This Restaurant is NYC’s Hardest Reservation | On The Line | Bon Appétit

“It takes people months, sometimes up to a year to secure their reservation here at Tatiana.” Today Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with chef Kamat Newman, Chef de Cuisine at Tatiana in New York City's Lincoln Center. Founded by chef Kwame Onwuachi, Tatiana combines Afro-Caribbean influence and popular New York dishes and is fast becoming one of the city’s toughest reservations to get.

00:00 Intro
01:13 Checking Overnight Stocks
03:17 Junior Sous Chef Check In
05:42 Short Rib Prep
08:42 Making Egusi Stew
11:18 Setting Up Service Kitchen
14:27 Final Service Prep
15:32 Pre-Shift Meeting




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[rosscasey]

finally a famaous place where the food looks like food and not some like liquid nitrogen hershey kiss sized bs.

[TeamPerry]

I don’t know where they find these people, but never stop! I love these! It’s cool to see the chefs personality to shine through their food!

[osmondgo]

I was fortunate enough to dine here as a walk-in last year. I came 20 minutes before opening (already a long line) and waited another 20 minutes before getting seated.

Everything is A+++: the food, concept, hospitality, vibes, interactions with the team. The dishes felt like a gift. I still think about the curried goat patties with green aioli now and again.

[michaelnavarrete-twpu]

She's a boss. Professional, confident, collected and full of care. Sous chefs take note.

[jessicacantu]

Her confidence is through the roof. I love how she owns what she does.

[Tobstar]

As a Nigerian I appreciate seeing our native egusi and iru presented in such an upscale manner. It takes a certain level of creativity to do that, this is brilliant! 💯

[Calicapenergy]

She is the type of leader we need in all jobs. I would love to have her as my supervisor

[LoveeNene]

I’ve been to Tatiana’s twice. One of the times with my Supper Club, which allowed me to taste most of the menu. The food is amazing and 100% worth the hype! It’s awesome to see this look into the kitchen. Shoutout to the team!

[william]

I like how the only thing she actually brags about is the big walk in fridge

[anthonygrant]

True leadership is being able to delegate to other stars. She's a true ambassador. And her leadership is off the charts. Actively setting up her team for wins. She has great forethought. The owner intrigues me. He must be a genius. You can tell these folks care about the details.

[impulse_xs]

I really love how unpretentious the food is despite how upscale and exclusive this place is.

[traalmighty]

I never wanted to go to a restaurant this much in my life

[quz]

She's a boss lady in the truest sense of the word. Beautiful to see someone who knows and owns their craft. Her biggest strength is that she sets her team up for success.

[SnewpTD]

The fact that morale was top 3 things says a lot. Later in the video she was passing by another cook and said "sorry chef" shows she respects her crew. That's it.

[millertime]

She’s sharp. Chef Kwame better hope she doesn’t leave!

[CrzyGazara]

this is the most calm kitchen I've ever seen.

[step]

As an EX Chef, these people know what they are doing! When she says she wants to keep the knife skills that is not something you forget, a bit like riding a bike, but if you are not cutting the food you are not seeing the quality of the product ;)

[missbusiness]

She is an AMAZING team leader...professional, knowledgeable...just perfect!

[bawintermage]

The Food, The Chef, The Kitchen are all positively fantastic. This is the kind of place you actually WANT to dine at. No silly salt gimics, just great food, highly motivated staff and wonderful cuisine. THANKS BON APPETIT

[ThickCutBacon]

She's such a bright light. Really enjoyed her vibe.