Munchies: Kyle Bailey

Who better to be the first chef in Munchies from our nation's capital than a guy with a Slayer sticker on his sausage grinder? Kyle Bailey is the chef at Birch & Barley, one of DC's best restaurants. He works alongside his wife, Tiffany MacIsaac, who's also the genius behind the restaurant's innovative desserts and pastries. Birch & Barley is also known for having one of the country's most comprehensive beer lists, which is overseen by Greg Engert. Kyle brought Tiffany and Greg out on the town to show us two of his favorite spots. First was Radius Pizza, where chef Todd Wiss cooked up a lot more than pizza, and then it was on to the cocktail bar Room 11 to make sure Kyle was properly snackered before he had to cook for us again. Please Enjoy.
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[@techaprime]

I love most of these restaurant pieces, not for the food (which I adore), but for the bonding that these folks have for each other, even though they could consider themselves competitors. With small businesses it's not about personal success above all else, it's about helping each other succeed and giving props to those that deserve it. Great filming and editing on these pieces!

[@miamiwax5504]

Dude and his wife seem like real down to earth folks. Good episode!

[@volcommerce]

2:24, guy with the long hair on the right drinks his beverage like a swashbuckling pirate, must see

[@yamikaro]

These videos make me very happy for some reason..Its just great to see cooks whose hard work paid off and now they own and work in amazing restaurants, thanks Vice!

[@skidrocc]

this guy is genuine. I love this, I will definitely go here next time I'm in D.C.

[@AnnaLoriKitchens]

"Never wanted to open a bag, never wanted to open a can.." = words that make me excited to try EVERYTHING. also..."Lower price point.", sounds NICE. 6:24 brings tears to my eyes...so beautiful.

[@OfficialTWSandco]

My fave thing to do with this vid (aside from watching it) is have a shot every time he says "awesome" - maaaaaaaaaan its crazy

[@hungover1274]

Everything they ate looked spectacular!!

[@Deadmemedream]

I love seeing the evolution of a mom and pop restaurant. Give these guys a decade and they'll be freaking adorable. From vice to whatever ever incarnation of Triple D in 2023

[@yungtigergod9380]

"YOOO CHEDDAR BISCUITS BRO!!!!" That's exactly how every conversation about Red Lobster in the entire world goes.

[@dimplex]

the best cooks r always the down-to-earth ones. Love this dude

[@kingkkirby]

this is definitely my favorite munchies episode yet!

[@dothedeed]

How humble of you.

[@rasmushegsvensson7733]

It's says "slayer" on the meatgrinder... already in love with this place! 0:50

[@Crow667]

I like how many times he said awesome.

[@eltamdma227]

Seems like a fun group to hang out with.

[@superdan422]

the amount of times i heard the word man was ridiculous

[@naveensilva2312]

Lool the "deconstructed" omelette, haha

[@AussieJo5h]

Awesome food at both places.

[@Tychades]

0:52 That is the coolest mincer I have ever seen. Legend of Zelda and Slayer.

[@boingboingboingboing]

That was real relaxing to watch.

[@joel2ksweet]

i dont think i have ever seen an episode of munchies that i would describe as "down to earth"

[@TobyIKanoby]

The first munchies I watch where I actually would like to go eat at those places.

[@Vettejocke]

a cook is like an artist

[@OfficialGutsmack]

Great episode

[@TheHayley911]

The star for me here was that pizza at Radius - must eat!

[@gangesexcavating]

Thanks Vice - delicious video.

[@Anonyminded]

Everything made in restaurant that is some good stuff ;)

[@phonzzfortheworld]

most down to earth episode yet

[@Mickzillla42]

Great episode :)

[@MrTibbs]

What bloody recession!

[@MrHogslice]

Olive Garden breadsticks and alfredo are among my favorite things.

[@seanmck16]

awesome!

[@Sethonious]

This is what a munchies should be. They are cool, fun, normal and I would totally hang with them.

[@Patriiiiick]

Oh man, all those varieties of beer.

[@acdvfb]

hahahahaha, I'm American, but I do prefer the current Euro/Continental style of fork wielding. I guess the American style forksmanship was how it used to be done, and we didn't get the memo when you guys switched it up!

[@Suburb_hell]

I haven't had cheddar biscuits in forever I want some now

[@jackgolightly1345]

Dat Slayer sticker on the meat machine!! 0:54

[@hopersolemierotelle]

Molto bravo complimenti un bellissimo risotto

[@1966gto1000]

Damn! All that food made me hungry!

[@eruption12]

Tiff def loves her desserts

[@Rikarduh]

The beer director really has that "beer face", red as fuck haha!

[@DefendPARADISE]

that pizza looked Fantastic....

[@bopbrothers]

DO MORE PLACES IN DC!!

[@tepeassydac]

What a blast!

[@AndrewDickinson]

Best restaurateurs in DC!,

[@rashoooooodisop]

that small dish at 01:30 would probably cost around 40$ and still wont make you almost half full

[@TheFabioEiji]

Whoa, the ground beef thing had a Slayer and a Triforce Sticker on it!

[@azndevante]

Finally munchies in DC

[@BrokenRRT]

The first one without hipsters!

[@skillinp1388]

I feel like I would like to hang out with these people.

[@wolfpresident]

Im sorry but when I go out I order a starter, main and desert. But the main is still the same size as a normal dinner. They don't make it smaller so you can have a starter and desert.

[@FroopieLoopies]

Finally, a non--tatted, non-hipster, non-suicial NORMAL chef. We need to see more of these types

[@CDankies]

FroopieLoopies 🙌🏾 I know right!

[@mcfirst]

Finally, a new Munchies vid not based in NYC

[@immasurvivor]

''I can make amazing food....lets make the portions TINY'' Chef-logic.

[@Greensmoke05]

Yeah anyone know the song at the beginning? 00:28

[@wqka420]

Song in the beginning?

[@mikelae19]

I personally like trying new beers. To each his own I guess.

[@danaleslie]

Not to troll but: "all these preservatives give me a headache"... WHILE taking a puff of his cigarette.

[@DoctaDuckroll]

Me too man wtf that looks ruff.

[@GoldGraffitiKing]

bearded man driving your van forsure ate that pizza you left on his seat.

[@dothedeed]

Where in the video was price mentioned? All the food looked great and everyone seemed cool / not pretentious.

[@zachotto2535]

Wait wait he says the preservatives in olive gardens food gives him headaches yet he’s smoking cigarettes after every stop lol

[@SonnyRed420]

That egg looked so good.

[@WCarroll91]

Here's to drinking and also eating. FUCK YES

[@UndergroundBhangra]

thatt pizzzaaa wow

[@stevenkelley9091]

He's a metal head, and a great chef. I need to work for him.

[@burntthetoast]

renee hamilton proof of this?

[@rjbeatable]

The other guy looks like the Guitarist of foo fighters.

[@mikebee02]

Good food. No pretense. Great episode.

[@rotarychainsaw]

Anyone who likes night court must be a good dude.

[@macht4turbo]

Really nice people!

[@marioharris5059]

lol SLAYER on the meat grinder

[@DJmeeno]

00:52 Zelda sticker on meat grinder too!

[@awad7391]

3:16 I thought that was Super Dave Osbourn for a ec

[@comfortablesofa]

how was the Gibson not featured!?

[@rashoooooodisop]

well replied bro

[@ShakaLakaMTB]

I am so hungry now!

[@Andreazor]

What's up with the tiny dishes with barely any food on them? The deserts are twice the size of the main dish.

[@partykrew666]

i think slayer is a pretty cool guy. eh cooks food and doesn't afraid of anything side note: 8:58 their cheddar biscuits are pretty damn good

[@aceTL87]

impressive beer stock. I would love to drink- i mean eat there.

[@xoFiroza]

I thought the beer guy was Spencer Pratt at first

[@OCSleazy]

cheddar biscuits baby! lol!

[@dote69]

name of the first track pls

[@davidchungus7206]

THAT MAYHEM SHIRT

[@godbelow]

We love how the rest of the world is on our balls for everything.

[@JagHeterAlfred]

Thats because if it tastes good, youll order more plates because youre curious and still hungry!

[@henndawg]

Wtf? Why are these chefs drooling over red lobster and olive garden? Are they kidding

[@jaystyles007]

I love trying new beers. I think alcohol and spirits is such a individualist preference. Like saying a $10 wine is inferior to a $20 bottle because of price. My preference is wheat, Abbey, and Trappist ales. Who is to say what one is better than the other.

[@snydershow]

Not only is the cheff a slayer fan but he is also a dragon slayer. Slayer rules btw

[@GH0STLYBLACK]

I swear every frikin episode they go to a pizza place

[@bigbad10mm]

Beer Director, lol

[@IIdemonII]

What do you do for a living Mr red faced guy? "Beer"

[@ratsalad1]

I don't remember ever saying that they were hipsters. I actually think that they're extremely down to Earth. Also, how do you know I'm not cultured? Because I think that certain restaurants are dark, that means I'm not cultured and lead a less fulfilling life than them? Thanks for the info :-)

[@putrarelargo1309]

WHERE IS RADIUS PIZZA AT?

[@alaa13666]

@00:52 SLAYER

[@EoghanO92]

If he was trying to say pesto i think i'm going to cry.

[@ilovetheusers]

OMG cask ale. Something missing from 99.9% of bars in the US. I miss London.

[@KarnageDon]

thats what i thought... if i ever get served portions that size i'd be fucking pissed

[@FNNickJamesTV]

Dig the fuck outta those hot pockets man.

[@croveone]

00:52 Slayer sticker on the meat grinder?..