RIP, Daddy Jack! I only wished we could have met in New London this summer! I love your warmth and personality. Great chef who will be sorely missed! Love your shrimp scampi recipe! Pans should go into Daddy Jack’s museum!
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Jack Chaplin, the man behind one of Bank Street's newest and most popular restaurants - simply & aptly named Chaplin's. Jack Chaplin grew up in Vernon, Connecticut, and graduated from Johnson and Wales with a degree in Culinary Arts in 1978. An incredible apprenticeship under Chef Carlo Galazzo at the Signature Restaurant in Hartford led him to chef positions in Denver, San Francisco, Coral Springs, Florida and Atlanta, before settling in Dallas, Texas for 18 years. Jack worked with the best chefs in the world and soaked up as much knowledge as he could before opening his first restaurant in Dallas in 1989 - Chaplin's - a European/Continental Wood Grill. Jack says, "We earned some notoriety when we were voted #6 in Dallas Magazine's "Top One Hundred Restaurants". In 1993, Jack opened his first Daddy Jack's New England Lobster and Chowder House- over time, he built this restaurant into a small chain of five venues. He is still involved with the original establishment, as well as a Daddy Jack's in Ft. Worth, Texas, which was voted Best Seafood Restaurant in 2007's Ft. Worth Magazine. After moving back East in 2001, Jack scoured the Norwich area to find the perfect location for a restaurant, but it wasn't until he completed a small consulting job at Zavala's Mexican Restaurant (2 State Street) that he discovered New London. He says, "I don't know why I had never looked in New London. I must have had blinders on." While working with Zavala's, Jack noticed the space at 165 Bank Street had recently become available. From the start, he loved the feel of the place and its proximity to the water. Chaplin's participated in the Fall Food Stroll of 2009, just days after they opened their doors. Jack was slightly apprehensive and concerned about being able to handle the crowds. He says, "However, I talked with a few other downtown business owners who convinced me to go for it - Susan and Barry of Muddy Waters (interestingly enough, I once had a blues club in Dallas named Muddy Waters), and Marieke at what was then South Side Bistro. The stroll was great! So many strollers came through; I can't tell you how many customers I met who found out about us from the Food Stroll. It was a great launch for us into the community. I am a big believer in the Food Stroll now. You give up a night's revenue, but you get so much more in return." Jack continued, "My restaurants in Texas had a great clientele, and I find that New London, even though it is a much smaller city, has a great customer base too. New London Main Street, and the city itself, provides such great service to any business that opens their doors downtown. In all my years in the business, I have never felt so appreciated as I do in New London, and I am so very grateful for that." Chaplin's in New London keeps Jack pretty busy, so he doesn't get back to Texas as often as he would like. He says that Texas will always hold a special place in his heart. He would someday like to split his time between New London and Dallas, maybe when his daughters Rachel and Luci are out of college. Jack foresees New London growing steadily in the years to come. He's delighted that Electric Boat is moving into the Pfizer building. He says, "This is tremendous for the city's ego." He feels that the events that go on downtown year-round, and especially in the summer, bring a vibrancy and excitement to the city. He is also quick to point out that he wishes he had more time to enjoy the amazing world-class caliber of shows featured at The Garde Arts Center. Jack says, "I have fallen in love with New London and would like one day to make it my home, maybe at Harbour Towers. I see new businesses opening and all doing well. That will spur more interest in our downtown, which is good for all of us. I have found my hopes and dreams in New London, and I anticipate they will continue for many years to come. I put the name Chaplin's on the sign, because perhaps my daughters will take over the business one day and make it an institution along the lines of a Huey's or The Tavern, and people will talk about it long after I'm gone." I hope you enjoyed meeting Jack Chaplin as much as I enjoyed bringing him to you. Make plans to experience Chaplin's for yourself - you're in for a real treat! Call for hours or specials, and check them out on facebook.
This man here, understands the raw power of being able to cook and produce a very tasty meal. The Lord gives us different talents and hands out different gifts to each of us. It is up to us, individually to find that gift and to utilize it to the fullest by proclaiming out Lord that gave his life for all of our sins. Nice job Mr. Chaplin. You are a very talented man.
I reached out to him he was an awesome man , very special. I promised after I retired I would come see him unfortunately it was too late rest in peace my friend
Daddy Jack I just found out you are with the Lord. Rest In Peace. The Good Lord is in for a real Treat with You and BB King doing your awesome thing. My deepest Condolence to your Daughters and all your Faithful Friends and inspiring Chefs. Thanks for inspiring this one.
I've learned so much from watching your videos and I'm 70 years old! That says a lot for your teaching abilities!! I love to cook and still love to learn...thanks.
I dont get why he douses all his proteins in flour before cooking them. Why not just fry them up without the flour? Something Im definitely not used to. Im from the west coast.... is that just an East coast thing?
Jack, do you always or mostly cook just on high heat? I've watched many of your videos and rarely hear you discuss what temps you're cooking at. Thanks!
What a well designed kitchen. It might appear as if there is not much space but if one notices the refrigerators are below the counter. The cookware is placed with in easy reach. All restaurant and home kitchen designs should follow Daddy Jack's kitchen design template.
Guy never have customers in restaurant. Lived around corner. Always empty tables. Only cooking for homeless and "Friends" for free food. He's not a chef
Love this guy for putting himself out there. Simple fact is: Olive oil, garlic, butter, shallots, S&P, heavy cream and white wine, if you need to cut it a little, are the mana that the gods threw to earth. Throw in what ever herbs or cheeses you need that suits the seafood/meat you are highlighting, and you are golden. You now have a killer base for your entree. Keep this and use it. Post a message here if you have a particular entree you would like to customize for yourself or your friends. I can offer some variables for the specific meal you want to prepare. So many choices, so little time.
This was the first thing I ever ordered at his restaurant and it was amazing 😍 now I can make it at home although I know it won't be the same... this guy is iconic #newlondonct #ilovechaplins
I am making this tonight for my wife even though I know it won;t be anything like the experience of eating in his awesome restaurant. I am gonna get there though!
I made this last night and it was delicious. I followed your recipe and passed it off as my own to my family. They were all impressed by my cooking skills.
Hot pan with butter or olive oil or both, do first fine chopped onion (best is young green onion) in only for a minute. Then I lay in the scampi ,seasoned with salt and pepper, bake them short on both sides. Do a sniff of sugar on it so that that sugar caramelizes right away, then extinguish with some brandy and add fresh tomato some tomato puree (sometimes Heinz tomato) and fresh full cream. Some stirs to get the leftovers loose. Let stand on the fire for a moment and garnish with finely chopped chives. For me, goes best with bread. Yours looks very tasty as well.
Oops so anyway it's 11:30 at night and I'm watching and getting hungry. If I tried this recipe I'd burn my face off not to mention my hand that's why I go to restaurants such as yours to eat these delicious foods.
I was classically trained and did everything from head chef in an industrial kitchen with a brigade of 11 to soups chef in a 5 star restaurant outside Oxford . Jack IS the real deal he is a Great chef. Thank you Jack.
are you guys still open? I'm in NH am I am thinking bout taking a visit to your place to eat dinner with my wife. i am a huge fam of the chef and the food. looks incredible
Capt Jack...I LOVE your cooking style!!! Now I've got a Looong list of reciepes to try out!!! We lived in Groton, CT. for 8 years years ago and wish you were there then!!! Would have loved to meet you and enjoy your wonderful entrees!!! Keep up the great work and keep us posted as we are ALL watching!!! THANKS for all you do to us sue shefs!!!
YOU FORGOT TO TASTE IT ?????? CHECK SEASONING !!!!!!!! YOU KNOW CHEF IS SUPPOSED TO TASTE THE FOOD BFORE HE SERVES IT !!!!!! Ps ILOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS 👍🏻
I loved watching your videos...sorry you passed. Have to say however that you seemed unaware that millions of Americans do not like onions. Yet, in every recipe you posted, with very few exceptions, you always load the food with onions.
It looks delish! But were there scallops in there as well? I don't think he ever mentioned it. Just found this channel and he has already passed. Very sad.
What kind of patties do you fry up 417? Winter and comfort food are almost here! jack Become a Member Of "Cooking With The Blues" www.patreon.com/CookingWithTheBlues
At 7:02, you and all of us are witnessing two living legends. God I wish I could shake both their hands at the same time. It must feel like what being a god is like.
RIP, Daddy Jack! I only wished we could have met in New London this summer! I love your warmth and personality. Great chef who will be sorely missed! Love your shrimp scampi recipe! Pans should go into Daddy Jack’s museum!
Is his restaurant still in business?
@@diameadozen Daddy Jack’s is closed according to several websites. Maybe some locals can confirm!
Yup...Google maps shows a Thai noodle joint there mow.
@@diameadozen his girls decided to sell it
Great Chef.😂😂😂😂😂
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Jack Chaplin, the man behind one
of Bank Street's newest and most popular restaurants - simply &
aptly named Chaplin's.
Jack Chaplin grew up in Vernon, Connecticut, and graduated from Johnson
and Wales with a degree in Culinary Arts in 1978. An incredible
apprenticeship under Chef Carlo Galazzo at the Signature Restaurant in
Hartford led him to chef positions in Denver, San Francisco, Coral
Springs, Florida and Atlanta, before settling in Dallas, Texas for 18
years. Jack worked with the best chefs in the world and soaked up as
much knowledge as he could before opening his first restaurant in Dallas
in 1989 - Chaplin's - a European/Continental Wood Grill. Jack says,
"We earned some notoriety when we were voted #6 in Dallas Magazine's
"Top One Hundred Restaurants".
In 1993, Jack opened his first Daddy Jack's New England Lobster and
Chowder House- over time, he built this restaurant into a small chain of
five venues. He is still involved with the original establishment, as
well as a Daddy Jack's in Ft. Worth, Texas, which was voted Best Seafood
Restaurant in 2007's Ft. Worth Magazine.
After moving back East in 2001, Jack scoured the Norwich area to find
the perfect location for a restaurant, but it wasn't until he completed a
small consulting job at Zavala's Mexican Restaurant (2 State Street)
that he discovered New London. He says, "I don't know why I had never
looked in New London. I must have had blinders on." While working with
Zavala's, Jack noticed the space at 165 Bank Street had recently become
available. From the start, he loved the feel of the place and its
proximity to the water.
Chaplin's participated in the Fall Food Stroll of 2009, just days after
they opened their doors. Jack was slightly apprehensive and concerned
about being able to handle the crowds. He says, "However, I talked with a
few other downtown business owners who convinced me to go for it -
Susan and Barry of Muddy Waters (interestingly enough, I once had a
blues club in Dallas named Muddy Waters), and Marieke at what was then
South Side Bistro. The stroll was great! So many strollers came
through; I can't tell you how many customers I met who found out about
us from the Food Stroll. It was a great launch for us into the
community. I am a big believer in the Food Stroll now. You give up a
night's revenue, but you get so much more in return."
Jack continued, "My restaurants in Texas had a great clientele, and I
find that New London, even though it is a much smaller city, has a great
customer base too. New London Main Street, and the city itself,
provides such great service to any business that opens their doors
downtown. In all my years in the business, I have never felt so
appreciated as I do in New London, and I am so very grateful for that."
Chaplin's in New London keeps Jack pretty busy, so he doesn't get back
to Texas as often as he would like. He says that Texas will always hold
a special place in his heart. He would someday like to split his time
between New London and Dallas, maybe when his daughters Rachel and Luci
are out of college.
Jack foresees New London growing steadily in the years to come. He's
delighted that Electric Boat is moving into the Pfizer building. He
says, "This is tremendous for the city's ego." He feels that the events
that go on downtown year-round, and especially in the summer, bring a
vibrancy and excitement to the city. He is also quick to point out that
he wishes he had more time to enjoy the amazing world-class caliber of
shows featured at The Garde Arts Center. Jack says, "I have fallen in love with New London and would like one day to make it my home, maybe at Harbour Towers.
I see new businesses opening and all doing well. That will spur more
interest in our downtown, which is good for all of us. I have found my
hopes and dreams in New London, and I anticipate they will continue for
many years to come. I put the name Chaplin's on the sign, because
perhaps my daughters will take over the business one day and make it an
institution along the lines of a Huey's or The Tavern, and people will
talk about it long after I'm gone."
I hope you enjoyed meeting Jack Chaplin as much as I enjoyed bringing
him to you. Make plans to experience Chaplin's for yourself - you're in
for a real treat!
Call for hours or specials, and check them out on facebook.
Ryan thank you! I wish all Jacks fans could read this.
Ryan.. Only reinforces my desire to continue learning from this Chef.. Thank you for the bio.. I kinda already knew he is a cool guy, now solidified..
I am glad my wife and I celebrated a wedding anniversary at your 165 banks st location before the move. We enjoyed our meal. Bless you!
This man here, understands the raw power of being able to cook and produce a very tasty meal.
The Lord gives us different talents and hands out different gifts to each of us. It is up to us, individually to find that gift and to utilize it to the fullest by proclaiming out Lord that gave his life for all of our sins.
Nice job Mr. Chaplin. You are a very talented man.
I reached out to him he was an awesome man , very special. I promised after I retired I would come see him unfortunately it was too late rest in peace my friend
I've never seen breaded shrimp in an Italian-style dish before. It looks delicious!
Learn so much.
Its exciting to follow along
I'm a good cook. Thanks
Daddy Jack I just found out you are with the Lord. Rest In Peace. The Good Lord is in for a real Treat with You and BB King doing your awesome thing. My deepest Condolence to your Daughters and all your Faithful Friends and inspiring Chefs. Thanks for inspiring this one.
My favorite chef
Daddy Jack great cook sorry girls for loss
I would turn the flame up a little more bro...lol...Wow you must cook your arm all day...I never had the flame that high when I was in the kitchen...
[burner flame is roaring] 2:24..."I'm gonna turn the fire down a little bit" 2:30 [burner flame is still roaring] ! Love it...
I've learned so much from watching your videos and I'm 70 years old! That says a lot for your teaching abilities!! I love to cook and still love to learn...thanks.
I love watching this man cook...............
Me too!
Honeztly, i watched 20 last night
The place isn't too far from me it closed down sadly...atleast that's what google said.... I was gonna go there then I looked it up.
Me too
stinkin lincoln Haha. Same. Something g about the simplicity and straight forward nature of the videos. They become addictive.
I never get tired of watching him cook
I dont get why he douses all his proteins in flour before cooking them. Why not just fry them up without the flour? Something Im definitely not used to. Im from the west coast.... is that just an East coast thing?
Your main ingredient is passion, you want to cook and your pleasure is people enjoying it, l would like to think im the same,, Thank you for sharing
There is no greater pleasure in life than making and eating great food with family and friends.
Thanks Bob, Bobby, Robert. Thank you for allowing the world to get to know the talent that is cooking with the blues 💯
Jack, do you always or mostly cook just on high heat? I've watched many of your videos and rarely hear you discuss what temps you're cooking at. Thanks!
What a well designed kitchen. It might appear as if there is not much space but if one notices the refrigerators are below the counter. The cookware is placed with in easy reach. All restaurant and home kitchen designs should follow Daddy Jack's kitchen design template.
Cooked the krap out of the shrimps
I'm sorry my friend , but shrimp scampie does not get onions or sambica
Your recipe looks amazing! Loved the ingredients. Kudos also to Bob Jack on Camera!!! Thanks so much Chef for your videos, you are an amazing Chef!
Jack can look away and start talking to someone else and you don't feel left out because his heart is just that big.
Guy never have customers in restaurant. Lived around corner. Always empty tables. Only cooking for homeless and "Friends" for free food. He's not a chef
That frying pan has got some history.
Yes I think anything cooked with that pan will be to die for
Love this guy for putting himself out there. Simple fact is: Olive oil, garlic, butter, shallots, S&P, heavy cream and white wine, if you need to cut it a little, are the mana that the gods threw to earth. Throw in what ever herbs or cheeses you need that suits the seafood/meat you are highlighting, and you are golden. You now have a killer base for your entree. Keep this and use it. Post a message here if you have a particular entree you would like to customize for yourself or your friends. I can offer some variables for the specific meal you want to prepare. So many choices, so little time.
I love your recipes, Jack, Thank you and Bob for sharing them.
Thank you Bob, especially you big Daddy Jack for the lessons
I make your recipes all the time and they are to die for my family ❤'s them my favorite the cod and shrimp recipe ❤
this dude should be in jail for this kind of recipes
Tami Teat that’s sexy
This dish looks amazing. We have a similar recipe that we do. Hope to get to make it to your restaurant one day to try it out!
This was the first thing I ever ordered at his restaurant and it was amazing 😍 now I can make it at home although I know it won't be the same... this guy is iconic #newlondonct #ilovechaplins
Love to see Gordon Ramsey watch him cook would be funny!
We owe you sir a great debt of gratitude..thx for sharing both recipies n expertise
Canadian Martin Ottawa
I am making this tonight for my wife even though I know it won;t be anything like the experience of eating in his awesome restaurant. I am gonna get there though!
I made this last night and it was delicious. I followed your recipe and passed it off as my own to my family. They were all impressed by my cooking skills.
I love watching you cook in these old pan's chef!lol 🤘Keep them coming!
Hot pan with butter or olive oil or both, do first fine chopped onion (best is young green onion) in only for a minute. Then I lay in the scampi ,seasoned with salt and pepper, bake them short on both sides. Do a sniff of sugar on it so that that sugar caramelizes right away, then extinguish with some brandy and add fresh tomato some tomato puree (sometimes Heinz tomato) and fresh full cream. Some stirs to get the leftovers loose. Let stand on the fire for a moment and garnish with finely chopped chives. For me, goes best with bread. Yours looks very tasty as well.
Oops so anyway it's 11:30 at night and I'm watching and getting hungry. If I tried this recipe I'd burn my face off not to mention my hand that's why I go to restaurants such as yours to eat these delicious foods.
RIP. We should do celebrity re-enactments of his recipes he didn’t get to.
You might be on to something, Mark. Thank you for watching the channel. We miss him and L🤍ve him tremendously. Taking it one day at a time.
🤍LaKisha
@@chaplinsrestaurant when did he pass sis
@@chaplinsrestaurant My condolences LaKisha🙏
I must say its a joy to watch bob cook he seems so friendly and he cooks like home meals. Besafe Bob Chaplin.
Stampylongnose
I too like watching his videos, even if they have nothing in common with Italian cuisine. They are very instructive for how not to cook.
This guy just served up a dish of burnt shrimp in goo, and you guys are glazing your undies over it.
That stove is either on Jet Burner or Off
we immigrated from the old country, back in 1971..my pops name is Carlo.. ill send to him
Ohh Man!
so beutiful this is by eye a real chef can see it ! beautiful skill he have
A legend from a vanished era
What happens to the jazz blues
You should start sauce then cook shrimp in sauce as it finishes, less likely to over cook shrimp. Chef on.
I said that to myself the seafood looked a little burned
@Johnny Dong right
Good stuff! Going to give the sambuca a try for sure
I had to subscribe! Your recipes and cooking are great!!
i like this guy to i would like to try his food you just know that his cooking is dam good he makes me a better cook you go big daddy !!!
You sure know how to cook
Great video!! I like how you use the tongs to cook with...
FUCK OFF Andy Tyler.. I sense a little man with little nuts who has to hate on others for his own reassurance.. Go somewhere else.. Mars??
Holy overcooked
Love scrimp
Thanks Bob, Thanks Daddy Jack!!!!
Fenomenal !!! I bet those shrimps are nice and explosive to the taste. THANK YOU JACK!!
38 people that don't like this that just goes to prove that there's a haters for everything.!!!
I was classically trained and did everything from head chef in an industrial kitchen with a brigade of 11 to soups chef in a 5 star restaurant outside Oxford . Jack IS the real deal he is a Great chef. Thank you Jack.
are you guys still open? I'm in NH am I am thinking bout taking a visit to your place to eat dinner with my wife. i am a huge fam of the chef and the food. looks incredible
🔥🔥🔥 intro.
Capt Jack...I LOVE your cooking style!!! Now I've got a Looong list of reciepes to try out!!! We lived in Groton, CT. for 8 years years ago and wish you were there then!!! Would have loved to meet you and enjoy your wonderful entrees!!! Keep up the great work and keep us posted as we are ALL watching!!! THANKS for all you do to us sue shefs!!!
" italian "
I love your videos! could you do a chicken scampi video please? thank you.
He said NO so asking twice won't make a difference
Same recipe. Replace shrimp with chicken. Umm... duh
Boy I love your channel
YOU FORGOT TO TASTE IT ??????
CHECK SEASONING !!!!!!!!
YOU KNOW CHEF IS SUPPOSED TO TASTE THE FOOD BFORE HE SERVES IT !!!!!!
Ps
ILOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS 👍🏻
I click the thumbs up before I see the video as I know it will be awesome
I loved watching your videos...sorry you passed. Have to say however that you seemed unaware that millions of Americans do not like onions. Yet, in every recipe you posted, with very few exceptions, you always load the food with onions.
A true chef in his atmosphere.
Love this guy cooking 💖🥘
"Hey global warming sucks, but I didn't have to shovel snow, and I'm eating shrimp scampi... so who gives a fuck"-Jack Chaplin
If I ever get to New London I'm stopping by! You da man!
Can I substitute the white wine with something else is I dont have
I would vacation to Connecticut to get anything you make, wow!!!!
That aint Italian with all that BUTTER....More olive oil. Otherwise it's a classic French dish.
What “salad oil” are you using in your olive oil please sir? Making Shrimp Francaise Friday. Also are your tomatoes in the skin?
It looks delish! But were there scallops in there as well? I don't think he ever mentioned it. Just found this channel and he has already passed. Very sad.
I just needed some time with Jack.... Sure miss him. He will always be in my kitchen.....
Happy Holiday's and continued good food and good health.
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@@chaplinsrestaurant Question do you keep a PO box?
What's important about cooking is not throwing stuff on the skillet. It's preparation, storage, curing and marinating
God Bless You man You won that hard earned passport to heaven God needed You and call you to serve him your delicious dishes, Adios!
Really love u guys So down to earth and humble
I’m disabled and you make very good company for me
At 7:02, you and all of us are witnessing two living legends. God I wish I could shake both their hands at the same time. It must feel like what being a god is like.
perfect
RIP DADDY JACK, UTMOST RESPECT, ON MY MOMMA. BUT GOD DAMN THOSE ARE SOME BURNT SHRIMP. MY MANS FUCKED THIS ONE UP.
Jacks such a character :) A good one.. if u know what I mean. Sad that he died :(( RIP Chef
Doesn’t it bother you with your pots and pans are so wobbly including the green cutting board?
This dude can make cardboard taste good. 🤣
Do not try this at home, you will burn the house down. Love you Jack.
Nothing but love..😇🙏REST IN PARADISE....
Ole Daddy Jack beats the fuck outta some pans. Music to my ears though.
Thank you Bob! And Grazie Mille big daddy Jack!!!
That looked amazing.. Daddy Jack is my lockdown hero
The conversation with his friend at 4:15 is awesome. : D
WHERE in new england are you? i moved from stow ma to PA/
Like your cooking! Love when u do seafood
Thanks for sharing. Love the recipes
DAMN Daddy Jack! Cut to the chase!!!