A Day at The Oldest Restaurant In Brooklyn | On The Line | Bon Appétit

[@talesofbravelyemblem4009]

She has such good vibes. you can tell she really enjoys her job and has a passion for food. Exactly what you want in a chef, I hope they pay her and her staff very well there

[@andrewb8235]

She comes across as another vacuous Sh!TLib to me

[@DinSC]

What a wonderful way to show the "back of the house" process without interview BS. She did a GREAT job and I am definitely visiting Gage & Tollner on my next visit to NYC! More of these please!

[@billh.1940]

You will love the place, not the prices, it is old ny!

[@MrChristian]

I love the way you put it as far as “Interview BS” but I’m not sure if we’re referring to the same thing. I’d use the term for the fake and clearly agreed/planned questions plus all the artificial banter we increasingly hear on NPR.

[@PatrolBoat-Riverine-Streetgang]

@@MrChristianartificial banter we increasingly hear everywhere

[@JsgHair71]

This is the best thing BA has put out in forever. I'm also a pastry chef and when she talked about 'being up to her elbows in ice cream, I freaking DIED because that was literally me less than 24 hours ago. She's a great pastry chef because I was inspired to make strawberry sumac ice cream by watching this. Such a good vibe in that BOH too.

[@creativemindplay]

*literally* you?

[@SoozannasaurusRex]

@@creativemindplay People like you are so not fun.

[@untilwemeetagain709]

Her hair is a whole vibe in and of itself. I love it!

[@lastoeck]

This was such an enjoyable video to watch. Several times throughout, I noticed myself feeling really good just because I was watching it. Caroline is amazing and she obviously has a fantastic rapport with her staff. She absolutely owns the pastry portion of the operation and is 100% comfortable in that role.

[@pegparrish3512]

Like others have mentioned, the genie is out of the bottle in the test kitchen and it will never be like it was but this type of content is superior and hopefully, you will have much more like this!

[@ashawilliams4683]

I AGREEE

[@MrChristian]

Why is the genie out of the bottle? Because there’s such of plethora of choices?

[@JP-br4mx]

I want to be a fancy cook

[@ninja_tony]

What does that even mean? Am I missing some inside joke that's obvious to everyone but me?

[@llamapie24]

It’s an awkward metaphor but I assume they mean the magic is gone

[@happy6464]

Her signature Alaska-shaped hairdo represents all her talents and passion for pastries!

[@rbz0]

is that really the name for this kind of hairdo?

[@melissagreye8445]

It is a Victorian era hairstyle

[@Cnichal]

Gibson girl hair style

[@aleks-33]

@@Cnichal YES. I was thinking "Edwardian-era Pompadour" but I couldnt remember the word Gibson Girl" thanks

[@mikaelasmith3544]

How does her hair not fall into food? Hair nets are out obviously

[@retiredarchitect3462]

Caroline Schiff would be a great TV presenter! What a great personality.

[@Cm91roi]

This woman’s passion for her craft is an absolute pleasure to watch.

[@kanakapono]

As an Executive Pastry Chef, she is pretty level headed and calm. Its nice to see how a iconic restaurant can thrive still respecting old timey desserts like the Baked Alaska. One of the staple ice cream desserts you have to master in pastry school.

[@felgayanilo1604]

The hair helps her a whole lot when it comes being calm and collected 😄

[@t00bgazer]

Youre also seeing her when she knows she is being filmed for something that potentially millions will see.

[@DroogyParade]

I was thinking, she's nothing like my pastry chef, who freaks out if one thing is moved even an inch on her station.

[@dr.wagner216]

If you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen

[@micaellabah5191]

I use to go there when I was a teenager on weekends when Edna Lewis was the chef with my dad. I'm so happy that they reopened it.

[@lilivonshtup3808]

So that's where the sourdough starter got it's name.

[@SaiyanABlazeNinja]

the sourdough starter was the chef!?

[@pk33617]

@@lilivonshtup3808 ***LOVE*** your name :)

[@pepps1943]

This sentence structure gave me an aneurysm lol. Edna was a chef with your dad?? Wut

[@jamesbenchimol1537]

@@lilivonshtup3808 she shtupped to conquer,lol

[@ominezzar]

This is refreshing content by BA. I think they need to move past the test kitchen videos as the peak of those days are gone.

[@caglioso]

Very true, their content has become really stale

[@Progorama]

Exactly. BA needs to move on, and content like this is what keeps me subscribed.

[@michaelc.4321]

I definitely agree, I used to watch BA all the time for those videos but they honestly just got kinda meh

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

Yes. They have not been able to replace all the amazing personalities that left, the new guys are just not on that level, so I don't watch, but this kind of passionate peak behind the scenes of the restaurant is really interesting

[@the.a.t.x.traterrestrial84]

This needed to be said and it needed to be done. Very apt moment of clarity bc I didn’t even realize it was a BA clip seeing it’s not their usual.

[@AriannaAyers]

I live in New York. I love that so much of the BA content is accessible to me. New York is really made up of small, lovely neighborhoods, where there is a sense of community. I love where I am.

[@SUPERSTUDIO17]

I can feel how amazing and passionate of a chef she is. WOW

[@joyherting3705]

I miss this so much I used to be a chef pastry chef cake decorator all kinds of stuff and now I have permanent nerve and muscle damage and a list of other stuff not to mention there's no way I could take the stress of a professional kitchen anymore, the occupational therapist told me I could never go back to my field it crushed my soul

[@KnutNukem]

I'm sorry. In what kitchen did you specialize?

[@abbynormal3068]

What a pleasure to listen to someone who so openly loves what she does and that icon of a restaurant! Cheerful, lovely and inviting.

[@davidhart2788]

This is my second time watching this. I just LOVE Caroline's energy and attitude. This place is indeed a national treasure.

[@johnking3863]

As a chef of many years, who hasn’t work in a kitchen for the last two years, this tugs on my heart strings.

[@madelinerafferty7767]

This is the best content BA has produced since summer 2020! I love it, feeling inspired to experiment

[@williamharmon495]

If Kathryn Hahn was a pastry chef… Love her whole approach to her job!

[@susieusmaximus5330]

THAT'S who she was reminding me of. I couldn't put my finger on it, but you caught it.

[@geowillia6325]

Too much hair for a chef

[@irishspagetti6565]

looks like her and her voice is similar

[@vivsevs1087]

oh I totally see this!

[@missellyssa]

I had the same thought...

[@CrazyWatcher670]

I love old restaurants like these. They are national treasures and piece of civilian history. Something must be done to preserve them!!!!

[@elaineburnett5230]

I guess keep paying them a visit, and "Eat, eat. my child"

[@jeffreyware6693]

"In 1974 its interior was designated a NYC Landmark; the building was only the third in the city to be given the distinction, right after the New York Public Library and Grant’s Tomb. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982." - Robbe Report I live in Manhattan, also an NYC history buff. I'm grateful this incredible place has National Landmark status.

[@jeffreyware6693]

@@elaineburnett5230 good advice!

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

... treasures and pieces* ...

[@rheffner3]

I know the people that brought back Gage & Tollner. Lived in Red Hook where they opened their first places. The Good Fork and Fort Defiance. Went many times to both. Wonderful places. Glad to see their new success.

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

Amazing how Caroline can talk through so many complicated processes without missing a beat! She really is a pro in love with her job!

[@lucyprice6237]

Thank you for this! The time given to allow her to tell their story is a gift. She is so talented and full of joy, almost irrepressible. Please tell me she wears a hairnet over all that beautiful hair whilst working!!!

[@theghostsofstonyclove]

I didnt see any hair nets on anybody. Maybe that's not the rule anymore?

[@DIGITALCITY-wn4by]

times have changed...its ok..you have not died yet. let's move on.

[@lovelight6973]

They make it look easy. Damn. I remember working on restaurants. I was young and in shape. I had to soak my feet every night. It's hard ass work! Restaurant (and grocery work) is tough on the body. I've done both. My hats 🎩 off to these amazing people! I worked at the restaurant and bar that had 3 floors. We had tables on all floors for the servers. Dear God.

[@Amagayle-vd6si]

I’ve done both also.. started working at 16 and yes these jobs are very demanding on the body and the mind

[@jaybloomfield5082]

Human beings were not designed to be on their feet for so many hours.

[@dabearsfan9]

@@jaybloomfield5082 well... not to be pedantic but genetically, yes we were. We’ve just been able to live lives of a lot more comfort in this era. We have the highest endurance of any animal and our bodies are designed to be good at hunting and foraging for long hours

[@jaybloomfield5082]

@@dabearsfan9 Correct, hunter gatherers were on their feet (on soft ground) sometimes for long periods of time, but after they caught their food they would sit around the cave/village and relax. 40 hours/week, every week on your feet is not natural. Granted, I do not know for how many hours on average our hunter gatherer ancestors were standing.

[@TheDondoran]

@@jaybloomfield5082 And there was probably still a lot of waiting with hunters (not gatherers, so much). Not lazy waiting, but with reduced strain on their muscles. It's the same way with a lot of predators in the animal kingdom. What those of us in food service do is very unnatural, and it comes at a cost.

[@josebienvenidobalitian4574]

I love theses series of BA highlighting restaurants in NYC. Such refreshing to watch. Caroline is so lovely to watch. Very authentic!

[@evieshore3270]

I felt like I was watching a play about a day in the life of a chef, she's an absolute star !

[@bogieboog]

I don’t even like desserts but this lady is so cool. Her enthusiasm and energy are amazing.

[@iSyriux]

Get outta this planet you alien

[@shamekastephens6688]

I passed by this place daily as a teen, went to school right around the corner and never knew it was a restaurant. My dad took us one evening. Great experience.

[@Debba521]

Absolutely loved this! Caroline Schiff is such a kick, dying for her hair. The breads look fab, that devotion, taking care of the sourdough starter during the pandemic. But the desserts, oooh that baked Alaska. That is worth a trip to NY! Really enjoyed this video, thanks!

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

Antoine's here in New Orleans is slightly older (1840) , but I still enjoyed the video and tour of the amazing kitchen. Food looked delicious 😋

[@metislamestiza3708]

as a former baker, it continues to amaze me that nobody wears hairnets anymore. sure it was ugly AF when i wore it but we'd have been closed down by health and safety if we didn't wear them. on another note - the desserts and G and T look to absolutely die for. great content, Bon Appetit

[@pranker901]

Hair follicles is the secret ingredient.... shhh dont tell anyone

[@victoriaegan8777]

I was looking for this comment and you're the only one I've seen so far about the hair which is surprising. Former executive Chef here, I wouldn't be caught dead with any of my hair showing, or else I would be dead

[@deryang6099]

I was thinking the same thing too. Just tie your hair back or maybe it was for the camera....

[@wh8416]

She was making a test and not preparing food for customers, hopefully she does cover her hair if cooking for patrons!

[@KelseyRN]

I agree...I've never worked in a restaurant/kitchen, but this seems to be the norm now. As long as you're wearing a hat or bandana it counts as a hair cover, no matter how much hair is actually showing?!

[@wop4life103]

I am absolutely addicted to this kind of content. Cant get enough BA, please keep it coming

[@boojum402]

This Caroline gal is a delight. It is rare that I watch BA content any more, but this little segment absolutely slaps. Well done!

[@ihikefar]

One of the better behind the scene videos so far. Keep them coming please!

[@DanyCesc83]

I live for desserts and she deserves to be called the Queen of sweets! I must visit this place this year ASAP.

[@buttercat3242]

The mention of sumac brings back such nostalgia for this channel. But I'm happy to see this new form of content. It's super interesting.

[@victordelacruz8440]

The Pastry Chef Caroline is so nice. I'm sold on checking out that restaurant. Thank you Bon Appétit!

[@pinkdolphinllc4737]

I stumbled upon this video. Simple joy to watch. The pastry chef made a better job than thousands of cooking hosts on KZbin!

[@billh.1940]

The best meal I ever had was here, remember what I had lobster thermidor! Classic french food, they serve judges, lawyers, professionals in Brooklyn, it really is what you may have found in 1910 or so! Check out their menus! No I don't own the place! Few places like this! Many years ago the servers had strips on uniforms, showing how long they worked their, very old world!

[@ianrickey208]

I had al but given up on the Bon Appetit, and then Andre Mack and this episode on Gage & Tollner. This is the reason I still faithfully watch. Andre: Old Vine Zin man, old vine zins. I neeeeeeed it.

[@romulus_]

a man of taste, I see.

[@roman_birdie_songwriter]

i'm so in love with her! have worked with many chefs but never seen such a joyful and bright spirit :))

[@brendanconnelly1835]

Love her hair and her vibe! How the pastry team isn’t 300 lbs + is beyond me. That mint ice cream sounds divine.

[@cyndlehick9777]

I love how much passion and love she has for her cooking.

[@fahrikkigearl6417]

I love seeing a clean kitchen in a restaurant

[@mysteriesuntold3393]

I love this lady's attitude and atmosphere shes like a throwback in a good way .

[@rosavelasco1321]

give this girl a show. she is a natural

[@rexmundi1812]

The success of videos like this is easily measured. Do I want to eat there? Hell yes! It's now on my list next time I am in NY.

[@taepoppuriGaming]

She's such a energetic and passionate person, would love to have a dessert made by her!

[@johnathanearle1541]

Just adding to the comments stating how much we love this type of content!

[@austinnadotti1941]

I love this human such good energy makes me want to continue on my career

[@WilliamPitcher]

More of Chef Schiff please!

[@listentome271]

This is the kind of stuff I love in food shows in Netflix. Relaxing satisfying tasty looking and gives a lot of creative inspiration

[@MicksFlics]

OMG! This was just fantastic!! Caroline Schiff ROCKS! What an amazing lady! WOW! She is marvelous!!! Now I want to trek over to Brooklyn & try out Gage & Tollner. Definitely worth a splurge for a special occasion.

[@Brandyrose111]

Love the Victorian decor. Also points to her for wearing a Victorian inspired hairstyle before putting on the headband. Would love to visit one day. 😊💙✨

[@katkogo4415]

ahh ok, thanks for clearing up what her hairstyle is about! Makes sense now. I just thought it was supposed to resemble the baked alaska dessert.

[@JillShaw]

Victorian pompadour I noticed that as well 😉💜💙✌️

[@beek.4860]

Very Gibson Girl.

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

Employee of the Decade!

[@doubledutchclutch]

Love the people. Love the place. Love the schmatta. Thanks for the content Bon Appetit, and thank you for taking time out of your day to give us a tour Chef Schiff. It was wonderful getting some insight into how you run such a beautiful kitchen.

[@word42069]

I was just there the other week! We ordered far too many appetizers and a large steak for two so we begrudgingly passed on dessert despite knowing they’re fantastic :( BUT, we promised to order all of the bread and dessert when we return! Now we just have to actually manage to get another reservation… 😅

[@CharityIsTheBest]

High tension between Chef Caroline and her sous chefs. I believe in you, kids

[@blueberryblues3365]

Thanks for a wonderful video about a great old restaurant. Loved seeing the kitchens and the prep they do to make it such a landmark place. I am super impressed by the pastry chefs knowledge and skill to make such amazing desserts. More of this please.

[@AkashNayee]

As much as I loved the test kitchen, it only worked with the original cast. They just had wonderful chemistry, similar to Top Gear, you can't replace the cast and expect the magic to still be there. This video however was SUPER fascinating and interesting, more of this please!

[@Getpojke]

Remember though the original Top Gear presenters were people like Angela Rippon, Tom Coyne & Noel Edmonds. So you can go through changes of cast & become successful at a later date. Though I know what you mean, after such a successful team its a hard act to follow. Brad Leone is about the only one I'm guaranteed to tune in for as he always has good projects, but some of the others are showing promise.

[@RudieObias]

I had dinner at Gage & Tollner and it was one of the best dinners I’ve ever had in Brooklyn! The Baked Alaska was HUGE!!

[@DWilliam1]

I went many a time to this great restaurant in the 1980’s and 90’s. Will have to revisit now that it’s back.

[@pixierainbow7]

That Baked Alaska looks divine!

[@eyausoj2065]

Such an organized kitchen 🤩, it's hard to believe they serve so many 🤯

[@Ksweetpea]

I visited NYC last summer. Only had one day in the city. Breakfast at Balthazar and dinner from the 99c pizza place. I feel like I could spend a week and not get through half the iconic restaurants

[@scottielew]

I wasn't familiar with Chef Schiff but now I absolutely love her!!! She's amazing! I am a new fan!

[@binkbaf]

The chef is the highlight. Wish i had an educator with that vibe in culinary school.

[@kimberlypotts8922]

Bless you, doll. This was so fun to watch. Hardest working ARTISTS on the planet. Dammmm.

[@kevinmansfield9413]

Loved this vid. Great to get an inside look at how kitchens operate. Also, Chef Caroline is a gem!!

[@sandranokes7443]

What a beautiful, gorgeous restaurant. And this pastry chef is amazing. I learned a few things just watching her. My kind of place.

[@thealchemist7843]

I love Caroline. Great energy! I'm adding this restaurant to my bucket list.

[@hannahcollins1816]

Along with the amazing skill she has to make the fabulous food in this video, she has the Gibson Girl hairstyle down-pat in the beginning!! Looks great with the gorgeous dining room!

[@LongIsland-NY]

Listening to the chef while she gave us a fun and cheerful private tour of the restaurant was refreshing. I really enjoyed it.

[@charlene.elovitzChannelYT]

Kudos to this pastry chef, good teamwork is important for a positive environment!! Yes making desserts and creativity is fun, but to be in charge like that requires so much organization & planning & many details! It's great that there are some of these historic restaurants still around👍👍👍

[@maurawhelan3530]

Nice seeing someone so enthusiastic about her job! I want to go one day…

[@clemguitarechal]

"Voudriez-vous m'épouser..." I'm so in love right now omg !!

[@kaila62kaila]

I grew up in Brooklyn and went to G&T 50 years ago after a piano recital. Must revisit!

[@HectorButNotZeroni]

Sumac meringue is an absolutely genius idea. What a fabulous chef

[@treetopy]

I loved this. It was charming, I loved that you spent an entire day with them. Keep doing this!!

[@cheys7373]

Her vibe is so good I didn't even realize this is BA.

[@la.comtesse.de.vermont]

Fabulous video, Caroline Schiff is amazing! Can't wait to visit this restaurant.

[@desmondyap5391]

I remember caroline on a vice munchies vid where she makes a confetti cake. Its great she has maintained her hairstyle

[@patrickhicks9880]

i'd love to visit this place it's great to see someone with a passion for what they do

[@justaolelady4101]

What a joy to see this. The restaurant is magnificent. She is a delight. Many thanks.

[@kidica]

We need more of this wonderful person.

[@DOGO8991]

delivery chute is absolute ingenious and all the food looks incredible

[@thepiratecove2770]

More of this please - love the test kitchen, but this is better.

[@pros1perify]

Thank you this was a real treat for me. I love baking and cooking and thought I wanted to be a pastry chef. You are a great model and I am glad to have watched you.

[@kimberlyayodele19]

This was fantastic! Loved every moment of it! Continue with this kind of content, please!

[@albussnape2]

This was fun, thanks 👍 What a beautiful historic restaurant! Caroline was so enthusiastic and considerate of staff, she inspired my desire to personally experience dinner there-or maybe just Parker House rolls and desserts! 😊

[@Donj171]

She a badass, she worked in Nola at Kenton’s. Had the pleasure of tasting her treats and they are top notch

[@TheKittyGirl]

Her hair is definition pastry chef I love her

[@guymorris6596]

I worked as a pastry chef assistant with Club Med at Copper Mountain resort during ski/snowboarding season one year in the late 1980s. I worked six days a week, it was just myself and the French chef, Didier Delcher, in our pastry kitchen.

[@nickacca]

This made me want to go to that restaurant. That chef is dope

[@afi1089]

I love these kind of videos Makes me look forward to working in the kitchen

[@shawnspolski5897]

Incredible space and incredible restaurant!!It’s no wonder they won James Beard awards this year.

[@anti-antifamclovin7627]

Everything looks so quality😍. I would hate living in a big city but it has it's perks like fancy restaurants

[@Suzy3223]

She’s fabulous! I’d love to eat at this restaurant one day.

[@smiragnusbrowne4867]

Loved that. She is so enthusiastic and obviously loves her job.

[@trackie1957]

What a fun video and what a wonderful person! An evening there would be in my memory forever.