I'm glad the winner was someone like Tuomas. Being able to experience the pinnacle of gastronomy in that way at such a young age would be quite the journey.
Haha I wouldn’t have understood this several years ago but on my way to Stockholm I stopped in Finland for a few hours. I had never seen an airport so quiet and relaxed. Nothing like the US.
In my experience, the Finnes are kind of like us Dutchies, humble and not so braggy, akin to prefer personal space and overal grounded people. I appreciate that characteristic.
What a nice guy to win this give away. Nothing feels better than to see his sheer exitement for all these ‘first times’ he is experiencing. Well done Alexander.
1:20 hahaha smooth way of checking chemistry/attitude and if you could actually bear to spend an evening over dinner with someone, with an elegant exit strategy. Classy as always Mr. Alex ;)
Won't lie, but I like that. If it even happened, but this is definitely a guy that would roll that way. Plenty of good people might be weird with the camera, or just weird. Nobody gets embarrassed, or just had a bad day thats now all over the internet. I'd be interested in finding out if that might have happened with this, or any previous videos.
I've been a chef all my life, worked at every place you can imagine, from school cafeterias to Noma at it's peak 2014, and now I'm running a kitchen to feed the homeless in my hometown of Gothenburg Sweden. The awe of michelin stars seems to fade with age for me. But this video really warms my heart deeply in ways I cannot describe. I love your channel and your work. Keep it up. Love from Sweden.
very clever excuse for Alexander to promote his Restaurants LOL seriously though , Alexander seems like one of those guys that can get along with anyone regardless of background very likable , warm and intelligent ... Tuomas is just the coolest guy ever , people from Finland have amazing personalities
I really liked that they included some footage from Eszteregon and Budapest as I consider travelling thee but was unsure what to expect and if it's preferable to say Rome or Naples.
@@Bartolomeus-dl5ec Budapest is Amazing , been twice and would love to go back , the food options a amazing , the culture , architecture and its really affordable .. Loved Budapest
Having done business in Finland (from the US - Semiconductors) for over 10 years (back in the 90s), it is such a pleasure to see that Tuomas, while remaining quintessentially Finnish, seems to show that the newer generation of Finnish citizenry has become more comfortable being outwardly open. I absolutely loved all of the time I spent in Finland and the Finnish people but their very reserved culture took some getting used to. The only way to get them out of their shells was to get them drunk. It was like meeting a completely new person. Wonderful episode and gesture by the host of the channel! Hats off and kiitos!
Just as in the rest of Europe, Americans are perceived as rude, unnecessarily opinionated and completely blind to history and culture. Your comment is quite absurd and your behaviour was a disgrace
Above and beyond. I’m from Spain, live in Hungary and participated in this via instagram. I was rooting for myself and thinking “If the choice would be 42, I’d be super happy!” Totally blown away. What an excellent experience for the young lad and his partner. 👏
I'm glad you've picked the right guy. Imagine you had picked someone who had seen it all. I'm sure Tuoamas truly enjoyed it and had the time of his life.....thus far.
What a fantastic episode, with exciting reveals every so often. Best giveaway concept I've seen. Also, superbly happy to see a gent like Tuomas win! Can't wait for episode 2.
Such a good video! Tuomas had the perfect vibes! It's like seeing an extrovert interacting with an introvert in the best way possible haha We NEED that part 2!
He is such a gem, I love his humbleness and eloquence, he would be a good Michelin inspector :) I just love the whole trip you organized to them and also very generous to invite his partner, well done 🥂 and the Piac42 is really good, we stopped by there one earlier this year and had a wonderful meal, keep up the good work 🥳🎄
The difference between a 21 year old Scandinavian and a 21 year old North American is Stunning! What a truly thoughtful, smart kid Tuomas is! Great video, and a very good choice for winner.
We have some very nice young people in the U. S. As well. And I'm sure Finland has its share of bad examples too. Tuomas is a really cool guy. He made the perfect guest.
It's so nice of you to invite his girlfriend aswell! Can imagine how exciting it is to travel alone as an 21 year old and so this is a very nice gesture and amazing hospitality!
This is by far the most wholesome episode to date. Thank you for doing such an amazing content. Come to Warsaw so we can indulge some great champagne and fine foods together 🥂
I love the way this video manages to bring the pleasent character of you two and genuine excitement of tuomas to my livin groom. For me that does not happen often with videos.
What a pleasant lad. I liked their dynamic with the chef, they all seemed a bit camera shy. It's such a good giveaway, they'll have a great memory of this adventure for sure.
Awesome! Tuomas seems like a great guy, and really cool of you to invite his girlfriend to join him. What a nice guy, Alex! Very generous👍🏻 And what a beautiful place to visit, so much magnificent, historic art and culture!
I'm only 4 minutes in and I'm so excited to see this contestant get his wonderful reward. I am excited to watch the rest of this show. Thank you Mr Alexander for giving myself and others a peek inside real fine dining establishments.
Perfect! Loved the way you spoon fed Tuomas his first ever oyster & his positive response to the seafood generally. Interestingly Finnish & Hungarian both belong to the Finno-Ugric language family, but usually don't understand each other. Luckily for us, you both speak such excellent English and enhanced our perception of the world at large in so many ways through this episode.
Alexander, what a great channel you have. I am following you from start, and you truly are unique. 😊Congrats on everything, and also congrats to Thoumas🎉. Greetings from Slovenia 🇸🇮
That's something I was wishing for from this show. Some interaction with his dinner companions. I mean, I understand why he doesn't do it usually. Because it's about the restaurant, and not some influencer show. Or as little as possible about himself or other guests.
Great to see the young lad experiencing life in such amazing places. The food in Alex's restaurant was the best looking food I've seen in a while. Will definitely be checking it out sometime.
I think this is my new favourite video on your channel. It is so genuine and you’re so excited to introduce Tuomas to this whole new world. What an amazing opportunity! Your transparency about things like being nervous about meeting him for the first time and how you’d get along is not something we often see from people creating content and it is so refreshing and feels so real. Amazing video!
You, Alexander, embody class in its purest form: generosity mixed with grace and elegance. Well done. And the winner is a fine young man who will grow out this experience !
Amazing video as always, you made Tuomases day, month and possibly year! It gave me an idea that many of us subscribers would love to experience, you could organize a dinner party at your restaurant 42, where you share the evening with viewers that want to participate
I recognise so much. I have eaten (and stayed) at 42 this year too. First time eating caviar as well and what he says is just like my thoughts. Not what I thought it would taste like. So many different new dishes, wines... There was one tokaji aszu, Kiralyudvar, that one was so interesting. Unlike any wine I drank before. Esztergom is worth exploring indeed. Good experience!
Amazing cliffhanger! First I thought Alexander wouldn’t be present for the giveaway. But he is doing so much more than that. Not a big fan of Dubai as a concept but I really wish I was toumas for this. Can’t wait for the next episode. Take me next time, Alexander!!!
Congratulations Tuomas, this will be an experience you will never forget. And congratulations to Alexander, you are such a generous person. I am so looking forward to seeing your nest video with Tuomas.🍾🥂
Fantastic, as always! This video proves that Alexander is the kind of guy that you'd want to have a beer with... or a three Michelin starred dinner. :)
What a vibe!!! Such a gracious winner and such a great host to take him on this culinary journey. This settles it for me Alex I will be coming to 42 this year and celebrate such an awesome influencer!!
Incredible award. My envy knows no boundaries at the moment. Was super fun yo watch Toumas enjoy the prize, and you can totally tell the "click" he had with Alexander
Congratulations, Tuomas, and thank you, Alexander for creating a wonderful experience and memories for this young lad. I'm not gonna lie jealous at heck, but awesome. Dubai is am so envious.
Espectacular!! Que gran idea hacer un video con un espectador! Abrazos desde Argentina!! (Spectacular!! What a great idea to make a video with a viewer! Hugs from Argentina!!)
Wow even though I didn‘t win I am highly amazed of the impression we gained through his experience. He seemed to really enjoy it. Thank you Alexander that you let people take a dip into the world of fine dining! Huge respect from me!
Just been to Sandors restaurant and had the exact same menu! Its been by far the best one starred experience so far and I hope you get the second star next year! A very little bit of improvement and youll get it.
I'm a new subscriber and have been watching a lot of your videos. The production quality is tremendous. Your look, on point. You are well spoken, well dressed, and I appreciate your bringing us along with these journeys. It helps me see what's out there in my travels and to start putting some of these places on my own map to visit. Then this video. It was so much fun. Tuomas was a great compliment to your own personality and I look forward to the next video.
What a dream come true! Glad for you Tuomas, really am. If I by any chance get spare change, I would love to visit your own restuarant Alexander and share a moment. "Dreams away". Merry Christmas everyone and new year soon to be!
I'm glad the winner was someone like Tuomas. Being able to experience the pinnacle of gastronomy in that way at such a young age would be quite the journey.
That's exactly what I was thinking! I couldn't believe he was a first time exclusive restaurant diner!
Agreed, far more wholesome and satisfying to see it was this young guy and not some other multi-millionaire CEO or something.
Really seems like the perfect guy to do this.
"Even though I'm very excited, I'm still Finnish". LOL. What a charismatic young man, glad you two had fun
Haha I wouldn’t have understood this several years ago but on my way to Stockholm I stopped in Finland for a few hours. I had never seen an airport so quiet and relaxed. Nothing like the US.
What a stupid thing to say.
In my experience, the Finnes are kind of like us Dutchies, humble and not so braggy, akin to prefer personal space and overal grounded people. I appreciate that characteristic.
i totally felt this message xD i don't like talking either, especially if it's not my first languange.
Glad that such a calm and respectful person won it, made the video as relaxing to watch as usual
What a nice guy to win this give away. Nothing feels better than to see his sheer exitement for all these ‘first times’ he is experiencing. Well done Alexander.
1:20 hahaha smooth way of checking chemistry/attitude and if you could actually bear to spend an evening over dinner with someone, with an elegant exit strategy.
Classy as always Mr. Alex ;)
maybe there are a few videos just like this that won't see the light of day of people he didn't like haha, I'm glad that this was the winner though
Won't lie, but I like that. If it even happened, but this is definitely a guy that would roll that way. Plenty of good people might be weird with the camera, or just weird. Nobody gets embarrassed, or just had a bad day thats now all over the internet. I'd be interested in finding out if that might have happened with this, or any previous videos.
I've been a chef all my life, worked at every place you can imagine, from school cafeterias to Noma at it's peak 2014, and now I'm running a kitchen to feed the homeless in my hometown of Gothenburg Sweden. The awe of michelin stars seems to fade with age for me. But this video really warms my heart deeply in ways I cannot describe. I love your channel and your work. Keep it up. Love from Sweden.
very clever excuse for Alexander to promote his Restaurants LOL seriously though , Alexander seems like one of those guys that can get along with anyone regardless of background very likable , warm and intelligent ... Tuomas is just the coolest guy ever , people from Finland have amazing personalities
@@sitij6636 not the restaurants in Hungary , Alexander chose those !!!!
I really liked that they included some footage from Eszteregon and Budapest as I consider travelling thee but was unsure what to expect and if it's preferable to say Rome or Naples.
@@Bartolomeus-dl5ec Budapest is Amazing , been twice and would love to go back , the food options a amazing , the culture , architecture and its really affordable .. Loved Budapest
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Most of us is here for his fine-dining expertese, but do not sleep on his business acumen! This man is an institution.
Having done business in Finland (from the US - Semiconductors) for over 10 years (back in the 90s), it is such a pleasure to see that Tuomas, while remaining quintessentially Finnish, seems to show that the newer generation of Finnish citizenry has become more comfortable being outwardly open.
I absolutely loved all of the time I spent in Finland and the Finnish people but their very reserved culture took some getting used to. The only way to get them out of their shells was to get them drunk. It was like meeting a completely new person.
Wonderful episode and gesture by the host of the channel! Hats off and kiitos!
Just as in the rest of Europe, Americans are perceived as rude, unnecessarily opinionated and completely blind to history and culture. Your comment is quite absurd and your behaviour was a disgrace
Your hospitality is just impeccable!!!! Cheers to you!
Both of you are such charismatic people. I'd love to hear/see how this experience will have shaped Tuomas 20 years from now
Above and beyond. I’m from Spain, live in Hungary and participated in this via instagram. I was rooting for myself and thinking “If the choice would be 42, I’d be super happy!”
Totally blown away. What an excellent experience for the young lad and his partner. 👏
I'm glad you've picked the right guy. Imagine you had picked someone who had seen it all. I'm sure Tuoamas truly enjoyed it and had the time of his life.....thus far.
Very kind of you. Good for Tuomas too at that age an experience like that would truly shape the rest of my life.
What a fantastic episode, with exciting reveals every so often. Best giveaway concept I've seen. Also, superbly happy to see a gent like Tuomas win! Can't wait for episode 2.
Such a good video! Tuomas had the perfect vibes! It's like seeing an extrovert interacting with an introvert in the best way possible haha
We NEED that part 2!
Right! Alexander immediately switching into fun uncle mode was entertaining to watch.
Thoumas and you are both winners, you for being so generous and him for being so humble
Reaching out to viewers like this is so cool. We can live vicariously through Tuomas, who seems to be a perfect gentleman.
Indeed. Beaming for him 😊
He is such a gem, I love his humbleness and eloquence, he would be a good Michelin inspector :) I just love the whole trip you organized to them and also very generous to invite his partner, well done 🥂 and the Piac42 is really good, we stopped by there one earlier this year and had a wonderful meal, keep up the good work 🥳🎄
The difference between a 21 year old Scandinavian and a 21 year old North American is Stunning! What a truly thoughtful, smart kid Tuomas is! Great video, and a very good choice for winner.
We have some very nice young people in the U. S. As well. And I'm sure Finland has its share of bad examples too. Tuomas is a really cool guy. He made the perfect guest.
It's so nice of you to invite his girlfriend aswell! Can imagine how exciting it is to travel alone as an 21 year old and so this is a very nice gesture and amazing hospitality!
This is by far the most wholesome episode to date. Thank you for doing such an amazing content. Come to Warsaw so we can indulge some great champagne and fine foods together 🥂
I love the way this video manages to bring the pleasent character of you two and genuine excitement of tuomas to my livin groom. For me that does not happen often with videos.
Haha the chef did not seem pleased that he had to do this haha! However, great clip even though the chef looked grumpy af.
Yeah, he doesn't even respond to Tuomas after he shares his experience live.
Maybe he just want to go back to the kitchen to cook LOL
I wouldn't say grumpy, seemed like normal polite conduct to me.
What a pleasant lad. I liked their dynamic with the chef, they all seemed a bit camera shy. It's such a good giveaway, they'll have a great memory of this adventure for sure.
This video makes me so happy! So happy for Tuomas. And this is so sweet and kind of you Alexander ❤️🥳
Awesome! Tuomas seems like a great guy, and really cool of you to invite his girlfriend to join him. What a nice guy, Alex! Very generous👍🏻 And what a beautiful place to visit, so much magnificent, historic art and culture!
I'm only 4 minutes in and I'm so excited to see this contestant get his wonderful reward. I am excited to watch the rest of this show. Thank you Mr Alexander for giving myself and others a peek inside real fine dining establishments.
Perfect! Loved the way you spoon fed Tuomas his first ever oyster & his positive response to the seafood generally. Interestingly Finnish & Hungarian both belong to the Finno-Ugric language family, but usually don't understand each other. Luckily for us, you both speak such excellent English and enhanced our perception of the world at large in so many ways through this episode.
Alexander, what a great channel you have. I am following you from start, and you truly are unique. 😊Congrats on everything, and also congrats to Thoumas🎉. Greetings from Slovenia 🇸🇮
That's something I was wishing for from this show. Some interaction with his dinner companions. I mean, I understand why he doesn't do it usually. Because it's about the restaurant, and not some influencer show. Or as little as possible about himself or other guests.
What a lucky fellow. It was so good to see how much he appreciated all his experiences. Excellent video
Great to see the young lad experiencing life in such amazing places. The food in Alex's restaurant was the best looking food I've seen in a while. Will definitely be checking it out sometime.
Such a cool and heartwarming video, Alexander is one of the best RUclipsrs I've ever seen.
I think this is my new favourite video on your channel. It is so genuine and you’re so excited to introduce Tuomas to this whole new world. What an amazing opportunity! Your transparency about things like being nervous about meeting him for the first time and how you’d get along is not something we often see from people creating content and it is so refreshing and feels so real. Amazing video!
You never cease to amaze, Alexander! Looking forward to Part II with you and Tuomas!
Lovely to see the young man become more and more relaxed as his first Michelin experience unraveled. Just as it should be.
Never been happier to have lost a giveaway, seems like a top lad.
Perfect winner! Tuomas is so appreciative and grateful.
You, Alexander, embody class in its purest form: generosity mixed with grace and elegance. Well done. And the winner is a fine young man who will grow out this experience !
Amazing video as always, you made Tuomases day, month and possibly year!
It gave me an idea that many of us subscribers would love to experience, you could organize a dinner party at your restaurant 42, where you share the evening with viewers that want to participate
What an incredible experience Tuomas! I am glad the two of you had such a wonderful time. I doubt fast food will ever be the same for you Tuomas.
What an awesome video, so hyped for Part 2. Thank you so much for giving you fans such exceptional opportunities Alexander.
This channel is pure gold! Keep up with the good work.
... Alex the host is as amazing as Alex the guest!
I recognise so much. I have eaten (and stayed) at 42 this year too. First time eating caviar as well and what he says is just like my thoughts. Not what I thought it would taste like. So many different new dishes, wines... There was one tokaji aszu, Kiralyudvar, that one was so interesting. Unlike any wine I drank before. Esztergom is worth exploring indeed. Good experience!
Alexander you did such a great job by giving this young man an amazing experience. It was great to watch how you were relaxed and helpfull.
Amazing cliffhanger! First I thought Alexander wouldn’t be present for the giveaway. But he is doing so much more than that. Not a big fan of Dubai as a concept but I really wish I was toumas for this. Can’t wait for the next episode. Take me next time, Alexander!!!
Very holesome video! Massive respect to both you and Thomas :) it’s very noticeable that he appriciated this a lot. Wishes from Sweden :)
Congratulations Tuomas, this will be an experience you will never forget. And congratulations to Alexander, you are such a generous person. I am so looking forward to seeing your nest video with Tuomas.🍾🥂
Tuomas needs his own channel. Would definately go out for dinner with this legend..
I don't think you could've found a more deserving winner, what a guy!
Fantastic, as always! This video proves that Alexander is the kind of guy that you'd want to have a beer with... or a three Michelin starred dinner. :)
Couldn’t be more jealous of Tuomas! A true foody and a burgeoning food review, what a fantastic experience for him!
What a vibe!!! Such a gracious winner and such a great host to take him on this culinary journey. This settles it for me Alex I will be coming to 42 this year and celebrate such an awesome influencer!!
Congrats to the winner!
Incredible award. My envy knows no boundaries at the moment. Was super fun yo watch Toumas enjoy the prize, and you can totally tell the "click" he had with Alexander
I’m glad the prize went to someone with an open mind (and a sound mind) willing to experience a great opportunity. Well done! 😎👍🏼
Argghhh! How did I miss the contest. Another great video. Love the candid conversation. What a lucky winner!
Awesome! The trip of a lifetime with two cool, chill guys. 🎉🎉
This video was so fun to watch! You guys had me smiling the entire video, cant wait for the next video!
Great! Absolutely deserved and props to you for giving him such a great adventure!
great content this one, generous and down to earth. Nice way to turn it into a small video series as well, solid production! Chapeau to both of you!
Alexander, thank you for your work! Keep on reaching better things, all the luck to you!
gratz on him, hes such a humble man, good for you guys, and that shot of the city was breath taking of your home Alexander.
Congratulations, Tuomas, and thank you, Alexander for creating a wonderful experience and memories for this young lad. I'm not gonna lie jealous at heck, but awesome. Dubai is am so envious.
:D That was very nice! Such joy to see him appreciate and love the experience!!
Espectacular!! Que gran idea hacer un video con un espectador! Abrazos desde Argentina!! (Spectacular!! What a great idea to make a video with a viewer! Hugs from Argentina!!)
I like that Tuomas was closing his eyes with each new dish to really taste all the flavors.
Huge thanks to you Alexander for doing this kind of things. It really makes someones life.
So glad he won he giveaway! This was such a heartwarming video to watch :)
Wow that was incredible, good job Alexander for giving him such an unforgettable experience!
amazing that a fellow Finn won the giveaway!
What a lovely young man. And what a great winner. Im so excited for him to have these fantastic experiences. Cant wait for the next episode.
That was very generous of you Mr. Alexander!
Tuomas is a great guy, very polite and active in the video. What an experience it must be!
It was fun to see you interacting with a guest, especially one like Tuomas. Hope to see some more videos like this one!
I’m so pleased for both of you! I can’t wait to see part 2!
Very wholesome video! It's funny that a finnish guy won the giveaway because I'm half hungarian and half finnish myself!
I'm so envious!!!
What a wonderfull experience you gifted to them! You deserve all your yt success! And Thomas seems like a great guy.
Very cool to see you spread the generosity!
This is some world-class marketing for your channel / restaurant.
Fantastic job, looking forward to the next episode of your adventure.
Alex, the joke about being good at feeding because he has kids was hysterical and wholesome
So happy to see someone from my mother’s birth country getting to have such a marvelous experience with you !
What a great young man! So enthusiastic...in a Finnish way, hahaha... can't wait to see part 2!
Wow even though I didn‘t win I am highly amazed of the impression we gained through his experience. He seemed to really enjoy it. Thank you Alexander that you let people take a dip into the world of fine dining!
Huge respect from me!
Just been to Sandors restaurant and had the exact same menu! Its been by far the best one starred experience so far and I hope you get the second star next year! A very little bit of improvement and youll get it.
I'm a new subscriber and have been watching a lot of your videos. The production quality is tremendous. Your look, on point. You are well spoken, well dressed, and I appreciate your bringing us along with these journeys. It helps me see what's out there in my travels and to start putting some of these places on my own map to visit.
Then this video. It was so much fun. Tuomas was a great compliment to your own personality and I look forward to the next video.
This is a great giveaway, a nice feel-good video and Alexander is just amazing. Hats off!
Amazing video!🥰❤️ made me so glad to see you both enjoyed each others company!
What a treat! Well done.
What a dream come true! Glad for you Tuomas, really am. If I by any chance get spare change, I would love to visit your own restuarant Alexander and share a moment. "Dreams away". Merry Christmas everyone and new year soon to be!
I feel like the right person won the contest. I just found out about this channel a few days ago, and I'm already addicted to it 😅
Very happy for them. What a fantastic, well-thought out experience. Congratulations Alex
This video is just so wholesome and warm!
I can't even hate the guy out of envy, he seems like a good kid! Love the Finnish character
It's alone a huge achivement to get this many words out of a Finnish man. :DDDD
Honestly, I almost never comment on videos, but this one really got to me. Thank you for creating and sharing this.
This was really awesome to see. Awesome giveaway, great winner. Really like your content Alex.