In our restaurant reviews, we often come across interesting stories from the world of gastronomy. We've noticed that many people enjoy them, so the Alexander The Guest team and I decided to create a new series focused just on that. We hope you like it. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and what we should cover in the future! Cheers!
At Alinea, one of my favourite courses a few years ago had freeze dried Beluga Caviar that was then finely shaved like Parmesan Cheese on top of a risotto. You should do an episode on butter. So many western consumers don't realize there is a difference in great butter. As an award winning ice cream and butter maker (named the best in Canada), it has been my mission to bring great butter to masses.
Hi Alexander, I love your videos and the way you explore fine dining experiences! I would really enjoy seeing a video about wine, particularly focusing on what makes Krug so special. Your insights would be much appreciated! Best regards, one of your viewers
I agree with the other comments, the video itself is well made, but its just not what i expect when i come to this channel. If it would be Alexander just sitting in table reading the script to camera and tasting caviar, i would love that. The channel is what it is only because Alexander.
Well if you prefer the other style of video, stay tuned I am sure there is more of that to come. But keep in mind, Alexander doesn't have any obligation to other people, and he has no reason to stay in the boxes other people have constructed. There is no reason for him to not try making other content that he enjoys :)
I am torn...I think this is a perfectly reasonable presentation, but if I wanted a presentation on caviar, I could have gotten it in a lot of places. It's well produced but basically routine, and not at all what makes Alexander the Guest unique. It might have been different if Alexander himself was presenting the way caviar is served in different places and restaurants, or how the different varieties compare, but this was pretty basic info. All in all, I don't think much of it.
Well, its filler to pass the time between restaurant reviews. Three star restaurants arent a dime a dozen and getting bookings/arranging flights to match etc can be tricky so it was to be expected he would end up with some schedule gaps.
@@ytrewqfdsacxz3181 hard disagree. There are a thousand channels out there with such content. What makes this channel unique is Alexander and his take on fine dining.
@@dlish-st hard disagree, dont like it dont watch it, it's always good to branch out to new things stuffy traditionalist takes like you is what leads to stagnation and death
Just as multiple other comments have explained, I think the production quality is amazing. That being said though, we're missing what makes this channel unique and a joy to watch. I agree with the others, this format definitely has a lot of potential, maybe have Alexander link it back to fine dining by showing us how to pair caviar, etc.
It is not a *bad* video by any means. The quality, editing, and content itself is fine. But like many other comments have said, this type of video isn't why I come to this channel. I come here to see ALEXANDER and his reviews of food. After all, this channel is called Alexander The Guest, not Alexander the Guest's Team. But this does give me an idea. A better kind of video would be having Alexander himself taste and rate different kinds of caviar at different price ranges. It would still fall under the umbrella of Alexander reviewing unique and expensive food while promoting a more unique and interesting take.
This doesn't hit as well without Alex ....better have a second channel for this. Wanna hear Alex speaking on what to pair with caviar etc....any other voice should be on the second channel. Just my humble opinion
Great and informative video there are no faults in it .....but the the charm of the channel comes with Alexander tells some personal anecdotes and experiences too
😋please make more videos like this! We love the information and we would really appreciate a full course of deep dives into caviar and different types of luxury food items
I’m glad a lot of people agree that this channel is about Alexander. And if he wants to do a dissertation on caviar, it should be him doing it, not this weird AI voice. But then again, let’s face it, most of us come for the restaurant reviews anyway. EDIT: I have just been informed that the narrator is, in fact, human. Sorry Alex McIntosh, my mistake😉 However, I still stand by my previous points. I subscribe to channels not just for the content but for the personalities behind the content. Alexander the Guest makes it great!
@@Guest-lr3euSorry, I don’t always feel the need to read those description footnotes so I didn’t see that🤷🏻♂️ But that’s a pity, I hope he didn’t feel offended (although it seems another comment felt the same way I did about the voice, so maybe Mr. Alex has some things to think about😂) as it was a genuine accident on my part, no ill intentions.
i could have gone to a lot of other youtubers to see this but why did i had to pick this specific video? because its on alexander the guest and i trust this channel, it was great, loved it and its reasonable to expect alexander voicing it, or at least introduce us to this new fella. Anyways, keep em coming
Great video. What people don't get is how RU-vid works. The main videos on this channel clearly take weeks to make, and the algorithm rewards channels with frequent content drops. Diversifying your content is mathematically the best way to keep your channel active in people's feeds and grow. Presumably this type of content won't be replacing the usual stuff, and as a supplemental type of video it's a great addition to the channel.
The comments clearly show the importance of Alexander's presence! which is an incredible compliment, the video is very well made and informative and you should be proud of that.
I love it, but it needs to be Alexander. This is Alexander The Guest, it needs it. But great video and great initiative, it just needs Alexander to be coherent to the channel and what we expect from it.
Wonderful video! I hope the team makes more. I agree with the other comments about channel fit - have you thought about a second channel dedicated to content like this?
I like the video--I also think a video about butter would be pretty awesome. Even better would be a deep dive where Alexander does a taste test of his own to compare sturgeon caviar to, say, salmon caviar or paddlefish caviar.
Back in 1992, I went for dinner in a restaurant in Yekaterinburg. On the table upon arrival was a big (think salad) bowl of black beluga caviar. I nearly had a heart attack, but back then it cost about £5. Unbelievable taste. Every new year is celebrated with caviar. The burst of flavour in indescribable.
Boiling it to it's essence, Luxury is happiness. Caviar is expensive, and people without the means to buy it on a daily basis seek it out to conform with rich culture. It's expensive because of its small production globally, but I don't think it will ever be worth it. Alexander the Guest is becoming a rich people POV for people who dont live this life regularly.
Im pretty postive ill speak for most of us, i think you should keep this channel for restaurant visits and reviews, sure this is educational, but as some other ppl already said, if i wanna know about caviar i will search it up on another channel or website, im pretty sure most of us are here for the resturant visits and reviews! Keep it at that imo! Cheers tho i love your channel ive watched it since start. I mean sure if you wanna still laborate for this kind stuff but till make same content im still gonna watch either way :D
This is a great content addition to the channel - so much us plebs could learn about fine dining (I sense a 5-part series on wine? Or maybe just Krug? 😅). Would love if it included Alexander's perspective and not generic stuff you could Google or get off Wikipedia.
I love the deep dive aspect of this video, reminds me a lot of the science segments of 'The mid of a chef' great and underrated. Hopefully one with truffle will follow. Love the channel and its evolution. Strong content!!!
I think it was a good video. I don't mind getting some information about the food we so often see in the videos. Adds some good context to everything we see.
This is a really well-made video, and I’d like seeing similar ones in the future. I think the problem is that the channel is centered around a personality, Alexander’s, and so it isn’t what people expect in their feed. These videos will probably get lower views for that reason. You may want to consider starting a second channel and having Alexander pointing us toward that channel semi-regularly. Or embedding this concept within Alexander’s normal restaurant reviews.
Excellent video, top quality as the always. Production, animation and sotry telling, consider putting this type content on a second channel? Alexender the guest is unique. This type of content is different and needs its own space! Thanks
How about checkout Yarra Valley Caviar in Victoria, Australia. This is Norwegian Salmon, Ocean trout, Rainbow stout. I take all my chefs there to learn how to milk the fish. The reality that most people find is . Roe tastes just like all eggs
The quality of the video is 20/20. However I miss Alexanders voice and somehow i also miss the food. The classic format of the channel was Alexander reviewing restaurants, intertwined with short informative clips about the ingredients/techniques used or historical facts. The reason why I consider this channel to be the best on high cuisine on RU-vid, is the balance: 60% Alexander reviewing food 40% high quality informative clips (with Alexanders voice!). Now this is just 100% high quality informative clips. For me it misses the soul of this channel.
I also agree with the other comments and was a bit surprised when I saw this on my RU-vid feed. As someone who has watched all of your videos, I’ve always loved and been drawn to your culinary adventures around the world. However, while the editing to this video is very well done, it just isn’t what I come to this channel for. Perhaps if the video featured you at an actual caviar farm with your charismatic commentary, then it’d be a bit more in character.
Beautiful video I’m currently working in a 2 star Michelin restaurant and I’ve been following you for awhile now and more videos like this would help me in my career 🔥👍🏽
To echo the other comments - I think it's a great idea to branch out, but the execution isn't there for me (though the editing, as always, is on point). If it weren't posted on the same channel, I would not know this was an Alexander the Guest video. I was sort of hoping for videos where Alexander might visit producers, speak with them, perhaps alone or with a cohost, and maybe try a variety of dishes with their product in connection with the fine dining.
I never comment on videos, but there’s always a first time for everything. I don’t know why everyone wants only “classic content.” This video was insanely well made and a great addition to the channel. You can’t have only one type of content because you will eventually get bored. Okay, maybe Alexander narrating it would have been better, but videos like this are priceless regarding what you gain from them.
I think this kind of educational content can be done with Alexdander being the host and an expert guest explaining the topic on site. For example, it would’ve been fun to watch if Alexander visited a caviar farm. Though I have a feeling this kind of content is more of a filler episode for when Alexander is busy/production is low on funds lol
I really liked this video presentation! The only thing that would have made it better would have been to have Alexander be the narrator. Otherwise, I think this kind of presentation is great on this channel. But please don't stop reviewing Michelin-starred restaurants, Alexander!!!
Keep everything about it, but have Alexander appear and narrate the same script, with a sprinkling of his thoughts, caviar experience stories, and general observations.
I agree with some of the comments - while the video is great and I like the humoristic take - I do prefer the classic reviews - although I could imagine if we are speaking about branching out - something dedicated to wines by region, perhaps with a presence of a renowned sommelier together with Alexander.
This isn’t a bad video - but it isn’t a good neither. Look - it doesn’t at all has the same gravitas than the other videos. While I think, it is great to learn, it should really have its own channel. Also, it has not Alexander at all in it. You could have far more footage with Alexander eating caviar. Maybe having Alexander talking to great chefs about caviar. Maybe discussing about caviar in his own restaurant. But it is nothing like that. It is just an average, faceless video - probably produced with the help of AI (or just a producer, who isn’t necessarily aligned with the channel). This isn’t the way!
Hi @alexandertheguest. I'd love to see you do one of your videos about El Celler de Can Roca. Let me know how I can get in touch with you as I might be able to help you get a reservation there. Best, Albert
I wish it had been Alexander talking about caviar. As far as caviar goes, I'm not a huge fan. I mean I'll eat it if it's served, but I wouldn't seek it out or pay the price for a can of top quality caviar. Then again, the same goes for wine. As long as it's not vinegar or corked, I doubt I could tell the difference between a decent bottle and a top end one.
"Because if you think it’s “fish eggs” you’re only partially correct. Let’s dive in. Marine animals like shrimp, squid, lobster and fish lay eggs. Lots and lots of eggs. These eggs are called roe. Now of all the roe in the sea, the most prized is the roe of the fish." was this written by chatgpt?
Contrary to other comments, I think the video is fine. I have no other expectations from this channel other than to learn more about premium food and experiences.
When I was a kid I got to eat caviar my grandmother would have some of we would go to the chart house restaurant . but as a adult I don't understand why it's so prized . Sea Salt fish pop rocks is the way I can describe caviar .
I would completely disagree with the other comments about the video. I loved it, and it helps gain a perspective on different things which are to be appreciated to fine dining newbies. Keep it up!
When I was a kid I stayed the night over at a friend’s house. His parents were wine & caviar connoisseurs so we of course helped ourselves after they went to sleep. Well long story short I got extremely drunk on peppermint schnapps & ate a whole container of cinnamon red hot flavored caviar. That night and the next morning I was projectile vomiting a hideously disgusting combination of peppermint jet fuel & cinnamon red hot barf (yes the color of puke was red) Needless to say it scarred me & I cannot eat caviar to this day & hate anything peppermint flavored. Thankfully we didn’t eat or drink any of his parent’s expensive stuff so they pretty much laughed at us.
I've never had caviar, so I wouldn't know what it tastes like. You did a great job describing it but, please send caviar or money so I would taste it. Preferably, caviar, ok? Yeah, I'm the modern version of the African spammer. I ask for caviar instead of money. Lol
Absolutely no offense intended to the team because this is a very well made and informative video, unfortunately I can find dozens of well made informative videos on how various foods are made and how to eat them so this video isn't exactly unique. What I enjoy about this channel is the experienced customer's perspective on fine dining and specific restaurants, not info-graphic style educational content. I'm sure most of the foodies visiting this channel are already aware of what these things are, they want to know if paying a premium to a specific restaurant to eat these things there is worth the expense.
love this new style your trying, its fun to watch and you learn a thing or two. the only downside i find is that you lose the connection by not being in the video yourself and outsourcing it. But keep up the good work love to see your channel evolve.
Nel Web si possono trovare Tutte le Informazioni contenute nel video. Ma se ne possono trovare anche di più. ______________ Anche sullo stesso ristorante si possono trovare, nel Web, diverse RECENSIONI. Beché ci sia molta OMOLOGAZIONE nel Web, spero sempre che ci siano Recensioni di Ristoranti dove il Critico Eno-Gastronomico sia INDIPENDENTE e scriva ...esclusivamente... al servizio del lettore, del cliente. In questo senso le recensioni di ristoranti sono molto più interessanti di video che ripropongono informazioni su prodotti come il caviale che facilmente si possono trovare nel Web.
Is this actually Alexander The Guest content? Or is whoever is managing the channel for him trying a little too hard to diversify and just outsourced someone to make an info video which has absolutely nothing to do with his brand…
Alexander stop this. I am a fan of your channel. But a video must be with you, not just you in one tiny shot. Just an AI voice over explainer is not you at all. Even though the video is well made it will hurt instead of benefit your channel in the long run if you go on with more of them. Please do it again but with you tasting ,trying,caviar visiting 3 star restaurants, you talking to chefs about caviar, or something like that. The prediction for the near future is that personal channels will become the most important and succesfull. As AI videos will flood the web in enormous amounts.
Yes, with due respect, the content and presentation are great. But without the headlining personality, it doesn't hit the same for this channel. Same content but with Alexander would have worked.
