Isaac Toups Tastes New Orleans Finest | Where Chefs Eat

[@bigwill350uk]

How Chef Toups’ doesn’t have his own show these day is criminal.

[@mercurysound33]

I worked with him on a pilot for his own show a few months ago. If it gets picked up, it'll be awesome.

[@Emmbedd]

He has a restaurant, let the man work

[@l30red08]

​@@mercurysound33 that's great to hear, they'd be crazy not to go through with it

[@chefsword1]

Totally agree with this.

[@jasonbrophy7921]

He should,he’s had a few munchies appearances

[@AJGalecki]

I met Chef Isaac as soon as I moved to New Orleans a few weeks before the pandemic and lockdowns started. Have never heard of him or his restaurant but they were giving out free meals to service industry, and he was out there handing out beers to us in line, taking photos with people and keeping the mood light. He's such an awesome guy, I love watching his videos on KZbin now

[@lancerobinson9097]

Restaurants Toups Meatery - 1:57 Mawi Tortillas - 3:05 Crescent City Steak House - 6:06 Chris crab Factory - 8:46 Marjie's Grill - 9:53 Saint-Germain - 15:12 Clesi's Seafood Restaurant & Catering - 19:04

[@Musicman9492]

I'm a simple man. I see Toups, I watch, I upvote.

[@l30red08]

Isaac is such an amazing guy. Proud to have him be a spokesman for the good of Louisiana ❤

[@dalefrye9361]

Went to New Orleans this last winter. Chef Toup's restaurant is absolutely amazing. Huge servings and fair prices. I'm still dreaming of his mixed drinks and plates.

[@fantasiafox22]

What’s his restaurant? Doesn’t he have a few in Nola?

[@krunkformula]

​@fantasiafox22 Toupes Meatery. One thing I love about NOLA is many restaurants serve generous portions of great food at fair prices and this place is no different. One of my favorites

[@Mister_Typo]

Yourube needs more Isaac! Love how you can tell he and Will are genuine friends too

[@yaboi5047]

Respect him for feeding the kids. Thank you chef ❤

[@codycrochet660]

My grandfather was Cajun French. He didn't speak English until he was seven years old. He used to get beat in school for speaking his native tongue. Born to share cropper parents, he was the middle child of nineteen brothers and sisters, and his parents lost two sets of twins. They don't make men like him no more. He taught me the love of Cajun cooking, fishing, living off the land. He taught me to peel crawfish! I miss that man and my grandmother more than anything! C'est Bon!

[@dpclerks09]

❤

[@zwalker4146]

I’m guessing you’re either from Lafourche or Terrebonne Parish. My great grandparents went through the same thing. Neither one of them spoke English well.

[@codycrochet660]

Lol mais ya. Grew up in Thibedoux/Houma area. Bayou Blue technically

[@Queencreole504]

I love Toups. My best friend and I rest her soul ate there as soon as he opened up and he made us the best meal and this was so many years ago. I still talk about it.

[@RichSims-p7c]

Issac is so personable, he's the kind of guy you want to hang out with and share a meal or two.

[@kenromero9236]

Had the pleasure of interviewing Issac as he opened Toup’s Meatery. Great guy and I love that he has not tried to amp up a Cajun or New Orleans accent.

[@c.t.williams8061]

This was awesome....my favorite part was seeing Chef Toups teaching his kids how to eat crawfish. Warmed my heart ❤️

[@JustGuineaPigs01]

I need a weekly Isaac show. Then the world would be that much closer to being better.

[@algernon5776]

I have regularly traveled to New Orleans for the past 45 years. The City has kind people, deep history, great culture and world class food. Do yourself a favor visit New Orleans!!!

[@michaelbrown1585]

A Toups video is always a homerun

[@GreenWitch1]

New Orleans is the best city in the country! I lived there for 12 years & continuously go back & visit!!

[@zmxvbj]

What I love about New Orleans is that he hit like 0.5% of all the amazing restaurants here. Keep doing your thing Isaac!

[@billthomas6296]

Isaac, great job taking us around New Orleans fantastic restaurants. Y'all are definetly blessed with some good food and culture. Loved it!!!

[@thezamoras1337]

We make it a point to go to his restaurant every year. The lamb neck is by far one of the greatest dishes I have tasted.

[@CompassRose21]

Chris is our go to crab guy when we do a seafood boil. Me and my mom have literally gone out there at 9 pm and he was out there helping us put crabs in the truck. Always quality seafood.

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

This was uplifting & entertaining! The food just looked so delicious. Made me want to travel down there & feast! Well done Chef Toups...Appreciations to you for your sharing.

[@klamdert945]

Here for the toups

[@codybeamish837]

Issac toups is a very nice man and has a great restaurant, ive been there copious amount of times. I have yet to try mawi but will soon, my favorite tacos so far are taqueria el plabano on the corner of canal and broad, cresent city steak isnt impressive to me, no Maillard on the steak and I prefer Doris. Clesis is top tier! Been in the city 10 years.

[@JustJules1991]

Toups South was one of my fav restaurants. I was so sad when they closed

[@callthemastodon]

Literally put my man Isaac onto any food trend and I'm fucking IN

[@mangleyben4126]

Only here for Isaac!

[@RKHarm24]

Hey Chef Isaac. I saw you on a Binging with Babish YT video. You were trying to teach Andrew about Cajun Food. Just saw this video on YOU this morning. Great Work in NOLA and NYNY.

[@jbecknc]

Really nice show. Lived in New Orleans in the early 70s and worked at Brennans. Still think about it like it was yesterday.

[@teddymartinii1979]

New subscriber. I've been a pro commercial photographer for almost 40 years. Excellent cinematography, and well edited. Good luck to you.

[@rex2837]

Great job showcasing Nola talent

[@kendramiddletonwilliams]

Beautiful illustration of the food scene and beauty of NOLa!😊

[@anthonywood8587]

I can attest to Toups meat board, and restaurant in general. It is fantastic. Cocktails are also underrated, try the Sally Fields Forever....

[@sprinter18]

This was so much fun to watch! Definitely booking a flight to Nawlins soon!!!

[@lewismooney3941]

He’s the best!

[@SarahR5338]

The ONLY reason to watch Top Chef California is Issac. He was a beast and so funny.

[@Matt.L.L]

That Marjie’s method on soft shell crabs would be killer.

[@treytracytravel]

Fun. Steaks looked great!

[@TeagleTheBeagle1]

It’s sad that Marnie’s closed this year. I wonder when they filmed this

[@krunkformula]

Wouldnt blame the man for saying Toupes lmao great restaurant love his food! So many amazing restaurants in NOLA

[@rozd618]

15:51 Did he say a pair of little fairies? 🧚‍♀️ 🧚‍♂️ 😂

[@robertbissonnette4411]

As a chef myself i got to get back to New Orleans the people are nice and the food is always amazing

[@BOBMAN1980]

No they aren't and no it isn't.

[@robertbissonnette4411]

@@BOBMAN1980 Will that's your opinion liberal

[@BOBMAN1980]

@@robertbissonnette4411 Hahahha. That's the best you got. Good.

[@BOBMAN1980]

@@robertbissonnette4411 PS I've cooked for over 20-years and lived here in New Orleans for over 18-years. If the city was so damn 'friendly', why can't people here stop killing each other and stealing/car jacking. Also, if the food is so great, why no Michelin-starred restaurants in the town.

[@robertbissonnette4411]

@@BOBMAN1980 Sounds like you should stop voting Democrats

[@skepticaloptimist1917]

Ahhhhh, New Orleans! City of a thousand restaurants, and only one menu...

[@isaachodges4001]

Isaac Toups having to pretend that he hadn't tried quesabirria is hilarious! 😂

[@LotsofWhatever]

I grew up in New Orleans but moved away. I MISS the food.

[@chrismills1713]

The bacon wrapped filet from Crescent City Steakhouse is off the chain

[@capstar633]

Chef Isaac: PLEASE! WHERE IS YOUR CHANNEL? WE NEED YOU!!!!

[@jonasbrothersrockist]

I first visited New Orleans in December 2021.

[@michaelperry9580]

Mozzarella is very similar to queso quesadilla. I think qq has more twang but I’m not sure if I could tell the difference

[@zmxvbj]

Marjie's is gone now... so sad. One of my favorite restaurants in NOLA

[@thewhodat2314]

This is just the tip of the iceberg folks of New Orleans, the most phenomenal food in the entire planet earth they compete with each other because if not, they’re shutting down it’s that good huge portions of phenomenal seafood, the best, most flavorful food in the entire world

[@JimmyVYouTube]

If I could I would give this 100 thumbs up!!! Like like Loud

[@Darko1324]

Where Issac goes my algorithm will follow ❤

[@Thedreadedflutist]

Im going to his restaurant one day

[@diaperwip3]

Used to live in Nola for 15’years moved to Orlando but man do I miss da city!!!

[@victorsalazar148]

Starting out with “tacos” from NO is interesting

[@skepticaloptimist1917]

Ribeye is number one. Even beating out the strip and porterhouse. Although porterhouse is a pretty damn good cut. Got that t-bone and tenderloin all in one! (But ribeye is the best steak there is)

[@ray7419]

Did he say he worked for Emeril?? That’s impressive. 👍

[@bodhimedia1]

Fois Gras in your flip flops! LOL!

[@Cleanlarry]

I feel like every cook in NoLa can cook a gourmet meal on a table outside😂

[@overtonesnteatime198]

This channel is gonna explode let's gooooo

[@ClassicallyNamed]

Hopefully i get a discount since we're related. Lafayette Toups right here

[@RobinnDuplantis]

I would follow him for sure

[@haneytr3s]

Good to see some Southeast Texas "barbecue" aka fried crabs represented.

[@randysworld8404]

Not 100% traditional " Sartins" style, though. Looks like an Asian twist. I'm wondering where he picked that part up??

[@garybain8471]

Willie Mae's had the best Fried Chicken that i have ever had in my life

[@krunkformula]

It's absolutely delicious

[@Msmykimoto2U]

Without a doubt. The gumbo is amazing too

[@superdonthegod]

One question ....When is Isaac getting his own show?

[@aahh6914]

No one does food like we do here in New Orleans.

[@RyanOneRox]

Crab buddy over there is the Forest Gump of cooking

[@chads4556]

NOLA and Louisiana is the best food city and state in the country.

[@ashaniquejohnson6715]

My brothers and I had two pet crawfish my uncle found fishing. I’m dad would threaten to cook it 😂😂they’re not bad pets to have.

[@iandi6901]

Wth as a local I’m amazed lol

[@alexandercarias2003]

Bro why he ate that Honduran taco with a spoon come on 😂

[@GillistheIllist]

There should be a spinoff show called Toups Poops

[@JoePrimmerEditor]

10:10 Gimme your money crabs!

[@TimmyTebro]

Why use mozzarella instead of cotija?

[@BizzyBaz103]

Melts better and gives better texture when fried on the griddle

[@christophercoleman9885]

“Best taco in New Orleans” is in Metairie?

[@redd1911]

Best oysters are in Metairie too.

[@richardyoung871]

In this part of the video I have never heard of stuffed mushrooms with crayfish because the yield of crayfish is small but if I had the choice between a NY SHELL STEAK OR A RIBEYE STEAK,I will always go with the ribeye and I won't go to a restaurant rather go to the supermarket cheaper and I know how to season it and with what starch and vegetables and what sauce and hot sauce as I like a little heat with a nice chilled beer but many places can't cook a steak to the correct temperature even if you request bleu,in French blue in English there is a difference like making escargot what style as I like them,I I will make it myself because I have to make them at a restaurant and not over charge as many places do usually French of course

[@richardyoung871]

In this part of the video Isaac explains the history of NEW ORLEANS cuisine but the only thing I know is watching EMERIL,and I would love to join visit this place but what's interesting is that when I was stationed down there I really didn't think about it but back in the 70s all I did was stay on base or travel in Georgia, that's about it. But back then I did observe that it was actually very poor coming from Honolulu Hawaii, but where I am from very affluent, in the valley families had money so did my family and I am not boasting just be humble as I am Chinese Hawaiian 4th generation but I like a Chef by trade and I live and work in NYC and NYC is huge with many different types of people culture and cuisines which I love and with my culinary arts and education I basically can work anywhere at I enjoy talking to different CHEF'S about food and where they are from what state,basic background and talk about different recipes and where they have worked and doing what what capacity

[@zzy8811]

Good to hear, are you retired or still working?

[@respektfully]

That wasn’t Mozzarella that was Queso Oaxaca 😉 sorry I couldn’t let that slide

[@stephenkolman5727]

Mothers ferde sandwich is a religious experience.

[@creativemindplay]

Lotta non-toxic masculinity in this clip

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

😂😄😅

[@CaseyTheBrash]

Heh, I know Salt and Pepper Crab when I see it...

[@whatissurge]

Check out Charlie’s Steakhouse.

[@Ttngu106]

That brake tag said 05/23

[@lcglazer]

8:30 takes one bite of the steak, doesn't even show the steak, and Isaac says goodbye to his friend. Next time pack the rest and ship it to me.

[@kyledunscomb1481]

11:11 dude almost lost a toe

[@thefumexxl]

Toups ain't about to do unseasoned crab boil.... wtf.

[@captaincoon_]

Damn. Not one Black chef? Sounds about right

[@dp2120]

“Quesa taco”? “quesa” isn’t a word.

[@martingreen5439]

What is Adam Sandler doing in this video...?

[@Disqo13]

3:37

[@jt3483]

Birria Taco should have used the right cheese and the fried crab is Viet Cajun... I don't care if you say it's a Beaumont, Texas thing... that's Viet Cajun flavoring

[@skepticaloptimist1917]

Dem fried crabs auta be sofshell, yeah!

[@jimmyburnett2245]

Is he kin to Wayne Toups..🤔😎

[@jaker2542]

These folks just be sayin words. like.... SEVERAL times Im just hearing them saying words but its like reading copyright, its just words XD

[@carlhilliard8272]

Love the video! But can we agree that Isaac could have done a better job explaining the impact of Black people on the cuisine as well? Seems like an important part for context! Nonetheless, great video.

[@bbills4186]

I noticed that...I think the context under which he spoke was about immigrants and New Orleans being a port city....however it is well known that Haitians had a profound influence on NOLA and the French Quarter, as they were free people of color and regularly traveled between the French Caribbean and NOLA. They were the major builders of many of the cottages in the Quarter. ☮️

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

Please correct me if I'm wrong but I thought Cajun meant white and creole meant black in New Orleans

[@paigearthur9076]

I don't see Turkey and the Wolf...........

[@thefumexxl]

The acting and editing on this is awful but toups is the man and the food is excellent.

[@rnb2087]

the music and the narration for the first 2 min made me not want to watch the rest of the video. if we're in new orleans, take me there. i don't need generic bbq music that doesn't match the "we're cooking food" voice over. let isaac do his thing and show some personality right off the bat

[@gfamily5881]

maaaan here in texas those some basic a$$ tacos