We Put 11 Cameras In NYC's Busiest Brunch Restaurant | Bon Appétit

How does the kitchen at a high-traffic New York restaurant keep things humming along? Neil Kleinberg, chef and co-owner of Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant, leads an all access look at how the staff handles the usual (insanely busy) rush, producing hundreds of consistently high-quality orders via their kinetic but highly organized kitchen.

Director: Dan Siegel
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Editor: Rob Malone
Talent: Neil Kleinberg, Clinton Street Baking Company & Restaurant Staff
Producer: Ness Kleino
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Audio: Kurt Pierce
Post Production Supervisor: Stephanie Cardone & Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin
Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler




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[justhatboss]

This is so cool to see. The narrating of Neil Kleinberg is really calming and he explains everything so well. This exactly shows how it works in restaurants.
Please more videos like this Bon Appétit!

[tylermiller]

The line with the maple butter and the book was gold 😂 love this guy. Great owner and great host!

[crazyotto]

I've worked in kitchens my whole life, and I have to say that was about the least chaotic kitchen I've ever seen. I guess cause they just have so many people working, and not dumping the entire load on 2 people. So very well organized with lots of stations to make it all go smooth. Very nicely done.

[sophiaisabelle]

Despite being the busiest brunch restaurant, all the workers remained cool, calm, and collected. Nothing ever gets spilled on the floors or somebody accidentally tripping over. The whole behind the scenes process is mesmerizing.

[danielszczepanik]

Really enjoyed the more monologue-style presentation of the restaurant. It feels like it gives more insight into what they do and why they do it.

[andrewg]

Used to play hoops with Neil. One of the nicest, most generous guys you’ll ever meet! His restaurant is a must visit for a classic NYC brunch! I make his pancake recipe regularly, a real winner! Great job Neil!

[melaninxhalide]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE feature more restaurants EXACTLY like this!!!
🔥🔥🔥

[rmaa_sd]

This is clearly a man who loves his job, and is proud of his restaurant and the team he works with.

[Lustvig]

Love this video. Finally, someone NARRATES what is happening and WHY, and super important uses word graphic overlays on the video to point out things. Wow. More video producers need to take the time to user graphic and text overlays to highlight what is being looked at, IN DETAIL.

[DavidSherman]

I love seeing such a well organized and coordinated kitchen! Really a cool presentation with all the camera angles too.

[ZepIV]

Love this format, the multi-cam with narration. It makes the experience of being in a kitchen more real, if y'all can do more of these it'd be amazing!

[Hannah-rqyg]

"and then we took the book away" LOL this was the best part.

[RyanRex]

I love the honesty in the presentation. It's a lot of work to coordinate, and even when things are organized to this level, mistakes will happen. Have a system in place for when the system breaks down. Have a system for when That one breaks down. Level heads, clear communication. No wonder these guys have been around forever.

[bluemood]

Props to all my fellow Latino line cooks. Latinos are the backbone of the food industry 💪🏽

[tekenieconomicdevnativebus]

Do more of these types of restaurant shows, just great

[EveningEcho]

This is amazing would love to see a series of this with different restaurants.

[fleggy]

First hand narration is such a cool way to understand what’s happening. Love the passion and humour

[corgeousgeorge]

That Salmon Benedict on potato latkes? My arteries and blood sugar would hate it, but me... I love it! What a concept!

[laurenrogers]

As a born and raised New Yorker can proudly say these are some of the best pancakes in NYC <3

[corgeousgeorge]

The amount of organization and teamwork that goes into the back of house at a restaurant is just incredible!