Eating ENTIRE FLORENTINE STEAK & Finding $1,000 of Truffle in Tuscany

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2024

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  • @TheNuprin711
    @TheNuprin711 2 года назад +403

    Fun fact. Some places hide truffles ahead of time so the guests don't feel let down. There is a reason they are so rare.

    • @Birdbike719
      @Birdbike719 2 года назад +42

      Still great practice for the pup!

    • @TheNuprin711
      @TheNuprin711 2 года назад +33

      @@Birdbike719 pigs have more of a chance of finding them than dogs....weird huh? They have to put chains on the pigs and yank the hell off it so they don't eat the mushrooms.

    • @ratk0zm0z
      @ratk0zm0z 2 года назад +16

      That’s the only thing I could think of the whole time I was watching that but it still seemed like it would be fun x)

    • @anne8663
      @anne8663 2 года назад +12

      Like in the Conan remote in Italy ahah

    • @pmg-1
      @pmg-1 2 года назад

      @@TheNuprin711 i wonder how yummy the pig eating all the truffles would be? 😁

  • @zoej7951
    @zoej7951 2 года назад +13

    I love how the woman was like “guys please if you need something don’t be shy” how sweet 🥺❤️

  • @jdog3451
    @jdog3451 2 года назад +7

    Yo Mike! Where's that wedding video you said you'll post? What are you hiding hahah

  • @jb4688
    @jb4688 2 года назад +43

    Best steak I've ever had in my life was in Florence Italy at a restaurant called Paoli's..that was in 1972 and I still remember it to this day!

  • @tishw4576
    @tishw4576 2 года назад +17

    I love Tuscany. I remember how incredible the flowers were and the amazing sweet smell in the air.
    The food, wine, and people were lovely. I totally understand why Italians are relaxed and create some of the best food in the world.

  • @RhamanaChan
    @RhamanaChan 2 года назад +43

    The view from your hotel room was spectacular! I feel like I'd be happy with just that view, the sandwiches from that shop you went to and a pot of coffee. Feels like utter bliss.

    • @annietran2372
      @annietran2372 2 года назад +4

      the view from the hotel room had me feeling like I was watching a movie!! i want to go see it myself so badly.

  • @Simon-ef1zj
    @Simon-ef1zj 2 года назад +30

    I've visited Italy several times, this makes me want to go back...In the Umbrian region that thick soup is usually served in a big bowl, they call it something like "pilgrims soup"...it's cheap to make but very delicious. And yep, many places that serve steak will cook it their way and it's usually very rare.

  • @souzanessaband
    @souzanessaband 2 года назад +29

    That dog is a Lagotto Romagnolo, a dog bred for truffle hunting. They are great pets too lol

    • @Markinfilm
      @Markinfilm 4 дня назад

      No it's not. Lagotto has a rounder head and curly fur like a poodle.

  • @markendharlow529
    @markendharlow529 2 года назад +6

    this is the kind of videos i want, when i look out for a traveler video. wow this this was amazing! long time fan, but this was amazing! best video in at least 2 years

  • @lizmillan1
    @lizmillan1 2 года назад +66

    Hostess “ guys don’t be shy eat more “. You don’t have to tell Mikey twice 😂

  • @rubs1030
    @rubs1030 2 года назад +15

    Mike just fyi you’re supposed to twirl the pasta around the fork, slurping is considered rude unlike when eating ramen for example

  • @evaczarnojanczyk1432
    @evaczarnojanczyk1432 2 года назад +35

    Mikey, what an adventure! It brings back so many memories of when my husband & I were stationed in Italy (La Maddalena near Sardinia).
    I think you have to grow some truffle oak trees on your property. Cheers! ❤️

  • @thomasji7614
    @thomasji7614 2 года назад +20

    What a beautiful scenery and great food as always, thanks for taking us around the world~ :D

  • @dreamCatV6
    @dreamCatV6 2 года назад +23

    Mike Chen, only guy to routinely eat 3 star meals in a t-shirt. Love it

  • @faastex
    @faastex 2 года назад +8

    I'm from tuscany! Can't believe I get to enjoy this video

  • @dylanb2709
    @dylanb2709 2 года назад +26

    All of it looks so amazing, never seen soup like that before!

  • @ghostgirl6970
    @ghostgirl6970 2 года назад +7

    It is on my bucket list to bring my family (kids 9,12 and husband) to Tuscany. I went in college and I long to go back. It is some of the most stunningly beautiful vistas I have ever experienced in my life.

  • @atomicorang
    @atomicorang 2 года назад +7

    This was definitely some of your best work Mike. But that steak!!!To die for.

  • @JenCole2107
    @JenCole2107 2 года назад +3

    I love Florentine steak and the restaurant looked amazing! My favorite part of this upload was the mega stuffed prosciutto sandwich while just soaking in the atmosphere out on the hotel room patio.... What a dreamy place to be at. 💕

  • @SolemAris
    @SolemAris 2 года назад +2

    Dry soups, and the egg yolk pasta looks dry too, that's why they offer you the fancy water menú.

  • @TEEZS10
    @TEEZS10 2 года назад +4

    slurps pasta like ramen lol

  • @macsyung8757
    @macsyung8757 2 года назад +22

    Mr. Chen, thank you for taking me to Italy. I am unable to walk. Thanks 👍🏽

    • @jackwalker3977
      @jackwalker3977 2 года назад +2

      You should look into VR tours! You might be able to "walk" around in more foreign countries/cities than you think. But how much does Mikey make it feel like he's taking you along with him 🥰 so good!

  • @jamesmccullough1395
    @jamesmccullough1395 2 года назад +12

    Always great to see you and Christine on a new adventure. I am so envious of your travels.

  • @CC-gq7sx
    @CC-gq7sx 2 года назад +4

    Slurp, slurp, slurp

  • @mizueeats5415
    @mizueeats5415 2 года назад +24

    My biggest mistake today is to watch your FLORENTINE STEAK mukbang on empty belly....... Daaang that looks so good

  • @speedee5418
    @speedee5418 2 года назад +9

    This was a fun video to watch, really enjoyed that balcony view and the truffle excursion! Thanks for taking us along!

  • @stephaniekung4149
    @stephaniekung4149 2 года назад +10

    I did the same truffle tour when I was Italy in 2018..the tour was not cheap but it worth every penny. The couple that run the tours are very nice people.

  • @ulrichvonstomp6031
    @ulrichvonstomp6031 2 года назад +10

    I lmao'd at the "These are not the truffles we are looking for." remark!!🤣🤣

  • @Cutrong1229
    @Cutrong1229 2 года назад +15

    My family took me to Florence for a graduation gift this summer at my request. If it weren’t for your first florentine steak video, my family and I would miss out on some of the best steak of our lives!

    • @MikeyChenX
      @MikeyChenX  2 года назад +2

      Hope you had a great time!

  • @becsterbrisbane6275
    @becsterbrisbane6275 2 года назад +4

    OMG Mike, when you said they don't use truffle pigs I actually thought you said they use ducks. Ducks. I can totally get onboard having a Truffle Duck!!

  • @indigosamuel8344
    @indigosamuel8344 2 года назад +13

    Mr Chen in Italy you twist the pasta moderately around fork to fit your mouth and place in your mouth without slurping. It is not noodles. Beautiful place, views and adventures

    • @gregmuon
      @gregmuon 2 года назад

      Weirdly enough, in Tuscany, that's not true. Eat it like asian noodles, but do try not to slurp. I grew up with that culture. Twisting would have gotten you scolded. Maybe they twist now, I dunno. Been a while since I was there.

    • @thomaselgarsmith
      @thomaselgarsmith 2 года назад +7

      I came here to say this! The slurping was too much, it’s not ramen! 🤦‍♀️

    • @mrDiinG
      @mrDiinG 2 года назад +3

      Seriously… it’s not ramen Lol

    • @robroy7494
      @robroy7494 2 года назад +2

      Or he can just eat the damn noodles lol.

  • @p3ngpong
    @p3ngpong 2 года назад +3

    It's pretty funny how the dog was planting his own "Truffles" lol. Thanks for the video Mikey!

  • @ladyT_VR46
    @ladyT_VR46 2 года назад +2

    "Soup??" "Stew??" It's not bloody any of them!
    "Squishy Baby food" perfect 😆😁

  • @chaseb4988
    @chaseb4988 2 года назад +9

    The sandwich looks amazing. One of these days I have got to get to Italy.

  • @MsMariano74
    @MsMariano74 2 года назад +1

    Food looks amazing! Great video as always! Safe travels you two!! xoxo

  • @corlissmedia2.0
    @corlissmedia2.0 2 года назад +1

    I'm watching this, and all I can think is, wow, Wow, WOW! This is such a nice departure. The narrative is also fantastic!

  • @avi8tionnut
    @avi8tionnut 2 года назад +3

    That is a porterhouse steak. It has a larger filet which differentiate s it from a t-bone. Perfectly cooked!

  • @Qub3rs
    @Qub3rs 2 года назад +9

    Hot Pot for breakfast? Man, I want that..

  • @platesoftate7152
    @platesoftate7152 2 года назад +6

    All of that truffle yum! The steak looked cooked to absolute perfection too 🤤😍

  • @hseojeon
    @hseojeon 2 года назад +5

    Take a shot every time Mike Chen taps/touches his camera

  • @chef_hoyle7180
    @chef_hoyle7180 2 года назад +2

    Seared over high heat to Blue and a twist of lemon juice and olive oil salt, pepper... delish

  • @154RW
    @154RW 2 года назад +5

    Anybody else get anxiety with him holding us over the balcony while he ate that sandwich LOL

  • @niki420yuh
    @niki420yuh Год назад

    What an awesome job/life for that pup! He must have so much fun hunting truffles! What a good boy

  • @ratk0zm0z
    @ratk0zm0z 2 года назад +8

    I’ve been having a really hard time getting myself to eat lately and the description of that pre-dinner sammich did it for me. I’m SO HUNGIE NOW lol and I’ve been a vegetarian for 17 years or so and I’m still like 🤤

  • @eunnice67
    @eunnice67 2 года назад +3

    Lol, Mikey trying not to slurp the pasta

    • @niki420yuh
      @niki420yuh Год назад

      He def slurped the pasta

  • @Killer128_TF
    @Killer128_TF 2 года назад +1

    As always great food tour, did you got to keep the Truffles?

  • @John_P._Buryiak
    @John_P._Buryiak 2 года назад +2

    Hey Mike! You forgot to include all the places you went in the info box down below.

  • @CrimFerret
    @CrimFerret 2 года назад +2

    I think of all the places you've visited, this would be the one I'd most want to go to myself. I think it might be hard to leave at the end of the trip.

  • @madmex2k
    @madmex2k 2 года назад +1

    That black garlic pasta resembled squid ink pasta. I've never tried either, but willing to give them both a shot. That steak could feed me for 2 days though. I don't know if its polite to ask for a take home container, but if not, I would wrap it in a napkin and put under my shirt if I had to! Love your videos!

  • @robertsmith20022
    @robertsmith20022 2 года назад +9

    I’m going to be that one guy who is like yep, that’s too rare for me. I’d try everything else though lol

    • @blighticus
      @blighticus 2 года назад +3

      You're not alone. I don't particularly mind it, but whenever I eat a Fiorentine steak, I always enjoy the slices that are slightly more cooked. It just tastes nicer and is far easier to chew.

    • @mikentosh
      @mikentosh 2 года назад +1

      I don’t like the texture of steak on on the rare side. It grosses me out!

  • @yugioht42
    @yugioht42 2 года назад +11

    Actually we don’t fully know why truffles grow the way they do. They favor conditions but we don’t know all of it like why they choose one spot over another when the conditions are exactly the same or why certain types of truffles like that spot. All we can do is find them and that’s all.

    • @andrewg.t9714
      @andrewg.t9714 2 года назад +1

      Farmers grow truffles by inoculating the roots of saplings with truffle spores, then harvesting the truffles in 6 to 7 years. This technique was first recorded in 1969. However, growing truffles requires a complex combination of appropriate weather conditions, soil chemistry, and a bit of luck to grow successfully.

  • @ForbiddenFruitGaming
    @ForbiddenFruitGaming 2 года назад +9

    phew! for a second i thought he was going to slurp the pasta which is respectful in some asian countries but super disrespectful in Italy :b

    • @T.Watts89
      @T.Watts89 2 года назад +5

      He did slurp...what video did you watch?

    • @ForbiddenFruitGaming
      @ForbiddenFruitGaming 2 года назад

      Was trying to be nice… at least it wasn’t a full on ramen slurp…

    • @T.Watts89
      @T.Watts89 2 года назад +1

      @@ForbiddenFruitGaming I hear ya...that's true it was def a more reserved mike slurp lol

  • @looppp
    @looppp 2 года назад

    When you opened the window to that hotel, for some reason I felt the breeze through me too, lol. That's one view to die for.

  • @tinaknight24
    @tinaknight24 10 месяцев назад

    I am so glad to see you visiting outside Asian cuisine, way to go Mike! 🙌🏻!!!

  • @AL-ws5yi
    @AL-ws5yi 2 года назад +2

    All right, I like the way you think! Hot Pot for breakfast!

  • @ChinaDollTravels
    @ChinaDollTravels 2 года назад +1

    Hi Mikey! Happy Friday

  • @Martin-bu4dp
    @Martin-bu4dp 2 года назад +3

    The Steaks looks so good

  • @csmarsh1957
    @csmarsh1957 2 года назад +9

    Since you are in Italy, you should be twirling the pasta, not eating it like it’s ramen.

  • @jthan709
    @jthan709 2 года назад +1

    Have you ever thought about getting a perm? I think you can rock it.

  • @WilliamKShank
    @WilliamKShank 2 года назад +3

    Everything looked DELICIOUS!
    Safe Journey!
    CHOLULA!!!

  • @brittlink
    @brittlink 2 года назад +1

    As soon as I saw that clock tower i was like waiiiiit a dang minute that looks so familiar and then you said its where they filmed twilight & I flipped !lol 😂

  • @alexwallace6120
    @alexwallace6120 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the truffles hunting! All the food looked so delicious! That steak was insanely large.Did you finish it?

  • @karenschulze2605
    @karenschulze2605 2 года назад +2

    I love the dog!!! So smart

  • @DayOwlify
    @DayOwlify 2 года назад

    Mike, your travel videos are my favorites. Beautiful area! Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @gregmuon
    @gregmuon 2 года назад +1

    Oh, wow. Mike visits my ancestral homeland. It's a very foodie culture. Hope you enjoyed it.

  • @MegaFluffyFish
    @MegaFluffyFish 2 года назад

    That view from the hotel, my goodness that was beautiful!!

  • @drrf6476
    @drrf6476 2 года назад +3

    That steak is RAWWWWWWWW

  • @johnlim7720
    @johnlim7720 2 года назад +2

    It never ceases to amaze me the amount of food that your capable of eating. I wonder how is your blood work ie Cholesterol Blood Sugar etc 😁

  • @gailsiangco5599
    @gailsiangco5599 2 года назад

    Just Beautiful Mikey !!! Amazing Truffles ! Thank you for sharing Tuscany Italy !!!

  • @jasonvujosevic654
    @jasonvujosevic654 2 года назад +2

    In need of a Ramen shop update. When does it open??

  • @heidibezuidenhout8708
    @heidibezuidenhout8708 2 года назад

    Oh that beef dish looks absolutely divine!!

  • @medannylee1
    @medannylee1 2 года назад +1

    Living your best lives 👍👍👍!!!

  • @Reyd_01
    @Reyd_01 2 года назад

    Truffle folk are a dedicated breed for sure lol

  • @philhardy6470
    @philhardy6470 2 года назад +6

    Mikey Chen, get your delivery sorted out, can’t even buy your Oil, & get it sent to Canada. C’mon man, why have over 30 countries, to choose from, yet you can’t deliver too many, very poor service, this should of been sorted by now

  • @debk5427
    @debk5427 2 года назад +5

    T-bone bone. As a kid mom and dad would grill burgers for us and have steaks for themselves. I loved it because they let me eat the meat off the bone. Sister hated it. I was a savage 😃.

    • @annmcdaniel1092
      @annmcdaniel1092 2 года назад +1

      My favorite part of the steak!!!😛😜😋😍

  • @SandraNelson063
    @SandraNelson063 2 года назад +1

    The location of a good truffle patch is guarded and the secret is held for generations. A good truffle hound is venerated.
    My Dad would love that steak. Mine would have to be a lot less pink.

  • @meat_loves_wasabi
    @meat_loves_wasabi 2 года назад +9

    Even though Florentine Steak doesn’t have much inter-muscular fat it has a good beefy flavour

    • @andyC95
      @andyC95 2 года назад

      Every time I tell people leaner meat has more concentrated beefy flavor they freak out. I get more flavor from something like a filet or a strip than a ribeye. Ribeye is too rich and I dont mean in flavor, it's just fat and fat it self doesn't have flavor like the actual meat does. The perfect steak is a nice marbled strip or filet.

  • @donnamanitu8673
    @donnamanitu8673 2 года назад +10

    I love, love your videos but why does your editor ruin them by adding loud music ? Just let the regular sound carry over as there is nothing wrong with just having quiet bird noises or people walking. I ended up muting over half this video.

  • @Gjack899
    @Gjack899 2 года назад +1

    I love all your shows it is the best keep up the bless work😋😋😋♥️

  • @malisadominguez2744
    @malisadominguez2744 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your videos always excited to see what yall eat next sending love from Houston TX

  • @glendadalejones3753
    @glendadalejones3753 2 года назад

    The entire food here is sheer decadence
    You can’t beat a hand cut and sawn tbone mikey,as you know already. Heck of a trip. 🙌

  • @WynnGalaxie
    @WynnGalaxie 2 года назад

    I'm about to visit Florence. This video is making me so excited for my trip!

  • @chrysjanl.vargas9855
    @chrysjanl.vargas9855 2 года назад +1

    hi mike, good morning!

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 2 года назад +1

    Awesome job Mikey.

  • @neeltjehendriks1974
    @neeltjehendriks1974 2 года назад +2

    Always glad to see you upload a video 🙂🙂

  • @Kyle-nh6mg
    @Kyle-nh6mg 2 года назад +2

    17:52 Let's take a moment to appreciate the editing to match the music to the chopping 👏🏼

  • @yvonneanitakramer7536
    @yvonneanitakramer7536 2 года назад +4

    Video title: fiorentina steak
    Video itself: 1 min of showing the steak
    🙄

  • @93atri
    @93atri 2 года назад

    Excellent Views of the Places and the Food Outlets !!
    Italy has so much to Offer in Tuscan Region !!

  • @MegaFluffyFish
    @MegaFluffyFish 2 года назад

    "Dark water" - not sure about that beverage, but the Pirates of Dark Water was an awesome cartoon in the 90's 😀

  • @Zahra-ww4ry
    @Zahra-ww4ry 2 года назад +3

    I could never eat raw food, that’s a line I’ll never cross. But the food looks so goods

    • @robroy7494
      @robroy7494 2 года назад +2

      Eh don't say never. Mike used to not like sushi and now he eats all types. Try some stuff out. If done correctly some raw food cam be really delicious.

  • @heidibezuidenhout8708
    @heidibezuidenhout8708 2 года назад

    Love the hotel! The decor is magnificent

  • @Astrih_Konnash
    @Astrih_Konnash 2 года назад +1

    Italia is such an awesome place!
    And that T-bone steak.... it's awakening my inner carnivore * roar * :D

  • @DavidFSloneEsq
    @DavidFSloneEsq 2 года назад

    You missed out on a huge opportunity! When you order the Dark Water, John C. Riley decants it for you and tries to sell you on the charm of brutalist architecture.

  • @NinetyTwoNoodles
    @NinetyTwoNoodles Год назад +1

    He's still trying to slurp pasta just because they're noodles lol

  • @JohnHausser
    @JohnHausser 2 года назад +8

    Glad hot pots are going popular in 🇺🇸🇨🇦
    Best comfort thing when you want to enjoy your food and take the time to eat
    Suggestion for future videos : go to Toronto and Montreal 🇨🇦
    Cheers from San Diego California

    • @jamesbael6255
      @jamesbael6255 2 года назад

      Save the trip...Canada under Trudeau is worse than mainland china, repressive regime wise.

  • @sulianat3083
    @sulianat3083 2 года назад +1

    That seafood broth looked delicious.

  • @dvlee08
    @dvlee08 2 года назад

    Take a shot every time Mikey says the word truffle lol

  • @frankoh9602
    @frankoh9602 2 года назад +2

    Mikey you got to have olive oil and lemon squeezed on top with a Florentine steak.

  • @umberhulk_mk2
    @umberhulk_mk2 2 года назад +9

    Now we just need Mike to work with a seller that ships worldwide for his hotpot kits.

    • @sneer0101
      @sneer0101 2 года назад +3

      Why? It's overpriced junk

    • @vuongn2318
      @vuongn2318 2 года назад +3

      If you wanna blow money on something terrible, just visit your local McDonald’s. An Asian market has better hot pot soup bases and it’s way cheaper.
      Don’t give into his BS.

  • @hzenn5516
    @hzenn5516 2 года назад +4

    Mike,
    Chianina is pronounced 'kee-a-nee-na', NOT 'chee-a-nina'. I'm surprised Christine didn't tell you.

    • @pmg-1
      @pmg-1 2 года назад +2

      exactly... like the wine Chianti

    • @hzenn5516
      @hzenn5516 2 года назад +2

      @@pmg-1 Exactly!
      That's arguably the best wine to have with a Florentino steak 😋