How a Janitor Became a James Beard Award Winning Chef Through Oaxacan Cuisine - Cooking in America

[@WolfersHD]

The best part about this series with Sheldon is that he doesn't steal the show. The other series seem very focused on the presenter, but here the focus seems laser focused on the restaurants and their owners. Really great work.

[@TheAwesomeTD]

He speak so beautifully of his wife. Inspiring story.

[@matty1611]

"If everyone marches together, we can accomplish incredible things" What an inspirational and humble chef. Awesome cinematography and truly beautiful to see such passion in not only telling a story but living. Kudos to the host as-well for such a pleasing segment!

[@julianschaper178]

I must say you are one of the best host's on Eater, you bond so well with the chefs and often also with their family. It makes it amazing to watch, you can really understand where the chefs come from. It's a very beautiful thing to see, keep it up!

[@dostoveskiee]

Very true.. I think he's the only host who is a chef, which is likely why he connects better with people on eater videos than the other hosts.

[@imightbemexican]

I love how respectful Sheldon is to this awesome chef!

[@TheEggPlantSama]

He is the chilliest dude on earth lmao just sitting there eating enjoying the food while listening carefully the chefs

[@hitachicordoba]

I attended a Oaxacan festival in LA this past weekend, the mole and tlayudas were muy deliciosa! Viva Oaxaca!

[@sadzz39]

No shade to the other hosts but can Eater just make a playlist of all Sheldon's videos it's clear the people love him

[@sarceneaux2010]

Its refreshing to see stories like this that inspire people and let them know that their story is out there waiting to be written. This dude is a genuine person with a big heart. That is a dying trait in todays selfish world. Im going to this restaurant just because of this video!

[@ranggiarohmansani]

I can imagine why his wife in love with him, Hugo Ortega really have superb personality.

[@naanamora3282]

Fantastic. Well done. Very proud of his celebration of his roots.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Hugo Ortega is a beautifully humble and eloquent man. I love the respect he has for his wife.

[@TrenTonStackZ]

Gotta love how humble Hugo is even with all his successes

[@tamatoa8261]

Two accomplished award winning chefs that are so humble even with their success. They both were dishwaters and are now respected chefs. This is my favorite Eater video so far and braddah Sheldon continues to make da 808 proud. 🤙

[@leisafaimalie8746]

I see Sheldon, I watch. Always great videos when he's involved. 😄

[@griseldaprieto4692]

Sheldon is an amazing person. My respect for this incredible humble man.👏👏

[@AhmedAlEmadi]

What an inspiring and heart warming story...

[@FlyTrue]

This host is awesome. You can really tell he brings the best out of his guest, non pretentious n I fw it

[@WanaBgamer]

gotta love stories like these. Beautiful food

[@hayaidesune7406]

These guys really flow well together

[@brianaguirre1]

What an amazing story!

[@chuchuchuchia]

This series has made me tear up so many times

[@normrubio]

This chef gets it. He's amazing.

[@TheJensPeeters]

heartwarming and inspiring story and the food looks delicious. WHat could you want more. I'd love to go there someday

[@vahnn0]

Dude, this looks like some of the best food I've ever seen. I'm dying to try it!

[@abelcampos4400]

Haters will be haters, you guys are doing a great job!

[@JavedMohamed]

You are an amazing host my man.

[@enne4598]

Awwwww...good job Sheldon!!! the best presenter on Eater...i couldn't stop watching the whole series♥️ Mabuhay!!! Kababayan ko yan!

[@ishua650]

very proud of this paisano

[@AstronautMan_]

Puro Oaxaca!

[@shinfeels]

Tracy must have been so proud of his progression. Awesome story.

[@ninongbear]

Good job sheldon, I love your show!

[@sarahelizabeth8986]

This is one of my favorite restaurants in houston

[@MoonGypsy]

Amazing story !

[@321rudyp]

Shows you what can be accomplished if you have the will and take advantage of the education system America has to offer. Inspirational!

[@ericthrasher67]

Can't wait to visit this place !

[@user-ln8rr3dl1p]

Follow your dreams. Im going to be a janitor one day.

[@carlosmante]

Felicidades, bien Merecido por ser un Hombre muy Trabajador.

[@aalekhine5109]

La historia, las culturas, las personas, las comidas differentes.... La gente de mexico es especial para mi... Sólo un chico blanco regular aprender el idioma

[@camiloandres87]

Siga practicando, es la unica manera de aprender. Saludos desde Colombia

[@aalekhine5109]

Muchas gracias senor! Un día, espero ser tan fluido como un viejo blanco puede ser! ;)

[@garrusn7702]

You know that the language comes from white people, right?

[@lonestar4454]

Love that fact the are repping houston!!!

[@drysilk]

Brand new subscriber. I didn't know I was starving!! 😂 😂 👍🏾👍🏾🇯🇲🇬🇧🙏🏽❤️

[@ArmandoTorres-fi7ob]

That Hot Chocolate looked so good!

[@luisescalante14]

Now that is beautiful food!

[@ferny7402]

Sheldon is the best host. I see Sheldon I click lol

[@오세륜]

The host-'I dont want to say it but..its like a pizza' hahahahaa 😂😅

[@sputnik3258]

lol laughed at this too..lol Owner handled it well tho.

[@hassmonkyjose]

Me and my family have tried the Vietnamese seafood and the Iraqi restaurant for both the videos and they're amazing

[@alexhernandez49]

Felicidades Chef!!!

[@jituhirwani4413]

My law of attraction I want to try every food in this world.

[@lelepat]

Looks great

[@gorillachilla]

im from uk i love oxacan food

[@jvs81]

Lucas gots to visit Sheldon's restaurant!!!

[@sundawg911]

Looks good.

[@h.n.9917]

excuse me there's a stone in my soup

[@BrianMcNay]

Holy shieet I need to visit here! Got damn!

[@Keoki.93]

It was delicious

[@centpushups]

Remembering back to my younger days, trying some red ants because I saw my cat eating them. turns out they tasted like sweet tarts

[@sundayweiss6776]

Community. International good bless

[@GroguSlayer69]

Great guys, not the usual exaggerated young American way of talking.

[@brandongranados5569]

Do you have one in Phoenix ? Tiene uno en phoenix?

[@adyaramkrishna7702]

brandon granados aq

[@Zennofobic]

I once ate some Cheetoh's at a picnic that were covered in black ants but I didn't look before I grabbed a handful and threw them in my mouth. Very peppery and spicy although I didn't care for the feeling of them crawling around in my mouth.

[@betitoroks]

I've been to this restaurant before!!

[@jcarlos100]

Beto Valdes how was it? The food looks great

[@ramiayoub8975]

eat listen repeat

[@KevinTwiner]

Awsomesauce

[@cutesweettea]

sorry but this reminds me of ratatouille HAAHHAHAHAHA

[@TheOneAndOnlyMrH]

The ants look big enough to bite your head off - also I wouldn't mind trying them :-) Honestly everything looks so tasty but I'm in the UK :/

[@deathpyre42]

Wait, can those ants be farmed? It might be a nice alternative to those baby shrimps that could be farmed on desert land.

[@hiramrosajr8231]

Is that a fuking rock?

[@swissexpress9277]

No shame I am a dishwasher.

[@leoneklof9164]

He looks like the guy from Life of Pi

[@sundayweiss6776]

Wife's are equals not torophys.

[@joecaner]

I take the mole. Hold the insects please.

[@loimac5105]

The chef seems really nice and everything But i will never put ants on a steak.

[@Metro2033fan21]

It actually tastes really good.

[@loimac5105]

I'm sure it does but I can't get past the psychological aspect of it. Just like the way I can't imagine eating brains.

[@TwistedD85]

Ants and other insects are a huge food source for a lot of the world. If you get the chance you ought to at least give things a try, otherwise you might go through life missing your favorite food.

[@Penguin619]

Do you eat shellfish? Those are bugs of the sea.

[@TheBebop09]

Loi Mac goat brains arent that bad, some lime and salsa rolled up in a tortilla, in mexico they eat about everything even the ants larvae, crazy right

[@SoliTary001]

Can i watch something food related without the host saying fucking Umami?

[@Syph1l1S]

great story, bad host

[@buttacookies]

the host needs to practice better etiquette. "it's like a pizza..."

[@daveharris5914]

he actually said "I don't want to say it but"

[@buttacookies]

Dave Harris yeh. i heard it. but if he didnt wanna say it, why did he say it?

[@daveharris5914]

coz it's like pizza?

[@buttacookies]

Dave Harris the only time you say 'i dont wanna be rude' or 'i dont wanna say this' is when something sounds negative. you can tell by that whole awkward exchange. he even tried to cover up by making a another statement right away. he didnt have to say it the way he did. hence, needs better etiquette if hes gonna host.

[@buttacookies]

Jason Chiang good one.

[@fuzzy346]

If this video is meant for english speakers; then why not subtitle the chef?

[@lilpinche918]

If you can't understand what he's saying maybe you should leave the gated community every once in a while.

[@Char12403]

Because he's speaking English.

[@coolumar335]

with excellent grammar and inflection as well. Truly, how anyone can berate immigrants speaking their own language when they can speak English just as well, I don't know.

[@misisipimike8020]

Wealthy, successful man who has built an empire from nothing is criticized by someone who likes Buckcherry and a video called "girl buys condoms". Irony is not dead.

[@golden.333]

Misisipi Mike LOL!!!