Eating at Crown Shy. NYC. One Michelin Star. Approachable Fine Dining

[@Devan-he4kr]

Props for being honest about some of the issues despite them recognizing you.

[@Jamesnu]

@@Devan-he4kr Thank you!

[@GCLU]

The chef in blue at 3:19 is likely Jassimran Singh who was the co head chef of here and Saga upstairs before Kent's unfortunate passing. Once a year, he takes over the restaurant and offers an outstanding Indian influenced meal. Would recommend.

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! Thanks for sharing this!

[@ronh1940]

Objective, fair and honest review without being hurtful.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! That's what I strive for.

[@PeterMigliorini-x4o]

Please understand that I write/express the following with admiration & respect since I deeply appreciate your "midwestern" practicality & sensibility. I did enjoy witnessing your annoyance on the issues documented in this video with humor & delight. It is what makes your reviews unique & "YOU"! Being "miffed" by the bread charge & lack of "foot" as visually represented is SO WONDERFULLY YOU! (and yes, I understand & don't fault you at all) Again, I write this with deep respect for an individual I have now got to know & enjoy through these video offerings! It validates your "realness", your love for food, & for the moment presented at hand. Thank you for sharing, & I can't wait for your next offering!!!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@andrewg4771]

Great to see you review Crown shy. I almost made a reservation for me and my son (he’s 8 but an adventurous eater!) last Christmas when we were in NYC and now really regret not making it. Your reviews help me live vicariously the NYC restaurant scene i miss so much since we moved away! Keep up the good work!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I hope you get the chance to try Crown Shy in the future!

[@Richard-dh7om]

You know you're a real New Yorker when you find yourself saying, 'it's only 60 bucks' about an undersized dinner for one.

[@NoahEats]

Lol😂

[@Jamesnu]

I know right! NYC prices are on a different level.

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

There are people starving in Africa...um..I'd say there are people also starving in NY if this is typical of shrinkflation. Same Bag...Less Snickers lol

[@patrickwong4824]

No not really these days, just look at prices at the fast food places. Besides all human beings deserve more than a living wage.

[@georgiasmith7615]

There are many expensive restaurants in other cities too such as Washington DC and Chicago. It’s a Michelin star restaurant of course it’s going to be expensive! There are many cheap and mid priced options in NYC as well. Not every restaurant charges $60 for dinner.

[@NoahEats]

Everyone, keep sharing the video so James can get one of the apartments in the building!

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thanks!

[@stevenhs9773]

RIP James Kent. Sudden passing felt tragic as I saw a lot of him in recent years on many culinary youtube channels.

[@Jamesnu]

It's a real shame. NYC lost one of the greats!

[@danielbrock5967]

I always await these fantastic reviews

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@anthonylarocco6763]

They do offer 904 ft.² in this luxury building for 5400 per month which is below the city average and they even have studios for $3900 per month. I believe that is a very good deal for this building and location.

[@Jamesnu]

I was thinking the same thing. Although, it's still too expensive for me though.

[@whyitmatterstome]

Again, nice video James. I will say this, it seems there are some commenters who don't get the foot complaint. They think because you got something for free, it all evened out in the end. I respect your honest opinion BECAUSE you didn't pander after they gave you a free dish. I think your issue is that not everyone received a free dish, had to pay for bread that is usually free, and the portion size and construction of the dish was misrepresented on Instagram. The chicken is also a 'signature' dish, and the foot is part of the plating which not only adds visual appeal but is delicious. This meal was $72 dollars not counting the drink, still not cheap. So, I'm not sure why people aren't comprehending your mild complaints here. Quick math for the regular menu not counting the octopus dish: chicken, $46 with foot and much larger portion; beef carpaccio, also likely a larger portion, $26; ice cream and churros, $16; and finally the damn bread, FREE. Had you ordered on the regular menu, the meal would have been $88 - the 'restaurant week' menu saved you of a whooping $16 bucks in the end.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Well said, I appreciate it! Yeah, those are definitely my issues. I can't give a place a pass just if they generously give me an extra course, which I was definitely grateful for. I'm thinking about how the average diners are treated overall. Still, I really liked Crown Shy and my only issues were with how the Restaurant Week menu was handled.

[@s_przybylowicz]

I probably would have considered the lack of a foot on my plate a plus, but to each their own 😅 Also, very cool that you were given a bonus dish!

[@TuckerSP2011]

Me too, I would have gagged to see a foot, but this seems to be a trend, leaving the foot on a chicken leg.

[@humdumdiggdy]

Do u eat the foot? Why doesit matter if not?

[@spikeboy101]

White people usually don't seem to like the foot on chickens like heads on fish, just a preference thing. So maybe they thought he wouldn't want it too

[@Jamesnu]

It was definitely a great bonus dish that I was very grateful for.

[@公主_maya]

Same here 😂 James has inspired me to try more fine dining restaurants, but the problem is that I'm also pretty picky 😅 I have zero desire to consume caviar, quail eggs, duck, foie gras, liver pate, or octopus lol

[@anthonylarocco6763]

Good choice as you cannot go wrong with Gin and chamomile, which is very calming and soothing

[@Jamesnu]

It's definitely a great combination.

[@dianalong2024]

Thanks JAMES! YOU DID A GREAT REVIEW. If they comped the bread and found a extra foot for your chicken it would have been perfect. I could tell you really loved eating here and we're happy for you. Thanks for treating us to this restaurant ❤

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@NicHare-o6c]

Great review! Btw.. your eyes were such a beautiful blue when you were filming the day portion!! Thx for the review!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@normtrooper4392]

I think you are the most reasonable NYC food reviewer. You do not exaggerate your responses for views or lie about your experiences. I feel like this is increasingly rare. Shame about the foot though.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@JosePerez...]

Hi James, your dinner at Crown Shy look very delicious! Thank you for sharing your honest review and experience, it’s truly inspiring and I appreciate your attention to detail for all the dining options you ate. Thank for another great vlog food review 👌🏽. Jose P.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@ernieojeda]

Taking us all on a fancy date again 🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️ lol the best videos of food reviews

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching!

[@stacylamb5607]

I really appreciate your honesty . I hope they see this video and make those little improvements . Everything matters when you spend that kind of money

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Fortunately, it was just the Restaurant Week menu that I had issues with, but other than that, it's a good restaurant!

[@mrjaxthecat]

Being charged for bread is BS. Italy will do that in tourist areas. The raw, badly presented mushrooms were a turn off. The price is good.

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, I'm not a fan of paying for bread.

[@animaladam5]

You just don’t know what the culinary world is. Just say that next time that you don’t know what you’re talking about…😊

[@delibakerytravel]

Sadly at 66 I have never seen a open kitchen. How Cool!! Now I can understand prices in these types of Restaurants. Lot's of overhead. Thanks as always.

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, it's impressive to watch the chefs at work especially in a restaurant like that.

[@lindap.9163]

You missed a foot but you got octopus

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! I was really grateful for that octopus course!

[@humdumdiggdy]

The octopus was quite expensive when u showed the menu

[@s.macintosh-jc9rf]

Hi James, Thanks for your review of Crown Shy. I was fascinated by the variety in the prix fix menu and the bar cocktails looked fantastic. James, you always come through with the great food be it a burger 🍔 or more complex fare! Have a great evening, Peter

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much Peter! I always try to showcase a good variety of restaurants and food.

[@pattiannharris4659]

I appreciate the visuals of the food and drinks that you provide! Excellent!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@alisachamoy225]

That was super generous of them to give you the octopus dish for free.

[@Jamesnu]

Definitely! I was really grateful for it!

[@spirtmentality]

@@Jamesnudoesn’t come off that way

[@herpderp297]

@@spirtmentality I appreciate James keeping it real rather than fluff the review in return for incentives

[@dugob8868]

@@spirtmentality His meal was missing a FOOT. You cannot replace a FOOT with SUCTION CUPS

[@johncornell3665]

What a great venue. I like that it is located in that beautiful building. The cuisine looked pretty amazing. It is not easy to get filled up at some establishments without breaking the bank. Thanks James!

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, that building was beautiful!

[@TheRange7]

My old stomping grounds right there. Our HQ was a few blocks away from 70 Pine back in the day. I spent so much time in that area in the 80's into early 2000, I loved it. We moved across the river to Jersey City at the end of 2000. I digress, I thought the restaurant looked great. The open kitchen and laid back decor is right up my alley. The 12 bucks for the bread is kind of insulting, but hey, not enough to ruin an otherwise fantastic meal. Great review James, thanks as always. Cheers!!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Nice! It's a great area! Yeah, even though there were some menu issues, at the end of the day, the food was delicious! Cheers!

[@2Wheels_NYC]

I rarely get down to FiDi anymore, but this did look excellent! You had me at the white negroni, and I'm willing to overlook the Restaurant Week hiccups. Cheers, and thanks for another great review!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, there may have been some faults with the Restaurant Week menu, but overall it's a great restaurant worth going to.

[@jebrehbaker8613]

RIP Chef Kent. Absolute legend. Should have had a drink outside at Overstory. One of the best views in the city.

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! He's certainly missed. Yeah, I definitely plan on checking out Overstory one day.

[@bkm2797]

Personally, I prefer no foot, but this was your meal not mine😉. I find high end restaurants make it their job to know who may give them a review, in some cases they even have pictures. The drink sounded refreshing, and I’m glad it met with your approval. The dishes looked interesting, however I saw no point placing a few crimini mushroom slices on the carpaccio. Enjoyed the review James, thank you.

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, that presentation is not for everyone. From my understanding, on the normal a la carte menu you can request the chicken without the foot, which is nice that the restaurant is accommodating.

[@michaelfelsinger-k2i]

Ha ha ! I like that. USD$60 meal turns into USD$121 with tip ! Thank you, James, for taking one for the team ! The food and the ambience looked great. Communication to potential customers ? Not so great. And this is the Information Age, I'm told. All the best, James !

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, that's the thing, they bring you in with a good price, but you always end up spending more.

[@MarkO-vi7cp]

Another great restaurant, James, I'm envious you get to eat at so many. 😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@keithss67]

lol they put the restaurant week screws to you! It’s why I almost never even bother with restaurant week. 12 bucks for free bread lol I always find the portions are much smaller and I wind up leaving still hungry. Honestly, I feel like they all get together and laugh at us after they close and are like “suckers” that said, it’s another great clip! I have been out of New York way too long and have been missing out on good places. I have to live through you vicariously 🎉

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thank you!

[@sgtkikkoman_]

RIP to James Kent, we will never see his like again

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed, NYC definitely lost a great chef.

[@gregn2909]

HA, I envy your metabolism James! A full loaf of bread plus a 4 course meal to fill you up!

[@Jamesnu]

I was definitely blessed with a good metabolism. I'm certainly thankful for it.

[@dannjrad2109]

Rest in peace Chef Jamal James Kent 😔

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed. NYC lost a great one.

[@CaribbeanLife101]

Everything looked delicious. That bread, though, looked exceptional. Thanks James.

[@Jamesnu]

It was very good! Thanks for watching!

[@The2ndFirst]

Thank you again James. As always I enjoy your style. You take me to places I'll never go and I very much appreciate it. "I wanted that damn foot." lol.

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrmeat4607]

RIP chef Kent, one of the coolest and chillest American chefs

[@Jamesnu]

NYC lost a great one for sure!

[@GLEski]

Wow, absolutely stunned to hear about James Kent's passing. Rest in peace Chef

[@Jamesnu]

It's a shame. He's definitely missed.

[@patriciarogers9592]

Glad you enjoyed your dinner! Looks great!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! It was a great meal!

[@iheggis86]

For the want of a foot the battle was lost 😂

[@Jamesnu]

Haha!

[@BobaSlayer34]

thank you for staying critical of the restaurant regardless of the extra course and better table :)

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! It's a good restaurant, it just wasn't the best Restaurant Week menu.

[@snackpack_sneakattack]

You didn’t get the chicken foot because you haven’t given us the New Year’s Resolutions video we have been wanting yet! No video, no foot for you! 🤪

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Maybe, I'll have one for 2025.

[@hazelbolivar]

Ever since I subscribed to you, Mondays have become my favorite day. I'm so sad they gave you a footless chicken :')

[@Jamesnu]

That makes me happy to hear! I appreciate the support!

[@davehugstrees]

Great review! I'll definitely check this place out. I never really understood bread at restaurants, I don't eat it so the extra fee wouldn't bother me at all.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@Taureanfitness]

You give the best reviews.I just recently caught another young kid's channel called UA Eats & let's just say yours are much better! I can tell how much you truly love food.Respect the people making it for you and are thoroughly immersed in your experience. This kid came across a inexperienced, shallow, immature, & lacked depth. Not to mention his facials were painful to watch LO.L you'll have to check it out and you'll see what I mean. But thank you for your honest and heart felt reviews

[@larry6682]

I personally wouldn’t have cared about the missing foot. That’s too much bread for one person. Love your videos. Congratulations on having excellent camera equipment. Your video image quality is excellent

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Fair enough, the foot presentation isn't for everyone, but at the same time, the normal course is also much larger.

[@Foodietourshow]

The best episode ❤

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@alisachamoy225]

Restaurant weeks portion sizes are unfortunately ALWAYS smaller than the a la carte portions.

[@shadowfilm7980]

Always. They have to figure it out to still make a profit. All about the bottom line.

[@alisachamoy225]

@@shadowfilm7980 Definitely. Smaller menu selection, smaller portions and then a dessert no one really wants. (And the quality of the food is usually lower because they are using cheaper ingredients with the increased volume of customers). I always find you have to look at the menu's normal prices first (ahead of time) to figure out if there's even any cost savings (most of the time it's maybe a dollar or so, if that). The only good thing is less food waste which is better for sustainability overall.

[@Jamesnu]

Not necessarily, the previous week when I ordered off the Restaurant Week menu at Delmonico's, the only portion that was reduced was the side dish, which is normally meant for sharing anyway.

[@elvenstein]

I wouldn’t say always but often for sure.

[@KEMET1971]

0:41 Great review. Your view onto NYC is a pleasant respite from the onslaught of unpleasant news I see constantly. I hope you will soon be able to afford the residence that would make you happy.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@tomahern8967]

Yeah, the chicken foot should have come attached considering the chicken is the signature of the restaurant! Overall all three dishes looked fantastic!

[@Jamesnu]

I agree! Still, it was a good meal overall!

[@thetroothhurtz]

$12 BREAD IS ASININE!!!!!!!!!!

[@patrickwong4824]

Have you gone shopping for artesian bread is always asinine.

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, it's a lot, but at least it was good bread.

[@lauj888]

It looked an interesting meal, but I agree the Instagram photo promoting the menu should have reflected the actual dish, and it wasn’t. The place seemed to have a nice ambience and more relaxed. I wasn’t wowed by the dishes, but clearly they tasted great. Glad you had a nice dinner🥂

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@vladhilling6697]

Another great deal!!! Thank you

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrezejobuch4527]

Yet again, another faultless video buddy. Really enjoyed the stream. Would you recommend Crownshy over other restaurants or would you be able to suggest a couple more for me. Much continued success for the future my friend 🙏🙌😊💯👍😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Crown Shy is great, but there's a countless number of NYC restaurants that are worth trying.

[@fernandomunoz268]

Funny how despite recognizing you they didn’t give you the full bird portion.

[@darthyves]

The gave him an extra Octopus dish.

[@Jamesnu]

It's for the best. I wouldn't want to showcase something that others wouldn't get off the restaurant week menu.

[@Goynen]

I am not from NY. I live in a rural Part of Germany with above average Michelin Star Restaurants. And the prices for 🎖️or 🎖️🎖️ and 🎖️🎖️🎖️ Restaurants are the same as in NY. But I can say prices have increased by 30% in the last two years…But I don't want to miss these special experiences…

[@Jamesnu]

I know what you mean. They can definitely be pretty special.

[@thehutch-]

Great review. I walked in one night and had dinner at the bar. Killer meal. The bread was fantastic but I’m with you on the upcharge for restaurant week. Not cool.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, that bar area looked really good!

[@RR-fg2rl]

Great review , sad about james Kent went to saga loved that, restaurant week is a great tool to bring people jn I always guess dishes are smaller and different but I love the deal .

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, chef Kent is certainly missed.

[@RR-fg2rl]

@Jamesnu on march 1 my bday is on 5 and Samantha on 8 I'm staying at aman for 1 night $2103 they have 2 restaurants

[@Jamesnu]

@@RR-fg2rl Nice!

[@mrbeankate]

I’ve been dining at nyc restaurants for over 30 years and one thing I learned not to do is to dine during the restaurant week. I always avoid the week all together.

[@Jamesnu]

I know what you mean, but there are good deals out there. The video I posted before this one was at Delmonico's during Restaurant Week and it was probably the best Restaurant Week deal that I've ever experienced.

[@animaladam5]

That’s where they give you the stuff they are about to either feed to staff or throw away.. believe me I’d know

[@mosmarb]

Talking about spicing at a Michelin star, I went to a West African 1* (Akoko in London) the weekend before last and they had very well judged levels of spice in their food. I've been to Ikoyi too, but before its second star so can't really compare the two but definitely a cuisine to look out for (Akoko was quite Nigeria-focussed but with sauces and influences from other countries in the region). Would definitely recommend it if you find yourself in London.

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! That sounds like an interesting place!

[@hubertl75]

In Europe, a Michelin-starred restaurant would never put chicken on the menu. They might put some other kind of poultry on it but chicken is deemed too "common" for such establishments (although I love chicken).

[@Jamesnu]

That's a shame. Chicken can be very tasty.

[@hubertl75]

@@Jamesnu I agree but very often is deemed too "easy".

[@patriciaroggero1150]

Another great Monday review I am glad you did not get the foot (yuck) thank you as always

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thank you!

[@anta-zj3bw]

They should have given you a break on the bread. It looked delicious though. Something i would have paid for. First time viewing a video from your channel.. nice review. Reasonable price for fine dinning for one.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job James drop a like for you.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@ernieojeda]

That bread alone would be a full meal to some people lol

[@Jamesnu]

It was good bread!

[@diangelo1981]

Thanks chef James Kent ..send a "like" from heaven visit us again for a full experience.

[@Jamesnu]

NYC lost a great chef.

[@wolfshadow39]

Would have enjoyed you watching eating the bbq ribs , which is the most expensive meal but can’t go wrong with that

[@BlackJesus8463]

That wasnt on the menu.

[@Jamesnu]

I would've loved to have tried it.

[@madhumenon]

Time to do a series on places with $30 or lower meals. :P

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, I definitely want to showcase some more affordable spots.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

James have you watched the show THE BEAR? If not, I recommend it. It is not only a great show in terms of writing, acting, directing, etc.. It is gives an authentic look into the restaurant industry.

[@Jamesnu]

I have. I still have to watch the 3rd season, but I love it!

[@skatingcanuck9837]

@@Jamesnu The 3rd season will show you the hell it takes to get a restaurant up and running. Apparently there is a lot of division amongst fans about the 3rd season. Personally I enjoyed it. Let me know please when you watch it. I am curious about your thoughts.

[@dangerzone9747]

Congratulations on being voted 2024 New York Dominator

[@Jamesnu]

Haha!

[@regennareid7162]

If I was served chicken with the foot attached I would pass out😂 same goes for the fish with head attached

[@Jamesnu]

Fair enough, it's definitely a unique presentation.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Since the photo was taken prior to restaurant week that would explain why the photo represented their regular menu. To get chicken with the feet still on the restaurant would have likely had to order directly from the farm - a great expense. Also the majority of western diners would be turned off by the chicken foot. We have chicken feet in Korean cuisine, but I know a lot of people who are not down with eating them. Making a whole gourmet loaf of bread is not only costly, but time consuming. To be fair the restaurant has to make cutbacks to justify the $60 price tag. 1) Many of the diners are not regular patrons. In Toronto's restaurant week the majority of patrons are not regular diners, many do not tip well, or know standard restaurant etiquette. 2) The restaurant has to prepare to flip fewer tables with the 3 course menu and some diners who might lag on their tables. At the end of the day they gave you a free squid dish which was worth more than the cost of the bread and chicken foot. I know you are a very respectful and generous tipping restaurant patron and I am not trying to be confrontation, but I'm sorry I have empathy for the restaurant on this one. I worked in the industry for many years and know a restaurant's struggle to survive is very real.

[@Jamesnu]

I understand your perspective, but the fact is the restaurant could've just not posted the picture of the chicken and instead used photos of the other courses that weren't altered.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

@@Jamesnu I respect your point of view.

[@alvin8287]

I was there last month. The bread was complimentary and delicious. The gnocchi was really soft and pillowy. We had the chicken with the foot attached. The chicken was good but the sauce was way too spicy.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Well it was on the side, some people enjoy spice. It was optional for those who can't tolerate any spice.

[@inLmgb]

Hi! I was wondering if they would serve a whole loaf of bread to one person complimentary? This $12 loaf seems massive and oversized for single diners. Do you know by chance?

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! Yeah, I was surprised how much bite the sauce had to it.

[@miamiwalking]

James, Do you ask for permission from management before recording, or do you just do it and hope they won’t ask you to stop? Also, do you use a wide angle lens when inside a restaurant?

[@Jamesnu]

No, but I'm always respectful of everyone when I'm filming. I've never had anyone tell me to stop yet. I wish I had a wider lens. The widest focal length I use when filming is 24mm.

[@plumsink]

$12 for bread, that better have been some really epic darn bread. ;)

[@Jamesnu]

It was costly, but at least it was really good.

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

God bless you sir

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@frankgyure3154]

James,I know you were mad about the bread yoh paid for versus complimentary bread. James,you pay for everything. Nothing is complimentary.

[@twangology]

skip the bread first when dining out - eat it last if you are still hungry and you will feel better afterwards ;-)

[@Jamesnu]

Fair enough, but I'm always hungry so I eat the bread when I can.

[@NA-rp9kt]

Hi James, Would love for you to review the following (if you have not done so): I Sodi, Commerce Inn, King, San Sabino, L'Artusi, Ci Siamo, Claud, Txikito, The Corner Store, Hoexter's, Dante West Village, Casa Enrique, da Umberto.

[@Jamesnu]

A lot of those restaurants are places that I plan to go to in the future. I did make a video about Casa Enrique awhile back. I really liked that one!

[@1jesus2music3duke]

5:30-5:50 is about as close to a rage aria as James gets

[@Jamesnu]

@@1jesus2music3duke Haha!

[@Seasider70]

From what I've heard, a chicken foot is definitely not too desirable. Maybe there's a reason they removed it.

[@Jamesnu]

It's not just the lack of a foot, but the portion was also drastically shrunk from the size it normally is.

[@JimmiAlli]

I think if they gave me a foot attached to the chicken, I would run. But then I’m vegetarian. 😂

[@Jamesnu]

Haha!

[@mitchellnathanson2739]

That's a garbage restaurant that does stuff like that. Anyway, when I was younger (probably about your age) I used to do what you do -- hit all of the hot spots looking for the "best" meals in the city (my city was Philly, though). After a while I realized that most of those places were plastic and artificial and the food was, in the end, just that. Some of it was better than others but, still. Eventually I realized that when it comes to dining out, even (or especially) for fine dining, there's a bar they have to meet but it's lower than you probably think. Beyond that, what makes an evening out at a restaurant is the people you go with. I'm guessing one of your favorite meals was the one you went to with your father and there's a reason for that. Sure, the food looked great. But it was having your dad with you that made it special. Now when I go out I'm simply looking for a place that won't screw it up and that will allow me to enjoy my evening with my family or friends. Restaurants screw that part up all the time. Most of the fine dining places are the worst offenders, IMO. Which is why I now steer clear of all the places I couldn't get enough of back in the day.

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! The company one's surrounded with really can be the most important factor of a meal. Yep, that dinner I shared with my dad the other week was one of the best meals I've ever had!

[@Cobbytown]

All the free advertising you gave them. You’d think they could’ve wrote off a $12 loaf of bread…

[@Jamesnu]

It's alright. I don't need any special treatment. It was definitely nice to get that octopus course, but I always judge a place more so with how they treat everyone.

[@zhexu1727]

Their satsuma dessert is the best

[@Jamesnu]

I'll remember that for next time.

[@chubbs500]

so what did they do with all the extra feet??

[@Jamesnu]

It's a mystery!

[@MrFoolD]

Love sea food!

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching!

[@NooNaN926]

James, first, love your content...thanks. Dude, the foot though? What value do you think they get from removing the foot? So they take it off your plate, for restaurant week, and then what? What do they do with it? It's far more likely that not every chicken's foot is presentable and as it's not a crucial element to the eating experience, they leave it off. With the bread, totally get your point, but it is priced on the menu and it's fair that they charge for otherwise "free" things when they expect to clear far less on the table. I think it's more egregious to charge $12 for it rather than the charge at all. Great content and thanks again!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! It wasn't just that they took off the foot, but they drastically reduced the portion size and made a misleading post about it on Instagram. If they hadn't made that post, I wouldn't have been too upset since any Restaurant Week menu is always sort of a gamble with what the restaurant will present.

[@NooNaN926]

@@Jamesnu ah, understood. They had looked similar in the video, so must have missed your noting the overall portion being smaller. This can forever be, "the chicken foot" episode. 😀

[@Jamesnu]

@@NooNaN926 Haha! That's a good name!

[@bcroger2]

Why did you not ask the server why the foot was not attached? Good review btw

[@jrcasa7926]

With the sudden passing the chef Kent, the whole group can still keep running of 2 restaurants and 1 bar, specially the group’ upcoming restaurant: time and tide, plz understand there a lot bigger aspects for the group to worry abt; i don’t think the restaurant had any time or special budget to take a specific picture only for the restaurant week menu; it’s not like the missing foot chicken dish changed its flavor; im sure u can have some level of compassion! Complaining publicly on YT when the menu clearly says $12 bread as $60 for 3 courses it’s already a steal! And u can have as many pull-apart breads as ur belly desires and chicken dish with a foot, when it’s not restaurant week, I can guarantee u that! ❤

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! The restaurant and hospitality group have certainly been going through a tough time. Chef Kent was a major loss to NYC. If I'm doing a review however, I have to point out these issues. You're right, I'm sure they didn't have a good photo of the Restaurant Week chicken. The solution is simple. They shouldn't have posted the photo of the chicken and instead showcased the courses that were not altered, which were fantastic. As far as the bread. It just doesn't sit too well with me that a person could probably get a single course off the a la carte menu, pay less than the Restaurant Week price and still get bread. Like I said in the video, Crown Shy is a great restaurant, but their Restaurant Week menu wasn't the best.

[@jrcasa7926]

@@Jamesnu a comp dish $28; Bread & chicken foot, $20; So what kind of gratitude u r leaning to, that’s up to u!

[@Jamesnu]

@@jrcasa7926 I was very grateful for the dish! It was excellent! But I'm doing a review for everyone, and the average customer is not getting a free course.

[@TheMoonKingdom]

The hot sauce for the chicken, sort of looks like a piri piri sauce:)

[@Jamesnu]

I know what you mean.

[@patrickwong4824]

You got a free octopus dish but lost a foot on the chicken and were charged $12 for bread that is normally free. Bottom line everything more or less balanced out.

[@Jamesnu]

That's true and I was very grateful for that octopus, but I'm also thinking of the average diner and they most likely won't get a free course.

[@patrickwong4824]

@@JamesnuYou are correct. As a non-reviewer, I would have shown the picture and demanded the foot or at least questioned why the foot was missing.

[@gregtalks2327]

James is there any food item that will immediately turn you away from a dish? Anyways great video as always. #jamesformayor

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! No, I'll pretty much eat anything. Thank you!

[@mrn13]

Great review but a remark/observation: why are they putting the pasta "mafaldine" as the first word in the dish description? Normally it should be: Calabrian salami, sungold, mafaldine". Is it because they are assuming people dont know that mafaldine is a pasta and they are trying to be smart?

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, I'm not sure on that one.

[@drcollumdc]

"Do chickens have large talons"? ( Napoleon Dynamite )

[@Jamesnu]

Haha!

[@tbmcgough1]

those big, (seemingly) raw mushrooms on the carpaccio are confusing to me. Maybe they made sense contextually… but I can’t help but feel like they’re mocking me for some reason…

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, it's a little odd, but I enjoyed it.

[@54diggerdown]

You just come to Southern Indiana and you can get a whole plate of chicken feet

[@Jamesnu]

I'll have to travel there sometime!

[@ctursi3234]

So you got some octopussy instead of a chicken foot!! LOL