19-Year-Old Chef Opened A NYC Restaurant With A $155 Tasting Menu

Flynn McGarry is the chef of Gem, a restaurant in Manhattan's Lower East Side. His $155 tasting menu is served in the style of a dinner party, hopefully making you feel like you're not at a restaurant at all. The young chef has been working full time in professional kitchens since he was 12.
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[@TheSydrek]

Even if he has rich parents so what, at least he's working and putting his passion into his craft. How many rich kids don't you see on social media pathetically flexing their (daddy's) wealth in luxury cars , clothes ect ... He's a genuine guy, working his ass off so what's not to like ?!

[@blurgle9185]

Yeah, but is it newsworthy then? "Rich kid from rich parents started a restaurant for rich people" I wouldn't publish it.

[@bethanychristensen2714]

there are millions of mexicans who are breaking their back doing the same thing he does but they barely make enough to feed their family, this kid just stumbles into it and will probably be very successful for a significant less amount of work than anyone who will ever work underneath him. He'll never and probably has never had to do a shift in the dish pit.

[@budzmanson2747]

Facts

[@TheSydrek]

@@blurgle9185 yes it's newsworthy because it's about his age, he's 19 years old....and already opened and working in his restaurant. He's sacrificing his youth when his peers are getting high or drunk.

[@TheSydrek]

@@bethanychristensen2714 No, there's are billions of people who are breaking their back working all kinds of jobs that have a hard time feeding their family, so what ? Did nobody tell you life is not fair, life is not balanced. There's people dying RIGHT NOW in Syria does that mean that you shouldn't have a moment of joy or success in life ? This kid didn't stumble into anything, you don't open a restaurant and server his menu just out of the blue and success doesn't come with money. People hating on him because he's has more drive and passion at 19 then they had in their whole life to justify wasting their young years drinking and partying.

[@MeatBunFul]

You know it's a good video when insider didn't have to loop the same clips. This guy loves his craft.

[@karu6111]

OH MAN, THE MOST ANNOYING THING...

[@Sldejo]

Saw this guy’s film aboard Delta. He’s not rich and I’m glad his dad is back in his life. I just wish the film did a follow up because it ended with him looking to buy a place for his restaurant. That’s why I’m here. So glad he succeeded! Genius he is!

[@raphsherman2209]

Cute guy! Cute attitude! If I go to NY IM FINDING THIS RESTAURANT!

[@EternallyGod]

Bankrupt already.....

[@storytime6469]

@@EternallyGod seriously??

[@EternallyGod]

@@storytime6469 The place shut down, it made no money.

[@rubywedderburn6528]

@@EternallyGod whoops 🤔

[@sarahmc1698]

Raph Sherman its still open

[@sherymitchell6966]

Can only say that this place rocks with the best Pizza in the south bay. My daughter turned me on a long time ago and i've been a regular ever since. The service is also very good and the decor is just as good. My current wife loves it as much as i do. We were there last night and ordered a large with half combination and half wester. Made my mouth water to the end.

[@BeardedScotsman]

The top comment saying “let’s face he was probably rich”. Wealth isn’t the factor here, it may or not be a factor I don’t know this guys background. Respect to him, he’s doing something he’s passionate about and doing way more than most 19 year olds. He’s got the right attitude. Wish that restaurant all the success it deserves.

[@lred1383]

While he definitely has some willpower to start and maintain a business, there are literally tens of millions of people on this planet who could do the same or even better if they had the upbringing that he got. It's very hard to make money when you have none to begin with.

[@lunch7213]

10 years old getting The French Laundry? That’s like going from level 5 straight to level 70

[@physicals]

His work ethic is something I need 😅

[@anatheistmyself]

*I predict:* *This is exactly how Meghan Markle's and Prince Harry's son will look like 20 years into the future.* *The only differences: his hair will be more wavy and his skin tone will be darker.* *I also predict:* *Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will name their son Sean.*

[@chicpoetique]

randall casimiro wow, someone sounds jealous of the princess...

[@lifeisgood8905]

Kudos to Flynn for following his passion.

[@vitocorleone1462]

You work 18 hours a day for 6 days a week that's 108 hours a week wtf. You need 8 hrs sleep to be healthy and you only have 6 hours. Inspirational tho

[@benphone1174]

John Smith your comment tells me everything about you

[@Siignification]

That's chef life. 18 hours is a bit too much. Most I've done is 14 hours for 7 days straight. There's no sleep in our dictionary.

[@lawrenceshdow]

some people need 8 some need 4. Some prefer different life styles. Its all good as long as you aren't leaning on others in the world. Be self sufficient, be capable and earn your own.. 15 years, I slept about 4 or 5 hours a day and worked non stop. I slowed down now at 34 years old and I am so much more aware of what actually matters in life. Now; I work 4 days a week and spend as much time with my family and friends as I possibly can.

[@mickydee896]

i call bullshit on the 18 hours a day. every week. 6 days a week. chefs are such self righteous tossers sometimes

[@lawrenceshdow]

michael Thorn you never know. The owner of a catering company I worked with was in his kitchen open to close and cleanup 7 days a week the entire time I was with them. Everyone there told me he'd done that since the beginning 15 years ago. That varied from 12 to 18 hours a day. He bought the house next door so that he'd have time to sleep more. While I was there I remember him taking two week long vacations... Even after he sold the business for a couple million dollars; he still stayed at least 10 hours a day as an employee and usually 5 or 6 days a week; at 60 years old!.

[@nickbali9853]

He's like a potential Ramsey... perfectionist and caring but without the anger. Good times ahead!

[@oasis6342]

Thats nice to see. when i was 19 i was a soldier.

[@greylark2759]

Now this is the place I’d definitely eat in

[@eli8589]

Sp inspiring. He's so focused

[@thenewyorkmimes5753]

What else can Peter Parker do? Meanwhile, I'm 40 and 20 hours away from my Associates Degree.

[@ilyashonjo]

Nice. Cant wait for Gordon Ramsay came.

[@sebastianjunior7254]

To be honest it takes 5 years minimum experience working on a professional kitchen & managing a staff to become a chef. He got the passion yes and so does others who can cook but to be a chef is not just that. There's a lot more to this profession and experience will teach you that. Lots of luck to young man!

[@santanat.7206]

exactly. any real chef knows this or anyone trying to become a chef. it takes so many years before you can simply be called a chef

[@nickpage2635]

When I was 19, I was still putting empty cartons of Milk in the fridge, just so I don't have to put it in the trash and take the trash out!

[@szoldyckpen226]

Gordon Ramsay------The Food Is Bland 😂

[@andymacduff2]

Have a drink every time he says like

[@salemwilliams6525]

if I had his mom, I would be a spice girl right now.

[@Skipnamethistime]

lol, how stupid the people who say "he had rich parents who could buy him a restaurant" indeed it's so common for a wealthy kid to work 15 hours a day 6 days a week.....

[@Dislodgedsnow]

Well, yeah, he has nothing to stress over. If he fails he has a safety net. If he fucks up and violates health codes he has a safety net. He has customers due to his parent's connections. It's incredibly easy to pursue something when you have people holding your hand to get you there. This kid would not be here at 19 without his parents no matter how hard he worked. That's a fact. A restaurant in Manhattan is not a possibility for the majority of people on the planet. That's a fact. People talk about how the poor have no drive then praise people like this for having it easy. Lol who cares he can work every day it's easy when you haven't overcome any hardship. This 19 year old is an anomaly. Not the norm. Your hard work and dedication can't net you rich parents. I'm not mad at the kid, I'm mad people are saying it's inspiring. How tf being handed your dream with no work inspiring?

[@Skipnamethistime]

@@Dislodgedsnow yes, he is an anomaly, yet, I insist that it's stupid to point out that he's got his luck served on a plate. you to had your luck served on a plate compared to some third-world kid who was born from a mother with HIV, no father, and no house if not for some muddy hut. are you blaming yourself for it? "he has nothing to stress over" like, his life passion not working out? the fact that the restaurant can shut down? people not liking it? seems stressful to me..... more than staying at home masturbating or wasting time on youtube as we do "If he fails he has a safety net" everyone has, everyone can start again unless we die, that doesn't mean it's so much easier for him " If he fucks up and violates health codes he has a safety net" probably he will cost a whole fortune to his parents, and that's a lot of pressure. as you mention, a restaurant in manhattan costs a whole lot of money "He has customers due to his parent's connections" what the heck are you on about? do you think he will live his life on his parents sending him friends over for lunch if he doesn't make good food? "This kid would not be here at 19 without his parents no matter how hard he worked" where would anybody be without their parents? what does it even mean? one can be a success with or without parents. one can be a failure with or without parents. where would Donald trump be without his parents? where would Batista be without them? both inherited huge fortunes. trump managed to become president even though he's failed bankrupt plenty of times but eventually, he managed to get where he is while scamming people and taxes. Batista was one of the richest people in the world thanks to his family connections in Brazilian politics, now he's broke and in prison. maybe you're the problem, maybe you're not inspired because you know straight away you haven't got the guts, and you know that you can't even begin to imagine yourself taking charge of your life like he did even though he totally didn't even need to, given his family richness.

[@prasan7th]

@@Skipnamethistime Lol how stupid of you to think that, his life is not in easy setting mode 😅

[@Skipnamethistime]

@@prasan7th ehm... that's exactly what I'm saying...???...either you have to learn how to read either you have to learn how to write. In any case you mustn't be that bright

[@prasan7th]

@@Skipnamethistime i am curious how much time do you spend writing all this detailed BS you have been spewing about 😅 your life must be interesting

[@ilaragade2596]

He reminds me of Chef Marco when he was young.

[@pilau]

4:25 the best part in this video is the guy wearing a VGK shirt!!!... #vivalasvegas

[@colintosh5417]

Most 19 year olds are calling their dad a snidey bastard for not lending them money so they could go out with their mates

[@taylorh9200]

We should change the paradigm and push kids to fulfill their passions rather than put them into a role they were never meant to be in.

[@saraa7646]

Me: That's it, where can I hire a 19 year old Red head??? Toooooo cook for me? Mom: DID YOU JUST JUDGE MY COOKING YOU ARE GROUNDED NO CALL OF DUTY, YT, OR ROBLOX FOR A WEEK NOW GO! *slaps with stick on leg* Me: holy shit..

[@Daized2009]

Nothing wrong with using your hard earned wealth to support your kid in any business venture. Why the bitter comments? Don’t you like nice things? It’s just that most of the nice things you have nowadays are the result of wealthy bloodlines & good business practices. Don’t be bitter because you’re bad with money & other people aren’t. :)

[@DannybFlat01]

19 and a Chef? No Culinary School to be a Chef?

[@jjayala]

Good for this guy

[@Nixxybot]

"I don't really like people focussing on my age" Insider: Gotchu fam "19-Year-Old Chef Opened A NYC Restaurant With A $155 Tasting Menu "

[@albertoalcantar3686]

Sorry not sorry, that's how life works #BEPREPARED

[@hidanone]

He's 19 and started cooking when he was 10. He has been cooking by almost literally half his life. And there are probably more to come. He deserves it

[@doubletapthatdotty4597]

I'm 20 started cooking at 10. Unfortunately I'm not rich so I can't open a restaurant

[@ezraelreynolds3442]

.

[@bicgohill8756]

He also comes from a privileged background and he’s a go getter, how rare. My kids are morons I’m sad to say and I would never invest in them.

[@kpopscenario1406]

Hiii

[@boyobruh4934]

​@@doubletapthatdotty4597 yeah, i think many people forgot that the "young super talented" individuals are discovered because of wealthy parents

[@Beginningtopeak]

Good for him. And good for his parents not forcing a square peg into a round hole. Kid wants to cook let him cook. Let him be great and make his way doing what he loves

[@mordecai8707]

Good analogy. It is very refreshing to see parents seriously acknowledge, and also nurture and support their child’s passion.

[@LeafMusic05]

let him cook.

[@matutegamer9255]

LET HIM COOOK

[@trueseeker262]

If his parents were Asian.... like mine its the worst profession to go into. However. Im a chef.

[@coolestson7547]

Right? He's having fun, parents gotta love it.

[@shototodoroki3292]

This kid today: "So I wanted to make a restaurant to make people feel at home!😊" In 20 years: *"WHERE IS THE LAMB SAUCE??!"*

[@antonionesci8356]

Omg hahaha that made piss myself laughing 😂

[@ojtiv]

i know this is just a joke and yes i know im 2 years late. but i just want to remind you that a restraunt should never be ran the way gordan runs things, there is a reason that gordan dosnt actually step a foot in any of his restraunts. hes a great chef no doubt in my mind but he has the wrong idea on how to make people a better chef. from my chef experience its still stressful but its all about the banter in the kitchen, and gordan does a terrible job with that

[@Mr_Valentin.]

Am 19 now and my dream is to own a restaurant or a bakery, I'll update you later. (Based on my financial situation now i think i will update yall after 20 years)

[@Ashutoshkumar-ci4os]

Good luck

[@christianjtorres]

Get yourself investors. It’s better to have. % of something than 100% of anything. If you have what it takes you’ll get financing. Recommend Dan Pena for advice, he has his content for free on his website

[@khail127]

We will be here.

[@-4-4-4-4-]

Dont mind me, I'm just leaving a comment to return later

[@shamshina6113]

see you soon

[@hzlkelly]

If your parents are rich, that is a blessing not a curse, so better to use that opportunity and build something for yourself with their help there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

[@dampierre99]

If you hate something, make it better

[@blondie4750]

Pierre Imaginations shit I learnt more from that sentance than my whole life at school

[@setokaiba7204]

Ed Salna we need education, not necessarily like school or certificate or what, u will forget what u dont want anyway in school. There's online class, and personal tutor

[@gracenambo9219]

I had to screenshot this comment

[@eleventwelve2650]

Mr Teepawt When you can't, change your perspective. You might be looking at it at the wrong angle.

[@blondie4750]

Seto Kaiba ok?

[@jamietucker6700]

sounds like this guy has got it under control and he seem passionate about cooking too, yup he is going to get far. :)

[@janusmorbech2834]

Indeed, Even though i would say he is already a lot farther then most. He is being acknowledged by the head chef of elven madison park (last years 1# resturant in the world) and has worked with him before.

[@Submersed24]

honestly, hes as far as you can possibly get in the resteraunt biz. Now he just needs a better location and hes set

[@hhh-ch8ho]

why would the dude need to graduate high school if he's already making it big in the cooking scene? Going by previous comments, the dude cooked with top rate chefs.

[@melsue1026]

His restaurant went out of business and is now shut down 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@bebbyderp8268]

@@melsue1026 cant find anything about it being out of business, their website is up and running, and reserves bookings

[@sereingod469]

At 19 i was looking at my parents fridge if they still have the food that they cooked yesterday.

[@danik0156]

Start cooking, you wont ever regret it That you learnt it. your future self will ne thankful

[@danik0156]

Be*

[@lakerphan17]

At 23 I am still doing the same

[@Abdullah_Awan555]

I am your younger brother

[@skeche]

"Kid couldn't get there without rich parents", regardless he's still on point with his focus, skills and determination. Inspiraitonal!

[@tommylaudani1378]

skeche that's what I was thinking but he's been working since he was 12 and based on this video you can tell he didn't just take his parents money and sit back and get rich, he worked hard for it.

[@marthamendoza8640]

skeche what difference how he has made it!!!!

[@alessandramon8452]

Well said

[@karu6111]

But he'll get there eventually...

[@lovedove2661]

When people tend to lean towards "they got there because of their rich parents", it screams envy. I work and live around wealthy people. What people dont see is the amount of work and hours they are away from home working to maintain that wealth.

[@mister0sir]

Sometimes after i watch chopped, i go into the kitchen and think im a chef

[@chantelj584]

mr sir this is so me after I watched Gordon Ramsay

[@plowking813]

anyone can cook if willing to learn, it is creativity that seperates a cook and a chef

[@Jesuisderetour88]

That's cute lol

[@TigerTT]

I felt the same way when I watched Iron Chef lol

[@diegomanuel5065]

First thing i look for in the kitchen is my wife... i would starve without her and she knows it. 😂

[@boejiden7093]

He’s got potential. But the virus must have been hard on his business

[@mordecai8707]

A lot of restaurants are holding out in the pandemic through takeout deliveries.

[@Derplox]

@@mordecai8707 yeah, fast food, usually.. I don't think a restaurant which primarily operates in reservations, and is extremely expensive and have mostly small portioned meals are exactly going to exactly convert well to "take out"..

[@UptownRepresentative]

Lol everybody in here hating. He literally said in the video that he has investors. So regardless of him having rich parents or not, they still aren't sponsoring his restaurant. Just 'cause y'all some 25 year-olds living with your parents and still haven't figured out what's going on in your lives doesn't mean that everybody has to be like that. Just give dabs to the young fella and let him do what he has to do to thrive. Damn, y'all salty.

[@flifestyle2118]

UptownRepresentative Agree. Working in the service industry is not easy. He also mentioned he works 18hrs a day (maybe not everyday, but most days for sure - because managing a restaurant is physically, mentally, creatively, and emotionally demanding). That's hard work and dedication. Idk why people think this kid is spoiled when he's workin his ass off.

[@jakespeed2320]

His investors could be his parents.

[@welbiltmafia]

No child would ever refer to his parents as investors. Think before you speak idiot.

[@Brighteyes95866]

Thank you for making that statement, the kid got talent, way to go young man.

[@willpampolina6227]

MAGA merica you don't know that

[@Miter_everyCorner-uk6on]

I wonder how his restaurant is doing now.. It has been 2 years already. Hope he had a succesful resto..he's pretty nice humble guy. Stay safe y'all

[@PingPong-bv8ye]

He's doing great restaurants still open great reviews

[@sid5454]

In the thumbnail he looked like a young Gordon ramsey

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

Inspiring!

[@tomewington2460]

Very

[@jetroar17]

Hard working, great attitude, and SKILLED. Very impressive!!

[@bornfree8073]

too bad not humble. If you dont start at the bottom and work the way up, you will never develop.

[@magnificent7238]

As a 27 years old watching this it brings this question to my brain..What the hell am I doing in my life???

[@deathwatch962]

Don't sweat it mate, don't compare yourself unfavourably to prodigies or people who possibly have an easier life. You don't know their experience, and so it's unfair on yourself to put that weight on your shoulders. You do you, and don't worry what other people are doing. This kid is not the norm.

[@deathwatch962]

@Zaven Except that's not what he's saying. Motivation is a very good thing, however, if it comes at the expense of someones' mental, that ins't a trade I'm willing to make.

[@apolloravindran]

@@deathwatch962 well said, everybodys got a place in life and there is nothing wrong about it and not everyone can have the same dreams.

[@veryonlineman]

I'm almost 26 and i've never cooked a single meal but lately i've been thinking about joining a cooking class, become a chef in a couple years and open up my own restaurant too. Its not too late. Everybody has their own pace and trajectory

[@MadMetalhead]

What makes you happy. Money and someone else's life does NOT dictate yours!

[@jaxnean2663]

What an inspiring young guy

[@dougfisher9525]

Trust funds arent inspiring, theyre luck.

[@alan27teoh92]

He is talented but not inspiring. Look at all the world class chef, they don't become successful by asking their parent to open a restaurant for them when they are 19. If he really wants to open a restaurant, he should work his way up and get more experience before venturing into this business, restaurant business are very risky, do you know many restaurant closes yearly? experience is very important in restaurant business, he has never work as a head chef and run a kitchen let alone a restaurant, and he decides to invest in a restaurant serving ambitious and expensive food. The expenses are to keep the place operating are high, ask any businessman and they will definitely say it is not a good idea, but he gets away with it because his parent can afford to pay even if the restaurant failed. You can call me jealous but the fact is his success is mostly down to his wealthy background.

[@jaxnean2663]

alan teoh yes you have a point

[@fallenafterling4128]

Jax Nean not really, inspiring you to have a rich family.

[@sacreed1]

I've tried to point it out but people have thick skulls.

[@tc9084]

If his mom hooked up with Gordon Ramsey this is the product

[@erichenry386]

His parents have to be really happy with how this young man is turning out. He is a go getter.

[@manoyousafzai9436]

He is doing this since he was 12 I cant make an egg i am 17 😭

[@Boy-rf3xt]

Mano Yousafzai My 8 years old cousin boy makes perfect round egg🍳

[@BoHista23]

Ofcourse you can't make an egg, you're a mammal.

[@nikkim7038]

How the hell you can get around in life without knowing that? 😂😂😂

[@shan4289]

;-; Wow u suck. no offense

[@EmeraldMara85]

Don't care about your age, learn to do it now. Here's a super easy one for soft boiled eggs in a microwave (you gotta start somewhere). Get a small bowl, put water in, put 1 or 2 eggs in(without shell), cover it (super important), microwave for 50 secs to 1 min on medium. If not enough time to cook (still translucent) add in 10 secs. Scoop with a slotted spoon (a spoon with holes). Add salt/spices/soya sauce then eat. When you get comfortable with the above, its time to fry eggs Sunny Side Up. Put oil or butter (savory or sweet) and spread over the pan. If with butter, heat it on super low to melt the butter and spread it (just swirl the pan with your wrist). Crack egg vertically on a flat surface, use fingers of both hands to separate the halves of the egg shell over the pan to put the eggs in. Heat egg with super low heat, add in salt & spices and cover it (a clear pan cover is better to see if the eggs are cooked). Usually cooks a little over a minute when all translucent egg whites are gone.

[@e8blue]

Age really don’t matter, keep being brilliant!

[@albertoalcantar3686]

Yes, it does!! But it doesn´t matter when you're rich AF!

[@bushdid911jetfuelcantmelts4]

Really sad seeing all the hateful comments left by the sad, jealous, losers that have done nothing with their lives. Glad this kid is putting in the work and making a name for himself!

[@thomasrainbow]

I agree with your comment and your username!

[@djackson339]

But Bush didn't do 9/11... Only sad jealous losers believe things like that

[@ciraxa]

Maybe jet fuel can´t and Bush was just too dumb - he certainly had the opportunity and reasons and Bin Laden said he didn´t do it. Only sad, jealous losers believe that a President couldnt do such things. I agree that we need less people like Bush and more people who just do their thing, like McGarry, without bothering others.

[@bluntkings3234]

Some people don't like spoiled little brat

[@salehashahid5716]

😂 and i am certain that kid did not get the sarcasm when he read your comment

[@corahelseth8684]

WELL I just lost all confidence in whatever achievements I thought I had lmaoo

[@syarahadlina6978]

😂 dont give up

[@72TheKingkong]

tony stark: gordon ramsay spiderman: flynn mcGarry

[@manoyousafzai9436]

His wife is going to be the luckiest 😉

[@Pay2winboi]

Mano Yousafzai wat about afghan wife? 😆😆😂

[@manoyousafzai9436]

Rocky William The Great .. whts bad in getting married to afghan girl?? I dont understand 😁

[@Pay2winboi]

Mano Yousafzai i am complementing by showing them as a good choice lol😂

[@patricksanders858]

You did hear him say that he spends 18 hours a day at the restaurant? Right? What wife wants to be second to a restaurant? What time does he have to pursue relationships?(though he was on the cell alot...)

[@lourdeheru9603]

Patrick Sanders I'll support such!

[@jjswatteam3944]

YO first of stop saying how it isn't newsworthy because he's a rich kid, so what if he's a rich kid his mom or dad or someone had to work their ass off to get that money and just because he's rich that doesn't mean you should call him unnewsworthy, if you people are so worried about people being rich well than i can worry and complain about you being you. mind your own buisnes your just too jealous because hes rich which goes to show that you just want their money.

[@Rin-kq6mf]

he kinda looks like the younger version of prince harry

[@rubywedderburn6528]

Thank you 😃 I literally scroll the comments section searching for someone else who saw the resemblance 😃

[@lialbanghazi6245]

Yah plus American

[@djhutchison]

Huh? This guy's 19 and owns a restaurant? Where'd the money for that come from? New York isn't exactly cheap these days. He said something about "investors". Glad it's working out for him, some people throw everything they have into similar endeavors and wind up destitute.

[@bushdid911jetfuelcantmelts4]

djhutchison He more than likely comes from a wealthy background and was helped out by his parents. Regardless of whether or not his parents helped him, I'm glad to see this kid putting in the work and making a name for himself.

[@iron-farmer]

It happens. People have money. Some have lota of money. For all we we his dad is a vp at a huge company.

[@iron-farmer]

Or his mom signed her life away lol

[@ManoceanLive]

Most people that throw money at stuff thinking they can make it don’t actually have the skills or dedication, they take loans and go broke. This kid seems like he has actual talent and a good work ethic, I’m sure he will be a successful chef for years to come.

[@ChrisM-dx8up]

djhutchison acknowledge that he was known as a good cook at a young age. People already knowing his skill at cooking probably helped with people investing into the making of his restaurant.

[@devinhalim5194]

He's talented, that's it But working in kitchen means long hours,pressure, especially with that price point',so he's definitely working his a** off I hope he can get Michelin stars though in the future

[@abcdefghi9]

I am happy that he found his passion in life so early.

[@joangonzalez5534]

if you have a dream to do something go for it. Its great seeing something who has a passion for something and working hard to obtain it.

[@drfuzzy3977]

if my parents gave me a trillion dollars i could i could work towards my dream of conquering the world till that happens i'll keep making food for people who enjoy eating food an not plates of overly manicured status trophys made of vegetables an food concentrates

[@albertoalcantar3686]

LOL

[@eduardoalfonso7945]

Why do I have a feeling that you can only be a really successful chef if you have a rich family with plenty of connections? I remember when I was 19, I was just as passionate and work driven as him. But I couldn't afford a free labor work because I needed to survive. I wanted to open my own place, but I didn't have a rich family. Not even sure if I could even open one if I'm living off with $14/hour while it's already hard to pay rent. A lot of you guys would probably say, "oh stop being such a whiner" or "he works hard so he deserves it!" Tbh, I'm thankful for him. For his talents and passion, it's definitely being put into a good place. His family definitely admire him a lot. Plus, I always respect a chef that is full of passion. But in my reality, it's not as grand. Anyways, I'm still hoping to have a place on my own in the future. I'm saving up money for it. I'll update you guys in about 25 years or more.

[@BrotherTree1]

What a supreme talent he is. Great kid and an amazing outlook on life.

[@vismaydharod313]

Can they please call him Flynn McGarry instead of teen-age-chef for God's sake ?

[@StarlingofAzerath]

Everyone here saying he is spoiled since he had the capital to open a restaurant so young... instead of pissing on him cause of your jealously let the boy enjoy his success. He was fortunate to have the opportunity and took it and so far is not squandering it. all cause just cause your life is sad and you wish you were him.

[@HuxTieeus]

@@JC-dc7eb ???at least he isnt a loser like u

[@jamesdooling4139]

Find a passion. Life turns out to be not so much 'work' when you love what you do to earn fiat currency.

[@rkgracanica]

The comment section is full of people who just sit at home and masturbate the whole day.. Ok he has rich parents yea.. but the fact that hes now working on his own and 18 hours a day is for respect

[@SanguineBanker]

I kind of love this kid. He's got a truly unique approach and a passion sparked from a young age tends to manifest some intense results. All the best as he moves through his life.

[@Bernie0481USMC]

My brother was just like you. A on amazing and friendly, personal chef. He spent over 20 years busting his ass for others and getting no where. $$$$ means nothing to him so he cooked with heart and it killed him. Destroyed him. Stay on your own. Please. Don't sell out. You're an amazing young man.

[@TravelWithBradley]

"you could like walk passed and not even realise what we are" Great advertising.

[@jjr6886]

No one care about him handling his phone and then getting right back into handling food? He probably doesn’t take his phone to the washroom.

[@MadmanWacko]

hes got similar hair to gordon ramsay this man will make it through the great filters of culinary expertise with just that facet

[@melsue1026]

His parents had money, invested and everyone’s supporting and praising him because he likes to cook and knew the right people (or his parents did). But same thing on other side of US, some young lady with a rich family loves makeup, and is good at it (like an art also) but everyone can raise hell and hate on her and her entire family and that’s ok? Kylie couldn’t have had her start without her family, same as this kid. But everyone’s running to back him because “he has passion and talent”. 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@cheetocorleone3490]

you're as dumb as a rock.

[@princepeterwolf]

has been working full time in professional kitchens since he was 12? wut how is that even allowed

[@BoomForShot568]

keep complaning about his parents being rich, you are all probably same age as him and doing nothing except complaining about how bad is life, most of you probably didn't even work once in life xDDDDDD

[@albertoalcantar3686]

Are you rich?

[@sheepleslayer586]

Well, being you don't like restaurants.. I'm sure you're glad you aren't allowed to open.. Oh, wait.. luxury restaurant? Yeah, you'll be fine.

[@chefmolotti2286]

Wow this young man is a boy version of me 😂. I been cooking since I was 10 to my brother. Keep pushing you got this. I have my own restaurant as well and I’m only 22. I love this !!! When you really love what you do it shows 👩🏽‍🍳❤️. God bless you 😘

[@akritychauhan1872]

The people who disliked this vedio don't have eyes to see creativity and excelence in someone

[@eaudejenny4215]

akrity chauhan nope. Not because of that. Because of his rich parents. (I didn't dislike this vid tho 😁)

[@akritychauhan1872]

Eau de Jenny wheather he has rich parents or not talent can't be bought in shops or malls

[@akritychauhan1872]

Eau de Jenny but your point is correct i agree totally😂😂

[@linusmlgtips2123]

akrity chauhan If this guy has been cooking like this since making small delicate meals since he was really young, he had to have wealthy parents to fund those meals to enhance his cooking education. No doubt this guy has talent, but if he grew up in the middle class he probably would just be a normal chef right now. But probably in another 5-10 years he would have hit this business owning position regardless.

[@annabanana5203]

And you don't have eyes to see you misspelled video to vedio lol

[@SJones-kk5lg]

I'm glad he discovered his passion and talent in life and had the support system to develop and pursue it as a career. Much success to that young man.

[@markschockdesertpineshs8897]

I'm going to show this to my Culinary students at a Title 1 high school to prove to them that "limits" are set by you for you. I love seeing young Culinary ambassadors doing what they love, pushing the boundaries, and changing people's lens on what passion is about.

[@acciobread3073]

He looks so much like Christian Slater

[@evelin7501]

Cooking is art you can eat~

[@redlupo6193]

Eve Jazz 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@brandonmatthews4112]

Look at all the people, IGNORANT chiming in saying so what if hes a privileged rich kid. You dont see the problem? How many kids do you think could do this if they had the Same Privilege? Sit Down. The disparity is all shown right here. This is the epitomy of income inequality in so many different ways. STOP CELEBRATING PRIVILEGE

[@mihirkarnick]

please send gordon ramsey for the 155$ tasting menu and prepare ur self to hear the best sound to mankind!!

[@Userdoesnotexit]

you can never eat this and be filled while also enjoying the food.. these resturants are just selling a style not that is wrong.. but i dislike

[@RedRedux]

🤮beets are gross I don't care what you do to them 🤮

[@Joey-vc3or]

Cmac we care

OK, so what if one of your employees cannot work 12/6??? but s/he is a great employee in any other way, is that a negative to you?? Everything you say sounds so cool. But to me (with my age and also a background in restaurant business) it sounds so distant from how to treat good staff, so my question is in good faith. I really hope you threat the to-become-mom equal to that youngster who maybe can be working 16/6 a week, do you? Besides those questions, I wish you well and hope you find the humanity together with your cuisine. Best of luck!

[@Win090949]

treat*

[@jimmyjams1559]

Why does this have 1k dislikes? This kids gonna be the GOAT!!

[@pgeezy2396]

I've watched around 15 videos about this dude and the only thing I know I in his menus or what he cooks is a beetroot !! Which tells me ....career is only driven by the story and not actual food being produced

[@ejnfg]

I Just Fry Things And Im 13 Should I Open A Restaurant And Sell It For A 100 Dollars?!

[@codylovesgolf8585]

Watching this when you’re 18 working at a YMCA desk 15 hrs a week makes me feel pathetic.

[@njgator96]

How do you get a liquor license in a restaurant owned by a 19yo. Ownership has to be in someone else name. Just like any random joe can not just open a pharmacy. You need a pharmacy license.

[@mariopereira8677]

" Shut up Meg"

[@Αρκουδος]

many chefs from middle class, does the same thing even beter many times. the algorythm never show me video from them . his video came to my profil after he pay the advertise, rich parents pay everything, even the advertising . he has the flame but after a smooth path with no risks get lost from my profil

[@starsofuniversegalaxy6096]

I'm jealous of his family getting amazing food from him😍😍

[@l.wheels3458]

He has a gift. If only that gift wasn't so expensive

[@rissaa.7660]

I don't recall being 19. 😕