл бұрын

    I love when Priya speaks Spanish!!

  • @serafinacosta7118

    @serafinacosta7118

    Жыл бұрын

    She does fine . Needs more repetitions to get it more fluid. Still shows good mettle for a field reporter.

  • @Jnines
    @Jnines Жыл бұрын

    12:50 got me dripping tears because you can see and feel how proud you have to be to have him as your father

  • @andresdavid5769
    @andresdavid57692 ай бұрын

    Behind closed those doors this man runs the show. We often don't see that and we forget the people in the back thank you for this video.

  • @ruthduran3938
    @ruthduran39384 ай бұрын

    I love bagels! Thank you Celestino y Muchas bendiciones para usted y su familia

  • @rachaelgoldman5846
    @rachaelgoldman5846 Жыл бұрын

    It's not just the work that he's performing. He knows the recipe for making large batch bagels - a challenging skill on it's own. But he also knows the recipes for making the other flavors. Good for him!

  • @goawayinternet
    @goawayinternet Жыл бұрын

    I really like this kind of video showcasing the people who work hard and don't get a lot of recognition. The restaurant world especially in NYC is fairly unforgiving and thankless. Bagelcrafting is an art and this dude is a master, and clearly a good man who cares for his family.

  • @christophernazon4256
    @christophernazon42563 ай бұрын

    What a great guy with a great family! Guys like this deserve everything they get and so much more. I hope he gets paid well for his work. Much respect

  • @schauzeit
    @schauzeit Жыл бұрын

    One thing I’ve noticed about the series is that many of the shadow workers featured are Hispanic (which says a lot about New York/America). I’m sure they appreciate Priya making the effort to speak Spanish so they can tell their stories in their native language.

  • @americahernandez9594
    @americahernandez959411 ай бұрын

    I loved this! Left tears in my eyes thank you for highlighting Celestino and his craft. Such an amazing video 🤍🤍

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @bobby350z
    @bobby350z Жыл бұрын

    Made my cry. Thanks for showing this man's work.

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much I very happy

  • @jonisasaki
    @jonisasaki Жыл бұрын

    Wish my luck guys, I need to save up to travel to New York within six years before Maestro Celestino retires.

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @suyapajimenez516
    @suyapajimenez516 Жыл бұрын

    This the second time I watch this video. Celestino has to be very proud of himself. A great example.

  • @sp1970ful
    @sp1970ful Жыл бұрын

    An unsung hero of NYC this brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. I did not even know one person rolled bagels for multiple places but I will certainly be going to support those shops.

  • @patobrien6364
    @patobrien63645 ай бұрын

    the look of love for him is obvious in his kids faces ❤❤

  • @ibrarali9369
    @ibrarali9369Ай бұрын

    The fact that he thanked the customers at the end tells you all you need to know about this man. MashaAllah.

  • @existenz01
    @existenz017 ай бұрын

    What an amazing man, He reminds me of my father. I hope nothing but the best for Celestino!!! Am Priya, with the Español!!! U go gurl.

  • @AneesMerzi
    @AneesMerzi Жыл бұрын

    Why do you wake up and grind? “Mi familia” ❤❤❤

  • Жыл бұрын

    Hard worker mexican. Gracias por su trabajo, Celestino!

  • @ricardoalonsoparedesruiz1149
    @ricardoalonsoparedesruiz11497 ай бұрын

    CELESTINO ITS A MOTIVATION FOR ALL THE YOUNG GENERATIONS OF BAKERS AT ITS BEST!!!

  • @Toastyhere681
    @Toastyhere681 Жыл бұрын

    Cried like a baby, what an inspiring story! Celestino 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @mayito9100
    @mayito91009 ай бұрын

    A true inspirational story. I feel proud for this great man. Society needs more people like Celestino

  • @ynot5478
    @ynot5478 Жыл бұрын

    Another fabulous video from Priya. I love how she reveals to us the unsung heroes of the food industry in such a personal way. And thank you, Celestino, for the heavenly bagels!

  • @lingfongchung2
    @lingfongchung2 Жыл бұрын

    Celestino García, you are awesome! Priya Krishna, thank you for telling his story!

  • @judithnaranjo4229
    @judithnaranjo4229 Жыл бұрын

    May God continue to bless Celestino with many more years of health. Blessings to him and his family. 👍🏻

  • @celestinogarcia22

    @celestinogarcia22

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks very much

  • @MikeyDealz
    @MikeyDealz8 ай бұрын

    I work in phenomenal bagel shop in Jersey and our roller doesn't get the credit he deserves. These are the real heroes without capes!

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