Munchies: Josh Ozersky

This is the first Munchies episode featuring a food writer. Sure, we have had food personalties who write, but Josh Ozersky is different. Josh's rise to prominence came about with his book Meat Me in Manhattan: A Carnivore's Guide to New York, and from there he went on edit Grub Street for New York magazine while putting out other books on topics like Colonel Sanders and the hamburger. We first met Josh while filming our Michael White Munchies episode. Josh showed up to the shoot with a half-eaten sandwich and then proceeded to order some pasta before we headed to three more restaurants. It was then that we knew he was special. Beside his Falstaffian appetite, Josh's way with words is what sets him apart from other food people. When we approached him about where he would like to go, he immediately said that he would not leave the confines of Manhattan's East Village, and that he already had his crew in mind. So, with Mr. Recipe, Tommy Walker, and Chef Anthony Goncalves in tow, Josh took us to three of his favorite neighborhood spots. We could go on and on about all the characters in this episode, but you really just have experience it for yourself. Please enjoy all 20 minutes of this episode.
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[@Drhodes1]

RIP Josh, We are diminished.

[@Lukesman5853]

Ameen

[@provanost]

This was one of the best Munchies episodes ever. I love all those guys!

[@crack2strong]

"I'm like a B list food personality, an A list writer and like a C list human being" - I always come back to watch Josh in this short, he is sorely missed. His humour is timeless, RIP.

[@u.s_nyc8513]

He was the funniest. We used to Hangout in NYC tasting all kinds of food. RIP my Friend.

[@BubblyFrankiiee]

Am I the only one who's constantly staring at that guys moustache

[@WinterGibbs]

No. No you are not.

[@emarc98]

I can't watch anymore because of the moustache!!

[@allorgansnobody]

Frankiee Crockett You're staring at it because of endless closeups. The filmer also noticed it. Munchies cameramen always notice weird ass shit like that and then get as much footage of it as they can.

[@manictiger]

Frankiee Crockett Dali had that stache, too. I don't want to assume he 'was inspired by' Dali, but the thought did come to mind.

[@djordan22]

It's disturbing on its own but the fact that the rest of his dome is completely hairless bumps it up to horrifying.

[@SethHesio]

Just found out that he passed away. I wasn't the biggest fan of Josh Ozersky, but I like that he brought his own voice to the food party and it's a sad loss. RIP Josh Ozersky

[@what7psp]

+SethHesio Sad but he was kinda big

[@SethHesio]

Do you know what his cause of death was?

[@zip2kx]

+SethHesio he got an epilepsy attack in the shower and drowned.

[@doctoredable]

He loved meat and brought things for us to learn from. I heard he did not die from a seizure. Some say he died choking on a rib eye.

[@ryderbenson8472]

He suffered a Seizure in the Hotel Shower and Drowned !!!

[@RataStuey]

A real snapshot of a real slice of New York eccentrics. This is what a city should be. A place where anyone can be anything

[@bonghig]

This is one of the best Munchies. A really interesting chef/food personality who isn't into trendy food, but just good food by traditional family chefs. Love this.

[@cjrichards4342]

This guy's not even a hipster. He's just fucking weird.

[@paucceri]

i wish somebody someday would just beat josh ozersky up

[@YHBTSTLL]

Rest in peace Josh. I think about you all the time.

[@anthonyjosephphotography8409]

Josh was my childhood friend from Atlantic City. RIP Josh.

[@shortythepresident3913]

The man looks like he's hadn't had a bath in months.

[@itsthehandle]

they can't afford to do so.

[@dmroque]

Mr. Recipe perfectly encapsulates my feelings on what is wrong with NY nowadays: cartoonish, overtly eccentric nobodys who insist on acting like anyone should give two shits about them or what they do. RIP Ozersky. Your writing will be missed.

[@608gunner]

Mr.Recipe is like that one strange uncle you gotta watch your kids around

[@urjazza]

one of the best/funniest munchies yet. please keep up the good work.

[@volcommerce]

I just woke up today and suddenly thought, ''i need to use that moustache guy's quote 'adds a little, 'cha cha cha'' to my vernacular

[@Lofiguitarvibes]

I am so far removed from this weird niche universe, and i am extremely grateful for that.

[@paulbk7810]

Brilliant..! Could binge watch a weekends worth.

[@ericbecker7624]

Mr Recipe: not just the man with the spice but also the man with the pipes!

[@RealCaribbean]

He has some amusing moments, but he's obviously one of those guys who battles low self esteem by presenting an overtly arrogant facade. A decade ago he would have worked in a Record shop.

[@bvausch1]

id give a million bucks to the first lady that kisses the devil mustache dude.

[@bvausch1]

damn shun.

[@bvausch1]

id have to double it to 2mil since u really like him. deal.

[@CopleroOficial]

one of the best episodes

[@tmgreenhalgh]

This is by far the best 'munchies', it is a shame that Josh is not still around.

[@fieryeasy]

Recipe disturbs me...that stash...*shudders*

[@mastercheif878]

But it's fucking fabulous xD

[@antoniomargallo5317]

Next ... Watch Josh getting a bypass and fighting cancer, only on VICE !

[@gregmajewski3406]

Or...ya know...dead. RIP Josh.

[@CDkilla1942]

As always a fascinating documentary!! Thanks Vice!!!

[@pierremartin9048]

This was a 1st for the channel and loved only to read comments after and I’m saddened to hear of his passing.

[@ace43091]

Still one of the best episodes of munchies

[@joshuapeters3695]

Say what you will about the man... he was a character...that is certain. RIP Josh Ozersky

[@georgiablake8357]

Josh, Mr Recipe and co make a great team, hilarious, I could watch another 20 episodes of this ,

[@kacman11]

still the best Chef’s Night Out ever made - nyc w a gaggle of fuckin freaks, nothing better

[@euroclyde]

i have the same problem with all my shirts.

[@eagleclaw006]

That's the coolest episode of Munchies ever.

[@chronic2001n]

11:05 "Forget about the food" LMAO I had tears in my eyes.

[@JoHnFLeM]

freaking bout time - this is the only thing I wish to watch on the whole channel.

[@timmymike23]

Why is the goofballs shirt off

[@Polaf3456]

Because brah, he lives in the zone.

[@lijiangli4721]

hazer melon Because he has a food personality

[@generalmart0k]

I don't get it. There was some good food in the beginning but what was with the burnt charred supermarket stuff at the end. What was his point?

[@Vlad-1986]

To be fair, all yanks and Brits I had met have charcoal instead of meat. They don't seem to like meaty flavour too much

[@DazzaBo]

He was trying to be ironic. He considers himself and his shitty friends the high point of foodie culture and opinion so cooking this shitty b-grade "meat" from the local supermarket chain (I don't buy his story about forgetting to buy the really nice marbled meat, this shit was all orchestrated for the cameras) and taking his shirt off trying to look trashy he thought he was being really ironic and clever for Vice.

[@kansasandinmisery]

"And the false bottoms that characterize all weird people.' This is a brilliant quote.

[@uifdsf]

the ending won me over to be honest

[@jphonevids1065]

"i only eat things with parents" Josh Ozersky, rip

[@Billalkhan1101]

the guy with the weird mustache is creeping me out

[@bluehalo8604]

I thought this vid was solid. I think a lot of people don't understand the self-deprecating and severely strange characteristics of the guy featured. He's not asking is to like him. He didn't think we would and the whole "nobody came"scene spoke to that. When he was shopping it was for a meat festival that, ironically, featured the worst picks he could find. He stated it was the worst meat cooked the worst way with spices made from children's tears. So. Can it still be appreciated? I'm not saying he's a genius, and he may come off as pretentious, but he is awesomely odd and awkward. I can appreciate it.

[@volcommerce]

These guys are a talented bunch, this episode is my favorite, real characters, my kinda guys

[@supergangsterish1]

hi i'm josh i'm a pompous bellend pleasd 2 meet u

[@Quantumlogik]

guys, be a little nicer. they may all have autism

[@combo187]

Quantumlogik I think you nailed it. I bet he loves to play smash brothers.

[@incompetentlogistics]

Easily the best episode of Munchies that I have watched so far.

[@RiskyOvenChips]

I found myself thoroughly enjoying this. Thanks Vice :D

[@danaalexdavidson3578]

Sometimes, I feel like Vice goes out of their way to get some of the most dislikable hosts possible.

[@downtowndusky]

I think this guy made me dumber....

[@stephentannos872]

If you tell me this isn’t the best chefs night out ever... I reject your statement

[@mikealphaxray228]

A lovable episode. You will be missed, Josh Ozersky.

[@migueldelacruz4243]

"I only eat things with parents" hahaha

[@ubitcumajkemi]

i figure out why these pretensions weirdos hang out together. because regular people are cant stand their company for 1 minute.

[@TheDustyWilk]

"regular" hahahahaha

[@madtonesbr]

Radickly Rick I like that he called the people at his “barbecue” weird, meanwhile he’s grilling bodega spam shirtless on the floor

[@Gmoney2dope]

miss this dude a lot. one of my favorite food personalities. rip.

[@sparkybluefox]

Josh Ozersky rocks! This is an awesome video ! I would love to go out on the town with Ozersky anytime! SBF

[@gh0stn0tez]

so pretentious.

[@magistermagi1989]

one of the best videos i´ve ever seen

[@swagn1f1c13nt]

As a New Yorker I gotta say, this was a great video

[@segaprophet]

I love Ozersky - his gastronomical instincts are spot on.

[@joel2ksweet]

I find it really hard to comprehend that some of these people really exist.

[@BeenThereDoneThat96]

Im loving the environment in this video!

[@jackgolightly1345]

Mr. Recipe is a well cultured dude, big ups!

[@kyo7691]

RIP!!! Master of protein Adjudicator of restaurant!!!

[@Alan-Byrne1987]

12:55 is great! Some way with words!

[@volcommerce]

That josh ozerky has a way with words , comedy from start to finish

[@JUDDLILIHA]

RIP Josh!!! ..... Will miss ur hilarious commentary.

[@FUJISAN992]

Coney Island freak show... These four words sum it up nicely

[@skidrocc]

RIP to a one of a kind voice in the foodie community

[@jaytorr6701]

He is so missed. A true poet, with deep true food knowledge. The hordes of copycats simply cannot match him.

[@torskungen1]

THE best munchies episode. Anthony Bourdain's episode coming in on a not so close second.

[@LenimentumLetsPlay]

Love This Series!

[@383IROC]

This is like an Endless Summer of George.

[@ryderbenson8472]

You know one thing I remember him doing before he passed away was collaborating on writing a Cookbook with John Tesar (Executive Chef at Knife Steakhouse in Dallas) !!!

[@minkbombay6730]

I really miss Josh.

[@Gourmet_Goon80]

Me too. Discerning, unapologetic, talented writer, and a harbinger of food in it’s best and purest form.

[@FabalociousDee]

I won't lie...it was almost worth uploading this video just to see the comments. They're not nice, but they brightened my evening. Thanks, everyone.

[@MAAAAPLE]

Rest in peace.

[@cleoz9274]

Love these guys.

[@isaiahyeates7816]

Mooooooooooooooosttaaaaaccccchhhhheeee

[@saibot240]

Probably one of the best munchies episodes. Why so many thumbs down?

[@jala2235]

Thank you Josh.

[@DavidFSloneEsq]

I've only ever spoken to Cutlets briefly, and in a professional context. While, being an omega male myself, I suspect that he and I would make piss poor drinking buddies, there are few men that I enjoy more in print or on video than Rabbi Ozersky. Thanks for ceding the floor to him for these few minutes.

[@CatholicSchoolFights]

I don't understand why everybody disliked this man so much, I thought he was a pretty cool dude.

[@hereticmutilator]

You guys complaining about the mustache guy made my night

[@Jules72Bear]

I can't help but laugh when I see this big hairy bear man cooking meats on a rooftop. Rock on.

[@honglee6100]

love them old school pan sauces

[@shonuffLA]

u have reassured my faith in humanity, i wish you health and happiness

[@kehhvin]

"i live in the zone..." ok cool guy

[@PW.1993]

very cool. didnt expect to watch the entire thing

[@chris_hadj]

Rest In Peace Josh, you will be missed dearly

[@idontwantone132]

How could anyone dislike this?

[@Leo.Lee.]

yes longer munchies videos please

[@Grandoasis87]

RIP josh . You will be missed everyday.

[@mastercheif878]

Rip ozersky

[@MaryamaAmina]

He is so unapologetically weird that he is strangely loveable

[@MrBloodmountain]

"I don't want to eat anything, your fat already" lol what a boss

[@BurritoDiablo]

Welcome! You have now reached the top of the foodchain.

[@zappahart2]

I love food ,it is one of my vices..I only eat once a day so it better be good! I think vice's Munchies will take care of my fantasies!!!!???

[@normanisaacson4720]

Excellent!!

[@WeekNightGaming]

Food is the best form of art.