The King of Handmade Mozzarella is in the Bronx - Dining on a Dime

This episode takes host Lucas Peterson up to the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx, and the legendary Arthur Avenue, home of the Bronx’s Little Italy neighborhood. Casa Della Mozzarella, owned by a Sicilian native, Orazio, is a full-service Italian deli but where it really shines is with the fresh balls of mozzarella cheese, made daily on-site.
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[@FabricLive39]

That bread cutting hack is unbelievable

[@evvignes]

FXBRXC, Just use a sharp serrated knife and you won't need to pre-cut the top piece of bread.

[@kevinsmellls]

That sandwich trick is a gift from whatever higher power rules human existense

[@eater]

It blew our minds when we saw it in person. Thanks for watching!

[@evvignes]

kevinsmellls, OK, this is the last time I'm going to say it. If you use a serrated knife, you won't have to pre-cut the top piece of bread.

[@leonscott543]

kevinsmellls Its simple freaking genius. It's proof tha t we do so many unnecessarily clumbsy things just because everyone else does it

[@kevinsmellls]

If you pre-cut the top piece of bread, you don't need a serrated knife.

[@evvignes]

kevinsmellls, I understand. My comment was based on what you would do in a busy po-boy or sandwich shop. In a busy professional setting, it's an unnecessary extra step. Pre-cutting the bread before a rush wouldn't work well either because it would slow down the application of condiments. Also, if you need to put the sandwich in a cheese melter or heater of some sort I'm sure it would make it more difficult and be slower. There are other reasons not to do it in a professional setting, however at home, pre-cutting the top piece is probably a good idea.

[@CoCoNU773R]

may be the first video on YT about italian food without angry italians in the comments. And it's with Lucas. Coincidence? I think not.

[@sweetwater88]

They're just not awake yet. Italians live to hate everything not Italian.

[@antoniofilippi891]

CoCoNU773R they re not true italians ;)

[@dotJayPegg]

CoCoNU773R they're making mozzarella and using polly-o? What kind of nonsense is this. My grandmother would rap me on the knuckles with a wooden spoon if she ever saw me do such a thing. Unbelievable. If your entire schtick is your fancy mozzarella why not just make it from scratch?

[@Galactic123]

Holy SHIT I miss living in NYC. The local Italian delis there made the best goddamn heros on earth.

[@user-il6ei7mh5o]

I think its the only reason I still live here, that and the pizza. Makes up for the traffic, failing subway system and rising rent / mortgage prices lol.

[@ortem000]

Glad you made it to the Bronx. It is often forgotten about when it comes to food shows, but there are lots of hidden gems.

[@jojojaykay]

This was a great episode. Thanks Lucas and Eater!

[@ProArt18]

Try to find some fresh Burrata somewhere there, it's kind of Mozzarella, but with 3 layers on hapiness, mozzarella on outside, ricotta in the middle, and in the center it's creamy like mascarpone

[@eater]

They make burrata at this location, it's fantastic!

[@Oyashio202]

It's also killer on your heart, lol. Worth it everytime though.

[@janfrank3453]

I had it a few days ago, and I'm gonna be honest, I didn't like it. It tastes too much like cream to me.

[@MianMuhammadShakeel]

ProArt Hi, please friend help me to make mozzeralla cheese. My whatsapp number 092-322-9402649 [e-mail]

[@EastUpperGooner]

One of my favourite 'Eater' vids, brilliant.

[@frealynn]

Everytime I watch Lucas' shows I feel so good and satisfied in a somewhat accomplished way. I like how he's being highly informative, but kind of blends into the place or the conversation - thing kinda flows naturally. He's very open minded and doesn't try to shove his dominance like many other show hosts do (not particularly on Eater or food shows, but actually in general). I feel like many hosts try to display their dominance somehow or overly showcase their 'expertise' (or -always- try to make it full-fledged gluttonous) on shows like this that is supposed to focus on the subject, and it just doesn't feel right to me. Not saying they should lay flat, but I'm just saying the creators of the subject (chefs/owners/communities/families) sometimes aren't given enough credit, while their perspectives are just as important in understanding the food/creations. I kind of see it like this, Lucas comes as a glass with spaces to fill with what goes beyond the food, and not being too judgemental about it - and he fills it with many perspectives and background informations that made it very informative and fulfilling. This is perhaps a matter of both cultural and sentimental approaches, but I do really appreciate the show is made like this; it's a much better - richer and healthier - outlook on food and culinary, I think. Thanks, Lucas! /o/

[@ieprince]

That sandwich hack. How simple yet I've never seen it until now. Even by places that specialize in sandwich making. Jesus it makes me feel so stupid.

[@evvignes]

Rob TheSinner, If you use a serrated knife, that technique is unnecessary. Don't feel stupid.

[@ieprince]

evvignes you're very right but sometimes I'm so damn lazy I just use the chef's knife on hand. In that case this is a good idea.

[@evvignes]

Rob TheSinner, Ha ha, that's true.

[@billb.5183]

That sandwich looked SO GOOD.

[@Sayntavian]

Now this was a hell of an episode!

[@mattias4385]

The sandwich "trick" was freaking genius.

[@alijaffery7735]

I always stop by here first thing in the morning every Saturday on my way home from work.

[@bmr8408]

Used to frequent this amazing shop while in school at Fordham. It's so legendary, two of my friends hired them to make mozzarella fresh for their wedding reception cocktail hour.

[@dude07x]

This is my favourite episode yet, Lucas you are to pure and fucking hilarious. Shout out to whoever picks these locations, these guys were so charismatic and fun on camera, AND THAT SANDWICH THO OML.

[@aigoochamnaa]

Orazio is such a character! Great to see his passion for the mozz

[@jbuzzy]

That was great, it made me sooo hungry. I can't get a great sandwich like yours but I can get a good hot pastrami and swiss at our NY Deli. Thanks. Jon

[@kendralester5751]

Ahhh! If only his was posted 2 days ago! I literally just left the Bronx after visiting family. On my list for next visit for sure!

[@QianBing]

Kendra Lester feels bad man

[@RangerAmateur]

That is some beautiful craft process, looks creamy

[@juliansenfr]

Anyone notice that the italian successor sounds alot like Frank from the pizza show?

[@mugensamurai]

Casa Della is the definition of "if you teach a man to fish you feed them for a lifetime".

[@nicksmith3746]

Good video Lucas.

[@amyrivers9792]

What a great guy the mozzarella maker is.

[@PSS521]

Great video.

[@robertholtz]

Perfection.

[@darlenehoover6577]

Oh my gosh! That sandwich!

[@justinhawkins6439]

God that sandwich looked amazing

[@emmanuelalonso8872]

what an awesome dude

[@goldiemack2999]

🤤🤤🤤 that sandwich tho!!! Yuuum!!!

[@najla4261]

back with the specs? yeeeah Lucas

[@bojanpecek3409]

Dope sandwich

[@Kuya_Ryan_Kaliwaters]

Nice glasses 👓 Lucas 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@jasonbean7296]

I've made mozzarella at home. It's easy, and fun!:)

[@spirit4away]

omg I want this sandwich right now

[@johnfeehan5317]

I see Lucas and it gets a like.

[@youkube4308]

Wow......... that panino looked very good.

[@ariel3725]

How does the mozzarella become stringy like that? The sandwich looks good. Love Italian food!

[@fagetaboutit4968]

temperature of the water is heating the curd

[@imaw1nn3r98]

The Italian dude was very cool, he’s the Al Pacino of mozzarella. 👍🏼

[@Peran12]

New york is such an awesome place for a foodie. It’s almost impossible to cover everything.

[@5630081]

Leo James Perez it is impossible to cover all the restaurants, I've tried to cover a neighborhood. Some places go and new ones are always popping up, so it's e never ending battle that I don't mind fighting LOL

[@SPOILER750]

That sandwich looks incredible! Only thing i would add a little arugula or a few basil leafs. It would be the perfect sandwich for me!...fuck it.. im driving down!

[@eater]

It's worth the trip!

[@iamsheep]

My favourite snack is that mozzarella with freshly sliced tomato...mmmmmmm

[@kpopperful]

wrist icicle at 3:45

[@redryg9638]

I like that new york accent by his son

[@bellkij9488]

I haven't saw you for a while, Lucas. I think you're one of a luckiest man in the world. Lol Why everything you eat looks so nice. I just watch it at midnight... it makes me hungry. Anyway I think you loose some weight, didn't you?

[@Ironfranko]

Stupid question, maybe: are the mozzarella curds that they take off a plastic bag bought from some other producers? Anyways, I tried producing mozzarella at home, but it's very hard to find milk that is low temp pasteurized and non homogenized, still worth doing it :)

[@falconuruguay4588]

Looked like it was Polly-O mozzarella that they just added salt to, and melted and re-formed with hot water...

[@Treester]

that was the bag of Polly-O cheese curd.

[@emmaazizo5536]

The greatest sandwich known to man

[@kevinsun2920]

The son sounds like Frank from The Pizza Show on Munchies

[@littlebones18]

Polly-O manufactured cheese curd hahahahaha

[@seriousgamer64]

Do they actually make fresh mozzarella or do they only stretch pre-bought Polly-O curds?

[@tinkerbella4605]

seriousgamer64 my thoughts exactly. 🤔

[@kordistafulleffect-075]

Am I the only one who notice that in this video he said that he came to NY in 1996 but in the Tasty video "How Mozzarella Is Made" he said 1993

[@russelbobborromeo6383]

nice hair lucas

[@danielvho]

Cut the top of the bread first!?! Genius!

[@raficabouhaidar5814]

Can you teach how to make fresh mozzarella

[@peterpark6250]

I've won today after watching this video.

[@themarinect]

What kind of dressing is that?

[@evvignes]

If you use a fairly sharp serrated knife you won't have to pre-cut the top piece of bread.

[@djfoo000]

Audio levels are very low in this video.

[@votdfak]

How much for that panino?

[@gl0tchdj]

The mozza looks incredible but I'm not a fan of the amount of balsamic sirup and the sandwichbread. This needs some proper italian sourdough bread.

[@MianMuhammadShakeel]

Hi anybody will help to make mozerralla cheese

[@trublgrl]

So the best mozzarella in The Bronx comes from Polly-O manufactured cheese curd and hot water. There are literally a thousand places in the New York area who do it exactly the same way. There are also specialty shops in Brooklyn and Staten Island (And dairies upstate) who do it from scratch, some even from authentic Buffalo milk. I don't think this guy is really "The King". Don't believe the hype!

[@tMontesJay]

03:58 sandwich hack

[@MattiaRighetti]

And of course it's an Italian who does it haha

[@elith6930]

Mattia Righetti of course.

[@noecazares2144]

yea but i want some pizza.

[@oliverrant]

What did the parmesan say when it broke up with mozzarella? Sorry mate, I’m just too mature for you...

[@eater]

😂

[@mr.friskyfox5230]

the only reason i watch this show is cuz lucas make it 1000 times better he just has that positive personality that people like to watch

[@coucamaya]

FORZA JUVEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

[@omyeggs3511]

Bianconeri

[@alexhernandez49]

And who is the Queen?

[@dragonitedla44]

I didn't know Lin Manuel Miranda made mozzarella

[@MatthewPaul.]

In Sicily you would get that sandwich with horse meat.... Bella

[@RudieObias]

I had to turn on the closed captioning for this video.

[@NFH1994]

Forza juveeeeeeeeee

[@loo00oo00oo00l]

4-1 😜

[@nighthalfling9519]

#FoodPorn

[@avtawf]

Imagine chef is lactose intolerant.

[@nusukoko]

pertamax

[@generaloberstdeubeu7275]

Lucas has tiny hands.

[@evdokiqdimova5113]

This is no fresh mozzarella,because curd is in the package not fresh

[@joep2590]

lol i already had the hots for Lucas, but with the glasses, take me!

[@FP19487]

Juventus?? Eew....

[@Rosk03]

You aint the king of anything when you start with pre-made store bought curd. That's kinda like CHEATING. Bigtime

[@zueinder89]

The construction of that sandwich was almost insulting to the beautiful mozzarella... Zero finesse.

[@trublgrl]

When you have a great mozzarella, just a little fresh bread and a drop of olive oil, and it's heaven. If your Mozarella is only so-so,maybe you have to serve it with some of the strongest imaginable flavors, like sun dried tomato, prosciutto, and a half cup of balsamic vinegar. Sheesh!

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