Munchies: Cal Elliott

Rye's decor could be described as "prohibition chic" with cocktails to match, and food that one could call "fucking amazing." All of this is the product of Cal Elliott, Rye's chef/owner. Cal's persona is Peter Pan meets Rip Torn, with a penchant for the Mother Sauces. When not getting drunk at his own restaurant after the night's service, Cal likes to head to neighboring restaurant Samurai Mama for Udon noodles and Jameson shots. In this episode of Munchies, Cal attempts to make braised short rib grilled cheeses with Taleggio and frisee after having the equivalent of 10 shots of whiskey.
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[@chrismcquade4424]

Something about Cal is soo refreshing; his attitude, approach, and outlook are genuine and it shows.

[@maggietweedie1160]

Chris Mcquade i totally agree man, beautiful approach. Rye is definitely on the to do list

[@Verilious]

Cal is the real deal. Dude doesn't talk any bullshit, cooks good as fuck food, and gets completely smashed by the end of the night like a true Munchies chef. What a savage.

[@groupjapan]

this guy is great, he seems like a legitimately good guy, and i'm so glad for him that he gets to pursue his passion as a career, but i also feel sad for him because he doesn't really get to enjoy himself like he did this day. Like in the beginning of the episode he looked so damn exhausted as if he hadn't slept for a year. Hope things get a little easier for him.

[@Ishmael3261]

groupjapan That's what you look like when you are an alcoholic.

[@Salpeteroxid]

Ishmael3261 He isn't an alcoholic, he said that he rarely goes out and drink.

[@Ishmael3261]

Then you missed quite a bit, watch it again.

[@Salpeteroxid]

Ishmael3261 Probably did, have 3 screens not really focused when it gets boring.

[@Ishmael3261]

That's called ADD.................

[@ConKelly92]

His opening speech in the beginning before the Munchies title basically explains why this guy is one of the best chefs around. Period.

[@Cenotaff]

Easily the best episode I've seen because this guy is genuine, seems like a really good dude!

[@Lortenerfrisk]

+Cenotaff best pizza tho. this is a close second for sure

[@emilyfriess4955]

Been working for chef as a server for years. Best boss I could ever ask for. Generous and a hard worker and treats us very well. Shoutout to the Avery Hotel in Boise Idaho!

[@revab97]

Cal must be one of the most likable persons I've seen. Mayor respect for the guy's sincerity and humbleness.

[@MrDJCoulton]

I love this one. Rather than going to a bunch of places showing off, in and out. Not enjoying themselves - they just sat down and eat it. Had fun. Go back

[@RacerEckss]

Cal loooks like Eddie Munster....Because hes real. hes the only real chef Vice has visited. Aside from Chang.

[@soccerman034]

Michael White?

[@kimnat0r]

haven't watched em all yet but i agree definitely a lack of down to earth chefs being featured on VICE which are the ppl VICE SHUD BE seeking out

[@BrokenRRT]

One of the better Munchies I've watched! Wish it was little longer! The story of how the chef got to where he is, his style of good American food with his ideology of something enjoyable at everyone's price range is why they are successful! They are true to their restaurant because they are real! Not some cocky hipsters that think their cool because they have a tattoo of carrot on their arm and own a food joint in New York! Down to earth hard working men and women! Wish I lived closer!

[@mrgolfer123456]

This guy seems like he would be so fun to get shit faced with lol.

[@MultiOasisfan]

this chef is so laid back and cool mate!

[@Imememine]

Finally a chef on this series that actually gets drunk and doesn't just pretend "yeee let's get waaaasted". Legend

[@Sledge_369]

This dude is awesome. Love him.

[@kulanbarney1866]

I've seen almost all the munchies so far, and I still find this one to be my favorite. The chief seems so genuine, and compared with those other over privileged bar and restaurant owners he's a breath of fresh air.

[@canudoeit]

one of those guys that deserves all the success he has

[@JDLife]

Ahhh.. That made me laugh at the end when his drunk ass hugged the owner.

[@MrAtaguas]

Ahhahahahaha 10:26 : "That was like a bad pick and roll" Lol Gold!!

[@SethHesio]

"Pick and roll" ? Is that an American expression?

[@GrimGualla]

SethHesio Basketball

[@SethHesio]

Ah right! thank you :) totally didn't get the reference much appreciated. How are you?

[@acci2003]

Very genuine and enjoy the fact that he's not making overly pretentious food. He's accepts that he's a cook and not a snob. Great wholesome cooking as anything more than 5 ingredients what's the point?

[@pakk82]

this is the only episode of munchies that ended with ONE restaurant visit. and this episode made me really extremely sad because the chef is so much like my favorite friend who killed himself last year.

[@nibblynobbler7064]

why don't you cry about it.

[@pakk82]

i cry only when i need something from jesus

[@pakk82]

Reggie Blinker jesus never existed

[@pakk82]

amazing. i didn't know that jesus had a last name. i thought he was like bono or sting or prince, you know, he's so famous he dropped the fucking last half.

[@naarvmaan]

"I'd rather not make any money and feel good about what I'm doing." This guy got it all figured out

[@TheSkater651]

i like how in all the vice Munchies they get drunk and make food haha keep the videos coming!!

[@dkhkid777]

The realist munchies episode to date. Props to Cal and Vice

[@noahwidmeyer2773]

one of my favourite episodes

[@ttornadoes83]

Seems like a genuinely nice guy

[@Niklez7]

I love VICE so much i go weekly check on any updates. keep up good work your the only media i know of which shows two sites of every story .

[@naveensilva2312]

This is the one munchies episode where I genuinely really enjoyed the chef and actually wanted to go to this guys restaurant, that meatloaf sandwich looks amazing!

[@jimmyning764]

One of the best Munchies episode ever; great looking food, genuine and down to earth guy, no bull shit. Munchies need to film more episodes like this one.

[@godiskungen2788]

What a great guy. He followed his heart and went for it. All love to you Cal Elliott.

[@ChristianInvestigations]

Wow. Very rare. He seems so chill which is so rare.

[@Unforgiven11]

This guys is too real lol- I cant even handle how awesome this is.

[@WORMGERM]

I really like this guys philosophy of cooking for everyone and allowing anyone to enjoy a good meal

[@jasonle8815]

my favorite munchies- this episode is so genuine!

[@cheche5061]

damn haha this dudes genuine. great episode, and great for him going past the obstacles set before him in the beginning

[@fukgovernment]

Man this guy is so genuine and his food looks delicious

[@098utuber]

i love how he only made it to one restaurant, then straight to the kitchen

[@lilaznskater09]

Everyday at work I see the head chef making gnocci the exact same way he was making it, haha. I'm hungry now

[@Kanelim1]

10:20 I lost it LOL

[@dimplex]

i think this is one of my fav eps of munchies

[@Miromen69]

This is my favorite munchies yet,that dude looks like someone i'd chill with on the weekend...

[@Batmanandthemonk1]

This dude is super chill.

[@donsajith291]

A very humble chef. Wish most chefs were like him.

[@jackara]

7:10 - had that moment soooo many times -.- lol

[@relaxjamskate]

as an aspiring chef, i love this guy. really is influencing me to become a chef/owner myself

[@YoutanPoluo]

He looks like a villain from a Bond movie, but seems like a nicest dude -- MOOOAR EPISODES OF MUNCHIES PLEASE!!!!!

[@MrAgrippa91313]

I like what I, and only other cooks/chefs, perceive as fucking awesome. This guy totally gets the dedication it takes and appreciates the family that comes with it.

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

This man deserves another episode or 3 for sure!

[@LucidDream]

I love this guy, he reminds me a lot of a friend I have.

[@naveensilva2312]

Rye is the exact type of restaurant I would love to go to and have as a regular spot, too bad it's closed now

[@Bricks_shakur]

love his speech in the beginning

[@guccimayne575]

love this episode

[@marpulpfiction]

by far the best one i love this guy

[@areujokingme]

haHA "Did you just..hypocrite me?"

[@Lotrfan99]

Very very raw chef. Loved this episode. And the chef of Samurai Mama was also very real. True cooks.

[@torch357]

really like this guy, sad i moved from new york, maybe next time in town i can try out rye :D

[@Alrighty-Then]

There is definitely some complicated shit going on between those three. I mean that meal was dripping with awkwardness right?! I've decided that both the dudes were fighting over the blonde lady, but the tall smug dude with the hat far too small for his head won the battle so he's all smug and dude-ish, the blonde lady just feels bad about the entire thing while Cal just drinks away his sorrows as the resilient, yet defeated, man that he is.

[@jammiiee]

LOL nah that Cal guy said that his friend is dating the Asian chick that was sitting with them at the table. There is definitely some tension there though, maybe Cal, his buddy and the blonde bitch decided to have a threesome 1 night after a heavy drinking session but Cal couldn't get hard so he watched his friend bang her while he sat naked in the corner crying? And they all just feel really awkward about it...

[@edimoo1]

Soooo true about drunk cooking. Had the thought in my head, but never really thought about it. Probably because I was drunk.

[@SLePewPew]

One of the simplest personalities on Munchies, yet he was just pure fuckin cool.

[@Unxpekted]

"That was like a bad pick and roll" hahaha classic line

[@goodboybuddy1]

What a lovely guy. Best to him!

[@theuberband]

Ate here when my band stayed in Brooklyn for a few days. Unreal, so good.

[@toni808ify]

cal is so chill.

[@PsypherNewb]

"That was like a bad pick & roll!" Hahahaha. That reference.

[@kdeeznuttz]

This is my favorite munchie. No hipster bullshit. It's raw.

[@kendall_holiday]

Excellent episode

[@SethHesio]

Love this guy!

[@peterbrogan1933]

Wish more chefs were like this

[@hifatsoos]

This video made me really happy for no reason.

[@YoutanPoluo]

Seems like a chill dude, talented, but he looks like a Bond villain lol

[@XFA1401]

Love that guy right away.

[@K3VYK3V1]

he said he doesn't go out much.. it showed.

[@chrisrabil4498]

how? im intrigued

[@agentorange4807]

I know I'm 2 yrs late but why do you say that?

[@K3VYK3V1]

Agent Orange ..it's never too late, due to the fact that dudes two friends - who probably do go out much, paced themselves and handled their shit, while dude got smashed to the point where his friend said "remember you still have to cook", along with the fact dude has a great opportunity to showcase his restaurant and his skills to a massive audience, a once in a lifetime opportunity and he gets drunk to the point of being totally obnoxious and burns a grilled cheese sandwich, to me, shows that he does not go out much, in my opinion.

[@agentorange4807]

K3VYK3V1...huh...interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@Sojerothetenkin101]

this guy. is hilarious. enjoyed every moment of this episode.

[@johnnyk7676]

working to keep quality consistent while understanding customer demographics respect this man

[@CeeCeeB.]

I am guessing Cal's "ruined" sandwich is utterly delicious. And he seems like an awesome dude.

[@bambamkapow8843]

This guy is awesome

[@josephydorilagvlog]

Hi cal a new friend here.i really like the way you introduced the food.awesome keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@ConnorDunn888]

hes just straight up hammered.

[@mrcortex7746]

Very humble. I like this guy

[@Elmarcyboy]

Such a honest guy.

[@NiCo4z3]

Does he remind anyone else of Stefon from those Weekend Update sketches on Saturday Night Live? I can't stop giggling now because his haircut and voice are so similar lol

[@justinmaughon4590]

Dude is very respectable

[@adulion]

this is my favourite food show ever

[@RacerEckss]

Next to Tosi, this is the best Munchies episode. This dude's true to the game, man......Rotus Loot....

[@Sullendust]

It was hilarious near the end. I fucking love Munchies from VICE, proper video's.

[@veiolex]

love this chef. he was so wasted in the end hahaha

[@sammynicks]

I'm a Brit and having a scotch egg for a main or starter at a restaurant is brilliant... Thumbs up!!

[@bored7743]

Just a classic video. 2013 is becoming the past!

[@jojomofo1984]

agreed, small town guy trying to be big city Chef. Love it, totally relate.

[@Eralun]

Watching these always makes me hungry....

[@MstrCatChowming]

sweet place, and even better your thoughts on being happy, keeping it simple and just going for it! ill be sure to check you out in my travels :)

[@siyuanisme]

Love this guy

[@blakeknapping4252]

yeah with everyoone on here dudes really good great episode

[@marc-anthonymuro8466]

Mad respect chef!!!

[@slickman205]

Cal Elliott needs a 3 part series at least.

[@trentongarber3372]

Kitchens will burn you out. It's a fact. Trick is,... Get it right,.. then pay qualified people to do it for you. Another fact. God bless these beautiful people, these restauranteur's who put their souls into keeping stomachs happy and full. Salute'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@vannguyen-dy8cd]

"i rather not make any money and feel good about myself" spoken words of a wise one

[@fukgovernment]

I love this guy...

[@TRUE_GR1T]

5:35 Never eat anything that comes from a pot under the table that is referred to as "secret water"

[@smilyface38]

Man this guy is really cool, his voice reminds me of a rougher anthony green (singer)

[@like2shipspassing]

This is my favourite munches by far