Why Is CAVIAR So LUXURIOUS And EXPENSIVE?

[@alexandertheguest]

In our restaurant reviews, we often come across interesting stories from the world of gastronomy. We've noticed that many people enjoy them, so the Alexander The Guest team and I decided to create a new series focused just on that. We hope you like it. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and what we should cover in the future! Cheers!

[@dannyboyNS752]

At Alinea, one of my favourite courses a few years ago had freeze dried Beluga Caviar that was then finely shaved like Parmesan Cheese on top of a risotto. You should do an episode on butter. So many western consumers don't realize there is a difference in great butter. As an award winning ice cream and butter maker (named the best in Canada), it has been my mission to bring great butter to masses.

[@spiralingspiral72]

i like this diversification of video formats, but i kinda like it better if alexander himself does the voiceover

[@teekue]

​@@spiralingspiral72yes, at least with Alexander's voice it wouldn't feel so removed and alien.

[@jrivelis]

100% need Alexander talking or this isn’t even his content. Just soulless filler for the channel

[@micf1144]

Hi Alexander, I love your videos and the way you explore fine dining experiences! I would really enjoy seeing a video about wine, particularly focusing on what makes Krug so special. Your insights would be much appreciated! Best regards, one of your viewers

[@nZym1]

I agree with the other comments, the video itself is well made, but its just not what i expect when i come to this channel. If it would be Alexander just sitting in table reading the script to camera and tasting caviar, i would love that. The channel is what it is only because Alexander.

[@Bear7747]

Well if you prefer the other style of video, stay tuned I am sure there is more of that to come. But keep in mind, Alexander doesn't have any obligation to other people, and he has no reason to stay in the boxes other people have constructed. There is no reason for him to not try making other content that he enjoys :)

[@dlish-st]

Alexander *IS* the channel - please please don’t dilute it (no disrespect but this is a rare perfect KZbin channel; please don’t mess with perfect)

[@ytrewqfdsacxz3181]

I think it's good to diversify from just Michelin star restaurant reviews, brings in more people and can help with more video output

[@dlish-st]

@@ytrewqfdsacxz3181 hard disagree. There are a thousand channels out there with such content. What makes this channel unique is Alexander and his take on fine dining.

[@Dazulolwarrior]

@@dlish-st hard disagree, dont like it dont watch it, it's always good to branch out to new things stuffy traditionalist takes like you is what leads to stagnation and death

[@CromiumDestaliate]

I also think so. at least if the content format is like this, they should make it with a narrative based on Alexander's own characteristics

[@Pepespizzeria1]

It's pretty inevitable the channel will fall off, most do when they reach a certain size and middle people get involved

[@robertkatz8093]

I am torn...I think this is a perfectly reasonable presentation, but if I wanted a presentation on caviar, I could have gotten it in a lot of places. It's well produced but basically routine, and not at all what makes Alexander the Guest unique. It might have been different if Alexander himself was presenting the way caviar is served in different places and restaurants, or how the different varieties compare, but this was pretty basic info. All in all, I don't think much of it.

[@Detvanliga]

Agreed! .

[@SvettOter]

Agreed

[@bertbakering]

agree, this stuff we can find anywhere online..

[@kverreet]

Well, its filler to pass the time between restaurant reviews. Three star restaurants arent a dime a dozen and getting bookings/arranging flights to match etc can be tricky so it was to be expected he would end up with some schedule gaps.

[@stintstravels7387]

i agree unfortunatly this seems just like a cheap money grab :(

[@wiljadi]

Just as multiple other comments have explained, I think the production quality is amazing. That being said though, we're missing what makes this channel unique and a joy to watch. I agree with the others, this format definitely has a lot of potential, maybe have Alexander link it back to fine dining by showing us how to pair caviar, etc.

[@Anatitina90]

I like this format! However I thought/understood I was going to see Alexander’s explanation on how to pair it, eat it etc.

[@felixrohs]

Great video, it is very interesting to get an insight and more knowledge about these topics!

[@panthusiast8472]

I really liked the video. Very good education and the nice touch of humor is perfect.

[@SpicytunaMakiii]

very informative video! hope u can do more of these in the future!

[@krazykreeper1234]

This is a very well produced video with great visuals. But would love to have Alexander in it!

[@mbk526]

This channel just keeps giving. Thanks.

[@BayouBushcraft]

😋please make more videos like this! We love the information and we would really appreciate a full course of deep dives into caviar and different types of luxury food items

[@bezuchov7386]

Alexander, your voice is perfect. We do not need any English-native speaker.

[@iancodognotto5974]

If i could suggest a video, i would love alexander narrating what he tastes in wine, and how to fully enjoy it

[@kingofmemes6931]

It is not a *bad* video by any means. The quality, editing, and content itself is fine. But like many other comments have said, this type of video isn't why I come to this channel. I come here to see ALEXANDER and his reviews of food. After all, this channel is called Alexander The Guest, not Alexander the Guest's Team. But this does give me an idea. A better kind of video would be having Alexander himself taste and rate different kinds of caviar at different price ranges. It would still fall under the umbrella of Alexander reviewing unique and expensive food while promoting a more unique and interesting take.

[@Filmreel1]

Loved the Luca Brasi easter egg from The Godfather

[@njkivines7751]

Great and informative video there are no faults in it .....but the the charm of the channel comes with Alexander tells some personal anecdotes and experiences too

[@DesirousCrown84]

The original Alex needs to narrate these

[@zak1004]

OMG! we are also getting a high quality documentaries on this channel! its getting better and better great work guys 👌👌👌

[@eva__4380]

Production quality is top notch

[@USMCRonin]

I would love the same thing for wine

[@kudakwashemwashayenyi4752]

This doesn't hit as well without Alex ....better have a second channel for this. Wanna hear Alex speaking on what to pair with caviar etc....any other voice should be on the second channel. Just my humble opinion

[@RobMattsson]

Great video. What people don't get is how KZbin works. The main videos on this channel clearly take weeks to make, and the algorithm rewards channels with frequent content drops. Diversifying your content is mathematically the best way to keep your channel active in people's feeds and grow. Presumably this type of content won't be replacing the usual stuff, and as a supplemental type of video it's a great addition to the channel.

[@gregorymunchmedia]

Loved the vid. Informative & entertaining. Alexander has the gift of presenting expensive stuff, in an open welcoming way. Luv your work.

[@netraVer]

Im pretty postive ill speak for most of us, i think you should keep this channel for restaurant visits and reviews, sure this is educational, but as some other ppl already said, if i wanna know about caviar i will search it up on another channel or website, im pretty sure most of us are here for the resturant visits and reviews! Keep it at that imo! Cheers tho i love your channel ive watched it since start. I mean sure if you wanna still laborate for this kind stuff but till make same content im still gonna watch either way :D

[@stanislavkorniienko1523]

Waiting for video about wine❤

[@Radamanthys4616]

i could have gone to a lot of other youtubers to see this but why did i had to pick this specific video? because its on alexander the guest and i trust this channel, it was great, loved it and its reasonable to expect alexander voicing it, or at least introduce us to this new fella. Anyways, keep em coming

[@erasmusbonda463]

The comments clearly show the importance of Alexander's presence! which is an incredible compliment, the video is very well made and informative and you should be proud of that.

[@benmontgomery8697]

Wonderful video! I hope the team makes more. I agree with the other comments about channel fit - have you thought about a second channel dedicated to content like this?

[@hicturbaest]

Cool format... missing Alexander's voice though ;)

[@chowie84]

production value out the wazoo

[@Tennisisreallyfun]

I’m glad a lot of people agree that this channel is about Alexander. And if he wants to do a dissertation on caviar, it should be him doing it, not this weird AI voice. But then again, let’s face it, most of us come for the restaurant reviews anyway. EDIT: I have just been informed that the narrator is, in fact, human. Sorry Alex McIntosh, my mistake😉 However, I still stand by my previous points. I subscribe to channels not just for the content but for the personalities behind the content. Alexander the Guest makes it great!

[@Guest-lr3eu]

The narrator is actually a human (as per the description) so you calling him an AI voice really must have hurt 😅

[@Tennisisreallyfun]

@@Guest-lr3euSorry, I don’t always feel the need to read those description footnotes so I didn’t see that🤷🏻‍♂️ But that’s a pity, I hope he didn’t feel offended (although it seems another comment felt the same way I did about the voice, so maybe Mr. Alex has some things to think about😂) as it was a genuine accident on my part, no ill intentions.

[@kuzyera]

@@Tennisisreallyfun i think thats a complement honestly. AI models are trained on the best voices.

[@topspin1715]

Chef: This caviar needs more salt Sturgeon: Yes Chef, Sorry Chef.

[@Emil-Hermansson]

This is amazing. Do more!

[@EBBsk8Norge]

Love the series! Keep it coming

[@jameswestlake3525]

I love the deep dive aspect of this video, reminds me a lot of the science segments of 'The mid of a chef' great and underrated. Hopefully one with truffle will follow. Love the channel and its evolution. Strong content!!!

[@aq5426]

I like the video--I also think a video about butter would be pretty awesome. Even better would be a deep dive where Alexander does a taste test of his own to compare sturgeon caviar to, say, salmon caviar or paddlefish caviar.

[@zemariabonneville7183]

I love it, but it needs to be Alexander. This is Alexander The Guest, it needs it. But great video and great initiative, it just needs Alexander to be coherent to the channel and what we expect from it.

[@cheddarfish225]

Back in 1992, I went for dinner in a restaurant in Yekaterinburg. On the table upon arrival was a big (think salad) bowl of black beluga caviar. I nearly had a heart attack, but back then it cost about £5. Unbelievable taste. Every new year is celebrated with caviar. The burst of flavour in indescribable.

[@markogaudiosi5243]

I had to make sure i was watching the right channell a couple of times.

[@reneehansen8721]

Enjoyed. Thank you.

[@raymondzrike]

This is a really well-made video, and I’d like seeing similar ones in the future. I think the problem is that the channel is centered around a personality, Alexander’s, and so it isn’t what people expect in their feed. These videos will probably get lower views for that reason. You may want to consider starting a second channel and having Alexander pointing us toward that channel semi-regularly. Or embedding this concept within Alexander’s normal restaurant reviews.

[@IamAliveTv]

I also agree with the other comments and was a bit surprised when I saw this on my KZbin feed. As someone who has watched all of your videos, I’ve always loved and been drawn to your culinary adventures around the world. However, while the editing to this video is very well done, it just isn’t what I come to this channel for. Perhaps if the video featured you at an actual caviar farm with your charismatic commentary, then it’d be a bit more in character.

[@GregerMoek]

I think it was a good video. I don't mind getting some information about the food we so often see in the videos. Adds some good context to everything we see.

[@ONEPANONEMAN]

Excellent video, top quality as the always. Production, animation and sotry telling, consider putting this type content on a second channel? Alexender the guest is unique. This type of content is different and needs its own space! Thanks

[@pierrefitter]

This is a great content addition to the channel - so much us plebs could learn about fine dining (I sense a 5-part series on wine? Or maybe just Krug? 😅). Would love if it included Alexander's perspective and not generic stuff you could Google or get off Wikipedia.

[@elomellow1623]

Who the f were you? WE WANT ALEXANDER NOW!!!

[@diegofiori1645]

Beautiful video I’m currently working in a 2 star Michelin restaurant and I’ve been following you for awhile now and more videos like this would help me in my career 🔥👍🏽

[@vars666]

How about checkout Yarra Valley Caviar in Victoria, Australia. This is Norwegian Salmon, Ocean trout, Rainbow stout. I take all my chefs there to learn how to milk the fish. The reality that most people find is . Roe tastes just like all eggs

[@JustAGuyAllDayAnyDay]

Great content

[@SheriD60208]

I really liked this video presentation! The only thing that would have made it better would have been to have Alexander be the narrator. Otherwise, I think this kind of presentation is great on this channel. But please don't stop reviewing Michelin-starred restaurants, Alexander!!!

[@Jaspy524]

honestly, i feel like this would be better as its own channel

[@h3131-i8t]

I watched all your videos since the beginning, this is the first one i stopped after 2 minutes. Looking forward to the next restaurant

[@lemar7942]

I never comment on videos, but there’s always a first time for everything. I don’t know why everyone wants only “classic content.” This video was insanely well made and a great addition to the channel. You can’t have only one type of content because you will eventually get bored. Okay, maybe Alexander narrating it would have been better, but videos like this are priceless regarding what you gain from them.

[@innesfrey9602]

Finally good English love the video 🙏🎉👍

[@bryncb]

As mentioned a few times, I think the only issue with videos like this is not being narrated by Alexander.

[@ericwantsbbd]

I learned a lot. Would love to learn about wine/krug

[@bilboswaggins2323]

I like mixing up the content of the videos but Alexander should really be presenting it cause you know, it's literally the name of the channel

[@philiphimmelstein9510]

To echo the other comments - I think it's a great idea to branch out, but the execution isn't there for me (though the editing, as always, is on point). If it weren't posted on the same channel, I would not know this was an Alexander the Guest video. I was sort of hoping for videos where Alexander might visit producers, speak with them, perhaps alone or with a cohost, and maybe try a variety of dishes with their product in connection with the fine dining.

[@cheesejadeitekiwifox]

this is the "we need to figure out other content that doesn't have alex in front of the camera all the time because he has a life off camera"

[@pheebsbee1280]

I had Beluga as a bump and got some of it stuck between my teeth. We used a bone spoon and ate it with blinis. Salty and textural, it’s briny spheres.

[@kingkarlito]

and then you found $20?

[@PiotrMys]

I agree with some of the comments - while the video is great and I like the humoristic take - I do prefer the classic reviews - although I could imagine if we are speaking about branching out - something dedicated to wines by region, perhaps with a presence of a renowned sommelier together with Alexander.

[@py4998]

I think this kind of educational content can be done with Alexdander being the host and an expert guest explaining the topic on site. For example, it would’ve been fun to watch if Alexander visited a caviar farm. Though I have a feeling this kind of content is more of a filler episode for when Alexander is busy/production is low on funds lol

[@awordon9631]

Boiling it to it's essence, Luxury is happiness. Caviar is expensive, and people without the means to buy it on a daily basis seek it out to conform with rich culture. It's expensive because of its small production globally, but I don't think it will ever be worth it. Alexander the Guest is becoming a rich people POV for people who dont live this life regularly.

[@akashpandey6909]

You should make a visit to the restaurant GAGGAN in Thailand . You may get to see some unique vision about Indian food.

[@DerrickWhittle-mm7jz]

Lovely review. Actually KY, we're I live paddle fish caviar god, especially for the price, Still not cheap.

[@xxparzipalxx7005]

Great Video! But it would be even better as a combination with Alexander explaining parts of it.

[@pauljohn6017]

Alexander stop this. I am a fan of your channel. But a video must be with you, not just you in one tiny shot. Just an AI voice over explainer is not you at all. Even though the video is well made it will hurt instead of benefit your channel in the long run if you go on with more of them. Please do it again but with you tasting ,trying,caviar visiting 3 star restaurants, you talking to chefs about caviar, or something like that. The prediction for the near future is that personal channels will become the most important and succesfull. As AI videos will flood the web in enormous amounts.

[@maxbecker8562]

Please let Alexander voice the videos.

[@jngreene33]

Keep everything about it, but have Alexander appear and narrate the same script, with a sprinkling of his thoughts, caviar experience stories, and general observations.

[@albertmorgenstern804]

Hi @alexandertheguest. I'd love to see you do one of your videos about El Celler de Can Roca. Let me know how I can get in touch with you as I might be able to help you get a reservation there. Best, Albert

[@punchilux5783]

This video radiated "omg I'm such a quirky yet well adjusted nerd, omg guys". I'd put it on a second channel under a different brand.

[@ggdz7469]

I would completely disagree with the other comments about the video. I loved it, and it helps gain a perspective on different things which are to be appreciated to fine dining newbies. Keep it up!

[@berendv]

Nice video

[@halbkorn]

amazing video, loving the edit etc., but this video on another channel would go better, alexander reviewing is this channels uniqueness after all

[@Rosamunde.Rasmussen]

New voicea should always be welcome imo, but if Alexander did a supporting role in vids like these it would create a more cohessive expirience.

[@DrDabb47]

When I was a kid I got to eat caviar my grandmother would have some of we would go to the chart house restaurant . but as a adult I don't understand why it's so prized . Sea Salt fish pop rocks is the way I can describe caviar .

[@KrisV385]

Do other ingredients that are not common to most eating experiences. Love the Ethan inclusion too!

[@neomage2021]

Nice. I like this format as well

[@CrimFerret]

I wish it had been Alexander talking about caviar. As far as caviar goes, I'm not a huge fan. I mean I'll eat it if it's served, but I wouldn't seek it out or pay the price for a can of top quality caviar. Then again, the same goes for wine. As long as it's not vinegar or corked, I doubt I could tell the difference between a decent bottle and a top end one.

[@marco42863]

Nel Web si possono trovare Tutte le Informazioni contenute nel video. Ma se ne possono trovare anche di più. ______________ Anche sullo stesso ristorante si possono trovare, nel Web, diverse RECENSIONI. Beché ci sia molta OMOLOGAZIONE nel Web, spero sempre che ci siano Recensioni di Ristoranti dove il Critico Eno-Gastronomico sia INDIPENDENTE e scriva ...esclusivamente... al servizio del lettore, del cliente. In questo senso le recensioni di ristoranti sono molto più interessanti di video che ripropongono informazioni su prodotti come il caviale che facilmente si possono trovare nel Web.

[@Mr.Mmacaron]

love this new style your trying, its fun to watch and you learn a thing or two. the only downside i find is that you lose the connection by not being in the video yourself and outsourcing it. But keep up the good work love to see your channel evolve.

[@hughesbalasanga9037]

A “bump” on the first eh? I wonder where they came up with that analogy

[@alexbitca]

Contrary to other comments, I think the video is fine. I have no other expectations from this channel other than to learn more about premium food and experiences.

[@SM321_]

The quality of the video is 20/20. However I miss Alexanders voice and somehow i also miss the food. The classic format of the channel was Alexander reviewing restaurants, intertwined with short informative clips about the ingredients/techniques used or historical facts. The reason why I consider this channel to be the best on high cuisine on KZbin, is the balance: 60% Alexander reviewing food 40% high quality informative clips (with Alexanders voice!). Now this is just 100% high quality informative clips. For me it misses the soul of this channel.

[@jrivelis]

Is this actually Alexander The Guest content? Or is whoever is managing the channel for him trying a little too hard to diversify and just outsourced someone to make an info video which has absolutely nothing to do with his brand…

[@kingkarlito]

"Because if you think it’s “fish eggs” you’re only partially correct. Let’s dive in. Marine animals like shrimp, squid, lobster and fish lay eggs. Lots and lots of eggs. These eggs are called roe. Now of all the roe in the sea, the most prized is the roe of the fish." was this written by chatgpt?

[@alext7202]

8:50 yeah but they are using metal tools 🤔

[@superdude1408]

this needs to be followed up by a video about champagne

[@zachfern3190]

Where is Alexander? He is the only reason i watch this.

[@jimbozium]

A cavier bump is a toast but with food. Yes indeed. No it doesn't remind me of any other "bump" reference in regards to powdered noses. No siree.

[@iknowright2579]

"Luca Brasi". Iykyk

[@brittle1]

this episode has a lot of facts and myths mixed together

[@MictheEagle]

I've never had caviar, so I wouldn't know what it tastes like. You did a great job describing it but, please send caviar or money so I would taste it. Preferably, caviar, ok? Yeah, I'm the modern version of the African spammer. I ask for caviar instead of money. Lol

[@ArmandKermanshah]

I always say the best Caviar is Persian and from the Persian Gulf, but I never knew that it originated from Iran!

[@smksg42]

Caspian see and not the Gulf

[@LudiCrust.]

When I was a kid I stayed the night over at a friend’s house. His parents were wine & caviar connoisseurs so we of course helped ourselves after they went to sleep. Well long story short I got extremely drunk on peppermint schnapps & ate a whole container of cinnamon red hot flavored caviar. That night and the next morning I was projectile vomiting a hideously disgusting combination of peppermint jet fuel & cinnamon red hot barf (yes the color of puke was red) Needless to say it scarred me & I cannot eat caviar to this day & hate anything peppermint flavored. Thankfully we didn’t eat or drink any of his parent’s expensive stuff so they pretty much laughed at us.

[@Dominikmj]

This isn’t a bad video - but it isn’t a good neither. Look - it doesn’t at all has the same gravitas than the other videos. While I think, it is great to learn, it should really have its own channel. Also, it has not Alexander at all in it. You could have far more footage with Alexander eating caviar. Maybe having Alexander talking to great chefs about caviar. Maybe discussing about caviar in his own restaurant. But it is nothing like that. It is just an average, faceless video - probably produced with the help of AI (or just a producer, who isn’t necessarily aligned with the channel). This isn’t the way!

[@TJ-rf1ft]

Lol they used metal spoon/fork in some of the b-roll. And to much caviar is not recommended, unless you dont' mind beeing reborn as a farmed sturgeon.

[@kilogrammz2272]

Steezzzz

[@seanmacnamara4049]

This was a good video but if you guys are planning to make more like this perhaps a second channel would be in the works.