Italian food in NYC is better than Italy!? ft. Babish

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[@surajhegde10thb4]

Mr Z. Is going to have a word with you about the title 😂!

[@AngelDame17]

Babish Vs. Mr Z Let's goooooo!

[@katthy092]

If it gets change we know why😅

[@mariachiaradealberti257]

Yes I confirm and I am Italian! 😂

[@jabon13]

I was wondering the whole video where Mr. Z was. 😂

[@blaizegottman4139]

It surprised me that in Italy they eat Small portions

[@uncreative5766]

This is the Jolly collab I never thought I'd see. Babish and Ollie's sense of humor is on the same wavelength. I can't wait for how this video plays out.

[@sorayyahyusrizal7692]

And my exacly though were "babish is the cooler version of ollie.. " 😂😂😂

[@udaynautiyal9376]

no it ain't, it's called fitting on or courtesy

[@abelsmile]

right!!! and it doesn't feel awkward

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

You didn't think two of the most popular food KZbin channels would ever collab? Especially when Babish is constantly collabing?

[@chadmolenaar1]

You’re absolutely spot on. Far out, this is one of their best episodes ever!

[@alyssatheexcellent]

11:17 “THATS MY FAVORITE CHILDRENS BOOK!” The level of joy on everyone’s faces is enough to brighten your day!

[@sandraandrews9907]

PLEASE BRING BACK "Bedtime with Babish"!! He has such a smooth, seductive voice. I could go to sleep with that voice!! Thx 4 letting us know this, Olly.

[@HarmanKaur-xn7zm]

I am dying at how he just casually started reading them a book in the middle of a restaurant😂

[@annaheeldawes8608]

Babish’s reaction to The Hungry Caterpillar book is tremendous , and the pure ecstasy of Ollie realising all his Christmas’s have come at once, as soon as he started reading it to him. ❤️

[@HorWangZaaa]

Josh : I feel like I haven't even had Italian food before! Mr Z : Am I a joke to you??

[@jerahmeelsangil247]

He always call Olly idiot, but I think Josh is the real idiot, how can you say that when He has toured the whole EMILIA ROMAGNA with mr Z, his reviews aren't reliable. With these kind of reactions He clearly don't know a thing about eating. AHAHA these brits

[@ParanoidTheMarvin]

Title of this video justify Mr. Z kicking Ollie's shin.

[@12Chris6]

All of Italy: Am I a joke to you?

[@Dreggan79]

didn't they eat at Massimo's restaurant as well? Might tick off a LOT of people with the title.

[@Pre1321]

The Italians (at least online) can't comprehend that people who left their country en masse also developed really delicious food traditions all over the world. They should be proud, not calling it 'fake' and inferior.

[@unon735]

The whole half minute montage from 14:45 with Ollie reading out his list in earnest enthusiasm while Josh just polishes the desserts is just the kind of stuff i'm here for, and that honest "What do you think?" at the end Oh Ollie you're precious and adorable

[@Alfredopizzaluver151]

It's so sweet that they brought each other gifts at the end.

[@jesuslopez2015]

"THAT"S MY FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK" what a spectacular reaction

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

My favorite as the kid was when the caterpillar at the slice of swiss cheese

[@Meh_Lone_Bah]

Babish freaking out spasming over a children's book is very cute and endearing 😂

[@borisbalkan707]

KZbin needs to ban bots like this

[@timkinley1779]

Why is he wearing a backwards ball cap at a nice restaurant?

[@Kimo0tJJ]

That was too cute 😂 and It's my favorite as well so that's cool!

[@aaronsirkman8375]

@@timkinley1779 I don't think there are laws about what hats you can wear at a restaurant in NYC.

[@timkinley1779]

@@aaronsirkman8375 Class, representing yourself a certain way, showing respect for the place and the staff. Those are just a few reasons. Why not put forth a little effort to be professional. Is trying that hard to do? Maybe he is playing a character that he thinks he would like to portray. I don't know. Given the option, I'd go with some class.

[@WeeHaaHooYaa]

This colab is insane. Your energy together is so good. Please do more together.

[@Rebe8d89AH]

The Bedtime with Babish segment was amazing lmao. Andrew is such a good sport.

[@piethrower91]

Babish fulfilling Ollie's dream of reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar is peak content.

[@BimRen246]

That was my favourite part

[@jefferyscholl]

You could hear people off camera giggling like kids, it was the best

[@JenniferSwiftBlood]

I really want Josh and Ollie to introduce Mr Z and Babish to each other 😂🥰🐬

[@Cybter_cyberspace]

So true that would be very funny

[@trixieknits]

Yes!!!!

[@gooniez8490]

Oh my God would THAT be an epic episode! Just add Cug and all is well. Start the petition STAT!

[@tetsuei5928]

I'm so happy when my subscribed KZbin creators join forces, and by far you two have delivered on this for me more than anyone else and I _love_ you guys for it.

[@rosiemac75]

I’ve lived in NYC for 27 years. Osteria Mornini is my favorite Italian for all the reasons mentioned. You get a little bit of everything. American Italian classics combined with authentic Italian regional dishes. I am glad you liked it.

[@Ajessordinaryhistory]

Omg please bring Babish to Korea please… that would be so much fun to watch!:)

[@pixl1024]

Yes!!! Start the campaign for Babish in Korea series

[@sujinmcho]

I believe Babbish could even go to Korea by himself (with his crew) for a series and it would be spectacular! Especially if he went for a tour of cities less traveled by tourists that are rich in local natural ingredients, with a focus on the more traditional tables Korean families are used to when family gets together

[@AdamYJ]

He once went out of the country for a chocolate themed video. Maybe if he makes a kimchee video or something it could happen.

[@shemgreenwood8927]

This is an amazingly good idea.

[@bababaghanoush]

He’s unbelievably busy though

[@FaisalQuadri22]

I know Ollie was just trolling with the list of channels for Babbish, but scraping the bottom of the barrel with babbish would be a PHENOMENAL idea. Imagine Andrew has to make a meal but with ingredients that aren’t the best or even leftovers. Basically using whatever you have at your disposal to cook a meal. There are so many spin off challenges you could do as well. It would be an awesome idea

[@edwardbrine]

Broke With Babbish 😂

[@TheMemitim]

that already exists, it's called "What's in the Fridge?". but that is a better name for it.

[@sunnyndelaware6159]

This video, on a scale of 1 to 10, is definitely a 20+. Loved every minute of it. Thanks for all the smiles you bring!

[@katzbac]

I was grinning this WHOLE vid! and the gasp i gusped when Ollie said "Bedtime with Babish"???!! bc i LOVED that series and wished Babish would bring it back! I would def watch Beekeeping with Babish as well. As always, Ollie has the best ideas!

[@FizzyK-45]

I love the fact that Josh and Ollie didn't know Andrew has an actual *"Bedtime w/ Babish"* podcast, Andrew definitely should bring it back. 😁 Oh and since Jolly and Babish is collabing, you guys need to do a collab on Babish's channel, maybe something like *"Korean Food with Korean Englishman/Jolly"* I feel like that'd be super fun. 😅

[@danceswithdirt7197]

"It's like I've never had Italian food before," says the man who was literally hand-fed by Chef Massimo himself. :P

[@harfgarflarf]

Everything Josh eats is "one of the best x I have ever eaten".

[@abilawaandamari8366]

​@@harfgarflarfjosh is a consistent victim of recency bias 😂

[@jefferyscholl]

Ollie smiling when he said "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is why we are here.

[@alb91878]

This is a collab I never thought I would see! I didn't even realize I needed this collab until I saw it! Absolutely love the video! His reaction to the children's book was my favorite part! That was so freaking sweet! Ollie is not wrong about his voice. I've always loved his voice and it does make for excellent reading!

[@valerieschoettmer9736]

Josh just destroying the desserts while Ollie prattles on is the most relatable thing I've ever seen 😂

[@Rebe8d89AH]

Josh is just in dessert bliss, like literally in his own world lmaoo. So funny haha

[@julieclark9173]

Yes, I'd be Josh.

[@kimm6589]

The meat, too, during the book fiasco. lol

[@boxiannn]

Andrew does have an extremely therapeutic voice.

[@EveryHonestEffort]

Hey Josh and Ollie, I appreciate all the work, fun, and collabs you do. I know this is a lot of hard work between you and your team, and one part is navigating sponsorships. I'm not sure what your process is for accepting sponsorships, but I request that you don't continue with a company that actively harms its clients. BetterHelp does not keep proper ethics of therapy/counseling, sells data promised to be private, and has not been helpful for friends who have tried them out. There are videos about them detailing this. I don't know if you'll see this comment at all, but I genuinely enjoy and care about your channels enough to say something.

[@IanChristopher]

BetterHelp did what other therapy already do, but more expensive, unprofessional and unethical

[@fried920]

Agreed.

[@matteblack2391]

True

[@unon735]

Okay thoughtful gift exchanges are just the best golden moments I love the ending here so much i might cry🥺🥺🥺

[@cinnamon7435]

Josh and Ollie ready to start ww3 with that title

[@jk3053]

they aren't wrong though.. just so tight by a long shot... putting italy to shame 🫠

[@jk3053]

the title could also be "British food more flavorful than anything any Italian ever made"

[@blaizegottman4139]

​@@jk3053what do you mean putting Italy to shame

[@g.h.milanboseblut5616]

​@@jk3053 British food is actually very rich, if you didn't see that on this exact channel then idk

[@jk3053]

@@g.h.milanboseblut5616 lol.. I don't

[@stevemattfis]

These are some of the foods I grew up with. My mother was so accomplished that people approached her to set up their restaurant kitchens in Manhattan & Queens in the 1960's/1970's. Most of them were Italian but a few were Greek and a few more that were French. She did everything, Austro-Hungarian, German, Croatian, Belgian etc. She learned from families that migrated pre-WWII and could make anything at a moment's notice. I once listed how I was taught to do a red sauce to an Italian woman who just stared at me in shock. When I finished describing what I considered basic she responded with; "You're going to have to learn to cope with jealousy". Thank you for going back to New York and showing how the immigrants established the remarkable foods that are still made there today.

[@boobookittifukk]

My interest has been peaked by this red sauce. Do you mind sharing?

[@Simonize41]

Best Jolly, EVER!! The food, the company, the fun and banter… just perfect! Thank you trio.👏🏻

[@hybridstrength1697]

LOVE THIS EPISODE. The Very Hungry Caterpillar was my favorite children's book too!!

[@FaisalQuadri22]

People paint Italian food into 1 box and that couldn’t be further from the truth. Italy is relatively a small country, but is loaded with diversity in food. Each region specializes in their own specific techniques and flavors so it’s extremely common to get 10 different meals from 10 different cities. I love Italian food and the more I learn about it, the more I love! Food is a beautiful thing

[@antonego9581]

yep and Italian-American food is basically its own thing entirely

[@juliemilanovic5681]

Exactly! I'll take Italy's Italian food any day! I actually preferred the food in Rome and Southern Italy 🇮🇹 ❤😅 Nothing like a pizza in Naples !

[@bear2507]

​@@juliemilanovic5681and I'll take a Pizza Hut Deep dish over any authentic Italian dish....... It's a joke.

[@corgisrule21]

Very much like India where people try a couple curries in America (and GOOD ones), but then they assume that’s all Indian food is…same with Filipino food or Chinese food or any country that has varied regions and specialties…sometimes you’d never guess a dish is from the country it’s from 😂

[@FaisalQuadri22]

@@corgisrule21 I’m Indian, I was even born in India but I was raised in America. You could put an Indian dish in front of me and I couldn’t tell you what it was 😂 I’ve been to Indian restaurants and don’t know half of the food on the menu because it’s not from my region. It’s a very true statement for all cultures

[@aubreezily13]

A collaboration that I did not know we needed until now! 🤩

[@dirtyfiendswithneedles3111]

You don’t know anything

[@AndrewSmith-qw5kt]

Get a life

[@oliveheadwhoa]

The children's book part was so charming 😆

[@traceypotter7669]

Not even started watching, and this is the collab I didn't know I needed and wanted!

[@ericcrichardson]

My Grandmother (Born in Sicily) brought a family recipe for Pasta Fritta ("Fried Dough" ), which is our family bread recipe but flattened into 3-4 inch flat circles about a half inch thick and then fried in olive oil. A close recipe of Gnocco Fritto

[@JustMe-dc6ks]

“Picture it: Sicily, 1929. …”

[@ericcrichardson]

@@JustMe-dc6ks Indeed Sophia :)

[@gram5338]

When Luke is asked to try something you know that it's good.

[@ResinAlchemist2024]

I have learned so many amazing recipes from Banish content. Things I would have normally thought I did not have the skill to even attempt to make. His content is always fun, informative, and approachable. I really enjoy and appreciate that. It's also lovely to see Josh and Ollie collab with Babish. Thanks guys! Now please bring back Father Chris for a react or tasting episode. His positivity makes my heart smile.

[@melytxx007]

I need more videos of Jolly with Babish their humors go so well together while having such a chill vibe I loved this 🥹

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

This was a good one. Love Babish, as himself. You three collaborating together was fun to watch & laugh with.

[@annadonovan3607]

Ollie: carries the conversation Josh: intense food consuming noises and a random “yes” here and there 😂😂 I wonder when the podcast is coming, hope it’s gonna be more frequent than once a year 😊

[@p0lar_bear]

These videos are so chill... great content, easy to watch.. ohh no ads.. like no ad breaks.. or sponsorships crap... love it

[@extranoodles]

I love this collab. Please please do more with Babish!!

[@jansibahr5605]

Wait till Mr. Z hears about this 😂

[@Pre1321]

Why are we held to standards of a single Italian chef? The Italian immigrants to places like USA, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and many more countries have made amazing sub-cuisines, essentially Italian 'regional' cuisines. It's an overprotectiveness and arrogance to automatically call all of it inferior.

[@audilicous]

These three together is amazing

[@thereisnosuchthingasabiasi80]

Always so happy to see Jolly ^^ You guys gave me some recommendations if I ever get the chance to visit New York

[@padders1068]

Great video, with 3 of the most lovely guys out there! Much ❤to you all, your teams and the amazing restaurant!

[@sapphiiee]

Babish has a new fan, the amount of times I laughed because of his quick wit and sense of humour! What a great guest!

[@BrilliantBro]

With that title Mr Z is going to be showing Jolly why he is a Bond villain😆

[@andreacatzel8259]

Utterly delightful. Ollie’s reaction to Andrews reading was adorable! Loved every minute. Thank you! ❤

[@askmeificare336]

Love this collab! What GREAT energy.

[@SirLiamothy]

The collab I’ve been waiting for for the longest time. I these guys

[@MorganDelvanna]

This is the collab I've been waiting for

[@carolyn888]

I am loving this episode so much. That food looks amazing. And so much fun chemistry between you three. Thank you for capitalizing on Babish's voice with the book 🙏 I could listen to that man's voice for hours. And I need to get a mini whisk!

[@ashutoshbhandari8665]

Patiently waiting for Mr. Z to comment about the title. 😂

[@nicholasmcdonald4778]

I'm missing American Italian over here in Europe. After eating UK food for ten days, I need to go to a support group for fellow survivors.

[@robzsarmy5471]

You got lot of real Italian food and real European cuisine in London not the americanised bastard version . Im sue you would be fine you don't have to suffer British food

[@fionaspath3332]

Thank you... I really enjoy watching you two...all the different foods & their preparation...amaze me... 💛

[@joannefarrell3556]

Guys! One of the best ones yet! Thank you so much xoxo

[@damarcuscolfer1485]

*stares angrily at title in Italian*

[@TheEasyRail]

:angry Italian noises:🤌🤌🤌🤌

[@TheEasyRail]

:Mr. Z makes angry call to Jolly and denounces the friendship:

[@Seb_No.13]

Mr Z is fuming rn

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

Idk if all Italian food is better in NYC, but the pizza 100% is.

[@damarcuscolfer1485]

@@NotKimiRaikkonen Well, the American take on pizza is so different to the original from Italy, they're hard to compare.

[@matthew5553]

Absolutely loved this collab!

[@AnasRecipesofc]

What an incredible video! Exploring Italian food in NYC is a unique and delicious experience. The diversity of flavors and the authenticity of the dishes are truly impressive. Thank you for sharing this incredible gastronomic journey! 🤌🤌😋😋

[@italico3222]

It is Italian American cuisine, no Italian

[@celestinebunting4139]

I love this, I even love the fact you guys brought each others gifts for the end 😭

[@ruthhester9585]

i was smiling through the whole video. You guys actually make everything jolly

[@jahanas22]

I picked the best time to watch this as I was about to start lunch. That place looks amazing.

[@fauzancandraa2104]

so much fun watching you guys again! keep up the good work! love all your content

[@emerytran2849]

this collab is so surreal!!

[@quentinalsip2084]

I love love love this collab! I don't subscribe to Babish anymore because of the changes the channel has underwent but I've always liked Andrew and his earlier stuff so to see him with Jolly just makes my day! Oh and Bedtime with Babish is OG...IYKYK!

[@richardharman7856]

I loved this episode! The best or one of the top 5 hands down! Thank you guys!

[@caffeine.junkie.1029]

I love this epi so much!!! Babbish is one of my favorite content creators ❤❤❤

[@faithdobson3983]

This was a great collab and the food looks so delicious!

[@leahdickinson3813]

This one is perfection ! Loved it !

[@opappi]

such an amazing and wholesome video - please collab again!

[@EyeToob]

So much good food, good banter, fun reactions .... great video, guys!

[@eunhyuekpark6159]

As a person who has been watching both K-englishman and Babish since their inceptions, this is a great treat for us all.

[@koagz]

One of my favorite episodes! You guys got great chemistry!

[@kyrellfly]

The collab that I never knew I needed! 😍🥰

[@kimvrielle]

i love their reaction to the juice spilling. such jolly people

[@Nooticus]

Cant wait to see Barometric pressure readings with Babish!

[@ericfinhert8118]

Thank you JOLLY for all the laughs and love you made my day !!!

[@loonatic247]

Top tier collab. It’s just too good!💛💛💛

[@elisaangus6445]

This is one of my favorite episodes. So so good love the boys and love Babish. Yay!

[@wryalways985]

Binging with Jolly? Lovely crossover. Mr.Z is going to be livid.

[@OHSloopyIO]

While Ollie and Babish chat, Josh is chowing down on that Tomahawk!! LOL

[@susana.9483]

The collab I didn't know I needed !!! I have been a Babish fan for years, and only found Jolly about a year ago when they met Josh from Mythical kitchen.

[@finclec]

I love this, Collab! I love binging with Babish🤍🤍🤍

[@marioune02]

This should have been called Brits with Babish!!

[@MrBostonrobb]

Big fan of the collab and both channels are fantastic. Babish is legit.

[@user-ii2uh1xq7b]

is that the one with the pit stains?

[@igingerbeardguy]

Three of the most wholesome and heartwarming indivduals on the planet sharing a meal together is food for the soul.

[@anthonygardner400]

Such an amazing video! Thanks to you all.

[@cathirodrigo2933]

That was way too quick!!! You guys are so funny & I enjoy watching you trying foods all over!!! ❤❤❤

[@willbroccolo8389]

I know Italian food and I personally prefer American Italian more.

[@italico3222]

You have bad tastes

[@melissaphillips3088]

This is one of my favorite vlogs guys. That food looks amazing . Great job and the chef deserves applause for that delicious food. 👏🏻

[@jenelle11234]

loved the little gift exchange!!

[@krisschobelock4973]

LOL My kids loved that book too! And Babish certainly has the perfect voice - I would be asleep in no time - so calming!! AND . . . . there is nothing like great Italian food! That looked absolutely delicious!

[@lolageorge4505]

As an Italian the title triggered me but the video was very heartwarming and I feel the culture was appreciated.

[@italico3222]

What about it moved the fake Italian food

[@prolilr]

i can’t say this enough but I LOVE YALL. haven’t watched ur past 4 vids bc ive been swamped with life and finally found time to catch up on my KZbin faves

[@sue_shi7552]

Bedtime with babish need to make a comeback it soooo good his voice is so soothing even as adult listening

[@zsxander567]

Bring Back Bedtime with Babish, baby!

[@jackieh4777]

Ok, Babish's reaction at 1:06 is everything. So relatable -- lol.