Two-Michelin-Starred Minibar Is One of the Most Theatrical Restaurants in the World

Two-Michelin-Starred Minibar Is One of the Most Theatrical Restaurants in the World - Mise En Place

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Minibar was opened by José Andrés 20 years ago, and has since earned two Michelin stars through it’s avant-garde dishes. The restaurant’s chefs make all dishes in front of each guest, including monkfish, maize butterflies, wagyu aburi, strawberry milk, and more.
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Credits:
Producer: Daniel Geneen
Directors: Daniel Geneen, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Nick Mazzocchi
Editor: Howie Burbidge
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Development: Terri Ciccone, Frances Dumlao, Avery Dalal
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@chefjoseandres Жыл бұрын

Thank you Eater for joining my incredible team at minibar!! Doing unbelievable work to push the boundaries in this kitchen every day...

@31dktran Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite restaurants in the world chef!

@kameronsun Жыл бұрын

Chef! You are the best

@eater Жыл бұрын

We had the best time filming with your team! Thanks for letting us share your story.

@rigginhelga0222 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had the pleasure of eating at a few of your establishments, as I live in the DC area. And knowing that you do so much to bring food and sustenance to those in need the world over, makes me feel like I’m helping a little bit. Thank you. You’re an outstanding humanitarian and chef.

@mixeddrinks8100 Жыл бұрын

fantastic stuff

@isdere Жыл бұрын

these people seem so chill despite under immense pressure..sign of good management really.

@fvrs3411 11 ай бұрын

Jesus christ you people are gullible. Every single kitchen that operated at this level is a very toxic environment. They are just putting on a show.

@LunaShimmyDiva 4 ай бұрын

Indeed I feel their stress just watching vid!

@sophiaisabelle0227 Жыл бұрын

Eater never disappoints. Seems like their content has been getting better over time.

@eater Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@nob.s-studyaccnt9256 Жыл бұрын

@@eater your content is criminally good, it's not fair. My best wishes to the team, please stay authentic always

@sirflexall0t56 Жыл бұрын

Whats you end goal

@zes3813 4 ай бұрын

wrrr

@arshbehal6312 Жыл бұрын

I cannot express the amount of respect and admiration I have for these chefs. This is love for one's work and creativity of the next level. Good luck to all of them for everything there is to come. Such passion should be saluted.

@zes3813 4 ай бұрын

wrg,idts

@31dktran Жыл бұрын

Eater done did it again! Love this video. Minibar is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. Glad to see all the chefs in the back getting some recognition.

@objectivefoodie Жыл бұрын

When we passed by DC over a year ago we spent an evening at barmini, the bar they briefly mentioned in the video. We really recommend it. The cocktails are excellent, with a similar level of creativity and theatrical touch as you see in the video on minibar. And it's cheaper and easier to book! It's very interesting how some of the elements of elBulli's philosophy has been imported and changed to adapt to the American contemporary scene.

@chefpizza4677 Жыл бұрын

I worked in one of jose andres kitchens and all the cooking staff there always push. The energy and the focus is all there with everyone. One of my favorite kitchens i worked in, in all my years of cooking.

@zes3813 4 ай бұрын

wrr

@scottpitner4298 Жыл бұрын

It’s always nice to remember the whole team of staff is important but this place takes that even further. Everyone really has to be on point in front of guests

@dwvm 10 ай бұрын

What an amazing group of chefs. not only for the amazing food they make, but to do it right in front of the eaters so they can see the art and the intense labor that is the preparation. i know i couldnt do my job if someone was watching me the whole time. Good on jose andres for setting up this restaurant so these chefs can show off their art.

@dwvm 10 ай бұрын

looks like all the chefs are real young too. the training sounds real tough, but taking chances on new folks is awesome

@nca4794 5 ай бұрын

I love that he's nowhere to be seen during this piece. Looks like he trusts his staff completely. Markings of strong leadership.

@anothertarnishedone5960 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't appeal to me, but must respect all the talent and motivation of such young chefs.

@taniaschuppius Жыл бұрын

Looks like an enjoyable outstanding culinary experience! The quality of ingredients, the harmony of flavours, the mastery of techniques & the personality of the chefs expressed through their cuisine says it all! Can’t wait to dine there😘🎉

@zes3813 4 ай бұрын

wrr

@MimiMangetsu Жыл бұрын

This feels like a real life challenge from food wars. The head chef has a vision and wants it done perfectly!

@muffinconsumer4431 Жыл бұрын

WAOW FOOD!! JUST LIKE MUH ANIME!!11

@AnimelodyPiano Жыл бұрын

ayyy shokugeki

@thedumpsterfire4909 Жыл бұрын

@@muffinconsumer4431 dude shut up that anime is the reason why I started cooking

@muffinconsumer4431 Жыл бұрын

@@thedumpsterfire4909 Thank you for your anecdote, I’ll file it away for later 🚮

@GameFuMaster Жыл бұрын

now we just need exploding clothes

@mauricetoney Жыл бұрын

So glad I got to take a look inside this kitchen. Minibar has been on my bucket list for years. I hope I get to go one day 🤞🏾

@renuvatio9986 Жыл бұрын

Wow that looks like an amazing Restaurant the perfection they do in every dish is so special never seen a restaurant like this you have raise the bar for any restaurant who wants to compete

@anirzeetpramanik1156 Жыл бұрын

What I liked about this Restaurant (from the video, I have never visited it) is the amount of focus these chefs need to do their best. It's like they are at another mental plane where nothing else registers except making and presenting the best food there can be

@melvissalcedo Жыл бұрын

This series never disappoints, love every episode. But this one really really hit. I never comment on anything but this one drove me to comment. Incredibly unique techniques, in a unique setting, for a unique experience. Love that the head chef addresses how hard it is to make it in that kitchen, that 2 month period, the ego bruising, love it. Great series, great episode, great restaurant.

@bonnymcdermott1240 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This episode was absolutely incredible, and now im going to research more about this place and style. Phenomenal!

@Enigmaprince Жыл бұрын

Wow what a masterpiece of a clip. I feel privileged being able to watch this. Its like seeing art, science, creativity and food coming together to create a wonderful dining experience. Thank you Eater and the team at Minibar for this :)

@sarkaranish Жыл бұрын

a privelege to watch pretentious food and a subpar experience, amazing

@zes3813 4 ай бұрын

wrrr

@impishishere Жыл бұрын

The amount of work that goes into this menu is insane

@hafirenggayuda Жыл бұрын

They have really difficult techniques there. Just looking at it make me nervous

@ms.laterholmes2890 Жыл бұрын

It’s like a Broadway show beautiful extravagant inspirational timing has to be perfect. Just fabulous thank you chefs, all your time and energy

@filthy-casual Жыл бұрын

It’s so inspiring watching professional chefs pushing their skill boundaries in the search for greatness! 👏👏

@Senomi98 Жыл бұрын

As a fellow from where José Andrés is born, it's really nice to see one of his restaurants on here!

@ArekSuroboyo1 Жыл бұрын

Where? in Catalonia?

@dogoku Жыл бұрын

I will never understand the obsession of fine dining chefs have with foam. Everything else looks amazing

@eyespliced Жыл бұрын

Unlike the dude who basically just dunked half his menu in liquid nitrogen, I actually respect this. It probably wouldn't be for me, but it seems so well thought out and cohesive.

@richardnedbalek1968 Жыл бұрын

Love the experiential aspect of this dining set-up.

@georgeclinton6833 Жыл бұрын

A lot of creativity and work here. Crazy.

@bodyandsoulinconstanttrans9190 11 ай бұрын

Wow, I´m blown away! Could look at this for hours. I would love to dine there sometimes. Thx guys for this video

@jas_bataille Жыл бұрын

To be told by a chef at this level that there are machines to execute your job and reply "nah I'd rather do it by hands tho" is the biggest cooking flex I have ever heard. You gotta be an absolute monster to say this. I'm not so much into this kind of cuisine, but I'd dine there for sure!!!

@gujuriddler9513 Жыл бұрын

I am just speechless then concept and technique is just astonishing

@louiearmstrong Жыл бұрын

it's like being a chef and a safari tour guide all in one

@ggffftj Жыл бұрын

so funny

@wcarp4231 Жыл бұрын

Love these videos! Keep them coming!

@ahmadjaji2715 Жыл бұрын

You have inspired my niece Sophia and her husband Paul from D.C. to open an amazing Columbian restaurant called ''Parche'' in downtown Oakland California!!! You're a legend.

@BobSayG Жыл бұрын

“2 month rule” …. I love that. I know exactly what that is as I am a chef too. 😆.

@hurlycabalan8675 Жыл бұрын

The amount of effort and detail in every dish that you'll devour in just minutes is money well spent.

@matt-lang Жыл бұрын

This place looks like a ton of fun! Hope I can make it there one day to taste it all!

@GlxyEntertainment 5 ай бұрын

I gotta come check this place out next time I'm on the East Coast. Love the passion I see here. I bet it tastes so good!

@mrich9654 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing.

@ianstodard5322 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. I wish there was a way for the chefs here to teach an interactive online course in molecular gastronomy for the home chef. Love the idea of the beef consume egg, but would have no clue how to make it. 😮

@poopstain1234567891 Жыл бұрын

Only been to Barmini which was amazing. Can't wait to check out the Minibar side of the house!

@corgeousgeorge Жыл бұрын

That monk fish dish looks incredible!

@adb1917 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to have to watch this multiple times to dissect the wizardry happening here. I’ve never seen such avant-garde food in all my life!

@adb1917 Жыл бұрын

McDonald’s is a restaurant

@adb1917 Жыл бұрын

McDonald’s is a restaurant

@scottpitner4298 Жыл бұрын

Oh lord that strawberry dessert looks so good!!

@bitchhunter3118 Жыл бұрын

this kind of resto usually dispose crap tons of ingredient (perfectly good ingredient) *scrap to rubish, cuz its not pefect cube shape

@DouglasJWalker Жыл бұрын

I love these videos. A treat each time

@ssimplyshen Жыл бұрын

the person speaking to the dinner guests has such a nice voice! very engaging and entertaining without being too much.

@Gigi-hq5rk Жыл бұрын

like a food science experiment everything looks lovely but this the type of restaurant you have to go to mcdonald’s right after to fill you up.

@DannyAmerican Жыл бұрын

Best cooking series on KZfaq 💯

@Dianab-beetle Жыл бұрын

Wow, the attention to detail is really crazy!!

@Astrohhh Жыл бұрын

I'm eating room temperature refried beans out of a can

@einundsiebenziger5488 2 ай бұрын

Nobody forced you to, enjoy your meal.

@bsusak09 6 ай бұрын

That has to be the most relaxed open kitchen I’ve ever seen.

@CaesarBro Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful orchestration.

@katl8825 Жыл бұрын

Looooove the interactive element of this place!

@Gannicus-USA 8 ай бұрын

It’s literally like a symphony. Art in motion!

@LindsayDaly Жыл бұрын

Those butterfly crackers and mushroo leaves are kinda blowing my mind

@Jabip85 Жыл бұрын

Ooh I’ve been waiting for you guys to do a video on this place. Great job as always! Looking forward to that Inn and Little Washington video… :)

@crabmansteve6844 Жыл бұрын

Monkfish and its liver is one of the greatest tasting fish ever. Incredible.

@MACtheVILLAIN Жыл бұрын

The DC content is incredible. There are so many unique experiences there.

@DoJoStan Жыл бұрын

Every dish looks like art.

@dengueberries Жыл бұрын

This might be your best episode yet

@stuartbrock7586 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how much impact El Bully has had on the restaurant business.

@marvinraphaelmonfort8289 7 ай бұрын

the flat bottomed taco is so cool (on top of all the other cool things in this vid!)

@MarkSc1 10 ай бұрын

Is cool to have an amazing meal and get to tell the chef how good their food is..

@TheSimonJiang Жыл бұрын

Now whenever I see these videos and hear they say “yes, chef!”, I think of the movie: the Menu. 🙃

@stevesami Жыл бұрын

We do this as well!! I thought it was a niche thing haha but good to see more restaurants doing it :)

@InvestedCard33 Жыл бұрын

Nice, where are you located

@stevesami Жыл бұрын

@@InvestedCard33 in new Zealand mate

@maggiecu3657 Жыл бұрын

To think that Jose Andres is not only creating these experiences of elevated cuisine but also finds time to feed people around the world during natural and man-made disasters. The world is a better place because of Chef Andres.

@faafafineartist Жыл бұрын

WOW what an incredible team!

@lm2519 11 ай бұрын

hi. just wondering if the courses are enough to get full on? i'm asking because i went to dinner at a restaurant in SF that had several bite-sized courses that were beautifully plated, and i appreciated all the effort the chef and team put in, but i left feeling very hungry. i paid pretty much for the meal.

@anthonylucion8346 Жыл бұрын

The food is so incredible

@40950999 Жыл бұрын

12:30 her voice is giving me a migraine

@dgmaffi 8 ай бұрын

The Strawberry Milk dish is stunning!

@galileuk Жыл бұрын

Wow getting major The Menu vibes.

@danpaulin6859 Жыл бұрын

This was so inspiring you’re truly amazing

@davidlomas6921 Жыл бұрын

The passion these chefs have for their craft is how we should all feel about our work everyday, I’m in the wrong job ha

@cmonetsevans123 Жыл бұрын

Love the concept!

@notjohnwayne2960 Жыл бұрын

This is like The Menu IRL.

@esli7833 Жыл бұрын

Bucket list item. Thanks for the show

@fedebagharowland5636 9 ай бұрын

Looks great,definitely trying it

@racheljones304 Жыл бұрын

Love the age and diversity of the staff. That alone pulls me.

@nova_kane Жыл бұрын

I think the chef may have mixed up dish's name at some point - 'Toad in the Hole' is sausages in yorkshire pudding batter, the dish her recipe is based on is called 'Eggs in the basket'.

@emart7357 8 ай бұрын

Ya I thought this too, that's not what toad in the hole is

@andrewjensen1615 8 ай бұрын

I can tell you as an English person…that is not “toad on the hole” that’s just Eggie bread. Proper toad in the hole is sausage and Yorkshire pudding.

@einundsiebenziger5488 2 ай бұрын

Love these background stories and insights, love the nice little ideas to make simple food more exciting and enjoyable. Hate people saying "end result" all the time. It's redundant as each and every result comes at the very end. And god beware their dehydrator breaks down which they seem to need for every dish.

@Jindarella_ 6 ай бұрын

Wow this is outstanding!

@bradlyharris7487 Жыл бұрын

One day i wanna try Michelin level food Great vid!

@marca4443 Жыл бұрын

Brad?

@earth2jennyl 7 ай бұрын

This video reminds me of the Hundred Foot Journey, one of my favorite movies. How food feeds you. Soul? Or innovation... innovation... innovation.

@Cherb123456 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you!

@user-ze1zi1rf5d 5 ай бұрын

It’s funny, I went maybe 5-7 years ago, and I think the entire menu was different from what is shown. Incredible how much work they do, every day and for the menu as a whole.

@lukasssantoss5257 11 ай бұрын

I Just wanna know what they do with the rest of cut food. They could serve whole tofu or use for two servings.

@uliuli9428 Жыл бұрын

Another gem from Eater.

@mr.sushi2221 Жыл бұрын

I would totally go here if given the chance 🍀

@rejn1420 Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry they can’t eat anything here at all looks really good. I guess I could eat the corn butterfly but nothing else. I definitely could drink some cocktails! I’m glad you guys are doing well 🎉

@EEX97623 Жыл бұрын

Toad in the Hole is sausages in Yorkshire Pudding batter. This is miso marinated tofu and egg 😂

@GodMcQueen Жыл бұрын

*I'd love to go there someday.*

@andrewfalconer8599 11 ай бұрын

This is a dope concept.

@RobertoLopezFlores Жыл бұрын

Fantástico !

@adamryan977 8 ай бұрын

I don't get why they marinate this huge piece of tofu, when they are throwing away more than 50 % afterwards. They cut away so much from the outside that they could fit 2 pieces of their endresult into one starting piece. I could live with throwing away the middle, for the eggyolk, but it makes no sense to cut away so much from the outside. Besides wouldn't the marinate get better into the tofu when they would marinate it already cut into form instead of using a huge piece the marinate has to seep through ?

@kinkinmyslinky967 Жыл бұрын

Labor cost has to be out of control high. Im sure it’s represented in the cost of dinner.

@captainsubtext7446 Жыл бұрын

Those kind of Restaurants don't make money. It's just a prestige thing for either a Hotel or a very rich patron. In this case José Andrés, who's probably crossfinancing it with his other Restaurants..

@malibu_rum Жыл бұрын

12:37 I love this server lady's energy and her presentation of the dishes! Totally elevates the dining experience.

@zucchinigreen 10 ай бұрын

She was the best part. Everybody else seems dead inside.

@Romafood Жыл бұрын

una squadra eccezionale 👏

@senbeisei Жыл бұрын

everything looks amazing, i just wanted to randomly say just how YOUNG looking everyone are! like wow, i was wondering if they were "fresh" out of a culinary Uni