Eating at Café Chelsea. NYC. Does this Popular French Bistro live up to the Hype?

[@zeniaclarissa7091]

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Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words!

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Here’s to 100K Sir, have a feeling it’ll come sooner than later. Love it.

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[@amybishop9787]

Great news about the 50k subscribers - definitely deserved, I’ve dipped into a few other restaurant review channels and turned off very quickly, yours is, in my opinion, the best

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[@patrickltan]

"That chicken seemed like it jumped straight out of the fires of hell and onto my plate." Magnifique!

[@pattiannharris4659]

I loved your smile while you were enjoying that chocolate souffle!

[@Jamesnu]

It was hard not to smile when the souffle was so good!

[@patriciarogers9592]

Congratulations on reaching a new milestone in subscribers! You deserve it! I appreciate all the work you put into these reviews!

[@Jamesnu]

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[@SchmittsPeter]

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[@Jamesnu]

@@CountDankula0 Thank you! I appreciate the continued support!

[@bb57365]

Dessert stole the show. Congrats on 50K. Well deserved.🎉

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! It was a great dessert!

[@looncan3743]

Wooohoo, congrats on 50k - very well deserved🎉

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[@spoken2]

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[@acharis]

Congratulations, James, on 50,000+ subscribers. 🎉🎉🎉 The food looked good, especially dessert.

[@Jamesnu]

@@acharis Thank you! It was definitely a good meal!

[@singbike5832]

Congrats on 50K+ subscribers! You deserve all those and more. Not only are you a good restaurant critic, balancing pros and cons and using descriptive language, but your videos stand out with their filming and editing. I remember Hotel Chelsea having a very seedy, run-down reputation. I had recently looked it up and it looks like they've turned it into a trendy hotel. The funky vibe definitely isn't my thing - and I still think it looks creepy, honestly - but the restaurant looked really nice.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Yeah, the hotel really has evolved.

[@tomahern8967]

Another solid review and that ravioli looks amazing so did that chocolate soufflé and chicken. Well done and congrats on the 50k subs!

[@davidstephenson9251]

Well done on passing 54,000 subscribers. You deserve it. You make some of my favourite food videos. Keep up the good work and congratulations.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you very much!

[@777midori]

Congratulations James! 50k is a well deserved milestone and your content has only continued to improve. I love eating a meal while watching your channel. Onward to 100k! 🎉

[@MrBluesilverred]

James, Congratulations on 50K plus subscribers! I always have loved your reviews! Onward and upward, Cheers!!

[@Jamesnu]

@@MrBluesilverred Thank you so much!

[@bonus1331]

Your turn of phrases had made me laughing more than once! The chicken came straight from the fires of hell"???🤣. Great video. Living in Manhattan and eating well; what a dream.

[@s_przybylowicz]

A sheet of ravioli seems like an ideal way to consume ravioli! Congrats on 50k subscribers 🎉

[@Jamesnu]

@@s_przybylowicz Indeed! It's very efficient! Thank you!

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[@Jamesnu]

@@G78. Thank you so much! I appreciate the support!

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Congrats - and you definitely deserve waaaay more subs. These vids are works of art.

[@donduffey5292]

Thanks!

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@@Jamesnu it’s only a duece James, but being a life long Bartender I’ve learned that it adds up. Thanks again

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I looked forward to your video every Monday . Congrats on 50 K subbies .

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@@stacylamb5607 That makes me happy to hear! Thank you!

[@michaelandrews9495]

Thank you. I’ve never been to New York, would love to visit some day. Meantime I can enjoy vicariously through you. ❤❤❤

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Thanks for watching! I hope that you get the chance to come to New York sometime.

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[@JimmiAlli]

Thank you for the lovely video. It’s so great that they give complimentary bread and panisse! 😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! I was certainly grateful for the free panisse.

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

Hi James, First of all congratulations on your reaching 50K subscribers! Quite an accomplishment and I am very happy that I am one of your subs. The Cafe Chelsea looks great architecturally and the food was first rate for my eyes. What I really enjoy from a distance is your variety of restaurants. Just so interesting as well as ‘appetizing’, the food that is! Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New Year 🥳! I look forward to another year of food adventures with you. Congratulations again, and best wishes to you, Peter

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Thank you so much Peter! I really appreciate your continued support! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you as well!

[@pieguy279]

Haven't been to any of the upscale restaurants you've reviewed, but love watching every video.

[@lisalaurentz1551]

Congratulations James! And thank you for another fabulous review! And once again after watching it ...... I'm starving! 🤗💯🤌

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Congrats on 50,000! You truly deserve it.

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Thank you so much!

[@jenniferdegrote3298]

Love your videos. Youre a humble guy and I enjoy seeing your appreciation for fine dining ❤

[@JTA8130LV]

I enjoy your reviews, they seem very professional and are informative. I look forward to new postings, since we will not be making our annual December trip to NYC, your reviews are a fix for me missing the City.

[@LukeBWoodVideos]

James, praying this becomes full time for you. Great video!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@ClymenusKing]

Congrats on the 50k! Onwards and upwards!

[@Seasider70]

Congratulations on your 50k subs. You're essential to my week.

[@JosePerez...]

Hello James , Cafe Chelsea looks like one great please to dine at . Congratulations 🎊 again on 50k subscribers! I walked pass this place numerous times , I think I may just grab a bite here next time . The dinner choices were perfect, that ravioli looked simply delicious. The main course chicken and salad was a nice touch to your dishes , another great blog in the books James thank you so much for sharing your experience at Café. Chelsea. Jose P.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the continued support! Yeah, Cafe Chelsea is a pretty solid restaurant!

[@JosePerez...]

@@Jamesnu My pleasure James, your content & video reviews are awesome !

[@carlatullis2980]

James, congratulations on your 50 K subscription I tell you those raviolis and the chocolate soufflé oh my gosh, I could almost taste The food

[@meeky0420]

Congratulations on 50k! Keep up the amazing work.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@bjammin187]

Always enjoy your food experiences. You are a true connoisseur. Congrats on 50k

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Thank you so much!

[@elvenstein]

Congrats on all the growth!

[@donduffey5292]

You seem to hit the spot’s, for the most part, that I have interest in. You’re a great reference James. Thanks

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you for watching!

[@stiffybnyc]

James - Congrats on 50K! You edits are so sharp and cinematic. You are on to something really great. Keep it up!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support!

[@roboliver9980]

Been to many a bang average French bistro some of the worst in France itself. That looked very good and consistent across the courses. Pleasant and relaxing atmosphere too by looks of it. Congratulations on the 50k you deserve many more.

[@kennethwu115]

Hi James. That chocolate dessert looked out of this world !

[@Jamesnu]

It was so good!

[@corgiowner436]

Your content is great. I feel like I’m chatting with a friend over dinner. Also jealous you can eat all that food and remain so fit!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, I'm pretty thankful for my metabolism because I love eating!

[@ChicagoGuy72]

Congrats on the 50K+ subs!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@johncornell3665]

Great review and that ravioli looks amazing. Proud of you hitting 50k on KZbin. I really enjoy your videos. Just something about the format that you follow. Congrats and look forward to more, James! That dessert looked like chocolate overboard. Incredible!

[@jillr759]

Ever so proud of you James and your baby blues!

[@fleammm]

Loved the video thanks man!!

[@catherinecrane1027]

I love your facial expressions and hand gestures as you eat 😉😂 you love your food . I do to . I already started following your style of enjoyment of eating .

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing a very nice dinner meal. The pasta looked really nice. The kitchen with the greens was cute!! But the chocolate dessert looking really really nice and I would have had coffee with it I know coffee late at night is interesting to have but I would with a great meal.😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, coffee would've been perfect with that dessert.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

😂 Hahaha! I hear you. You are welcome. The hotel there with the restaurant is nice as they get over some pasted history. ☺

[@brittondurham88]

Congrats on 50k ❤

[@bowerthomas1078]

Im honestly shocked that you only have 50k, it’s super solid content and you’re very fair

[@sanitary103]

He’ll blow past 100K in no time.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I try my best!

[@TuckerSP2011]

Congratulations on 50k James! You deserve many, many more. That looked like a very nice restaurant and it wasn't off the chart crazy expensive. I could just imagine how everything tasted thanks to your descriptions.

[@chubbs500]

The perfect ending to that dinner was a Shake Shack double... Nothing against elegant food, but a man's gotta eat! Nice video James.

[@marshabailey1121]

Tha was a very pretty room. What a lovely ambience.

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! I really enjoyed the look of the restaurant.

[@DeeDeeH20]

What a gorgeous meal and the ambiance was beautiful.

[@Jamesnu]

It was a great looking restaurant for sure!

[@hubertl75]

I love your vlogs! There is this "je ne sais quoi" to it of calm and intense enjoyment to it that I really appreciate. I have traveled, worked, and lived in the US and the lighting in the restaurants in the US has always irritated me. I come from "Duvel" country, Belgium. In Europe, we love to see what we eat. Very often in the US (as in Café Chelsea), one cannot see the food one eats very well. I usually joke to the waiting staff asking them to bring me more candles or a couple of flashlights so I can see what I eat. We like coziness but we hate eating in the dark.

[@2Wheels_NYC]

First off, congrats on the 50k! You'll have that play button in no time! We just walked the Highline a few weekends ago, then settled in in the West Village. This would have been a perfect spot to wind down, and certainly one to add to my "James List." Thanks for another great review sir!

[@chrisbender1614]

Great video James

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@kyleyounger8287]

Love your videos 🎉❤

[@Jamesnu]

That makes me happy to hear! Thank you!

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

Le Yum! Salutation’s from Belfast Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

[@patrickwong4824]

Congrats James on hitting 50K. I see nothing but Bluesky in your future.

[@dianalong2024]

Hi James! I really liked this one! So appreciate you taking us along. The restaurant had a good ambience.. felt relaxing and cozy. Thanks for sharing this video 🗼🍽️

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@patriciaroggero1150]

Yummmmm thank you for a great review

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@sanvy4367]

Excellent now onto 500k :D

[@MegaJacques1234]

Another great job James...wonder if they had a staple beef bourginon, which is a must at a good French bistro. Congrats on the viewership - your channel is growing exponentially and will continue to! Keep 'em coming!

[@Goynen]

Ravioli & Souffle looking sensational ! Again great Monday Report from NY

[@infinitelimitlesslightx5437]

Merry Christmas to you James ❤

[@ebboy5]

Nice review! I visited Cafe Chelsea earlier this year and enjoyed myself. For the most fabulous roast chicken, head on over to Le Gratin; one of Daniel Boulud's restaurants. The half bird was succulent, ever so juicy, and well seasoned. It came with a FULL SIZE dish of gratin potatoes as well; all for just one person! Cheers!

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! I'll definitely have to check Le Gratin out. Thanks for sharing!

[@keilnirby]

I've given up meditation for James' reviews.

[@Jamesnu]

Haha!

[@kurtzcol]

the strawberry sorbet on the menu really caught my eye

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, it sounds pretty good!

[@glennbond8266]

This all looked nice. Great looking food. Have to go there. Thanks!

[@lorifreeman1746]

Every week I look forward to your videos give me the chick pea fries and the ravioli and I'm a Happy camper ❤

[@Nvlutey27]

I ate at that original Shake Shack before it became a big chain, man one of my favorite food memories, so good.

[@jahanas22]

The ravioli and soufflé looked great.

[@NoahEats]

I really think the originator of that ravioli just had an unsteady hand! More milestones to come with your channel!

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thank you!

[@stringbeanseventeen]

Now that you've hit past 53k you need to try out the restaurant called 53 in Midtown. Happy to say I was here before 50k. Love the videos!

[@williamsmith5549]

Yet another spectacular review, James, thanks as ever! History's irony is so wild sometimes; I still remember visiting Chelsea in the early 90's (ok, so I'm DATING MYSELF HERE, ok, lol???), and the Hotel Chelsea was still um....questionable...in its charms? Anyway, definitely gonna try this new space next visit. BTW, would you ever consider doing a review of one of the big Dim Sum parlors in Chinatown? I know I would love to get your impressions! Looking forward to the next installment, of course!

[@normtrooper4392]

My word that dessert! 🤤🤤🤤

[@robertlemoine3500]

Thankyou 😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching!

[@eddie_d1233]

I passed there last week and was surprised to see such a nice looking restaurant at the Chelsea. Glad that you had such a nice meal.

[@keeperkim]

If the Duvel was served in its iconic glass it would even be better! Greetings from a Belgian fan! 😊

[@JackSprat201]

You are constantly improving your videos to be more concise and, thus, interesting. Also I get the sense you are enjoying making these videos more and more! I applaud your championing mechanical watches; and thanks for introducing me to Orient watches, I never knew of them and I was born in Japan! Quartz and e-watches are cultural disasters, at least to this baby boomer who attended grade school with a big clock on the wall whose second hand moved in time with the gears that connected it to the minute and second hands, instead of jerking a second at a time. Roast chicken is IMO a pretty dodgy thing; it is supposedly so simple but like an omelette or cacio e pepe, a whole lot can go wrong. I think I would have wanted to try the sole--have to admit, always a sucker for that. Vladimir Horowitz used to eat at the late Mortimer's in my former UES neighborhood and it was reputed when he came in for lunch he always ordered sole meuniere and asparagus, the 'staples of Mr Horowitz's diet'

[@jelsner5077]

I'm not a huge chocolate fan, but that souffle looked heavenly.

[@6renden]

The Bazaar in NYC is a must try.. they have a little bit of everything. the Jamon experience is top tier. They have tasting menus or a la cartè

[@Jamesnu]

That is a restaurant I want to try eventually.

[@davidbitton7415]

Love your videos, one of my favorite new creators. Love you style, from home down to 3 michelin star restaurants. Great content. Small thing one you mentioned the chicken Roti (since it's french the emphasis is on the the T and not the Ro so it roTi. .I'm nitpicking. Great work

[@pizzareviewsonthego]

I heard that Arthur C Clarke wrote Space Odyssey in that hotel. Sometimes sitting in a beautiful cafe is worth the price of admission alone, even if the food isn't the best. I've been on a French dessert kick lately, can't go wrong with dessert at a French cafe.

[@karenharper4318]

I watch all your videos, labor of love right? But question: if you leisurely are eating your dinner, midway thru entree, would you (to find out about the 25 minute delay on soufflé) expect the server to drop the dessert menu off or how? Would feel as if they would trying to burn and turn table... 9:22 9:39