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[@rosscasey3352]

finally a famaous place where the food looks like food and not some like liquid nitrogen hershey kiss sized bs.

[@sarahkim5428]

😂

[@sarahkim5428]

Hahahahaha this!

[@Shinobi91]

Relax 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BTman58]

😂😂

[@expdwilliams545]

Exactly - she had me at Afro Caribbean. Food has to be real comfort stick to your bones food

[@TeamPerry5]

I don’t know where they find these people, but never stop! I love these! It’s cool to see the chefs personality to shine through their food!

[@lukebussey5218]

They find them at restaurants

[@trooper1972]

Personality do not shine , let alone on food .

[@H9550-i7l]

No jewelry in kitchen that is a food safety hazard

[@dtmurray4]

"I don't know how they find these people!" a video about the most popular and sought after restaurant in NYC

[@bryanmorales1408]

@@dtmurray4😂😂

[@osmondgo8362]

I was fortunate enough to dine here as a walk-in last year. I came 20 minutes before opening (already a long line) and waited another 20 minutes before getting seated. Everything is A+++: the food, concept, hospitality, vibes, interactions with the team. The dishes felt like a gift. I still think about the curried goat patties with green aioli now and again.

[@TLBxFinds]

so you can show-up last minute and get a spot if you're lucky ?

[@osmondgo8362]

@@TLBxFinds That was last year, I don't know about now. I don't live in NYC unfortunately.

[@mingi1489]

@@TLBxFinds As they're way more popular now most likely not

[@SapeckBento]

Bom

[@codycurtin2295]

what's the price sitch?

[@michaelnavarrete-tw9pu]

She's a boss. Professional, confident, collected and full of care. Sous chefs take note.

[@jessicacantu3394]

Her confidence is through the roof. I love how she owns what she does.

[@Tobstar76]

As a Nigerian I appreciate seeing our native egusi and iru presented in such an upscale manner. It takes a certain level of creativity to do that, this is brilliant! 💯

[@Calicapenergy88]

She is the type of leader we need in all jobs. I would love to have her as my supervisor

[@LoveeNene]

I’ve been to Tatiana’s twice. One of the times with my Supper Club, which allowed me to taste most of the menu. The food is amazing and 100% worth the hype! It’s awesome to see this look into the kitchen. Shoutout to the team!

[@MrsJoliesEaux]

May I know, what is the name of the Supper Club?

[@william8217]

I like how the only thing she actually brags about is the big walk in fridge

[@nikkirockznikkirockz8551]

I'm going to brag on Her, she's a genius!!! 🎉

[@139fulton]

Chef is skilled in all levels in the kitchen

[@pg5016]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@pattiwhite9575]

It was supreme. So well lite. Shelf space perfect for size of containers. Uniformity. So large you can have multiple sections. What a time saving arrangement. Grab and go.

[@pattiwhite9575]

Well did you see what she had to deal with on the freezer she had to chisel out?

[@anthonygrant9969]

True leadership is being able to delegate to other stars. She's a true ambassador. And her leadership is off the charts. Actively setting up her team for wins. She has great forethought. The owner intrigues me. He must be a genius. You can tell these folks care about the details.

[@sabreyes_]

chef Kwame was a force on Top Chef, and as a Top Chef fan i knew on day 1 he was gonna excel no matter what. watch him on Top Chef: California as a contestant and Top Chef: Portland as a judge! :)

[@anthonygrant9969]

@@sabreyes_ on it 🫡

[@shetalksfootball104]

I LOVE Chef Kwame. He was destined for greatness.

[@veganista5096]

I also think true leadership is leading by example by working alongside your team, in conjunction with delegating roles to the appropriate person by their skill level. She showed that in this piece.

[@missbusiness1216]

Indeed...

[@impulse_xs]

I really love how unpretentious the food is despite how upscale and exclusive this place is.

[@etf42]

56 dollars for oxtails???

[@djwilson91]

@@etf42madness🥴

[@impulse_xs]

@@etf42 I never said it wasn’t expensive…

[@LovelyCooK]

@@etf42 don't forget the tip that goes with it 😂

[@anothertarnishedone5960]

@@etf42 is for sharing. Expensive, but not a madness

[@traalmighty2212]

I never wanted to go to a restaurant this much in my life

[@quz908]

She's a boss lady in the truest sense of the word. Beautiful to see someone who knows and owns their craft. Her biggest strength is that she sets her team up for success.

[@SnewpTD]

The fact that morale was top 3 things says a lot. Later in the video she was passing by another cook and said "sorry chef" shows she respects her crew. That's it.

[@CrzyGazara]

this is the most calm kitchen I've ever seen.

[@jirawatliw180]

I am so surprise at first I thought she will have bossy attitude but no ,it's so clam and look so organized

[@millertime6]

She’s sharp. Chef Kwame better hope she doesn’t leave!

[@Optim40]

Ahh stop the simpness

[@chomkypanda]

​@@Optim40 dawg y'all incels are wild! Complimenting a woman is simping now? Crazy hours

[@HercadosP]

​@@chomkypandatrue, wanting to get her bones is just natural instinct as a beta

[@jw1967]

@@Optim40why are you the way that you are

[@jzderf]

@@Optim40 What is up with you weirdos

[@step4798]

As an EX Chef, these people know what they are doing! When she says she wants to keep the knife skills that is not something you forget, a bit like riding a bike, but if you are not cutting the food you are not seeing the quality of the product ;)

[@dustymcdust825]

Agreed, I was a national award winning exec chef here in Denver, she not only knows what she is doing she articulated the mechanics so well. I never saw a chef de cuisine set up all the stations before though. That oxtail Demi was perfectly executed.

[@marca4443]

But I asked Keith and that's not gk

[@v.dickson]

You can never be an ex chef whether employed by an establishment or not. Talent stays within you to delight yours and people's tastebuds 😊

[@dustymcdust825]

@@v.dickson I said exec chef, it’s an abbreviation for executive chef which is at the top of the hierarchy within a professional kitchen brigade. Below that is chef de cuisine, executive Sous chef, below that pastry chefs, chef de partie, below that first cook, second cook, third cook, garde manger, etc.

[@missbusiness1216]

She is an AMAZING team leader...professional, knowledgeable...just perfect!

[@bawintermage8351]

The Food, The Chef, The Kitchen are all positively fantastic. This is the kind of place you actually WANT to dine at. No silly salt gimics, just great food, highly motivated staff and wonderful cuisine. THANKS BON APPETIT

[@ahhh7878]

i feel like your calling out that salt bae guy 😭

[@bawintermage8351]

@@ahhh7878 whatever made you think 🤔 that! 😜

[@ThickCutBacon]

She's such a bright light. Really enjoyed her vibe.

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

a black-owned fine dining restaurant??? KEEP IT UP!!!!

[@bakmyster]

Inequality is manufactured. Leave black people alone and watch them excel

[@phillygirl1984]

Look closely ❤

[@KGarn]

@@phillygirl1984 Black-owned, last I checked --

[@topzoe4761]

Afro carribean

[@TigerBay44]

Canje in Austin is another I believe ❤💯⚡️

[@democracyforever5391]

Swanky restaurant in a swanky location (Lincoln Center). I ate there and the food was excellent and the service friendly, efficient and not overbearing. The restaurant 's decor is stunningly modern without going overboard.

[@marielle2497]

I love the details! Thanks to the owner for trusting this chef to manage their kitchen this team is literally the best. Their kitchen is so clean and organized and the way they prep the food is amazing! No wonder people want to come back and wait for months just to dine in on this restaurant

[@SK-nh9gh]

Without fail in these videos, the chefs are so comfortable and amazing in front of the camera. How do you do it? Your production teams must be awesome.

[@ceoofhenjoyment]

Oh waauww😍😍egusi dumplings and suya that’s truly west African! Mostly Ghana and Nigerian dishes! I’m glad people are enjoying my cultures meals! Well done to the chef and team! Africa to the world✊🏿✊🏿✊🏾🙌🏾

[@thehoneydeev]

Suya is not mainly GH and Nigerian. It’s ALL OF WEST AFRICA + Cameroon !!! I had to respectfully correct actual history vs the mainstream understanding of west Africa. Thank you

[@hiyahiy]

Dumpling are Asian origin

[@Vee-yc5ht]

​@@thehoneydeevthank you!

[@aaldaraca3]

@ Chef Kwame give her a raise! phenomenal woman!

[@RandRam]

I love seeing Nigerian food represented this way! Beautiful

[@DovidM-s4c]

It's one of the great cuisines of the world.

[@historiqueafricaine]

It's so creative

[@BlackSkullArmor]

What a well spoken lady. I wish her and her team the very best

[@marcomorosino6081]

Miss Newman she's a force of nature other than a great chef, I wish I could eat at Tatiana's one day

[@ashtonmendez9366]

Thank you for shining lights on the life of these chefs everyday ❤

[@daisykid3]

They're so organized, so professional!! I love seeing a well run kitchen!!!

[@diopfifi4937]

You have to be.

[@SarahR5338]

The two times I saw chef Kwame on Top Chef, Tom and Gail,in particular, just did NOT understand his food. I'm glad it is being recognized on the stage it is.

[@YouAreDreamingRightNow]

💯💯💯 i do find it interesting that with all of that money and opportunity to travel that most of those chefs on fn have very limited palates.

[@slaynab]

As a west African, this is such a daze for me cos most of the ingredients are local ones I grew up with. So lovely to see

[@CannonKaylaSam1]

She’s amazingly well spoken and knows what she’s talking about ! This is really encouraging frrr!

[@nikkirockznikkirockz8551]

It's noT rare to see a Well-spoken Black woman, the guys are often mush mouths and uneducated buT the sistahs are the Opposite!!! ❤

[@ariananardella5171]

She had me at the huge vat of onions cooking in palm oil 😍Doesn't matter what specific dish is the end result, that's a delicious foundation!

[@YouAreDreamingRightNow]

i could smell it through the screen, yum!

[@marthaoschwald2790]

My ex is West African and the food is largely unknown outside of the region. Way to share this food culture!

[@isobel64]

lol theres nigeerian resturants eerywhere

[@Dasalsim]

Finally a restaurant made to match the current prices of Oxtail...lmao

[@artbysheebastudio]

Gosh every part of this woman’s experience seeps through- she loves her food❤ Gosh it would be a treat to see her cook and explain as she does

[@NOPENONAH]

280 cover average is a deeeeeep operation. Bravo!! I’m FOH and I love nothing more than an efficient, passionate BOH.

[@markfrank9230]

That person really knows her business, love to see people at the top of their game.

[@dawngreene6145]

I love her !! Shes all about giving you the best experience. She also is so cognizant of fellow employees. True Boss 💕💕 the food sounds delicious ❤

[@Oristarz]

Growing up learning about cooking and different systems in restaurants when it comes to the kitchen, and to see such a diverse team in the kitchen is so refreshing to see and I think just looking at how they handled the food they put so much passion into their job, I love that for them. Great video.

[@beabristow2939]

Halfway through this I was inspired to go cook some food for myself. So I’m sitting down the watch the rest with a fried egg sandwich. The height of cuisine indeed.

[@Travel_plus_adventure]

Excellent food. Not as expensive as i expected. The oxtail and the egusi dumplings as well as the curry goat patties were standouts.

[@dantebrosia]

yeah, i was surprised when i saw the price for the small share!!

[@omnib.135]

This is what passion looks like in real time! She is the perfect person for the role ❤❤️❤️ kudos to her and the team!

[@IAMTOYAALISHA]

Everything looks amazing and I can tell the whole team loves what they do!!! We thank you!!! All hero’s don’t wear capes 🎉

[@Sheba_316]

This was so well presented, professional lady and hard worker. Great leadership skills and knowledgeable about her menu.

[@TheBeautifulMynd]

She really does a great job!!! I was impressed 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@carolelizabethowens2661]

This chef du cuisine clearly delivers excellence within the context of professionalism.

[@remimartinsareola4773]

She’s a Gem! An hard worker with great spirits 💛

[@sadejasmin]

I LOVE her spirit. She is a true embodiment of leadership excellence. 💖👏🏾

[@bodyandsoulinconstanttrans9190]

plz do longer videos!!! Could watch the same restaurant for hours :)

[@YouAreDreamingRightNow]

i wanted to see the people's reactions as they ate!

[@NatTeeVee]

Love her movements in the kitchen and throughout the restaurant. Very strategic mind.

[@mimisalvator]

I am always in for the " Bon Appetite ". Videos like these are usually bland. However, Upon clicking and seeing this lady, I was absolutely captivated by the passion in her presence. It is so obvious that she is proud. And that made me smile for her! Woot Woot! You go!

[@MikelWash]

I waited so long to eat at tatiana by the time i got my reservation I had a family and was broke

[@jordanboykin5206]

Lmaooooooooo

[@rubywedderburn9487]

This is the comment I was waiting for 🤩😋🤩🤣🤣👍🤣🤣

[@bluesque9687]

Lol

[@WhatsyourIQ1]

😂😂🎉

[@MariePriss]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@refigee8752]

Some of the dishes resemble traditional delicacies in Botswana. It'd be great to dine at this restaurant one day

[@brianmoody2549]

The team is who gets the food ready for the chefs to start cooking,as long as everyone understands there job . and the chefs and everyone else works as a team,they show a lot of respect love heart understanding for their customers to do their best and get out the best possible dish for the customers to enjoy,when coming to eat.

[@soundous.boualam]

Give this woman a raise!

[@pattiwhite9575]

Very impressed with the timing and organization of it all. I really appreciate the very well lite walk in refrigerator.

[@takaria83]

ASIAN Dumpling being used in the African kitchen. Pretty nice ;)

[@susanhall3628]

I am not sure what I just watched as it’s all so new to me, but it looks and seems very fabulous. She’s amazing.

[@MelS-o4t]

This young lady is so efficient and knowledgeable. She is a treasure. Hope chef kwame recognizes the gem he has

[@shetalksfootball104]

This vid was GREAT! She is fierce, warm and focused. Shes a diamond. I LOVE Chef Kwame. Tatiana's is a well-oiled machine.

[@porcheh9853]

I came to NYC for a conference and tried to set a reservation for one. They said since it was just me to just come in. When I came the hostess acted so snobby. They told me I could stand and eat. In Louboutins, that’s a no. In Southern, that’s an heck no. I sat at the bar. Outside of the hostess, everyone else was friendly and the food was delicious. Need to plan another trip to NYC to go back soon.

[@LauraCharles1985]

A true marathon of love. It’s all about the broth and the sauce, come through! 🫶🏽💪🏾

[@edjack1993]

Ok, so this is on My List 😋

[@dxwallace55]

Love how you handle yo' business Sista'......

[@YouAreDreamingRightNow]

💯💯💯

[@briansounalath]

Never even heard of this place and I’m a New Yorker! So many hidden gems

[@roxanaescobar5645]

All I can say is that she really loves and admires chef kwame (pardon the spelling) 😊❤

[@KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997]

Awesome lady. I hope she gets her own restaurant someday.

[@PassiveAgressive319]

She is def one to watch in the future.

[@carolelizabethowens2661]

She is surely one to watch NOW.

[@Sasha-yg2ng]

Amazingly organised and very very clean! My kind of kitchen👌

[@JeffEva-q3j]

The thoughts we choose to think are the tools we use to paint the canvas of our lives.

[@musicwithatwist3295]

The level of professionalism is impressive and I am sure they are working daily to increase said level as they continue on this culinary journey.

[@chanelnoelle4127]

It really shows. Tatiana was fantastic. Will definitely be back again.

[@ishiruji]

These food looks not only expensive and elegant, but luxurious 🤤

[@dominiquegarner8624]

I'm so proud of you Kamaat Blessings on Blessings

[@greennoeyes2024]

One word -- OUTSTANDING!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joe651dzd]

She’s a dream and I wish her the best and biggest and brightest future of all!

[@HazeGreyAndUnderway]

You guys really should go do an episode with North Pond in Chicago. It'd be an amazing look into one of the best under the radar spots in the city

[@Jazzitupalittle]

I hope she puts out a cookbook. Her food looks amazing.

[@yolandatubin8126]

Love Kamat true professional ❤ employees like her harder to find nowadays. Hope she is paid accordingly and appreciated…

[@monique.thenurse55]

I live in NYC must stop by and eat at her restaurant..❤

[@ForgottenSoldier2023]

Fr it looks amazing

[@ForgottenSoldier2023]

You’re so fine 😋 can I get your IG beautiful?

[@reallife0728]

YEP,,,,ME TOO!!!

[@Prestrev1010]

Spent a NYE here, and it was amazing, food, vibe,people, everything, perfect and dope

[@madelynbowe]

This lady is a beast!!! Proud of you girl!

[@ro.3645]

I been following chef Kwame since Top Chef and it took me 8 months to get a resy here, it’s like buying big name concert tickets!! Worth it though! I immediately booked months in advance again this time this it will be 10 months 🥴🙃😅☺️🥹. So cool to see the hustle behind this place.

[@madjoabutterfly]

Yes he's amazing Resey is the worst, people sell reservations smh. My friend and I just walked in after a show at Lincoln Center and scored a table after 45 minutes!

[@margaretjackson7953]

Oh yes, you are absolutely an wonderful spokeswoman, I enjoyed this peak inside this fabulous restaurant, thank you 😉🙏🏽

[@E57251]

She knows her stuff!! Yes Queen!! Keep shining beautiful sister❤

[@Pao_Pao_1]

This woman is the full package ❤

[@mz.foodie6951]

I gotta get to this place. Will take my chances as a 1st come 1st serve at the bar 😊.

[@heyjude2109]

She is so knowledgeable.

[@BP-nn7tq]

I’m hungry af just watching all the food prep😊

[@chw.icu.15.4]

Continued blessings and success to the entire team. I'm looking forward to one day dining here. ☮💜

[@patrickmarcoux8661]

What beautiful restaurant, kitchen and people. This video really inspires one to yearn for a visit. Yummy!

[@DaneeDivine]

Amazing! It's like The Bear noir. I love that show. By the look of it I would love this place. I hope to snag a res some day soon. 😊

[@hilili4724]

Love discovering new restaurant definitely will try this BUT Egusi and Suya are specifically Nigerian (suya has it variant in other western African countries but not the same peanut based in those countries and Egusi is purely nigerian) Just don't want us west African to be generalized

[@isobel64]

abeg sop complaining over such semantics jo

[@honestly1970]

everythinng looked amazing. those oxtails though...almost licked the screen. props to the camera crew

[@Shrimpwhat]

That is a massive kitchen wow.

[@Cccoast]

Wow. Impressive. Humbling. Immaculate. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@maiapine4689]

this person should be running the world