Eating at 63 Clinton. NYC. An Amazing $92 Michelin Starred Tasting Menu

[@raburner3717]

"I have so many goals in my life, and I want to accomplish so many things but with each passing year, it just seems like I have less and less time to achieve them." Couldn't have said a more real phrase that's applicable to everyone's life. I'm only 21 and I feel the same way!

[@Jamesnu]

One has to make the most of every moment!

[@theo7049]

I feel the same and I'm only about to turn sixteen

[@K.I.N.G234]

@@theo7049 🤣🤣🤣

[@Nswix]

I'm 42, and someone pointed out that I was in Iraq 20 years ago, I couldn't believe it... Time really flies.

[@jbeach1964]

Happy Birthday, James! I, like you, have celebrated many birthdays alone but I always try to treat myself to something special on those occasions. I am so glad you enjoyed your meal at 63 Clinton. The tasting menu looked wonderful and you took us on a fabulous journey of each course with you. I love your descriptions of each dish and your reactions to the presentation and taste of each offering. I have really become a fan of your posts and look forward to more dining experiences with you in the future!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it! Yeah, that was a great meal and the staff was wonderful and welcoming. Because of that, it didn't even feel like I was eating alone.

[@bisk8nes]

Found this video while planning for a NY trip alone in my birthday. I have the same feelings about birthdays, and I am also focusing on living a good life and enjoying things. Your experience is very encouraging. Thank you for sharing!!

[@Jamesnu]

Great minds think alike! Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great NY trip and birthday!

[@michaelalaimo3169]

Your KZbin channel is wonderful! Looking forward to more of your adventures in 2023. Happy Birthday.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you for the kind words! It means a lot to me!

[@ERAZERHEAD-54]

Trust me, James, you will have no problem acquiring a significant other in your life. You have what We all seek in life… a person who offers variety in more ways than one. Don’t attempt to rush things in your life, they’ll happen… Good luck to you!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much for those nice words! I really appreciate it!

[@tomahern8967]

Happy Birthday James! Thank you for making these videos and sharing it with us. A truly fantastic restaurant for a very special occasion. Well done!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it and I always appreciate everyone who watches along. It was indeed a great restaurant!

[@DA99983]

HAPPY BELATED B'DAY! That was a real joy to watch. Living in South Florida having had an expense account in NYC for a few decades can make me feel a bit in exile , so your presentations are a breathe of fresh air!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@johnw3055]

Happy birthday James! Every dish is a work of art. What a great restaurant selection for this special occasion!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Absolutely! This was such a great spot to celebrate my birthday!

[@zachscheel3784]

Happy Birthday James. Smile is on point these days, good work

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I appreciate it! It's not too hard to smile when I get to eat amazing food like that!

[@michaelenglish1992]

I hope all your birthdays are fantastic, and not all alone. Know how much joy and knowledge you bring to people.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the nice words!

[@EriCooks]

Belated Happy Birthday James. I cant believe that you are on your 70th Michelin Starred restaurant. Love the video.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@s_przybylowicz]

I'm glad you splurged on the caviar! It looks like it was worth it.

[@Jamesnu]

It was so worth it! It's what caviar dreams are made of!

[@johwa9680]

Nice treat!! I have heard of this restaurant before. Looks like the caviar roll was the signature dish of the restaurant. And happy birthday :) !!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, that caviar hand roll was definitely one of the highlights! But all of the food was really good!

[@PatriciaRoggero]

Happy Happy Birthday you are amazing love your reviews thank you,

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much and thanks so much for watching!

[@BruteChoi]

Happy birthday James! Thanks for sharing your day with us

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I appreciate it and thanks for watching along!

[@tomwestland7626]

vey very good video food looked so good i haveonly just joined your channel but have looked at most of your videos and like them all keep up the GREAT work and wishing you a very happy birthday

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@cwavt8849]

I am very much enjoying going on these meals with you. I found myself smiling the whole way through

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I'm glad that you're enjoying them!

[@gus.a7965]

Happy birthday 🎉Thanks for sharing all your food experiences. 😊

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I appreciate it! And thanks always for watching!

[@DavidHamburg-i5d]

Hope to see another video from 63 Clinton. Perhaps on another birthday, James. Enjoy.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I'm sure that I'll get back there someday.

[@kristenmerritt4786]

Happy birthday!! I'm definitely adding this to my NYC restaurant list!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! It's definitely a restaurant to visit!

[@choochalah]

Happy birthday...I hope that your extra on the handroll will be covered by our views and interactions. I hope next year you have others celebrating with you...

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@Ateliercm]

Best wishes for your birthday, James! And thank you for another great video! 🎂🎉

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! And thanks so much for watching!

[@tomawen5916]

Belated happy birthday sir. I just started watching your posts and very impressed with the insight in dining at some of these fantastic restaurants. I remember my single life days and did not have the courage to dine out, alone. I give you the salute for your dedication to the art of dining!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I love dining out whether I'm along or with someone else, it's all about the food for me.

[@SwanseaBoi]

Another great video - food looked delicious. Happy Birthday.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Yeah, the food was amazing!

[@antonellafellini1731]

63 Clinton looks like an amazing restaurant. Glad you enjoyed it for your birthday 🎂

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! It was a great meal!

[@alisachamoy225]

Happy (belated) birthday! My birthday is in April too. Another comprehensive and terrific review.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Actually, my birthday is right at the end of March, but I didn't get to post this video until April.

[@alisachamoy225]

Looked like it was perhaps a better value overall than Red Paper Clip - couldn't believe there was only one small piece of lobster in one of their lobster dishes! @@Jamesnu

[@Jamesnu]

@@alisachamoy225 Absolutely! I really enjoyed Red Paper Clip, but 63 Clinton definitely provided better value and far more variation in terms of food and flavors.

[@DavidHamburg-i5d]

Having close to a pescatarian diet, I’m really digging this video. Bluefin tuna dressed up . Wow!

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching!

[@CpttCanada]

Wow! This looks absolutely amazing! Keep up the content buddy! And happy birthday!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! It was an amazing dinner for sure!

[@2Wheels_NYC]

First off... Happy Birthday! You're not alone because there are people that appreciate you. It's my b'day tomorrow, and I'll be solo. But, I'll probably have White Castle instead of anything starred 😂 This looks great! I had a tiny studio on Ludlow for a year. Great neighborhood. I'll get down there one fine day.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it! And Happy Birthday to you too! You can't go wrong with White Castle, it's a classic! Yeah, the Lower East Side is awesome! It has such a great mix of food and restaurants!

[@TracyKreczmer]

Happy late birthday!! You have plenty of time! Just keep enjoying your life!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@wendythompson6323]

So many restaurant reviews start out with what I consider spoilers, where the food is shown before the review even starts! No problem, I just have to quickly fast forward to the actual visit so I can look forward to what you're ordering!

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@usmento]

You inspired me to go check this place out! I've always wanted to try Michelin star restaurants in NYC but never had the guts to go on my own!

[@Jamesnu]

I know what you mean. It can definitely be a little intimidating to dine at a restaurant alone, but sometimes it's just tough to get people to join, especially when the food can be costly like at a Michelin starred restaurant. 63 Clinton in particular, had great service and made me feel so welcome even though it was just me. I hope you enjoy it!

[@oscarduarte4261]

Whenever you’re ready we are ready to host you at Le Bernardin ! Can’t wait for you to go viral, you deserve it!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I appreciate it! That is a restaurant I plan to dine at soon.

[@Kat-xl9cf]

​@@JamesnuI second that! Look forward to the day you go viral! Love your content and witty commentary 😊

[@Jamesnu]

@@Kat-xl9cf Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@SighDown]

…and I will be your Date!😊😊😊😊

[@sofiaromeroyanes6931]

Happy Birthday! we are here with you! ❤️

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@designerdiner]

Awesome review, looked like a great Birthday!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, so far that was still the best meal I had this year.

[@zhexu1727]

I love this place, worth revisiting every few months .

[@Jamesnu]

Definitely! It's a great restaurant!

[@christopherborsellino2268]

Love your videos and honest commentary on each establishment you experience. Happy that you are living your dream of experiencing life through food and travel. Whether it is with a partner or by yourself, enjoy the journey. Having a life partner is great but it is not what defines you are the wonderful, insightful man that you are. BTW, review more Italian places....i am a sucker for anything Italian.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I'll definitely be reviewing more Italian restaurants in the future.

[@learngermanwithvanessa]

That seems like a very splendid dinner to spend your birthday! 😃😊

[@Jamesnu]

Absolutely! It was fantastic!

[@lauj888]

I’m working my way through your great channel, not in order!😊 Love this one! Each course looked perfectly presented & simply delicious! Keep up the great work! Much Love, all the way, from the UK🇬🇧❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! That was indeed, a great meal!

[@DavidHamburg-i5d]

Caviar hand roll. I hear you, James. I can taste it from here!

[@Jamesnu]

It was really good!

[@jonathanNYC1]

Hey!!! its my birthday today also! (April 24th!) Looks like an amazing meal!! Happy Birthday and great review!!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much and Happy Birthday as well! It was definitely a great dinner!

[@alonidias]

Think at this stage you have the best food channel on internet

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! That's really nice of you to say! I really appreciate it!

[@mosmarb]

Interesting to watch these reviews of some of the less well known Michelin restaurants in NYC. I went to 3 on my last visit in 2017 (Nix, Kajitsu and Dovetail) and they've all since closed! So on the lookout for options for my next trip.

[@Jamesnu]

That's a shame. It's hard running a restaurant, but it's got to be really tough to run a Michelin Starred establishment. I would definitely recommend 63 Clinton. I really enjoyed the food and I felt like the restaurant provided great value.

[@mosmarb]

@@Jamesnu The pandemic hit a lot of restaurants hard and continues to have a knock on effect. We're even seeing some of the really heavy hitters closing here in the UK - Le Gavroche (the first UK restaurant to get 1, 2 AND 3 stars) and Marcus have both announced they will be closing shortly. Luckily, I've already eaten at both but it's definitely a sign of changing times in hospitality. I can live with it if it means an influx of new places coming out of left field though.

[@Jamesnu]

@@mosmarb Yeah, that's a real unfortunate occurrence. NYC lost a lot of great places too.

[@iChiief]

At 3:48 you can see one of the owners walk by, that's pretty cool

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! He actually brought some of the courses to me. He's a real nice guy!

[@herczeus9341]

Happy birthday James!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@michaeljay3629]

Happy Birthday. Your videos are great.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@shoki5271]

Happy Bday! Great vid!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@ubermensch826]

this channel is amazing. you are my hero

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@0388nemo]

Happy BIRTHDAY ~~~~ James : )

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@pattiannharris4659]

May you find a matching soul in your universe to share your life with. 🎉

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I hope to one day!

[@jayslavz7919]

Happy birthday James

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@carconciergeplus4357]

It’s one of the most memorable meals I’ve had anywhere in NYC 👍

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! 63 Clinton is a special restaurant!

[@malindahicks4292]

Happy belated birthday to my favorite, bravest😭 food tourist of all time🥳🤩💯

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! That's so sweet! I really appreciate it!

[@g-bgcg]

Not sure whether to wish you a belated birthday or pre birthday for next year since it’s now November. So Happy Day!!! Every day! Although I gave you a thumbs up, I would not be a big fan of a restaurant like this. It appeared to be a bit too grungy and the decor seemed patched together, The garbage in front of the restaurant before you go in to eat was a nice touch as was the peeling paint. Some of the food looked good but not a big fan of the presentations or food combos. (Giant gray rustic pottery plate with 1 tbs of food). I know it’s the trend to present food on huge plates with a small amount of food but at least provide beautiful plates. Grey/gray plates make the food look unappetizing. But…hey it was your birthday and you enjoyed it so that is all that matters.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! It was a great meal! Yeah, the interior was nothing special, but it was clean and the trash outside is just unfortunately part of the neighborhood.

[@newyorkernewjersey]

Great videos!! Thanks.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@kennethfaught8754]

Splendid video! 👏👏👊🏻

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@AA-mu6xm]

Happy Birthday 🎂

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!!!

[@collegeri]

I just found this Chanel. You are great

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@collegeri]

@@Jamesnurevisiting this video again..I can’t believe you’ve been to 70 MS restaurants.

[@Jamesnu]

@@collegeri It took a lot of time to get to that point, but it was a fun journey!

[@gandgpolaroid6406]

James , I hope one day to eat a Michellin dinner with you . Come to Italy man , Villa Crespi is waiting !

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I definitely hope to go to Italy soon.

[@martinjovanovic6783]

God bless you James, i hope that you will find a significant other ❤ My prayers are with you🙏

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@reyshah426]

Happy birthday! Heading to Laser Wolf tonight for dinner, you ever been?

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I haven't been there yet, but I've heard great things about the restaurant! I hope you enjoy it!

[@Fufski]

And I was wondering if you added the supp or not, I’m glad you enjoyed it for 17 dollars a bite 😂

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Yeah, but those were some very good bites!

[@zenhacker]

Awesome videos!!! 🎉

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@eddie6699]

Weighing this with other tasting menus, did the $92 include service?

[@Jamesnu]

Nope, I still had to pay a tip, but I thought that it was well worth it.

[@katiekent683]

I maybe missed it, because I just started watching you a couple of months ago, but I would love to here how you decided to start running.

[@Jamesnu]

I may go into it further one day, but basically, I started running pretty suddenly. I did a 5k and then just kept wanting to run further and further until I ran my first marathon about 3 months after I started.

[@fibonaccilambic2145]

55 bucks for a temaki loaded with what looked like over an ounce of caviar is a pretty good deal.

[@Jamesnu]

It sure was, but not a deal that I can afford to take advantage of all the time. Still, it was really good!

[@JWP452]

Happy Birthday, my "meshuggina" friend.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@thomasackerly5367]

Happy Birthday old man ;p

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thank you!

[@MsDiver2000]

Thank you for your video

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you for watching!

[@Diwalia]

Happy birthday!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@cameronknowles6267]

I sat at the same seat last year

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! I hope you had a great experience as well!

[@pizzareviewsonthego]

Looked great, I'm craving caviar right now! That was a pretty decent course for the price.

[@Jamesnu]

It was so good! Yeah, as far as caviar goes it was a solid deal, but still pretty expensive for me. It was at least worth it!

[@brandonwaagan2096]

Thanks for another informative and entertaining video. I am a big fan of the Lower East Side + St. Marks area. So this will def be on my radar moving forward. Thanks for sharing your experiences. By the way, how is the housing and rent situation in NYC right now (post pandemic). From the streets it sounds like they are raising monthly rents again. It seems only millionaires can live on Manhattan now 😞 BOOOOOO.....

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, I'm also a fan of that area. The variety of restaurants it hosts is incredible! Housing and rent is still expensive, but it seems to be stabilizing a bit now. However, it's still so ridiculously expensive.

[@brandonwaagan2096]

@@Jamesnu I know RIGHT. Even the artists and musicians are being forced out of the city. So SOHO and Greenwich Village has really lost it's artistic and Bohemian Feel. Which is really sad because Woody Allen and Bob Dylan use to grace MacDougal and Bleecker. Always thanks again for the wonderful and informative content.

[@Jamesnu]

@@brandonwaagan2096 Exactly! Although there are other neighborhoods that are emerging as centers of creativity, they'll probably end up eventually becoming more expensive just like SoHo and Greenwich Village.

[@brandonwaagan2096]

@@Jamesnu Indeed my friend. Just the inevitable consequence of modernity and gentrification. Thank goodness that the East Village still has minor pockets of creativity and culture. And remains the last bastion of creativity in the New York landscape. Compared to the highly commercialized areas of SOHO and the West Village, a artistic and musical bygone era of Americana. Thanks again James. Really love the quality of your content and look forward to your next video. Much appreciated my friend!!!

[@Jamesnu]

@@brandonwaagan2096 Absolutely! I appreciate the support!

[@dylanspence3448]

Little late to the video. Just found this channel. Boy let me say, you're talented with what you put together and going to go places! Happy belated, hope you find a partner in crime soon enough. Thanks for what you do.

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching and thanks very much for the support and kind words! I really appreciate it!

[@FreeSpeechWarrior]

The restaurant looks like it's where Bradly Cooper's apartment was in the movie Limitless.

[@Jamesnu]

I love that movie! His apartment was in Chinatown which isn't too far from that restaurant.

[@FreeSpeechWarrior]

@@Jamesnu Cool thank you.

[@ronh1940]

James, I hope when I say this you see it as a compliment, you should be the new Frank Bruni. R.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! He was quite a food critic!

[@Thewonderingchef]

🙌🙌🙌

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching!

[@curly6619]

Have you ever seen those giant tins of caviar? It's my fantasy to receive something like that as a gift 😂

[@Jamesnu]

I know exactly what you mean! One of those tins would make me very happy!

[@drew4021]

Happy birthday James! I think having a date for a birthday dinner is over rated. While the camaraderie is nice and that does sound selfish, when there's amazing food in front of you, it can be somewhat of a distraction -and not to mention your videos may not be as enjoyable.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I know what you mean. It definitely would've been hard to make this video with somebody else there. But if I wasn't filming, then I would've at least wanted a date with someone who appreciates the food as much as I do.

[@JohnintheTyranny]

hope you found a date this year bud, happy birthday

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@georgewbushcenterforintell147]

The name is a good tribute to the greatest president in my lifetime Bill Clinton

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, I didn't even think about that connection.

[@gbaca07]

Portions look tiny

[@Jamesnu]

They were small, but collectively it made a decent sized meal.

[@jenchristianrn1]

Happy birthday

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much!

[@DrDabb47]

Playing poker helps when you start to become more and more anti social. Good motivation to win or play well Instead of just gambling is you get to eat at any restaurant and don't care about any prices.

[@Jamesnu]

@@DrDabb47 Indeed!

[@SCRIMY_AT_NITE]

Bro why do you want to be antisocial?

[@stephaniejaniczekssmugglerscan]

No wine? 😢

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, I regret that, but it was still a great meal though.

[@Lolaactive]

Although I don’t like getting older it’s better than the alternative - death That made me chuckle 😂 Random comment here - Reaching out as you keep mentioning high prices out there (I’m in London U.K. v expensive also). But buy a little XRP crypto and forget about it for a while. Thank me in a few months. 😉

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip!

[@prajaktakhairkar9054]

happy birthday

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@Piffydaily]

🎂🎈

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!!

[@YonasKahsay-cj9dw]

May I ask your age?

[@Jamesnu]

I was 34 when I filmed this. I'm 35 now.

[@FreeSpeechWarrior]

Seeing you alone on your birthday with the sad music was heart wrenching. You're too young with the whole world going for you to be alone on your birthday. Please in the name of all that is holy get a nice girlfriend. 🙏🙏

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you. I'm working on it.

[@FreeSpeechWarrior]

@@Jamesnu Great 👍

[@JACQUELINETISCH]

You mentioned that it is your fourth birthday celebrated alone ... were you in a relationship five birthdays ago?

[@Jamesnu]

I don't think I was. However, at the time, I was still living in Chicago, so I was at least able to celebrate with my parents.

[@finnfo4]

Bargain compared with French Laundry, albeit more food at F.L.

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! But the French Laundry also has 3 Michelin Stars as well.

[@michaelpainter4596]

So you went to the French Laundry.

[@irshviralvideo]

ive met a girl that this guy dated and she told me about him. this guy is super picky and acts like a big shot.

[@jpadarath27]

Noice...

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@michaelfarar4232]

Crazy world we live in.. We have people eating out of trash cans, then we have this. Not being judgemental, but the world is savage .

[@placeswelive5388]

I think you are dating ... food.

[@Jamesnu]

Haha!

[@studowdeezy]

Weird way to eat a taco

[@Jamesnu]

It was more so to make sure that nothing spilled out. There was a lot more filling than tortilla.

[@TheLetypeke]

It is the first time I see inconsistency, not impressed.

[@michaelm704]

What lack of conscience promotes eating the critically endangered Bluefin tuna? They are 92 percent driven to extinction. Does anyone give a shit? Or is a dish and likes/clicks that important??

[@SighDown]

Why are bluefin tuna still being fished?

[@ekurunet]

Disliked due music.