Eating Unlimited Pasta for $35 at Becco. Best Pasta Deal in NYC?

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  • Опубликовано: 10 мар 2024
  • I eat at and review Becco, which is an Italian restaurant in Midtown Manhattan of New York City. The restaurant offers a special called Sinfonia Di Paste, which for $35 includes an appetizer and unlimited tableside service of the restaurant’s three daily pasta preparations. It might just be one of the best deals in New York City. Becco was started by Lidia Bastianich and her son, Joe Bastianich.
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Комментарии • 247

  • @evechristasuber1996
    @evechristasuber1996 2 месяца назад +10

    “And I said Hell yeah” was my favorite part. James I love your appetite and wit, please continue giving us content.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @rationalbacon5872
    @rationalbacon5872 2 месяца назад +20

    The most romantic valentine's meal is the one you cook yourself for the one you love. It may not be michelin perfection but the love makes up the difference.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Indeed, it gives even more meaning to the food!

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 2 месяца назад +2

      I kind of agree but it can make an awkward situation when one person is cleaning the dishes while the other person is on the cell phone

    • @bfg3890
      @bfg3890 2 месяца назад

      No it doesnt

    • @MrFoolD
      @MrFoolD 2 месяца назад +2

      I agree I feel it when I make Kraft Diner

  • @Edgetravelguy
    @Edgetravelguy 2 месяца назад +18

    I've been to Becco many times and have always had a great meal. I'm not sure how you stay so trim with the amount of food you can eat- good for you!
    Enjoy your restaurant reviews/videos...always very informative.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +10

      Thank you! Luckily, running is one of my favorite activities, which definitely helps me stay in shape.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 2 месяца назад +1

      If you live a life without a car and do a lot of city style walking it can make a difference. People in the New York suburbs with their cars tend to be more overweight

  • @user-id9fv6of6x
    @user-id9fv6of6x 2 месяца назад +9

    God bless your metabolism!!!!! This video offering uniquely defines when an Italian "Nonna" expressively AND with love DEMANDS for you to "mangia"!!!! Well done & thank you for sharing. This is Peter; out!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you Peter! Indeed! I'm very thankful for my metabolism!

  • @TuckerSP2011
    @TuckerSP2011 2 месяца назад +6

    About 13 years ago my brothers and sister and I hired a stretch limousine and took my parents to Becco for their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were so thrilled to go. The food was very good, I remember loving the olive plate that they put on the table. The lunch special that you had was so reasonable! It's so worth it when you consider how expensive anything in the theater district or near Times Square is. I hope your date went well.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! That sounds like it was a wonderful time for your parents! Yeah, for the Times Square area especially, it was a nice deal.

  • @jamesnguyen7687
    @jamesnguyen7687 2 месяца назад +5

    Your attitude and care put into these videos make reviews so much more genuine and a pleasure to watch!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! That makes me happy to hear since I definitely try my best to make good videos.

  • @s_przybylowicz
    @s_przybylowicz 2 месяца назад +5

    I'm glad for your sake that the pasta men knew how to dole out hardy portions!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Indeed! They were my kind of portions!

  • @Jk-us7wt
    @Jk-us7wt 2 месяца назад +4

    Hey James!
    I never go to NYC without a visit to Becco for the Sinfonia
    I've been going there since it opened and it has never disappointed me - it's amazing how delicious the variety of pastas have been over all these visits - and always beautifully fresh and hot.
    I can also report that the Ceasar Salad is one of the best I've had anywhere with a bracing dressing that doesn't shy away from both garlic and anchovies
    And sometime you have to try the Vitello Tonnato - a wonderful version of a dish you don't see that often
    Becco has such a delightful, convivial atmosphere especially in the back garden room under the skylight - and I also love eating upstairs in the less hectic upper dining room.
    Another delightful review from a delightful guy

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! I didn't even know they had an upstairs. Yeah, I'll definitely have to get the Ceasar next time and I would like to try a number of the other dishes on their menu. It's really a nice restaurant!

  • @ZK-APA
    @ZK-APA 2 месяца назад +6

    Waiting for your "I just stuck with water" merch Tshirt. Kinda your goto now lol

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +2

      Haha! Well in next week's video at least I drink a lot more than just water.

  • @NA-rp9kt
    @NA-rp9kt 2 месяца назад +3

    Incredible! Can't believe I never heard of this place - only been living in NYC for 32 years. I think the most surprising thing is not the price, but the fact that the quality seemed as good as many places where even one serving would have cost you $38.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      I know what you mean. NYC is just so big that there are so many great places that just go under the radar.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 2 месяца назад

      I think it’s very normal for many New Yorkers to not know the restaurants and popular places. Typically it’s the tourists that know the hot spots better

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm2797 Месяц назад +1

    Have nothing but respect for Lydia and her love of food, she also makes the best dried pasta, it cooks up with just the right amount of starch and it's a true AlDente. Certainly looked tasty! ❤️👍

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Месяц назад +1

      Same here! She really has accomplished a lot.

  • @Montecitodesign
    @Montecitodesign 2 месяца назад +3

    “Unlimited” pasta!? Knowing this RUclipsr’s reputation for cleaning his plates, this should be epic! James, do you fast for a day or two before these meals?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Haha! I don't really fast, but I did have a very light breakfast. That helped.

  • @sunshinesooperman5110
    @sunshinesooperman5110 2 месяца назад +4

    Becco has been open since 1993 and I’ve lived in NYC since 2005 and I’ve never heard of it?!? What a steal of a meal! Curious about how full the restaurant got while you were there.
    Can’t believe this was only $35. Looks just as enjoyable as a $350 meal. Thank you for sharing!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Yeah, that's one of the things with NYC. There are just so many amazing places that even good spots can go under the radar. Thanks for watching!

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 2 месяца назад

      Well it’s extremely common for residents to not know their city. I see comments frequently from other travel videos where locals didn’t even know the parks in their own city….I grew up in Philadelphia and nobody I know has ever been to Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. And that location is basically the birthplace of America and iconic

  • @DA99983
    @DA99983 2 месяца назад +3

    Now that was eating worthy of me at my most gluttoness. I LOVE BECCO! The cheese is high quality Reggiano, and all the pastas are superb. You reminded me of the authentic antipasto. This place was a launching pad that lead to POSTO. Too brilliant to have lasted.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Indeed! Becco is a great spot, but it's definitely a shame about Del Posto.

  • @garysarnowski3113
    @garysarnowski3113 2 месяца назад +1

    Upon arrival, they ask if your seeing a play, so they can help getting your party out in time. Also, buy the bottle of wine versus by the glass.

  • @SandmanFightingSys
    @SandmanFightingSys 2 месяца назад +1

    Their spaghetti sauces are made with RAF tomatoes. A very unique and rare heirloom tomato. Their Parmesan Reggiano is imported directly from the Reggiano region of Italy. At $35 they’re giving their pasta away

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      No doubt about it, it's a great deal!

  • @patrickwong4824
    @patrickwong4824 2 месяца назад +3

    The unlimited pasta is right up your alley. The three kinds of pasta all look delicious.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Definitely! It was really tasty!

  • @Chasing72
    @Chasing72 2 месяца назад +2

    Have eaten there a couple of times. It’s now on my list of favorite places when I visit NYC.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Nice! It's a great place to come back to!

  • @jesseyuan
    @jesseyuan 2 месяца назад +4

    I cannot wait to go 😮
    I definitely will not eat a day before 😊

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      That's good thinking!

  • @h8shunlou
    @h8shunlou Месяц назад +1

    I enjoyed the video. The camera image is super sharp with great color science.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Месяц назад

      Thank you! That makes me happy to hear!

  • @shadowfilm7980
    @shadowfilm7980 2 месяца назад +2

    With you’re appetite this place fits you! 😂🍽️

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Definitely!

  • @singbike5832
    @singbike5832 2 месяца назад +1

    This looks like my kind of place! Sure, maybe not the fanciest food, but bread, pasta, and salad are hard foods to beat, IMO. And $35 isn't bad for NYC. And enjoy being single while you are in this season of your life. There's downsides, sure, but there's upsides too.
    And now you have me wanting to eat pasta.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Indeed. It's satisfying food for a good price!

  • @nikip9161
    @nikip9161 2 месяца назад +1

    Spinning clockwise, get that perfect bite.. No chomp, chomp, cut the noodle necessary.
    The food looked really nice.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      The food was definitely tasty!

  • @anthonylarocco6763
    @anthonylarocco6763 2 месяца назад +2

    You always stick with water, have some fun, have a drink👍😀

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Definitely, but that visit was all about budgeting. I definitely drink a bit in the video I'll post next week.

    • @anthonylarocco6763
      @anthonylarocco6763 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Jamesnu yes, all three pastas look absolutely delicious. You definitely get your moneys worth.

  • @yerfdoGnimajneB
    @yerfdoGnimajneB Месяц назад +1

    No glass of wine with your pasta feels like a crime! Haha great video as usual!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Месяц назад

      Thank you! Yeah, wine would've been nice.

  • @hoppysport2872
    @hoppysport2872 2 месяца назад +3

    Like @sunshinesooperman, I've lived in Manhattan for decades and for some unexplained reason, have never been to Becco. Because of your review, that will be remedied next week when three of us will be going.
    That dinner looks incredible...only to be outdone by your superlative review and presentation. I love the idea of three different pastas. Might ever well be the perfect triumvirate. Bravo!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! Yeah, when I first heard about Becco, I knew I had to try that pasta deal. I hope you enjoy the restaurant!

  • @CountDankula0
    @CountDankula0 2 месяца назад +2

    Looks like an amazing deal, the food quality looks very good

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      It definitely was!

  • @tomahern8967
    @tomahern8967 2 месяца назад +2

    The paste looked amazing and a steal for under $40. The establishment itself looked like a wonderful place. Great review.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! Yeah, it wasn't just a good deal, it was a nice restaurant overall.

  • @bidhrohi12
    @bidhrohi12 2 месяца назад +2

    Added this place to my must-visits. I recognize one of the owners from Anthony Bourdain's Christmas Special of No Reservations.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      It's definitely a must-visit for pasta lovers. Yeah, both owners are no strangers to TV.

  • @user-kv2tj4du8p
    @user-kv2tj4du8p 2 месяца назад +3

    yay becco!! I am a New Yorker, and have been going to becco for years. the food is always top notch! and yes, that pasta deal is one of the best deals in NYC. especially right in Times Square on restaurant row by the theatre district. the entrees are also excellent becco, as are the desserts. there are also becco restaurants in other cities that have these same dishes, and this same pasta deal every day. I spent some time in Kansas City, MO and the Becco there (or wait! is it called Lidia's in KC?? I am not sure. one or the other.) in any case, delicious and a great deal. you cannot beat becco. a favorite for New Yorkers! thanks for posting. I enjoy your channel!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear that about the entrees and desserts, but that pasta deal is so good that I feel like it would be hard for me to try something else, because it's such great value.

  • @marlies7444
    @marlies7444 2 месяца назад +2

    What a nice place. I think you picked the right starter. A Caesar salad does not sound as good as your anti pasta looked like.
    They also had a nice variety on the pasta dishes.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Yeah, I was there for the pasta, but that appetizer was definitely nice!

  • @williamgildea8348
    @williamgildea8348 2 месяца назад +1

    That’s my kind of restaurant, I love PASTA and pizza

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      It's a great place for sure!

  • @les5309
    @les5309 2 месяца назад +2

    Hi James. Becco certainly let you get your fill...lol. I knew that Lydia was involved at the beginning of it, but didn't have a clue about her current status. If you feel it appropriate, I would love to see you return there and dine off the full menu. I am amazed at how much volume you can eat, btw. Ciao.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Indeed! I was stuffed after that meal! Yeah, maybe one day I'll go back to dine off the regular menu because it did sound like they had some nice options.

  • @kristoferkristensen9021
    @kristoferkristensen9021 2 месяца назад +2

    My favorite food channel, James. Thanks for filming the menus in these places too.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! I really appreciate it!

  • @johncornell3665
    @johncornell3665 2 месяца назад +3

    That looks so good at Becco. What a deal for unlimited pasta, and they look incredible. Thanks so much James!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! Indeed, it's a great pasta deal!

  • @dees9502
    @dees9502 2 месяца назад +1

    I couldn’t eat $35 worth of pasta if I tried. This is silliness

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      It's a lot.

  • @rickytiller5698
    @rickytiller5698 2 месяца назад +2

    Just discovered your work. Bravo! Introduced you to a friend who is watching also. Cannot wait til i see your next work!
    ,

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you so much! I appreciate the support!

  • @preciousowusu7743
    @preciousowusu7743 2 дня назад +1

    Pasta yes.

  • @user-xc9gg4by6d
    @user-xc9gg4by6d 2 месяца назад +2

    That meal looked delicious! Thanks for sharing! I hope your date went well! 🤞

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for watching! Yeah, it was a good date!

  • @cherylmevans3655
    @cherylmevans3655 2 месяца назад +2

    Another great video James becc9 is a great restaurant they serve the best pasta

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you!

  • @Beau4824
    @Beau4824 2 дня назад +2

    What the hell $38 for all of that. I would buy a plane ticket out to NY to eat all that for that price, it is so consumer friendly

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 дня назад

      Absolutely! It was a great deal!

  • @JHoisin
    @JHoisin 2 месяца назад +3

    What a steal, great review!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! It's such a great deal!

  • @nagychafik3885
    @nagychafik3885 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey James. Have to ask you this question... You are always a large tipper, to which I say: kudos to you. I'm from the Netherlands and I love your bit in Zaandam (lived there for 2 years).
    There is apparently a big difference in staf wadges between our little country and the US. Here they get a decent hours pay. Of course I tip for good service, but I know they are not depending on it.
    On the other hand, one wouldn't ask for yust plain water for their lunch/dinner. At least buy a soda or something (cup of tea).
    Cultural differences, like to hear your perspective on this.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! Yeah, typically most staff at US restaurants don't make the best wages and really depend on tips. If I did have more money I would definitely pair my meals with wine, beer, or cocktails. I feel like good food can really be enhanced with the appropriate beverages. I like soda, but it's almost too sweet for me and would probably turn me off from getting a dessert. At the end of the day, you can't go wrong with water.

  • @susanbrennan5511
    @susanbrennan5511 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video! Thank you once again!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! I really appreciate it!

  • @PatriciaRoggero
    @PatriciaRoggero 2 месяца назад +3

    James love your teviews and that meal was amazing thank you

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much! That was definitely a nice and filling meal!

  • @Thejoker-mx2hq
    @Thejoker-mx2hq 2 месяца назад +2

    Love your channel!!! Keep it up

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thanks so much!!

  • @user-fv5yo5fi5c
    @user-fv5yo5fi5c 2 месяца назад +5

    Lidia knows pasta to say the least. I've been a big fan for a long time. Her cookbooks sit proudly in our collection. The food looked fantastic from here.I'm a pasta-holic, so this was right in my sweet spot. What a terrific deal, especially for NYC. Even the bread, spread, and olives looked amazing. Excellent review!!! Thanks James and as always, cheers.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you and cheers! Indeed, Lidia is an icon! Yeah, it's definitely nice to have an affordable and filling option when there are so many costly spots in NYC.

  • @amybishop9787
    @amybishop9787 2 месяца назад +2

    Hope your date went well - the food looked amazing

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! Indeed, it was good food!

  • @plumsink
    @plumsink 2 месяца назад +1

    My jaw frequently drops with the prices of meals in NYC, but that actually seems reasonable and would be pretty reasonable in any city in the US. And it looks like it was good food!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Exactly! The prices for the most part in NYC are crazy, but that was no doubt a great deal!

  • @patriciarogers9592
    @patriciarogers9592 2 месяца назад +1

    Great review! Looks like you enjoyed the pasta!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! It was really tasty pasta!

  • @ctursi3234
    @ctursi3234 2 месяца назад +1

    How timely!! I have been following Lidia for many years on her youtube channel and just made her Chicken Parmigiana recipe this past weekend - and I have to say it was awesome. Was cool to see someone eat inside one of her restaurants - the constant replenishment of your pasta reminded me of going to Fogo de Chao when i want to gorge on meats. Haha. And i must say, you can really pack it away James. As you get older, keep running cause it wont be as easy to stay lean eating that much pasta at say 35/40. In the meantime, keeping eating and producing these great videos!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! Yeah, Lidia is great and her restaurant was not only really good, but it was a lot of fun! Indeed, I'm a runner for life. It's my favorite way to stay fit.

  • @2Wheels_NYC
    @2Wheels_NYC 2 месяца назад +1

    James, I don't even know where to begin here. Obviously, another wonderful, and loved video review. However... There's more.
    Restaurant Row is a staple in NYC. It's the only time you'll get me near Times Square without Broadway tickets. Becco is excellent, and I've been there a bunch of times. My mother is friends with Lidia, and we all live in the same neighborhood in Queens. Lidia is a total sweetheart, as is her son Joe.
    It is a complete shame Del Posto closed, but there were other "factors" there. Luckily, I did enjoy many a night there. You should most certainly do an Eataly tour/review at some time, Joe can be found there often.
    So, I've never heard you say you met your limit! I'm glad you got that full there! They are awesome people, and you (as always) provided a wonderful review of your experience! Keep up the fantastic work! Cheers!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much! Yeah, Lidia seems like a great person. My parents have always watched her show and have some of her cookbooks. It's definitely a bummer about Del Posto. It was one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. I was lucky that I at least got to have a great meal there once. Indeed, Becco is more than just a great deal, it's a restaurant that provides a great experience.

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp 2 месяца назад +3

    Thank you for sharing your dinning out here. The pasta dishes are looking really nice.😊 Yes, Lidia is a really nice chef!!!😊 Yes, there is an Eataly here in Chicago as well. I have been to ours here but I have not been to the New York one yet. But your meal here look good!!!😊

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +2

      Thanks for watching! It was definitely a good and fun meal. I actually think the Chicago Eataly is better than the original NYC location. The Chicago one is a bit larger.

    • @LMays-cu2hp
      @LMays-cu2hp 2 месяца назад +2

      See, I thought that the New Eataly was bigger when CBS had a Sunday Morning Show with Lidia walking around and talking about what she likes there a few years ago. The way the big grocery store portion that one there being filmed with Lidia and that show's host gave me the feeling of a bigger space in NY. Maybe the two are about the same size? ☺

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      @@LMays-cu2hp It's hard to say, but there are actually two other Eatalys in NYC, I guess to keep up with demand.

    • @LMays-cu2hp
      @LMays-cu2hp 2 месяца назад +2

      Ok!! Wow! I did not know there were two other ones there in NY as well. Thank you for telling me that. Smile ☺

  • @MarkO-vi7cp
    @MarkO-vi7cp 2 месяца назад +2

    James, you're killing me, how did you eat all that pasta? lol 😮

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Haha! It got to be a challenge at the end, that's for sure!

  • @cplandwine
    @cplandwine 2 месяца назад +1

    Insane great deal!.... glad you enjoyed it....better than some of those $150 dindins leaving ya hungry...thanks for what ya do!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      I know what you mean. It's really nice to leave a restaurant with a full stomach and money still in my wallet.

  • @meghan6349
    @meghan6349 2 месяца назад +1

    You need to come review some restaurants in Boston ❤

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      I definitely plan to travel there someday.

  • @BagelsAndWalks
    @BagelsAndWalks 2 месяца назад +1

    This is one of our favorite restaurants here. Excellent food. Remarkable deal. They’re also vegetarian friendly and will adjust the antipasto and pasta accordingly, so the meat pasta will be vegetarian instead and replace the seafood in the antipasto. Highly recommend Becco, our theater district go to.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Nice! I'm definitely not a vegetarian, but that's good to know.

  • @shawnmh91
    @shawnmh91 2 месяца назад +1

    I need to try this 🎉

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      It's a must try for sure!

  • @bb57365
    @bb57365 2 месяца назад +1

    Back in my Pharma selling days, in the mid mid90’s . This was bosses go to place for meetings. Love this place. First time I’ve ever seen you full. 😀

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Yeah, this was probably the most full I've felt in any of my videos.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 2 месяца назад +2

      He was full on the New Haven pizza video at Modern Pizza

    • @bb57365
      @bb57365 2 месяца назад +1

      I was full after I went to Modern too.

  • @MrShadowtruth
    @MrShadowtruth 2 месяца назад +3

    Hope the date went well! What I'm wondering about, how tolerant is the resturant for people with Gluten and Lactose intolerance?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      It was nice! Unfortunately, I'm not sure how good the restaurant is when it comes to those intolerances.

    • @MrShadowtruth
      @MrShadowtruth 2 месяца назад +1

      @@JamesnuAh I see thanks for the reply :).

  • @papagen00
    @papagen00 2 месяца назад +1

    That's a great V-Day meal value. My gf and I always go out the weekend after, never on V-Day.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      That's smart thinking!

  • @Seasider70
    @Seasider70 2 месяца назад +1

    🦸‍♂️🦸‍♂️🦸‍♂️ James, your new superhero name....CARB-MAN!!

  • @73ocampo
    @73ocampo 2 месяца назад +1

    Hello those pasta dishes look excellent that’s my girlfriend’s favorite food by the way watching your past videos I like watches as well. However, my budget is only around $500 per watch. On another note I lived in Portland OR That’s pretty exciting you ran the Marathon that’s cool thank you for the video.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! I definitely enjoyed my time in Portland. Yeah, I'm limited too when it comes to spending on watches, but at least there's some nice options with Seiko and the like.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 2 месяца назад +2

      About 10 years ago I bought a $900 Swiss Army watch new for around $400. Sometimes the internet has big discounts in the watch world

  • @johnjuarez8005
    @johnjuarez8005 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks great, however, I could only put away one plate. You, finished 3 full plates, wow!!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Understandable. Even one plate is pretty filling.

  • @iheggis86
    @iheggis86 2 месяца назад +1

    You’ll have to hit this place before the next marathon

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Absolutely!

  • @matteopepe28
    @matteopepe28 2 месяца назад +1

    Hello. Can you do a Q and A video

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Maybe in the future.

  • @keithss67
    @keithss67 2 месяца назад +1

    It’s a pretty good place. I have been a few times

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      It's a solid restaurant for sure!

  • @kobartlett
    @kobartlett 2 месяца назад +1

    Carbo loading for a marathon? 😂
    I posted this before you said it. Great minds think alike.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Haha! Indeed!

  • @valariewillis6000
    @valariewillis6000 2 месяца назад +2

    I enjoy your videos, and you are usually very well spoken. Please keep in mind that "anyways" isn't a word.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @alisachamoy225
    @alisachamoy225 2 месяца назад +1

    I’ve eaten here before a few times. It’s a good deal.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Definitely!

    • @alisachamoy225
      @alisachamoy225 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Jamesnu not the highest quality compared to what else you can get in manhattan but good value overall. Hope you had a happy Valentine’s Day!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      @@alisachamoy225 Thank you! Yeah, it's definitely good value, but it's by no means the best pasta.

  • @SG-kh9bk
    @SG-kh9bk 2 месяца назад +2

    My dream is to get dinner with you in NYC. I’m in Chelsea :)

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching!

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 2 месяца назад

      Just don’t stalk. That can be awkward

  • @Peter7966
    @Peter7966 2 месяца назад +2

    I hope there's a gym next door with a discount membership for those who chow down on all that pasta. I love pasta... but... too much of a good thing isn't.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Haha! I know what you mean.

  • @pizzareviewsonthego
    @pizzareviewsonthego 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow, bang for the buck!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Absolutely!

  • @user-rr1zt5go4q
    @user-rr1zt5go4q 2 месяца назад +1

    Hi James, don't let your date hear that ! Over-priced, poor value ! We're talking about women here , you know , expensive handbags and shoes ! So, you love to eat ? James, you could be eating out at restaurants by yourself for the rest of your life. That's what I had to do because my ex-wife refused to cook, and I put up with it for 20 years. (I did learn to cook for myself and her). By the way, those small tables are intentional. They don't want you there forever at $35 ! And that wall, it'll close in on you if you overstay your welcome. But what a great idea! Lots of tables to give that $35 a bit of scale, and 3 different flavorsome pastas. We could do with this restaurant in Sydney. Thanks, James. Another fine episode.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! Yeah, it's definitely a neat concept and I do imagine that the restaurant would want to turn over tables pretty quickly to maximize their revenue. At least coming in for lunch on a weekday, it wasn't very crowded and I didn't feel rushed.

  • @jctai100
    @jctai100 2 месяца назад +2

    How long did your coma last? 😮😮

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      A while. The next time I actually ate was breakfast the next day.

  • @mx3ky41
    @mx3ky41 2 месяца назад +1

    How do they make money?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Probably from other dishes on the menu, and they probably count on people ordering drinks too.

  • @jd-fm3uk
    @jd-fm3uk 2 месяца назад +3

    becco is where you go if you are not italian

  • @andrewdavid9333
    @andrewdavid9333 2 месяца назад +2

    No wine?🍷?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Not that time. I was all about budget for that visit.

  • @doublehh666
    @doublehh666 2 месяца назад

    Unlimited pasta only makes sense for someone about to burn it all off soon. Maybe if I was in town the run the marathon the next day or just finished running one.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      I know what you mean.

  • @jesset1359
    @jesset1359 2 месяца назад +2

    W videos 🎉

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Thank you!

  • @kevindick1110
    @kevindick1110 2 месяца назад +4

    Goodnight! I think I fell into a food coma just watching all that pasta. I'd say you hit the jackpot on this visit, James.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! Yeah, I was so stuffed that day, I didn't have anything more until my breakfast the next day.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 2 месяца назад +1

      I think he can eat more food than the guy on the Man vs Food show

    • @kevindick1110
      @kevindick1110 2 месяца назад

      @@ramencurry6672 🤣🤣

  • @JohnKBerry
    @JohnKBerry 2 месяца назад +2

    Imma be honest I feel like I could only eat about $35 dollars worth of pasta in one sitting anyway

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Fair enough. Pasta is definitely filling.

  • @jpadarath27
    @jpadarath27 2 месяца назад +2

    So push the table out?...you're not in San Jose anymore..lol.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      That works too.

  • @bostongmw2851
    @bostongmw2851 2 месяца назад +1

    The problem with this restaurant is that the pasta looks like its not made there. It looks like its volume purchased from a supplier. Also true Italian pasta dishes are light on the sauce as it is done in Italy. American restaurants are guilty of over loading the sauce and this place loooaddds up the sauce. Just not Mr preference for good pasta.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Fair enough.

  • @user-bm5sd2rp5b
    @user-bm5sd2rp5b 2 месяца назад +1

    That's a bargain! I don't know if I could get past one serving though! That's a lot of food.....

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      It's definitely a good bargain and it's definitely a ton of food.

    • @ramencurry6672
      @ramencurry6672 2 месяца назад

      That’s the possible issue. Just one plate is a substantial portion for one person. If you eat large amounts of food as a tourist and you’re not in athletic shape, it can make you drowsy and boggled down and the city doesn’t have many places where you can lay down

  • @happzy
    @happzy 2 месяца назад +2

    How did the date go?

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +3

      Good. I ended up going on two more dates with her, but we kind of fizzled out.

    • @happzy
      @happzy 2 месяца назад +1

      @@JamesnuWell at least you had some nice time. You'll find the one eventually! Cheers!

  • @Bragglord
    @Bragglord 2 месяца назад +1

    How in the name of God are you so thin? You remind me of a friend of mine...he's slightly taller but half the width, yet he eats way more than I can.
    This looked great, solid recommendation and I will definitely be visiting when next in NYC (I'll aim to finish two plates, think that would be my limit).

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      I think that I was blessed with a good metabolism and I love staying active. Yeah, this is definitely a solid restaurant for pasta.

    • @Bragglord
      @Bragglord 2 месяца назад +1

      @@Jamesnu fair. I go to the gym regularly but no marathons like yourself (though I definitely wasn't built for those). Thanks again

  • @Grim67894
    @Grim67894 2 месяца назад +2

    I’m not sure about Lidia but doesn’t her son have a terrible reputation on master chef lol

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Haha! I'm not sure. I haven't watched Master Chef in awhile.

  • @lexilunke525
    @lexilunke525 Месяц назад +1

    Can't be... an restaurant in NYC with actual fair prices.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  Месяц назад

      I know, it's crazy!

  • @TheZacman2
    @TheZacman2 2 месяца назад +1

    Not a negative review, but definitely not a rave either.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      The value is something to rave about and the pasta was definitely good. It was just an overall fun experience.

  • @jpbanksnj
    @jpbanksnj 2 месяца назад +1

    Valentine's Day menu's are for suckers, and good luck getting a reservation. But "unlimited" and "James Andrews" should be a warning to any restaurant...

  • @WolfeTone17-98
    @WolfeTone17-98 2 месяца назад +1

    For $35 I could cook pasta meals for a week, make the pasta and have some change.

    • @hoppysport2872
      @hoppysport2872 2 месяца назад +2

      Mahnamahna...While I agree with your sentiment, you really can't compare restaurant dining to cooking at home. I do both...although, like you, far more home cooking. But dining out at a unique place like Becco is a vibrant experience. And it's fun to compare my impressions with a food expert like James Andrews.

    • @WolfeTone17-98
      @WolfeTone17-98 2 месяца назад

      @@hoppysport2872 You have no idea how good my girlfriend is at cooking. She does all the fast food the healthy way and her pasta and pizza are amazing. Not to mention her Indian and Thai meals. It would have to be an exceptional restaurant to impress us.

  • @MrInzeo
    @MrInzeo 2 месяца назад +1

    I know you ran some serious miles after all that food!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Oh yeah! Not until the day after though. I was so stuffed!

  • @farcenter
    @farcenter 11 дней назад +1

    We got to get you a woman. You know that song, but God damn it's a true.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  11 дней назад

      Haha! I'm working on it.

  • @tonyridestrails
    @tonyridestrails 2 месяца назад +2

    this channel is quickly overtaking UAEats for me.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      I enjoy UA's videos, but I appreciate the support!

  • @Ben-bs4od
    @Ben-bs4od 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks good. But as a Naturopathic doctor and nutritionist, I have to tell you that even in marathons, it's still an aerobic endeavour meaning 99% of the fuel burned is aerobic, which is fat. Only a sprinter, someone past the point of using oxygen, is going to burn anaerobically and go into sugar. Carb loading would just lead to bonking, or hitting the wall. The brain can only go 30 minutes after a carb meal after the insulin hits. But it can go five to six hours or much more on a protein meal. It's a myth that the body uses sugar for fuel. Only cancer cells do and red blood cells. And the red blood cells can get this sugar from protein breakdown alone. Peanut butter (high in coq10 for mitochondrial energy) fish, eggs, veggies high in vitamins and minerals are the best choice for a healthy diet, racing or otherwise. BLood type 0 is more carnivorous as they have more stomach acid. Blood Type A is better with high vegetables and moderate protein. AB is allergic to everything. There is no vegan animal in nature- even the koala eats insects. All animals are either insectivores or capable of eating meat. Humans have canines, chew in a vertical motion rather than circular, and have the shortest GI tract based on their size compared to animals. So yes, we can definitely eat meat! 90 percent of sugar just goes towards fat and water storage- with every animal. And damaging arteries, calcifying them over time. Fat is fine. Just one needs a balance of varying fats. And definitely nothing processed. :) Cheers!! I enjoy a good past meal once every few months!!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Indeed! Thank you for your detailed and informative comment. Yeah, I've heard that loading up on carbs isn't as helpful as people think, but for me mentally, it's definitely something that helps with my race and having a clear head is important for me to do well.

    • @Ben-bs4od
      @Ben-bs4od 2 месяца назад

      @@Jamesnu I hear you. As my mentor says Dr. Richard Bernstein, only 10 grams a day is necessary of carbohydrate for proper mood. The brain ideally utlizes fat for fuel just like every orgam. You generate much more ATP from fat. It's just a matter of reprogramming oneself to believe sugar isn't powering the brain. Whales and dolphins don't have any fruit or grain and they survive just like humans ideally without carbs. They turn protein into sugar just like humans. It shouldn't be called a ketogenic diet, because ketosis is extremely rare. It's just the proper metabolic diet. But I hear you, we all have our comfort foods. Mine would be a chocolate chip cookie. But don't fool yourself. A bowl of cheerios is more glycemic and produces more insulin than a bowl of table sugar, which is more complex than the crystalline starch in cereal. If you like oatmeal, you might as well eat any other carb because oatmeal has only 3-5 grams at most of fiber. The rest is glucose. Some pastas are lower glycemic than others. I like thick rice noodles in soy sauce, or sesame noodles. But there are so many pesticides in grains, that often Crohns disease or IBS is just a reaction to pesticides and not just the gluten. Nonorganic oils are loaded with pesticides.

  • @skizztrizz4453
    @skizztrizz4453 2 месяца назад +1

    Costs slightly more than McDonald's 🤔😂🤣

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Haha! I know what you mean.

  • @NoahEats
    @NoahEats 2 месяца назад +2

    No room for the Camera!😅

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад +1

      Yeah, that was such a small table that it really made filming a challenge.

    • @NoahEats
      @NoahEats 2 месяца назад

      @Jamesnu Ill be your cameraman!!!

  • @shadowfilm7980
    @shadowfilm7980 2 месяца назад

    Enjoy your fast metabolism when you’re young because once you hit 40+ you’re done with your fast metabolism! Then all that pasta and bread shows! On your waist!

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Hopefully that won't be the case.

  • @chriswright4677
    @chriswright4677 2 месяца назад +1

    You seem to be a bit cursed with your seating.

    • @Jamesnu
      @Jamesnu  2 месяца назад

      Haha! Yeah, that seems to be the case.