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  • @jtcen1215
    @jtcen1215 Год назад +765

    The saucier has so much personality and charisma. Great representative for the restaurant.

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +19

      Thank you for the kind comment!

    • @potaru007
      @potaru007 11 месяцев назад +2

      That’s the best part of New Orleans! The people have so much charisma!

    • @cenestpas
      @cenestpas 7 месяцев назад

      Charisma is a fancy word for b_llsh_t.

    • @patriciagurwitz509
      @patriciagurwitz509 2 месяца назад

      I agree!!!!

  • @desantonia
    @desantonia Год назад +891

    When he said his favorite part of the day was meeting with the sous chef who also happens to be his son 🥹

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +42

      He's a great kid and a awesome sous chef

    • @futurfry
      @futurfry Год назад +9

      thanks for doing the vid bobby@@brmcnab

    • @cpruns4501
      @cpruns4501 11 месяцев назад +6

      Ya my allergies were acting up a bit there.

    • @usdjxavi
      @usdjxavi 10 месяцев назад +1

      Nepo hire

    • @Loreboar0
      @Loreboar0 9 месяцев назад +7

      @@usdjxavi Or, and hear me out, he just followed in his dad’s footsteps and does a great job at a restaurant that needs only the best staff

  • @jamesgarner2103
    @jamesgarner2103 Год назад +317

    wow, they eat together. like a family. it is rare to see respect like this. many restaurants dont feed their staff.

    • @julianmarroquin5460
      @julianmarroquin5460 Год назад +19

      Really?!!!! Every restaurant I’ve worked in New Orleans feeds their staff even the ones that charge you a dollar per shift they at least give you something you know

    • @Isaak941
      @Isaak941 Год назад +12

      Yeah it speaks volumes, I have worked in restaurants for about 4 years now and it's rare a place gives you free food let alone feeds you like family. Respect! It's a different pain cooking delicious food while starving yourself :/

    • @microativhub
      @microativhub 10 месяцев назад +6

      You crazy every restaurant I have worked in mexico and usa they have employees food court

    • @ellakennedy5719
      @ellakennedy5719 9 месяцев назад +3

      I think its a New Orleans tradition. Everyone who worked at most N.O. restaurant feed staff.

    • @steverandolph6459
      @steverandolph6459 9 месяцев назад +1

      Normal for some of the top restaurants

  • @dixonanimals2012
    @dixonanimals2012 Год назад +995

    Love this series/concept! Prep cooks and sauciers have such an immense amount of knowledge about cooking you can’t even capture half of it in a single video

    • @jonathonc624
      @jonathonc624 Год назад +20

      Reminds me of Vice before they lost their soul.

    • @Samurai78420
      @Samurai78420 Год назад +6

      I so wish there were more of these, lol. I love this series too!

    • @denverrandy7143
      @denverrandy7143 Год назад +4

      Absolutely,you said it.
      Ive Been a saucier for 15 years.

    • @janelliot5643
      @janelliot5643 Год назад

      ​​@@denverrandy7143it's all about the sauce, all the best cooking

  • @matthewhenington8139
    @matthewhenington8139 10 месяцев назад +115

    Arnauds is a New Orleans institution. I’ve eaten here several times throughout my life, my great grandmother required we eat there every family visit to the crescent city with show our respect dressed in a nice jacket. Just recently dined there and it’s still such a great experience. They are a true example of New Orleans fine cuisine. ❤

    • @Kenya.Kay.MBA...
      @Kenya.Kay.MBA... 10 месяцев назад

      LOUISIANA ⚜️ Girl
      You just took me down memory lane.✨

    • @striker1553
      @striker1553 9 месяцев назад

      I need this food in my life. Just need to take a trip there.

    • @MichaelEnzoproperties
      @MichaelEnzoproperties Месяц назад

      I always take a couple packable sport coats/blazers when I go to the BIG EASY 😂

  • @Mellow0721
    @Mellow0721 11 месяцев назад +23

    So cool seeing Bobby in the chat. He is so so humble but Sauciers are incredibly underrated taste demons not even mentioning the creative side of things. Seeing Bobby and Sauciers in general get the love they deserve is awesome! Great Video!

  • @edshred1657
    @edshred1657 Год назад +46

    wow - a restaurant having a designated Saucier is a throw back to an older time......really fun to watch this guy

    • @MichaelEnzoproperties
      @MichaelEnzoproperties Месяц назад

      It's great ..I've eaten all the known hotspots but that city has 800 restaurants or something 😂

  • @aaron69av
    @aaron69av Год назад +138

    The jazz brunch at Arnaud’s should be on everyone’s bucket list. Gotta experience it at least once. Lot of great food in New Orleans, but this is a whole different level. Incredible.

  • @randyschwaggins
    @randyschwaggins Год назад +1252

    Did you notice that entire huge kitchen space was SPOTLESSLY CLEAN!

    • @NittanyNation22
      @NittanyNation22 Год назад +29

      It honestly looked like it was never cooked in.

    • @stopsign997
      @stopsign997 Год назад +46

      @@NittanyNation22definitely wouldn’t go that far

    • @NittanyNation22
      @NittanyNation22 Год назад

      ​@@stopsign997I just did

    • @timmyd3819
      @timmyd3819 Год назад +66

      I've worked in kitchens like that. A cleanly kitchen shows how much talent they also put into the food.

    • @johngrey1074
      @johngrey1074 Год назад +72

      I mean... They knew there was going to be video taping ahead of time.

  • @jf6647
    @jf6647 Год назад +19

    Love the atmosphere of that kitchen. Lots of pride, respect for the culture, not trying to be something they're not. All can be said about Bobby to. He's a vital part of what makes that restaurant great, and love to see everyone being treated like family, on top of that he actually has family in the business. As a business owner you can't ask for anything more.

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words!

  • @blandrooker6541
    @blandrooker6541 11 месяцев назад +37

    I'm truly impressed, especially with the way he makes his chicken stock. It's labor intensive, EXPENSIVE, and nothing goes to waste. That mirepoix is top notch, the leeks are a nice touch.

  • @Samurai78420
    @Samurai78420 Год назад +242

    Wow. This kitchen is badass. I'm a Chef so I'm totally nerding out on those giant stockpots. So cool. Dude seems pretty chill as well. Awesome

    • @DopeKenFresh
      @DopeKenFresh Год назад +5

      definitely! we have to roll our stock on the flat top over night 3-4 times a week

    • @devinmichaelroberts9954
      @devinmichaelroberts9954 Год назад +2

      everyone is a "chef" nowadays hahahahahaha

    • @oditzki27
      @oditzki27 Год назад

      so true! you rarely see establishment using such quality ingredients to make stock in such a large scale, most of large scale kitchen nowadays are using stock powder for such a large setting. im nerding out when i see such a classic menu such as marchand de vin.

    • @GregTheForeMan
      @GregTheForeMan Год назад

      shut up loser@@devinmichaelroberts9954

  • @deannealbrecht774
    @deannealbrecht774 Год назад +10

    Continuity & cleanliness. You just know they're all going to be delicious.

  • @amasunprime69
    @amasunprime69 Год назад +397

    The embodiment of Southern hospitality

  • @hovi3450
    @hovi3450 Год назад +74

    what an absolutely lovely character, what a treat to get the spotlight on him!

  • @Brothermanbillz
    @Brothermanbillz Год назад +77

    working there since 93 says a lot about the people he works with and compensation.

  • @newportsteve2203
    @newportsteve2203 Год назад +145

    Chef Bobby is such a wonderful personality. Love the way he speaks to the camera and tells stories. Wonderful!

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +7

      Thank you!

  • @bradshepherd8542
    @bradshepherd8542 Год назад +11

    Chef Bobby's pride in his city and his love for cooking shows through and it shows

  • @samandglove
    @samandglove Год назад +153

    I used to live in New Orleans and have eaten at Arnaud's many times. Always excellent and always an experience. Fantastic behind the scenes video.

    • @Jbraj69
      @Jbraj69 Год назад +1

      Is it really worth the vistit?

    • @KATZFEY
      @KATZFEY Год назад +4

      @@Jbraj69i went to new orleans one time. didn’t go to this restaurant - but every meal i had was incredible and i highly doubt this would be any different ;)

    • @Thereis1
      @Thereis1 Год назад

      @@Jbraj69 yes absolutely. Dinner in the jazz room is an incredible experience

  • @ShavingGuy
    @ShavingGuy Год назад +42

    Great Video I also worked as a saucier for a Private club for 34 years. Best time of my life. Its nice to see someone explain to the public what a true working Chef does. Spot on!

  • @thirtyyearcosmetologist
    @thirtyyearcosmetologist Месяц назад +3

    I’m obsessed with the amount of dedication and commitment they have to the restaurant. That food looks amazing

  • @skunksgirl79
    @skunksgirl79 Год назад +354

    I absolutely adored listening to Chef Bobby's down-to-earth NOLA twang and getting to see behind the scenes at one of the coolest restaurants ever! Thank you for filming this piece, it brought much needed warmth on a cold and wet northern evening. There's a lot of places I like, but I like New Orleans better 😉

    • @paolobrigante1761
      @paolobrigante1761 Год назад +9

      He’s got more of a Cajun accent not necessarily a Nola accent. A Nola accent sounds more like a southern Brooklyn accent

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +2

      Thank you for your kind words!

    • @pmacafee1360
      @pmacafee1360 Год назад +1

      "There's a lot of places I like, but I like New Orleans better" Is that on a T-Shirt somewhere? If not, should be. The music, the food, the atmosphere. Been all around the world, literally, and there's no other place like it.

    • @chadwickwright2833
      @chadwickwright2833 Год назад +1

      @@paolobrigante1761There are a lot of different dialects. In my decade there, I noticed plenty of them. The New York(Yat accent), isn’t really a New Orleans thing. It’s more of a suburb thing. Metairie, Kenner, Chalmette. Uptown has its own accent as well. It’s definitely a more southern accent.

  • @FightTalkMMA
    @FightTalkMMA Год назад +40

    this is by far, BY FAR, the best 'On the Line' episode yet

    • @Joe-d3t1t
      @Joe-d3t1t Год назад

      New Orleans is the best!!

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад

      Thank you!

  • @rightbro
    @rightbro Год назад +9

    Much respect to this dude!! What a hard worker who loves his job!

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад

      Thank you and yes I do!

  • @Tonyhouse1168
    @Tonyhouse1168 Год назад +4

    You really gotta love the enthusiasm and knowledge he exudes. His passion speaks, even if (like most folks in Louisiana) it’s like he’s talking with a mouth full of gravy. It’s easy to see why they chose him to be the spokesman

  • @thernandez7250
    @thernandez7250 Год назад +21

    I have been to Arnaud's. I will tell you, without hesitation, it is one of the BEST MEALS I've ever had!!! The sauces and flavors are absolutely delicious. If you are ever in NOLA, do yourselves a favor and go there! Also Jazz and great cocktails!

  • @lalovalenzuela1985
    @lalovalenzuela1985 Год назад +5

    son & father duo in a place like that is jus awesome

  • @AlexAllRoundASMR
    @AlexAllRoundASMR Год назад +54

    This was great! I could listen to Chef Bobby talk for ages with his brilliant personality, and his son has a fantastic speaking voice!

  • @noellaq8056
    @noellaq8056 Год назад +66

    Great Dad, Great Son! Both are hardworking and with excellent ethics. Cooked with love. Thank you for this vlog.

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +8

      Thank ya, my son is going a great job, I'm really a proud dad!

  • @DCMcNeilJr
    @DCMcNeilJr Год назад +14

    This was quite possibly the greatest video I have ever watched on YT. Amazing what goes on behind the scenes. Totally fascinating.

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +1

      THANK YA FOR YOUR KIND WORDS!

  • @ytugtbk
    @ytugtbk Год назад +14

    Great restaurant. Been there once and loved it. What a process they go through to gear up in size and scale to serve so many people eat in this popular eatery.

  • @michaelmcclure9350
    @michaelmcclure9350 8 дней назад +3

    The Saucier is the most important cook in any creole kitchen

  • @jeffreycooley2032
    @jeffreycooley2032 Год назад +1

    New Orleans is America's true dining city. The passion, and tradition in the food is without question among the best in the world. That was great to see

  • @muskafella
    @muskafella Год назад +38

    This chief is a master. No doubt the respect he has for this job is unreal. XD Great Vibes

  • @robertworden8559
    @robertworden8559 Год назад +8

    My first stop in N.O. every time I visit (going on 30 years now.) Bobby is just charming.

  • @classicbandgeek
    @classicbandgeek Год назад +23

    Love seeing this real slice of kitchen life - props to Chef Bobby & crew, that is one massive operation!

  • @AkilahAradia
    @AkilahAradia 24 дня назад +3

    @5:26 "It will open and clog your pores at the same time." I BURST out laughing so loud I 'bout scared my neighbors!!!!

  • @lorenabueno8620
    @lorenabueno8620 Год назад +4

    So amazing, that kitchen looks so efficient w the large cook pots that lean into storage units my dream come true

  • @jyotishkade5031
    @jyotishkade5031 10 месяцев назад +3

    I wasn't expecting the video to end this early. The Chef has quite the charisma. 🫡🫡🫡

  • @mokajones74
    @mokajones74 Год назад +41

    I'll back up that guy, the 90s do still feel like 20 years ago

  • @scootiemcpootie
    @scootiemcpootie 3 месяца назад +1

    I ate at Arnauds last night. It was a lovely experience. Excellent food and the staff is exceptional.

  • @flybone100
    @flybone100 Год назад +4

    Always go to Arnaud's every time I'm in N.O.

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад

      Thank you and we appreciate your patronage!

  • @orion8835
    @orion8835 4 месяца назад +1

    Incredible establishment! 11 townhouses added. Wow. They literally own the block. They must go through a ton of butter a year. Menu looks very turn of the century.

  • @patrickjohnson63
    @patrickjohnson63 Год назад +10

    That was FAR more entertaining than I expected. Love it. I want to see the full day now.

  • @melons188
    @melons188 Год назад +37

    the kitchen must have smelled heavenly when he took those chickens out 🤤

  • @joevolpe512
    @joevolpe512 Месяц назад +1

    As an intern at Charity Hospital in the mid 90’s, I couldn’t afford to go to Arnauds. It’s been on a list of places I want to go ever since

  • @myownperfectdisaster
    @myownperfectdisaster 5 дней назад +1

    I so loved watching this episode

  • @mikenelson3338
    @mikenelson3338 Месяц назад +1

    …” The sous chef happens to be my son “
    He’s so proud of that, love it.

  • @darbyheavey406
    @darbyheavey406 Месяц назад +2

    New Orleans has the best hospitality industry of any large city in the US. Better than NYC, Boston, LA or Las Vegas. The best combination of hotels, bars, restaurants, professionalism, and friendly staff. Visit more than the Quarter- that said this restaurant is amazing.

  • @mendedgrace
    @mendedgrace Год назад +18

    I said if I ever went to culinary school I’d be a saucier. Most important person on the line!!!

  • @nathanbasset
    @nathanbasset 11 месяцев назад +3

    His son is a spitting image!

  • @valentinengare3022
    @valentinengare3022 8 месяцев назад +2

    The white buckets are so clean plus the gentleman has a great personality. ❤

  • @aurielambert
    @aurielambert Месяц назад +2

    how wonderful. thank you. what a great guy. in the creole - tomatoes appeared magically. what type of tomatoe/sauce did he use ? thank you

  • @tereasia
    @tereasia Год назад +12

    Smashing the box is brilliant! Wish I'd figured out that when I was working kitchens

    • @MatthewBakke
      @MatthewBakke 8 месяцев назад

      I was taught to never let anything containing food hit the floor, even packaging. But this place is so clean who tf cares.

  • @IKhanNot
    @IKhanNot 10 месяцев назад

    "It all starts in your heart". This guy has got a great personality.

  • @360campy
    @360campy Год назад +5

    Mad respect for this fella.

  • @phronsiekeys
    @phronsiekeys Год назад +10

    this is the best so far of a great series. I may be buying a plane ticket and booking a table at Arnaud's!

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +1

      Come on down to Nola, we'll have a table waiting for ya!

  • @evj808
    @evj808 Год назад +3

    My first "management" job in a kitchen was as a saucier. I really enjoyed watching this.

  • @diverd2162
    @diverd2162 Месяц назад +2

    Nice guy and knows his stuff

  • @jimmybo0m
    @jimmybo0m Год назад +16

    ayeeee.. i worked on this production as a 2nd AC 😊 and they fed us after. twas a treat

    • @zzy8811
      @zzy8811 7 месяцев назад

      nice

  • @charlestwisted9890
    @charlestwisted9890 3 месяца назад +1

    This is who you want on your team. Unbelievable restaurant.

  • @LaLaLaAllDayLong
    @LaLaLaAllDayLong Год назад +1

    what a charming guy, so humble

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @Tessdoo
    @Tessdoo 5 месяцев назад +1

    I want to go there just to meet him! He LOVES his job!

  • @warrenwallsjr.2564
    @warrenwallsjr.2564 Год назад +1

    I love this chefs love and respect for the food, staff, restaurant and city

  • @vicbanks9079
    @vicbanks9079 Год назад +1

    So he's basically along for the ride?! lmao. You the dog dog. How can ya have bad food with a happy camper like him! What an attitude, wonderful!!

  • @BradYaeger
    @BradYaeger Год назад

    It's such a unique business to be in . You are in essence a production factory , but what you produce is only in existence a short while . It takes an incredible amount of planning , coordination and VERY stressful labor to produce it and then it's gone and you clean up and start it all over again. Short of pictures and memories there's no record of what you made. I was in it about 8 years , mainly as a line cook , then became a house painter . At least now when I am done theres something to look at for 10 years or so. But there's a sense of adventure to food service that's kind of hard to explain that I miss.

  • @patriciagurwitz509
    @patriciagurwitz509 2 месяца назад +2

    Cooking with love…. Looks absolutely delicious 😄👏🏼👍🏼💕🔥

  • @peppercorns666
    @peppercorns666 Год назад +1

    I winced when i heard the party of 75, just thinking of all the prep necessary. Amazing video. those are some dedicated people working very hard

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +1

      Ya missed out on last Friday when we had dozens of parties totaling over 600 in just a few hours span. It was fun!

  • @henryfhenline6316
    @henryfhenline6316 Год назад +2

    I want to visit LA now just to see Mr McNab. There's a few other places I want to try, but Arnaud is on my MUST list now

  • @vaynesolidor4529
    @vaynesolidor4529 5 месяцев назад

    that staff breakfast is so sweet! more places need to do this

  • @SimranKaur-no6iv
    @SimranKaur-no6iv 9 месяцев назад +2

    "it will open and clog your pores at the same time." hilarious!

  • @karenholley8356
    @karenholley8356 Год назад +2

    At 2:37/12:30, that beautiful lady has been at Arnaud's for 36 years (since 1993, she said), working her magic! Thank you, Bobby, and all of the family at Arnaud's. I hope that I make it there before I go to that big gourmet restaurant in the sky!

  • @tooniemama6959
    @tooniemama6959 10 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful place. The food in New Orleans is just phenomenal.

  • @lsubandtrumpet2014
    @lsubandtrumpet2014 Месяц назад +2

    New orleans is the most haunted city in the USA. Yes, that restaurant is haunted, but don't be scared. Enjoy the food and atmosphere!

  • @jh5632
    @jh5632 Месяц назад

    This by far, my favorite episode yet!

  • @jonr6746
    @jonr6746 Год назад +36

    Can’t wait…eating at Arnauds in a little over a week🤤🤤🤤

  • @BatiBatut
    @BatiBatut 8 месяцев назад +2

    The unsung heroes of our times.

  • @deborahweppelman1166
    @deborahweppelman1166 Год назад +8

    I love this series, and this has been my favorite episode so far!

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @rayyaj7615
    @rayyaj7615 Год назад +5

    This is a person who really loves to cook!

  • @TheNewMediaoftheDawn
    @TheNewMediaoftheDawn Год назад +5

    Holy cow, that’s quite the operation, looks like excellent food, cheers🎉

  • @pandoraeeris7860
    @pandoraeeris7860 Год назад +86

    The sauciest saucier!

  • @keith2056
    @keith2056 Год назад +30

    Talk about outstanding quality . Instead of just using the bones for their stock they literally use about 30 whole chickens. Unbelievable to put out that many covers and have top notch recipes .

  • @markchristopher4165
    @markchristopher4165 7 месяцев назад +1

    This guy is a treasure

  • @ralphthebulldog5163
    @ralphthebulldog5163 10 месяцев назад +1

    I could watch him all day.

  • @ered203
    @ered203 4 месяца назад +1

    I've eaten at Arnaud’s. Above and beyond level of food and service.

  • @AudioTruyenLangQue
    @AudioTruyenLangQue Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for your wonderful recipe and for helping us take care of our health. Wishing everyone who is watching this video always healthy, peaceful, and happy❤

  • @MsBunnie03
    @MsBunnie03 10 месяцев назад +1

    This was one of my favourite episodes!!

  • @CainP
    @CainP Год назад +17

    I love how he says French dishes in a southern accent hahaha

    • @janelliot5643
      @janelliot5643 Год назад +1

      Look up Louisiana culture and read a little history. It's technically a creole accent

  • @TG-nh9jx
    @TG-nh9jx Год назад +9

    This guy is awesome!

  • @packiejoegilheany1171
    @packiejoegilheany1171 Год назад +2

    Excellent show, I’ve eaten there a few times and it’s great to see the where the magic happens.

  • @ownSystem
    @ownSystem 6 месяцев назад

    My favorite so happy to see Burbon street back to normal

  • @0dbm
    @0dbm Год назад

    “ it all starts in your heart “ ❤️

  • @usd500
    @usd500 Год назад +5

    Got the back brace on! Telling HR he is ok

  • @antoniogerardo7696
    @antoniogerardo7696 Год назад +2

    looks so awesome!! lets go!

  • @AlanBurr-nu5tm
    @AlanBurr-nu5tm 8 месяцев назад +1

    Making pan sauces is something that many cooks today never learn .

  • @BigMuff75
    @BigMuff75 6 месяцев назад

    This is just such a sweet guy but you can tell he is in pain. Bless him.

  • @MichaelEnzoproperties
    @MichaelEnzoproperties Месяц назад +1

    I'm 54...have family in Louisiana.& I went to school down there...gReat Life down there & Nola is my favorite city in USA...but you need some money 😂

  • @Bev-ob8tm
    @Bev-ob8tm 10 месяцев назад +1

    Fascinating to watch and amazing energy.

  • @siempreserio1489
    @siempreserio1489 Год назад +2

    Chef is amazing really enjoyed this
    Episode

    • @brmcnab
      @brmcnab Год назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @bradleyhoey5684
    @bradleyhoey5684 Год назад +5

    One of my favorite restaurants in perhaps my favorite place on earth! ❤