The One-Man-Show Making & Delivering NYC’s Hottest Sandwiches | On The Line | Bon Appétit

“The different hats I wear are: shop prepping, cooking, packing, delivering, dispatcher, customer service, graphic designer. Why I do everything is because I don’t know that you’re not supposed to do everything–I don’t come from the industry.” Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with chef Salvatore La Rosa, the one-man-show behind Brooklyn’s hottest new lunch delivery service, Salvo’s Cucina Casalinga.





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[Eli_G]

Literally single handedly running an entire sandwich making operation. Such an inspiration and major props.

[Jc]

I love that they didn’t even mention his missing hand. This story is powerful enough without dwelling on that - he is not defined by it!

[LBellatrix]

I was about 5 minutes into this video before I realized he's doing all this with ONE HAND. 🤯 RESPECT

[AlessandroPini]

I’m Italian, born and bred in Milan. The Genovese sandwich at the beginning of the video is the same recipe that my father does once in a while when we have pork in the house. To all of you that live in NYC i can confirm that these are genuine Italian recipes/combinations.

[overseastom]

I love his style of graphic design, and that dope ride. Dude seems chill af, and the food looks dope. What a legend.

[flednanders]

This is the opposite of what terrible tv shows do. They focus on the talent and hardwork instead of building a narrative. This guy is inspiring.

[FishareFriendsNotFood]

This man's otherworldly hustle makes him a top tier New Yorker. Nothing but respect for you, sir!

[BruinsPastaSauce]

one person doing all this is insane.. doing it all missing a hand.. something well just take for granted and dont think twice about.. props to him pushing such a amazing product and business. dude is crushing it in life and thats all you could ask for.

[Brittany.goblin.carney]

I’ve had his sandwiches delivered twice—learned of Sal through neighbors in Bedstuy. They’re really fresh and delicious.

[MiguelGarayStarty]

very inspiring, I'm a physically disabled person but I love to cook, today after so much effort I can cook my own and my mom's meals 3 times a week, I hope one day I can have a business like you

[ashtonmendez]

His style, cooking and all in one attitude is what we should all follow in life

[Sdr-ijun]

"I don't know that you're not supposed to do everything" is such an underrated statement because business models and outsourcing strategies are gatekept knowledge to the working class

[jakoborzelli]

If this doesn't scream passion idk what does. We need me people like this in the world. Thank you for your service!

[jhammylive]

This editing is unreal, camerawork is so tight. Love the lighting in this kitchen, idk what cree shot this but the vibe is immaculate.

[strongmarketresearch]

Somebody needs to fund this guy so he can open a shop. He's amazing and a true culinary artist and entrepreneur.

[tomd]

This guy is just crushing it, huge respect and deserves all the success

[SecondsOfMusic]

This is the quintessential daily grind that makes New York special, with a humble dude following his dream. Wishing you all the best, Sal!

[kathrynsmith]

I love all the little sentimental touches he puts into it.

[mv]

Love this guy's vibe. I'm glad he and his business was highlighted.

[ZeeshanMuhammadX]

"Food is happy" indeed. Amazing food quality and I love how much attention to detail he shows to his craft. I also love the references to his parent's history and the little touches he added to his food brand, especially the little blue stickers. The stickers are a lovely warm azure blue and functionally hold the sandwich seal perfectly!