How Chef Daniel Boulud Makes His Signature Abalone Dish at Two-Michelin-Starred Daniel - Plateworthy

On the premiere of 'Plateworthy,' chef Nyesha Arrington heads to NYC institution Daniel, where legendary chef Daniel Boulud showcases French and Asian flavors. Daniel walks Nyesha through the dish ormeau, a braised Kona abalone in puff pastry dish that has become a staple at the restaurant.
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Credits:
Host: Nyesha Arrington
Director/Producer: Pelin Keskin
Camera: Carla Francescutti, Murilo Ferreira
Editors: Francesca Manto
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman
Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone
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YES.

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Yesh!

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“Perception is everything, although could be wrong”

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I do not agree. One could find a lot of pleasure in simple things as well. I think you have to be a bit of a snob to think so shallowly.

[@whatmane]

I love the host! Too often I see hosts interviewing chefs & they're completely clueless about what's goes on. She seems really engaged in the process & is like a student behind the line.

[@KingRockets]

She's great but just a little too over the top, especially the part at 5:37 where she says "this is really important to me, i'm actually super passionate about sea weed". Like really? Who the hell says that.

[@VanManDamn]

@@KingRockets alot of chefs talk like that, especially the "fine" dining chefs. They can be really passionate about ingredients to the point it becomes obnoxious lol.

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@@KingRockets it was cute actually

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KingRockets I don’t doubt for a second she is obsessed with seaweed. Chefs often have quarks like that, and she very much is one.

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KingRockets “who the hell says that?” people with opinions.

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she has an absolutely wonderful smile

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CozyPHID some good DSL’s nawmsayin?

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CozyPHID Aw:)

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For sure

[@SimplyBergman]

I am glad I wasn't the only one to notice :) Absolutely adorable

[@kathyerickson9402]

The rapport between the host chefs was lovely...and they were so inviting to their guest. This was really a joy to watch!

[@Fkjlh]

Need more of this series, the host is very genuine and knowledgeable.

[@RS-zp1we]

To be honest she's trying to showcase her knowledge a bit too much. I don't care as much for her assumptions, just let the experts do the talking. For example: the chef says it tastes like geoduck. And she's like: yeah, exactly. And then rambles on with keywords that seem generic. Anyway, nice show, but I don't care too much for her opinion. But then again. It's just my take on things (:

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and pretty too it helps for sure

[@goliaboi]

@@RS-zp1we It makes sense for her to try and describe the abalone since she is the host of a show.. for the viewers... not the chefs obviously.

[@RS-zp1we]

@@goliaboi well I dont care about her view, but the chef's view. So let them do the describing

[@symbian74]

Nyesha competed in Top Chef. Daniel Boloud has been a judge in Top Chef. They have a connection. :)

[@ruvin7023]

Bring that host back. Good presence and not annoying.

[@isaiahs.1281]

Shes better than that blonde host from 3 years ago

[@theelectricant98]

@Adam Sobh you are an ass. Correcting spelling in a KZbin comments section and whining about the host

[@ruvin7023]

@Lan Astaslem I'm asian... you kinda have bias against black folks. Sit Down.

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@Lan Astaslem lmao

[@ryanodonnell6110]

When she ate the raw abalone I knew she was a real food person

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How french is your cooking? "Yes"

[@toozietoozman]

Oui

[@nilleftw]

@daAnder71 Jesus who cares

It just surrendered.

[@blueninja1779]

Elle parle français?

[@victorym744]

The fact they just let Chef Arrington cut that Abalone. That's TRUST. I don't care how much experience I would have, that would make me so nervous! Chef Arrington was so lovely and professional. Amazing job to everyone. This was a joy to watch :)

[@MarshallBananar]

Really nice, everyone was great in this! Great host and the chefs were really friendly and honest about their work, they just seemed to really be enjoying what they're doing, which is key to making it really taste good c: Editing is really good as well Great video all around!

[@caribbeanpot]

wonderful piece.. great host.

[@cmm3338]

She is an accomplished, and well respected Chef....

[@taakeferd2333]

It's so nice to see Chef Leroux getting featured. One of the most genuine, knowledgeable and friendly chefs I've ever had the honour of meeting

[@Reb0rnKnight]

Still prefer Eater videos without a host but at least this one was leagues better than the other annoying host who kept interrupting the chef when he was trying to explain things.

[@biggdaddy202003]

Nice to see Nyesha branching out and doing things like this. Always loved her personality on Top Chef and her food is real good also. I like these chef driven series (Sheldon, Marcus) and now Nyesha. Keep it coming

[@brookeb1753]

She has now become my favorite food journalist of all time. So natural and personable!

[@rigginhelga0222]

She is outstanding!!!!! I really hope they got a few episodes shot before this damn corona ruined the whole industry cuz I want more. I can see how knowledgeable she is and is respected for it.

[@sidviscus]

A Michelin Star chef who has a sense of humor and is delightful to be around. You don't see many of those.

[@garrett6098]

Her smile is so contagious! Nyesha radiates positivity! We want more!

[@unruly_ronin]

Oh, I didn't know the host's name. In Swahili her name means Rain

[@koshersalt3414]

Yeah, this is one of the best hosts of all the Eater videos I've watched. She actually seems engaged in what the chefs are presenting.

[@joshuajackson5654]

She’s good. Her descriptions are genuine and not forced. More of her please!

[@pehash]

Yeah, but she needs to stfu and stop talking over her guests

[@danemiller7492]

I enjoyed every second of this video. Nyesha is an absolute joy to the world. I want to thank those 2 chefs for being so gracious and letting us in their house. Fabulous experience. And thank you Eater

[@eci2620]

The chemistry in this episode is basically EPIC! 👍

[@leonmatthias321]

They're quite adorable geeking out over seaweed together

[@alaub1334]

love this video, and i love her interaction with the chefs even more! they all seem so genuine, and she seems really interested and like she’s having a great time.

[@MissMelanie9]

They seemed so kind. Very passionate. I loved this video from beginning to end. Thank you!

[@kennymonty8206]

That blew my mind. I never stop being amazed by great Chef's working their craft! So inspiring!

[@williamhiepnguyen]

Need to see more of the host chef Nyesha! She did an amazing job

[@lwjmaine]

In singapore we just dump the abalone in with the instant noodles.

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“wE hAve THe bESt stReeT FOOd”

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How to make a luxurious instant noodles.

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A1 abalone noodles

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@@harold868 Malaysia: Hold my nasi lemak.

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Singaporeans... smh I wanna be one

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Wow ! This chef/host is a breathe of fresh air. Being a chef myself I love her passion!

[@corgeousgeorge]

I really like this host. She brings a lot of knowledge and she is so darned excited and interested in everything that is going on but not in an over the top or ridiculous way. Just like a true admiration for the work and the people she is meeting here. I'd like to see more of her content.

[@derricksworldd2390]

Oh man, been following the BTS of this series for the past few weeks on Instagram. So stoked to see where this series can go! Chef Nyesha is a complete natural on set!

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Shes very friendly and knowledgable

[@PeyCheng]

Thanks for the new production Eater. I love mise en place and look forward to many more wonderful contents

[@jbiz1234]

The host was SUPERB. She’s relatable/approachable but yet so versed to be amongst the chefs. Give her more shows!

[@kdm313]

Wow what a complicated dish. Need more of these series there so good. Thank You

[@menDoesit]

One the best videos I've watched on youtube..."my soul is happy now"

[@joesmith3829]

I liked that she has professional training and addresses the chef as one would in a professional kitchen. Willing to try anything with respect for the art of cooking.

[@jdp6644]

Thank you for showcasing diversity in the kitchen in such a natural, comfortable way.

[@ThomasCahill64]

She needs her own show! She was so engaged and really sucks you into the experience with how appreciative she is to be there! She ate it!

[@EliasH-video]

One of the best series on the channel. Perfect hosting, great practical info, good production. More!

[@lazichimp]

One of the best video on this channel!! Love it!!

[@triad6425]

I love this host, not annoying and you can see her beaming with passion for cooking.

[@Alan-yb8kx]

So much effort and creativity are put in a dish. Respect!!!

[@MegaSergey1989]

Love this episode. Her passion is just addicting!

[@colleenuchiyama4916]

I so enjoyed this. It’s great to see a chef like Daniel Boloud as a person .

[@MsBruinboy]

I met the host when I used to work for Sherry Yard . She’s really nice in person to everyone .

[@ZenGeiger]

i loved this episode. chefs were so sweet to her

[@garnettlivingston3739]

Wonderful job. Have dined at Daniel many times and loved every bite!

[@eddieshiu2018]

Really awesome to hear the dish explained and drawn!

[@MattDidg]

2:24 "It look very much like your..." *HEART STOPS* "....drawings"

[@chonghooschl8393]

erm.. 😂

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I love your Drawing Note book. Beautiful

[@511dydy]

I love daniel, such a rockstar in a kitchen

[@dannyboy2180]

This one made me so happy. So good

[@moartv0112]

This is the best michelin-starred chef episode imo. Daniel was way fun and its cool to see inception to plate

[@AwesomeActer]

Its so nice to see a passionate and knowledgable host who lets the food and chefs shine!

[@ebercastanon995]

“You wanna taste my seaweed butter?”

[@strawberrymelon8527]

I love the host! So nice to see a fellow chef that understands cooking.

[@phoeberaymond8781]

Food is such an art form. This is so inspiring

[@nodrama490]

Perfect ! A chef hosting chef ❤️

[@Pt0wN973b0iI]

I enjoy Mr.Boulud's French chef that they work together. Never knew that. He should be talked about more. Without him, there is no restaurant. 💙💚💛💜 Namasté.

[@DavidFSloneEsq]

The dish looks delightful, and, while I don’t know this host, she’s really good. Give her a raise.

[@delillerobin3407]

Wonderful people, it was really nice to watch !

[@allisgood1002]

She is absolutely beautiful and soft spoken and the food looks amazing too

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I love the energy in that kitchen 🙏🏻

[@CounterRyu]

What a dish, great preparation. Making me hungry and I’m already eating.

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that was the most extravagant food preperaion I've ever witnessed!

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Alright, I can stop searching now, THIS is the best video 🙌

[@ardentdfender4116]

A great video piece. Lots of work goes into them dishes. However, the host is not only a talented chef, she understand her craft and environment and knowledgeable. As well she's also a very charming host to watch and mingling with the chefs and ask good questions. So many other hosts act as if they are the know it all with their guests and not really let them speak or explain. Good Chemistry! So much you learn just listening.

[@maxbuhler4323]

I work with Chef Steven Marsella at the gloriette in Covington,La. He is an amazing chef. Passionate ab teaching others the culinary arts. I watch these episodes everyday. They are so inspirational. Thank you chef

[@irevisibel9237]

Beautiful plate/presentation!

[@goliaboi]

Loved this!

[@michelledoan88]

i love watching Nyesha , shes a gem! and Chef Daniel Boulud and his Chef De Cuisine Eddy Leroux are a dynamic duo

[@a-aron14]

Great host - enthusiastic, very descriptive, involved. More!

[@paulnokio1199]

Outstanding presentation! Lots of love in that bite

[@ThePieman1972]

I think the host of this presentation is what drew me to watch more. Aside from the two awesome chefs, she really pulled this together!

[@OttoEatsChikn]

Love to see how happy she is to be there- great content.

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What a joyful and bright host/chef ! 👍😁

[@captprime9446]

Love this type of cooking, taking ingredients no one really see's that often, and puting it in a master chefs hand to make something delicous.

[@rdknight89]

The way she opened her mouth when he asked her to try the potato touched my soul a little bit

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She isn’t butting in boi she’s learning, she belongs in this business

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She's great! Hope to see more of her videos soon.

[@cheyenne1082]

Honestly. What an experience 😭

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This makes me so joyful that such things are being created in this world, yet so regretful that i'll never be able to afford this even while living in New York. Thanks Eater for make me aware that such joys do exist.

[@sanj1982]

Chef Boulud is always fantastic with these videos but shoutout to the host of doing a great job

[@gdcleanfun]

Abalone pounded, sliced, and flash fried in butter is awesome, too!

[@JohnHausser]

This chef is fantastic

[@noelcleary9839]

Outstanding

[@crimsonsky97]

Please give us a full time version of her. LOVE her

[@one_blackbox]

The opening scene with the whisk! 🤣

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I only ever want to watch her videos god what a breath of fresh air

[@michelledoan88]

that dish looks amazing

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The Copper pans and the old school stove is just heavinly

[@adetola1000]

This is one of the best Episodes of Cooking I've ever watched in my Life1 The host is amazingg!, Chefs very friendly, honest and gentle. The editing also smooth! I smiled all the way through this episode.

[@user-od4op6ng9y]

This was a fun episode

[@lucycarlos4923]

I loved the chemistry it was fun, and more details of the dis aysha is beautiful and the chefs were very fun, and the dish was not arrogant, it wa simple, and striking looking, super Japanese yet european as well.

[@HoangNguyen-jf9vo]

much respect!

[@ezequielsoto444]

Damn the host is so good..I'm laughing and smiling along with them as if I was in the video !😁 the vibe feels so welcoming and warm!!

[@reginaldchappelle3553]

Very engaging. And what a beautiful smile.

[@AnGeLoUs07]

Nyesha’s smile is heaven! So articulate, professional, educated and naturally developed palate.

[@sheetsqui]

thank god for a host on a food show who actually seems to love food have a little knowledge about food and asking good questions.

[@ashleyburries1822]

Her voice is so pleasing to the ear

[@argumentfromignorance2410]

What a charming lady host. I watch a LOT of cooking shows but she is having the best time in her life and it's very communicative. And she obviously has a culinary background so it's not just good cheerleading.