Working A Shift At An Iconic New York Doughnut Shop | Bon Appétit

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2022
  • Ever wonder what it's like to work a shift at a famous doughnut shop in New York City? Step behind the counter and into the kitchen with DeVonn Francis as he's given a crash course on how to keep the dough rolling by head pastry chef Jessica Bone and Leslie Polizzotto, co-founder of The Doughnut Project in New York.
    Director: Dan Siegel, Gunsel Pehlivan
    Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
    Editor: Rob Malone
    Host: DeVonn Francis
    Producer: Christie Garcia, Halie Aaron
    Line Producer: Jen McGinity
    Associate Producer: Dimitri Lazarashvili
    Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
    Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
    Camera Operator: Kirsten Potts
    Assistant Camera: Allison Cavanaugh
    Audio: Nick Dalessio
    Production Assistant: Connor Kavvas
    Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
    Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
    Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
    Special Thanks: Leslie Polizzotto, Jessica Bone, The Doughnut Project
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  • @keepXonXrockin
    @keepXonXrockin Год назад +672

    People saying the head pastry chef was mean all the time - yes, she mentioned the time, but she also took care to mention whenever he did something well and offered positive reinforcement. She never even directly said "you're too slow", but something like "we could move a little bit quicker".

    • @marknash6518
      @marknash6518 Год назад +41

      Additionally, although doughnuts aren't his thing, DeVonn knows kitchens and kitchen time pressure. None of the feedback fazed him because it's just normal. He has received and undoubtedly given exactly the same feedback in countless other situations.

    • @watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691
      @watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691 Год назад

      He's not slow she didn't hire enough staff so it's her fault. 2 people one being a tranee. This lady is sweat shopping these employees.

    • @flowerofash4439
      @flowerofash4439 Год назад +2

      it is just the nature of a skiny women, they always act like that

    • @HisVirusness
      @HisVirusness Год назад +1

      @@flowerofash4439 I don't think that's the person they were talking about.

  • @PurpleElephantMusic
    @PurpleElephantMusic Год назад +101

    this head chef is probably one of the nicest people I felt. Positive reinforcement while also pointing out time crunch

  • @imranak12
    @imranak12 Год назад +155

    She's a great teacher. I'd learn the job so quick with her training. Awesome leader. She showed patience while staying professional. Idk how any1 can say she's being rude, she was nothing other than pleasant.

  • @catherineryan8875
    @catherineryan8875 Год назад +760

    man yall commenters don't realize how nice the head pastry chef was...considering she has a reputation & order quota to uphold/hit daily as a hot shop in NYC. the shop doesn't need the press & BA was barging into their space...still Devon slayed

    • @HJima
      @HJima Год назад +60

      They were the ones who agreed to it so its still partially on them lol

    • @3l3llala13
      @3l3llala13 Год назад +25

      More press/positive publicity never hurts any business.

    • @flazay_da
      @flazay_da Год назад +19

      I mean publicity is likely one of the big reasons they agreed to have them film.

    • @ajack6421
      @ajack6421 Год назад +7

      Yes! He is absolutely adorable and she's committed to her craft!

    • @oldironsides4107
      @oldironsides4107 Год назад +1

      Guys a huge flamer.

  • @zandert33
    @zandert33 Год назад +327

    I get the feeling that the BA crew got there much later than they should have. I can picture they were supposed to start working closer to 5

    • @keepXonXrockin
      @keepXonXrockin Год назад +69

      I was going to say, maybe they should have even started a little ahead of the usual start of the shift to account for the hold up of filming plus the understandable lack of experience

  • @jaapspruitenburg6625
    @jaapspruitenburg6625 Год назад +17

    This pastry chef shows really some great leadership! She just says we're behind on time but don't let it intimidate you, just do the best job possible. And she gives great compliments as she sees he is motivated and also shows him what she sees when the doughnuts are fried.
    I would personally be a lot more frustrated with someone at the front of the house coming in and saying there are only four of the twenty-five tastes on the shelve and they get to open in a few minutes. That intimidates trust in the back of the house a lot more, but Jessica kept calm and trust in him, and handled it great. Eventually seeing the milk frother of the coffee machine covered in residue would make me think front of the house would have something else to care for.

  • @vsheran
    @vsheran Год назад +10

    You can tell half of the comments have not worked in food . The pastry chef was so nice !!

  • @wifiguy51
    @wifiguy51 Год назад +79

    Jess is such a great teacher in a stressful situation! I feel like his second day on the job he would do great!

  • @katjavahronen6006
    @katjavahronen6006 Год назад +142

    Could watch longer videos of this sort. As a former kitchen employee, this takes me back and warms my heart. Devon should open up their own business and start a reality show !

  • @leeonit
    @leeonit Год назад +120

    Y’all wylin. Kitchens are intense they seemed pretty nice considering. And the point of this series is that it’s a real glimpse into their real workday.

    • @coolman72891
      @coolman72891 Год назад +1

      forreal, but you know whats also fkin wild is the fact that theyre selling just one of those regular glazed donuts for $4.50. A Single Donut.........

  • @valf156115
    @valf156115 Год назад +51

    I thought she kept a good attitude and was patient with him despite the lateness!

  • @emilymckeeby6442
    @emilymckeeby6442 Год назад +68

    I don’t always love these “working a shift” videos, they can be stressful 😅 But Devon is so charming!!

  • @king_ltc_
    @king_ltc_ Год назад +153

    If you guys think she’s annoying, she’s a sweetheart compared to some other individuals in the kitchen. Especially considering the reputation that the Doughnut Project has as New York City’s top doughnut specialty stores.

    • @JonathanOstrander
      @JonathanOstrander Год назад +36

      Everyone seemed pretty nice. Not sure why there are a bunch of comments about it...

    • @mattymattffs
      @mattymattffs Год назад +15

      @@JonathanOstrander because they're idiots. Why'd you invite a film crew? Why complain about being behind? It's like they don't understand that the entire point is to see what it's really like, not fake it

    • @king_ltc_
      @king_ltc_ Год назад +2

      @@mattymattffs Free publicity and it shows a typical day in the life of what the staff do. It doesn’t exactly have to be what they do everyday. Then there is no point in having the host there.

    • @ColbyARussell
      @ColbyARussell Год назад +3

      ​@@JonathanOstrander the comments between everyone involved in this video are dripping with passive aggression.
      Someone did not prepare for this shoot. Whether it was the donut shop or the Bon Appetit crew is not clear. Maybe the crew showed up later than they were supposed to, or maybe the shop didn't take into account the fact that *they're shooting video*-you know: like the kind with a presenter, and they're not just starting off a new worker...
      Given the prevalence of small/local business owners who are absurdly irrational and given that we already know they're a donut shop with wacky ideas about timing that includes opening at 9 AM (wat) and they made the choice *not* to say, "this isn't going well-let's try again tomorrow if possible, but we need to scuttle this attempt so we can get back on track/make up for the lost time", it seems reasonable to conclude that it involved *at least* a little bit of unpreparedness on the part of the business.

  • @nathanmallen
    @nathanmallen Год назад +65

    I think they were behind.. not certain, but pretty sure..

  • @tessat338
    @tessat338 Год назад +5

    He has the perfect hairdo for working in a restaurant with food. So sensible! If I ever had to go back to working in a commercial kitchen, I would learn to French braid my hair close to my head.

  • @vickylikesthis
    @vickylikesthis Год назад +28

    I love the choice of having Devonn takeover this show ❤️

  • @Nyx_Nyx
    @Nyx_Nyx Год назад +23

    I worked in a bakery when I was in college. I actually miss the early mornings. I have a corporate job now but if I could make the same money I’d go back to baking.

  • @ReksratYTB
    @ReksratYTB Год назад +15

    This has further proved to me that I do not belong in the kitchen. Devon handled things a lot better than I would've.

  • @janethope
    @janethope Год назад +48

    I love Devon. Beautiful inside and out ❤

  • @btienterprises9306
    @btienterprises9306 Год назад +47

    Y’all brought it back!! I missed this show !!

  • @tanjagold
    @tanjagold Год назад +3

    DeVonn is grace under pressure. So skilled and funny. 😂 More.

  • @TheDuckofLaw
    @TheDuckofLaw Год назад +4

    So glad to see this back and more DeVonn!

  • @c15733
    @c15733 Год назад +6

    Love this series! DeVonn is hilarious.

  • @davidorourkesr
    @davidorourkesr Год назад +5

    Great series.
    Good job!

  • @Globalgusion123
    @Globalgusion123 Год назад +2

    Gurrlllll I love this series esp Devon ❤ More of this pls

  • @mstrasser
    @mstrasser Год назад +63

    Love this series. Glad it's back!

  • @TashJansson
    @TashJansson Год назад +23

    DeVonn did so great! First days at a job are so stressful

  • @sussshhhhhhhh9991
    @sussshhhhhhhh9991 Год назад +10

    love love love this series and i hope they make more! Devon is such a sweetheart!

  • @heyheyheyyou9861
    @heyheyheyyou9861 Год назад +4

    i enjoyed this really! hope you go to more cafes or pastry shops and experience what it feels like❤

  • @vickyvick5892
    @vickyvick5892 Год назад +3

    Amazing series, love Devon.

  • @sienadacostapinto9146
    @sienadacostapinto9146 Год назад +1

    these are fun! do more of this series pleaseeee

  • @deeur153
    @deeur153 Год назад

    I LOVE THIS SERIES

  • @heymona86
    @heymona86 Год назад +1

    I love this man!!! So fun to watch

  • @cassvanessa5
    @cassvanessa5 Год назад +1

    That was so great.. loved it 😊

  • @DoJoStan
    @DoJoStan Год назад +24

    Please keep doing these, Devon is such a personality!

  • @vaultboi76
    @vaultboi76 Год назад +6

    I LOVE this host lol, he’s fun!

  • @kaylatahaafe8497
    @kaylatahaafe8497 Год назад +35

    love his energyyyy!

  • @oceanwave3
    @oceanwave3 Год назад +2

    This was very interesting. Thank you!

  • @almost.sweettalk.caffeine
    @almost.sweettalk.caffeine Год назад +85

    How many times can someone say “we’re behind” “go fast” omfg 🤣

    • @matthewjackson9615
      @matthewjackson9615 Год назад +16

      The owner has to be the straw-boss and make it all come together. This isn't the Martha Stewart show , she's running a bonafide business that has to produce quality goods in a timely fashion. More power to her.

  • @WoahiFoundNemo
    @WoahiFoundNemo Год назад +13

    I love DeVonn, so happy he’s on this series

  • @eucarisrodriguez7641
    @eucarisrodriguez7641 Год назад +2

    I just love it

  • @KATHERINEJANEKT
    @KATHERINEJANEKT Год назад +45

    I love DeVonn. I would literally watch him do anything. He has the best energy

  • @isabelb8774
    @isabelb8774 Год назад +2

    Loved this episode and the doughnut shop! Great job. It’s probably very stressful

  • @PARISONFIRE
    @PARISONFIRE Год назад +2

    super chill guy, was a pleasure to watch.

  • @irvin966
    @irvin966 Год назад +2

    Lol Piping! 😂 DeVonn is the best!!! ❤

  • @styledbyjamal
    @styledbyjamal Год назад +4

    Baby they was not playing about that clock lmao! I know that’s right!

  • @Yanelyshm
    @Yanelyshm Год назад +24

    Poor devon that was a lot of pressure! lol but he did great. It was great seeing his personality more on this episode.

  • @annaslovesyou
    @annaslovesyou Год назад +211

    devon is such a sweetheart and his main goal was to make sure he was a productive team member and i felt so bad for him :(

    • @kelseymccormick8796
      @kelseymccormick8796 Год назад +7

      dude for real! i had to stop watching it because all i could hear was how often they told him how behind they were

    • @ericfrazer4736
      @ericfrazer4736 Год назад +7

      His main goal is to get clicks and views for BA

    • @annaslovesyou
      @annaslovesyou Год назад +7

      @@ericfrazer4736 how is he being clickbaity tho lmao

    • @glowtess1720
      @glowtess1720 Год назад +10

      @@kelseymccormick8796man y’all need to get offline they are a hot shop and she was never mean she just told him that they were behind on time which is true and they have customers to serve and schedule

  • @user-yg1ik1qq4l
    @user-yg1ik1qq4l Год назад

    This was so interesting to watch!

  • @anasevi9456
    @anasevi9456 Год назад +9

    Such a keen to learn sweetheart, he will have a rolodex of culinary abilities once this series is done.

  • @eleudis28
    @eleudis28 Год назад +2

    these are excellent doughnuts. always delicious!

  • @dodaexploda
    @dodaexploda Год назад

    DeVonn is my spirit animal!

  • @ChristinaCheung1
    @ChristinaCheung1 Год назад +6

    Please do more of this series! I love watching Devon

  • @demetriaduma6218
    @demetriaduma6218 Год назад +3

    Devon is doing so good! great job devon :D

  • @t4squared
    @t4squared Год назад +33

    Their doughnuts are pretty good. I get them whenever I’m craving a good doughnut

  • @gabetomlin78
    @gabetomlin78 Год назад +2

    “Welcome to the darkness because that’s when doughnuts happen,” Lol

  • @lfcbpro
    @lfcbpro Год назад +9

    This is a good series, I'd be interested if they could send the chef's back in a year after they originally made these and see how much they remember :D

  • @lydiagagne6740
    @lydiagagne6740 Год назад +1

    This was so accurate, I worked at voodoo donuts in Oregon and that was pretty much my day exactly

  • @houston1293
    @houston1293 Год назад +4

    no shot another restaurant lets BA do this again lol

  • @fpsplayer9095
    @fpsplayer9095 Год назад +2

    I like him it doesn’t feel forced he’s vibing

  • @samuelmejia6878
    @samuelmejia6878 4 месяца назад

    This is my comfort video

  • @sgs3750
    @sgs3750 Год назад +1

    Best doughnut shop EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @PaigeCalvelli1111
    @PaigeCalvelli1111 Год назад +4

    He did such a good job. Love how unique their donuts are.

  • @meganrumpelt6713
    @meganrumpelt6713 Год назад +8

    Devonn has such a fantastic vibe

  • @justalittlebitmo
    @justalittlebitmo Год назад +22

    Devon was too chill and chatty for the timeline they were on. And I probably would have been the same at that hour of the morning 😂

  • @JacobCanote
    @JacobCanote Год назад

    Life is like that. Good job.

  • @JimRichardsBH
    @JimRichardsBH Год назад +2

    I loved her in the handmaids tale

  • @compellingpeople
    @compellingpeople Год назад +118

    Can someone make a companion video with a supercut of all the times they say they're behind?

    • @dralissa123
      @dralissa123 Год назад +48

      Lol. I was thinking how are you inviting a camera crew in and then be stressed about timing. Lol. No

    • @romaczech75
      @romaczech75 Год назад +2

      @@dralissa123 Never trust an establishment that prepares what you consume if they cannot handle time management in any scenario. 👍

    • @bodyfultherapies
      @bodyfultherapies Год назад +11

      It was stressful watching.

    • @imranak12
      @imranak12 Год назад +3

      They're running a business with a deadline to make. Of course they're gonna be stressed about timing when they're hours behind normal schedule. It's not like she was rude about it, just letting his co worker know that they have to pick up the pace. The dude expecting to be perfect on his first attempt at making doughnuts was cringier than her mentioning they were behind.

    • @qlrxj
      @qlrxj Год назад +2

      @@imranak12 Where and when did he make it seem like he would be perfect? If anything you missed a lot of sarcasm...

  • @Daniel_Loveland
    @Daniel_Loveland Год назад +22

    I’m gonna miss Brad but I’ll keep coming back for this DeVonn content.

    • @itskandiii
      @itskandiii Год назад +3

      Where is Brad going?🥺

    • @MaalyB26
      @MaalyB26 Год назад

      I been away for a while but wtfdym you’re gonna miss Brad !?

    • @Daniel_Loveland
      @Daniel_Loveland Год назад +1

      @@MaalyB26 his contract with BA ended in December.

  • @tess176
    @tess176 Год назад +2

    Devon is awesome

  • @Akakiba15
    @Akakiba15 Год назад +16

    Having worked in a bakery this man stressed me out w how lackadaisical he was like I can appreciate a level head but omfg skdjfjfgktr

    • @Akakiba15
      @Akakiba15 Год назад +5

      Overall Devon is the ideal first day hire especially having no experience lol considering the cramped space and filming crew they did amazing.

    • @keysersoze5032
      @keysersoze5032 17 часов назад

      this is a host not a seasoned worker

  • @ria8894
    @ria8894 Год назад

    Looooove thissss ahahaha

  • @cashmere3169
    @cashmere3169 Год назад +22

    I’m so confused on how they were that behind? 😂

  • @TakanashiYuuji
    @TakanashiYuuji Год назад +2

    Love the host.

  • @adamd485
    @adamd485 Год назад +1

    Devon was great!

  • @museummammy
    @museummammy Год назад

    Absolutely loved watching this and I don’t even like donuts.

  • @pocofkiwiburn1939
    @pocofkiwiburn1939 Год назад +2

    He did such a great job!

  • @Magiatorta
    @Magiatorta Год назад

    probably delicious 😋

  • @silviachisholm3261
    @silviachisholm3261 4 месяца назад

    I really want to know where in the world can you get those awesome doughnut cutters! I have looked so much and nothing

  • @sh-dawn
    @sh-dawn Год назад +3

    Are there more videos with Devon? He is so nice

  • @marpulpfiction
    @marpulpfiction Год назад +1

    love devon

  • @fbastida_s7185
    @fbastida_s7185 Год назад

    don't pressure my boy Devon !

  • @loganmurphy9453
    @loganmurphy9453 Год назад +8

    Something tells me BA was laaaateee

  • @GregCurtin45
    @GregCurtin45 Год назад +6

    DeVonn? You never told us how the donuts tasted?

  • @cu99460
    @cu99460 7 месяцев назад

    The presenter is such a cool guy. Like him. Did an amazing job. Im going to NY in a few days. Where is this shop exactly?

  • @Stephanchick
    @Stephanchick Год назад +5

    What kinda donut shop opens at 9am? I've already ate a dozen and havr had a nap by then

  • @mantisbog
    @mantisbog Год назад

    DeVonn needs to get the tables.

  • @AlexaJadeWarren
    @AlexaJadeWarren Год назад +37

    This series is usually so fun, someone needs to tell these women he isn’t a real employee 😌

  • @cesarquintanilla8742
    @cesarquintanilla8742 Год назад +1

    🎉

  • @yellowcard1933
    @yellowcard1933 Год назад +1

    He definitely knows how to pipe and be piped

  • @kataotr3816
    @kataotr3816 Год назад

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @sarahwotaszak563
    @sarahwotaszak563 Год назад +66

    I guess this might be the show’s whole shtick but it felt like they were treating him kind of poorly, like making it seem like the problems were all his fault? DeVonn handled it all so well though, he seemed just so sweet and eager to help things run smoothly, and also witty. He’s perfect for this series/food content videos in general. Loved this episode!

    • @elisabethklain4204
      @elisabethklain4204 Год назад +20

      my guess is that production was running behind in one way or another, so that's kind of why they kept saying it. So it might have come off like it was specific to him, but more of a general side eye at production (or even something possibly like doughnut store saying "come at 5" and BA saying "lets do 5:30 instead" and the shop agreeing for one reason or another (like wanting the press or something))

    • @vinwulff
      @vinwulff Год назад +2

      yeah fr they were so passive aggressive wtf

    • @Nemecross
      @Nemecross Год назад +11

      @@vinwulff haha, my guy, as someone who works in a restaurant; that chef was being so nice! Being behind is a big thing when you're prepping for service, usually you'd have a head chef screaming at you, but she was being lovely, showing him how she wants the things done and giving him feedback and guidance on his technique, while pushing to make sure they keep the pace up.
      In the world of kitchens, she handled it very nicely :P

    • @imranak12
      @imranak12 Год назад +3

      @@vinwulff That's not passive aggressive, it's called being straight forward. He's there to make a show and has to be entertaining and has all the time in the world, which is fine, it's his job. This is her career/life. Do you expect her to not let him know that there's a deadline to make? Unfortunately this isn't a segment of just making doughnuts. They are in a business setting. They do not have all the time in the world for him to learn and play around. She could not have been nicer either. If dinner service was approaching and I still had tasks to complete and my Chef told me I was behind, it would not be considered passive aggressive. I'm so confused with the disdain towards the lady. She was very polite and pleasant. I would love to have her teach me to make doughnuts. She's a kind gentle woman with patience.

  • @Wardothatguy
    @Wardothatguy Год назад +1

    Anyone know what song was playing at the end

  • @KRayxKodessA
    @KRayxKodessA Год назад +2

    This looks _deceptively_ difficult. Wow.

  • @dachicagoan8185
    @dachicagoan8185 Год назад

    New York has all these iconic places to eat. Meanwhile in my neighborhood all i have are corporate chains only accessible by driving

  • @dereklap1159
    @dereklap1159 Год назад

    I dream about the cruellers here. Probably in my top 10, maybe top 5, things I've ever eaten.

  • @romaczech75
    @romaczech75 Год назад +51

    If they were in such a time crunch then maybe open up earlier to compensate? That's what most places do whenever they do segments like this. I've always wanted to try this place as I live here in NYC, but this whole constantly behind rushed shtick is making me change my mind.

    • @t4squared
      @t4squared Год назад +4

      Don’t change your mind because of this. Their doughnuts are actually really good

    • @romaczech75
      @romaczech75 Год назад +8

      @@t4squared Eh. I've lived here for 22 years now. I know the deal. All these NYC based bakeries/donut shops that start to get any sort of buzz think they've turned into Studio54 w/ the attitude towards their employees. Which in turn trickles down to the customers. I've seen it with all of them. I'm just glad I got a preview so I don't waste my time, because yes I've heard of the lines. Also, never trust an establishment that prepares what you consume if they cannot handle time management in any scenario. 👍 Wanna go to an honest to goodness real donut shop here in NYC? Peter Pan In Greenpoint Brooklyn or the Donut Pub on W 14th St in Chelsea.

  • @vanessaskinner2901
    @vanessaskinner2901 Год назад

    DEVON IS A QWEEN!!

  • @abbyshackleton9198
    @abbyshackleton9198 Год назад +16

    Did they not account for the time spent talking and that he’s not a pastry chef? Then spent the entire time blaming him for everything lol

  • @MyNameIsWhat118
    @MyNameIsWhat118 Год назад +2

    For the first few minutes, I waas really wondering if they were a little behind. The chef shouldve mentionned it.