A loner has to be alone. Takes one to know one. Really appreciate that you don’t spend twenty minutes talking to the camera - letting the dish die a slow, painful death in the process. Love your content.
James, you are in class all by yourself. You have brought a new excitement to NYC dining. Not since the days of Ruth Reichl from the New York Times have I anticipated a review. Keep up the good work.
Your style of reviewing is so good. You impart a sense of what you are experiencing plus you include other details and aspects of the restaurant. Other reviewers are rather formulaic but you have the ability to bring us all into the experience. I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel!
Thank you! And thank you so much for the really kind words! Yeah, the food is the most important part of a restaurant, but there's a lot more to dining out than just the food and I really want to highlight it all the best I can.
Honesty is so rare on RU-vid. You get: 1. The people who don't know what they are talking about. 2. The people who pretend everything is amazing (life ain't like that). 3. The people who nitpick to find everything negative possible. Experiences are a mix of positive and negative. Being honest about that is what people want to watch.
How immersive this review of Don Angie was - just like your other reviews, and it made me long for this type of open-ended cuisine that somehow blend so many seemingly disparate elements into cohesive dishes. I feel like what makes your channel most inviting is the synthesis of amazing photography with your delightful, insightful narrative. Just "wow."
Okay, I am now "hooked" on your commentary & review. You are the "real deal", and are sincerely engaging & personable! Just recently became a subscriber, and I am so glad I did! Thank you for sharing this post. Peter, out!
I've been watching many of your videos to plan a "restaurant tour" sort of thing with a friend. Your reviews are very enjoyable and have helped a lot with my choices! Thank you
Another entertaining and revealing episode, James. I like the combination of a midwestern everyman being himself and visiting posh NY restaurants to see if they live up to the reputation. You can tell a good experience when it just makes you smile. That happened every course at Don Angie!
What many reviewers don't offer in their videos is the price of everything! Thank you for that, as well as the quality of your content! Kudos! Now time for some bison burger reviews! 😂
So nice, sir! I worked for St. Vincent's Hospital as a NYC Paramedic until they closed, and this is right down the block (granted, there's a decade overlap in timing). I'm a huge fan of Tony, and am fortunate enough to have had a few drinks with him over time in The West Village. This looks excellent, I'll have to try and score a bar seat! Another exceptionally excellent review!
Thank you! That must've been a great experience to have had drinks with such a legend! I'm envious! He's been such an inspiration to me in terms of food and travel.
Amazing review! Don Angie has been a bucket list ever since I saw their Munchies appearance, their lasagna for two is so unique. Great video as always!
I will say I don’t like dining shacks in the winter but don angies I make an exception for. Somehow warm enough and with enough soft surfaces, music and lighting to make it alright
Wow watching u enjoy this meal was a beautiful experience. I too loved and missed Anthony .. I still hear him on his show.. no reservations! Have to pick up that book. Cheers to you!
Great video. I love your reactions to the food. Silent and in words. Your food looked amazing. Desserts! OMG! Love your comment too about how you could share that one dish but you were happy to be alone so you can have it all to yourself. 😂 Great! You remind me of myself because I too am single and mostly eat out on my own. And I love it! I have travelled extensively and lived in other parts of the world so I am used to eating by myself. Nothing wrong with it. Plus it’s cheaper! 😎
Thank you so much! Yeah, while it's nice to share a meal with someone special, there are definitely benefits to eating alone. I've had so many great meals and experiences as well just by myself.
Excellent review James. I have not had the pleasure of dining at Don Angie, but hope to do so after seeing your review. Years ago I live on Charles Street between W4th and Hudson and would frequent another place nearby called Piccolo Angolo on Jane and Hudson. Very fond memories. The owner's name was Renato, but he has passed away. I believe his son Peter and daughter Maria now run the restaurant. You might want to consider trying it in the future. Take care and keep up the great work.
James your video's are amazing , I live in Manchester England , your food is so much better than here !! I love watching your videos , iv only recently found your channel and its definitely my favourite foodie channel I don't know how you manage to eat as much as you do ,maybe it's a man thing ? I would have been full after the yummy pasta starter !! Keep up the good work , i really do enjoy your videos , your honest and fair and always go in with an open mind Thanks again James (hope you don't mind me calling you by your name ?) x ❤️ ❤️
@@Jamesnu hey, so nice to see your reply. Bit of a wildcard comment, just like you we are passionate about food but never ate in a Michelin star restaurant so planning (praying) to reserve Don Angie, if we don’t get in there, where would your recommended back up be in NYC for a Michelin star restaurant. We are spending all evening watching your videos! Thanks again can’t wait for our February trip :)
@@vortexblinx792 Unfortunately, Don Angie did lose it's Michelin Star in the 2024 guide, but I think that it's still a great restaurant for a meal. If you're looking for Italian, Torrisi is really good and very popular. I also really enjoyed 63 Clinton for it's affordable, but varied tasting menu. I hope that you have a great trip!
Your videos are really great, and what makes me super happy is that you tip well!! I despise cheap people, and you are a generous bro. Wishing you the best!
You need a shirt that tells everyone you eat for two. Getting a reservation for one is strange to begin with and is next to impossible. I thought about booking for two and saying my date bail on. 😂 Getting sympathy from the wait staff. By the way, I love your wristwatch collection.❤
Thank you! I'm a big fan of watches! Haha! Yeah, a shirt like that may come in handy sometime. I've thought about using that strategy too. I mean a restaurant pretty much has to honor the reservation even if not everyone shows up.
Very nice... the food and the video. I might even go check this one out. I like the West Village, even though the UES & UWS are more convenient. At least it isn't midtown.
The sweet potatoes did look great! Solo diners are better catered for now than ever, so it's a disappointment when one holds out like this - for visitors to NYC like me, it just gets scratched off the list because there's too much risk of not getting a spot at the bar. I dropped Café China for that reason on my last visit in 2017, though I was happy with the alternatives I picked.
Indeed, those potatoes were amazing! Yeah, I know what you mean regarding single diners. I definitely see a lot more people going out solo these days, but it's frustrating when you can't get a reservation and have to leave it partially to chance, especially if you're just visiting a city.
Do you know why they lost their Michelin star? It looks great!! Would you recommend me going there, or should I go to rezdora, another favorite of yours.
I'm not sure why they lost their star, but I've noticed that Michelin tends to take away stars from popular Italian restaurants even when the quality hasn't dropped. I would recommend both, but I do think that you get a bit more food for your money at Don Angie.
Your opinions on the seafood restaurant in Greenpoint Brooklyn ? It’s called Greenpoint Fish and Lobster co. On the same street is the Amber steakhouse . Both are on Nassau Av in Greenpoint. I currently live in San Jose California. Born and raised on Manhattan Av next to the 3 decker restaurant . I will be visiting my hometown in May of 2024 . These two places are on my list to visit
I'm afraid that I haven't been to either of them, but I am planning on visiting Amber Steak House in the future and I'll definitely make a video of that experience, so stayed tuned. From what I hear, it seems like it's a great steakhouse.
No one is perfect, and I'm never influenced by the entirety of an individual, but rather the parts of them that inspire me the most. Regarding Bourdain, his passion for travel and food is what I have admired about him.
Thank you! I really appreciate the support! I definitely work hard to make the best videos that I can and it makes me happy to have people watch and enjoy them.
@@Jamesnu okay, that makes sense. I worked 3 months as a waiter once. Many times got 15% and more, and sometimes got good tips even after I or the cook screwed up something. I never understood that, or the diners who left a pittance after getting great service. I was always content to get at least 10%. Anything over that was a bonus.
You should start giving overall scores at the end out of 10 (or whatever rating scale you want)!!! Would bring it to another level! Do it using POINTS...Ex. 8.3...Or stars or something...Just to show how good the place is...Vids are good but would make them even better.
I thought about doing that. Maybe I will in the future, but it can be difficult to rate something like a simple burger shop, which could be fantastic, next to a high-priced fine dining restaurant.
@@Jamesnu I hear that. Don't want to make things too complicated. Would just be good to find a way to say THIS PLACE IS BETTER THAN THIS PLACE - especially with regard to the fine dining spots.
I have no respect for the michelin star anymore. Don angie's kitchen staff have no solid culinary background. The "chefs" came from panda express as not even main cooks. That's just utter BS. Why pay so much for something that a regular anybody cook can make. I have more respect for wah fung. None of these pretentious crap.
Ok seriously the single most douche bag thing you can do is read a freaking book at the bar wtf a bar is a social construct that humans use to interact and communicate while consuming beverages and food please never do that again it’s unbecoming of you I thumbs down immediately.
Yeah, and I understand that it's a small restaurant, but I like having the table option especially when I'm filming a video, but thankfully the bar worked out.
Good luck I'm nashville this weekend and I'll update you if you are available to meet up Tues or Wednesday and get a quick picture with you. Big fans, and newly wed, Mike and Janet
Hey James, really very interesting and entertaining.Your descriptions and reactions to your food selections are warming and wonderful. Very....very much appreciated. Thanks for the Italian tour! From this Italian!❤️
I took those pictures about 6 months ago I think, just for the thumbnails. I wish that I would've done more outfit changes because I'm getting tired of seeing them. I'll take more soon once I get a haircut.
Kinda sucks how everyone shits on the Hudson . Could you imagine how cool it would be if it was clean and swimmable? I’d be proud as hell NYer if that were the case . Anyways random thought
Another great video James. Food looked amazing. Nice to come home after a long day and see a video from one of my favorite reviewers. i have never eaten at a michelin star restaurant, maybe one day ill splurge.
Thank you! Yeah, the food was amazing! Definitely try a Michelin star restaurant someday. Not all of them are extremely expensive and the experience can be pretty memorable that can transcend the food.
I know what you mean. I also really enjoy the traditional Italian American food, but I appreciated how Don Angie was able to respectfully take many of the classics in new directions.
I agree on the refreshing uniqueness of James’ reviews in an ocean of food review videos that all use the same tired and cliche style (ie, over-sell the enthusiasm with frenetic pacing). James is a true culinary adventure storyteller, with genuine and thoughtful commentary from Act 1 through 3. Superb production value as well, not just the visuals but his background music selections set the perfect backdrop - soothing and sophisticated. Exemplifying what a fine dining experience should be, even if the review is not that of an upscale restaurant, like this spot. Kudos, James. Big fan.
Thank you so much! Reading such nice comments like yours really heighten my enthusiasm to make the best videos possible. I really appreciate the support!
