The Best Burger in NYC Is at Rolo's in Queens

The Best Burger in NYC Is at Rolo's in Queens - Smoke Point

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Жыл бұрын

With a menu that is focused on wood-fired cuisine, Rolo’s has become one of NYC’s most popular and busy restaurants. Chef and co-owner Rafiq Salim and his team make one of the city’s best burgers, a two-sheet lasagna verde, a dry-aged bone-in rib-eye, and more.
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Credits:
Producer: Connor Reid
Directors: Connor Reid, Murilo Ferreira
Camera: Murilo Ferreira, Carla Francescutti
Editor: Howie Burbidge
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: Ian Stroud
Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
Audience Development: Terri Ciccone, Frances Dumlao, Avery Dalal
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@Calluma96 Жыл бұрын

One thing i like about these videos is that there is no host trying to talk to the restaurant owners/workers, best to just go in and let them showcase what they have

@imamoronand9199 Ай бұрын

literally. there are so many channels where the host is visibly fighting to be the centre of attention

@eiizo8439 Жыл бұрын

God that butcher is amazing you can really feel the dedication

@CormacHolland Жыл бұрын

Seriously, I could watch him work and talk all day. He’s got that radiating passion.

@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094 Жыл бұрын

@@CormacHolland what if you knew that the butcher was chopping up dogs or cats dismembered body parts? Would you still watch with so much PLEASURE? Watch DOMINION.... pigs, cows and chickens are actually even smarter and more sentient than dogs and cats - especially pigs are one of the most intelligent animals on earth. We are just programmed not to care about certain animals designated to be "Food" - for TOTALLY ARBITRARILY and we treat most animals worse than even people in the MIDDLE AGES did - 95% of all animals you stuf your face with come from factory farms - BILLIONS OF PEOPLE EATING ANIMALS - it's IMPOSSIBLE to raise them humanely

@douglarsen4801 Жыл бұрын

I have such an appreciation for these guys now. Incredible.

@LBS4 11 ай бұрын

Seriously, he could carry his own show - great job!

@Jonjon19999 9 ай бұрын

I love how he says "A polite steak for thoughtful people"

@nerd26373 Жыл бұрын

Eater never disappoints. We hope these kinds of businesses continue to thrive. They deserve it a lot.

@peterbrown954 Жыл бұрын

Me too. Hope they cope with the introduction of CBDCs and carbon taxes placed on livestock.

@wf2197 Жыл бұрын

@@peterbrown954 pretty sure they are buying their beef from a local, small farm that has been practicing sustainable and humane ranching for years now. With that said, I’d imagine this burger is very pricey. This is good IMO, we should relish and appreciate meat more than we do. A better balance of red meat to other food groups has been proven time and again to be more healthy for people.

@JohnHausser Жыл бұрын

⬆️ 🤖 comment

@peterbrown954 Жыл бұрын

@@wf2197 our rulers don’t differentiate between cows raised intensively and those raised holistically. For them, cows = methane = bad for the planet.

@timon20061995 Жыл бұрын

@@peterbrown954 Right, making expansive food more expansive.

@avscript1 Жыл бұрын

the love and commitment these professionals give to create then serve the very best food literally brings tears to my eyes

@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094 Жыл бұрын

Please watch DOMINION. These are dismembered body parts of totally innocent victims who were terrorized and tortured in ways that are UNBEARABLE TO WATCH... do you have any idea how much THEY WEPT AND BLED? the "LOVE"? Can those who deal with dismembered body parts of tortured animals really be filled with LOVE? Were the NAZIS filled with love? They were just conditioned to NOT CARE ABOUT CERTAIN PEOPLE just as WE are conditioned NOT TO CARE ABOUT THE SUFFERING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS (THOUGH THEIR SUFFERING IS JUST THE SAME AS OURS IF WE WERE IN THEIR POSITION)

@cougar2013 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and they rip you off for something that is marginally better than something a fraction of the cost

@Bobble86 Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K That's not how it works.

@kap1526 11 ай бұрын

@@karlwithak.Yeag i had kobe beef burger in san francisco that cost me $40. Yep probably a knock off just like what you had.

@hal8683 10 ай бұрын

They do it for $$$ big $$$ ... rip off... mental salad.

@toughlikerocks Жыл бұрын

I worked with these guys at Gramercy. So happy to see them doing their own thing and being so successful. P.S. Joe might be the nicest person I've ever met.

@joelaroid Жыл бұрын

That’s very sweet of you to say

@bestreviews9666 Жыл бұрын

He looks like he loves what he does

@nonow1353 Жыл бұрын

The f is a gramercy? They were my basketball rivals in highschool a world away

@WHOOOOOOOOCARES Жыл бұрын

@@joelaroid⁠I live in middle village. Thankful I watched this. I definitely need to come to the restaurant and try the food. The steak & burger looks soooooooo fire.

@gfbl 11 ай бұрын

@@joelaroidgreat stuff Joe!

@arenkai Жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, those lasagne look amazing. So glad to see Béchamel in here !

@cwg73160 Жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, I like food that tastes good. Not gonna lie, I’ve had good burgers before. Not gonna lie, I like to turn on the heater when it’s really cold. Not gonna lie, I think The Godfather is a good movie. Not gonna lie, when I drive, I try to not crash into other cars. Not gonna lie, I know how to use chopsticks.

@polythewicked Жыл бұрын

Right? I make mine with a parmesan bechamel and it’s so much better than ricotta.

@Lexlugr Ай бұрын

One of the few Eater shows where I'm genuinely stumped as to what I'd order, everything is made with so much love and dedication without BS or extra fluff. Felicitations!

@jasonkey78 Жыл бұрын

These dudes are pros in the kitchen. Rolos should be on everyone’s list of restaurants to try in NYC. Shout out to Howard and Rafiq!

@MessyTimes Жыл бұрын

I love to see hard work and dedication to craft. Not only are they providing a great dining experience to their customers, but they are living lives worth living. Good for them and good for Eater for highlighting their work.

@1998TDM Жыл бұрын

I'm a chef and this kind of gig gives me a woody. It's beautiful, big food and I suspect service is a ballet of violence. Gorgeous!

@S3Lifestyle Жыл бұрын

Agreed, love this series and this channel!! If you love restaurant insight, we're a similar mostly Michelin-based food channel... but also focus on underdogs killing it the kitchen! We're do more real-time reactions into the dining experience, with some backstage prep and interviews too! We're super small and trying to grow and connect with other food enthusiasts. Come say hi :) All the best!

@rxa5249 Жыл бұрын

The passion and hardwork easily gets a thumbs up! Food looks incredible!

@ChaosRehab 8 ай бұрын

Love the idea of using the grinder for the sofrito!

@Paul7596 Жыл бұрын

Some of my favorite content on KZfaq! Love the infectious passion for food in these videos

@sharasahara Жыл бұрын

Love the multipurpose use of the meat grinder. Simple yet genius!

@BenjaminIMeszaros Жыл бұрын

Everything at this restaurant is best in class. Just unreal.

@tew4477 Жыл бұрын

😊

@marca4443 Жыл бұрын

That "Lasagna." Couldn't even imagine that unless you showed it to me coming out the wood fire

@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094 Жыл бұрын

watch DOMINION -- "BEST IN CLASS"? IS IT REALLY THE BEST WE CAN DO as humans? stuff our faces with dismemebered body parts of innocent babies forced into existence in terrifying conditions, mutilated and kept in extreme confinement and fattened just for unwatchable MASSACRE? THAT'S WHAT HUMAN BEINGS ARE SUPPOSED TO DO?

@gracious1143 8 ай бұрын

I watch a lot of videos on this channel of restaurants and establishments showcasing their culinary art and there hasn't been a single place that's resonated with me as much as this one. They're all about what I love when it comes to food and I'd looooove to actually eat there 1 day

@morty412 Жыл бұрын

My son dragged me out to Queens to Rolo's. It was well worth the trip. Had that burger. Fantastic! Wonderful service as well.

@fahid3342 11 ай бұрын

Queens is the best borough stop

@jerome834 Жыл бұрын

You had me at..."I find that a food processor gives an inadequately even particle definition for the...."

@smoath Жыл бұрын

🤣👍🏻

@johnmooney9444 9 сағат бұрын

I'm 74 years old, and my 'bucket list' was getting rather lean. I'm glad to say that I've just added 2 items. Number 1, visit Rolos, and while I'm in the area, #2 get something that I've not had since 1968, some authentic New York pizza. Cheers all.

@johnt7776 Жыл бұрын

These people are amazing. It shows in the food. Kudos to this team

@TheGlamorousLifeofNae Жыл бұрын

I love these videos showing how different restaurants run! ☺️ I was excited to see this come up in my subscriptions.

@jimmynilsson7031 9 ай бұрын

Wood-fire cooking and driven restaurants are just incredible to watch, very inspiring! Burgers, lasagna and that polenta bread, just mouthwatering! Thanks for another great piece @eater! 👌🏼🔥

@mike9347 3 ай бұрын

I just love the way that these blokes take what i would call work, yet they turn it into art. It's just from the heart. Fantastic to see.

@NYCfrankie Жыл бұрын

Im from Bensonhurst Brooklyn born and raised and rolos is unreal ive been twice its absolutely worth the drive on the BQE also the way he ground the sufrite i think thats a great idea i might try that next Sunday when I make a sauce

@tamanimaiesia5344 Жыл бұрын

Their dedication to craft is admirable 😊

@chesterpuffington8368 Жыл бұрын

Seriously!!!! I am blown away. Such passion for the product.

@opio11 Жыл бұрын

I went with my wife the same day after watching this video. Wow. The food is amazing. Gotta love NY.

@noshableadam Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and thank you to the Rolo’s team for sharing so much. Can’t wait to visit in June.

@miket7745 Жыл бұрын

mmmm this video just made this restaurant on top of my list to go to. it amazes me when gems like this that are in the outer boroughs are discovered.

@tolaogunniyi4592 Жыл бұрын

Great team making this all happen. I am adding this destination to my bucket list:-)

@user-kw9su9mw8q 5 ай бұрын

The passion and hardwork easily gets a thumbs up! Food looks incredible!. God that butcher is amazing you can really feel the dedication.

@jlb197736 Ай бұрын

What a great video! Amazing job capturing these Chefs doing what they love!

@sdarms111doug9 Жыл бұрын

I just checked out their menu online, the prices are reasonable too. Not cheap, but not NYC expensive. Great menu too... the Lasagna was $26.

@Godrulez7 Жыл бұрын

That's cheap af omg imagine dragons.

@fahid3342 11 ай бұрын

That’s way too expensive dude

@sdarms111doug9 11 ай бұрын

@@fahid3342 Oh, I agree... but we're talking NYC here....

@dyates6380 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. I LOVE these type of videos. So interesting and informative, AND, appetite inducing!!!!!

@Bigern2998 Жыл бұрын

This is food wizardry. This is what happens when some of the best and brightest turn their full attention to food. Incredible!

@distprod 23 күн бұрын

After watching this nicely-produced video last year, I absolutely had to check out Rolo’s. Finally got a table yesterday when I was in NYC for the weekend. Ordered the Double Cheeseburger with the bacon addition and the Polenta bread. It was an all-time great burger, now one of top five burgers in my life. If you’re planning to visit, be sure to get a reservation at or a little after opening for lunch and dinner because they run out of burgers.

@herbertball429 Жыл бұрын

Love " we have to turn all of This" True you must sell, sell. Rib eye my fav cut. Continued success guys

@gordonduffett5138 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I were blessed to visit New York in Jan 2019, I wish we’d known about this place!!

@theyuragoon3226 Жыл бұрын

Wow just two months before covid.... Or maybe I'm forgetting my years

@daniellutz7308 Жыл бұрын

It wasn’t open yet!

@UndarZ 9 ай бұрын

@@theyuragoon3226 14 months*

@chefbrooklyn5140 Жыл бұрын

All I can is this is PERFECTION. AT IT'S BEST!!!

@GW-sc1rl 3 ай бұрын

It all looks amazing, the wood fired lasagne is the most unique item for me. Definitely my type of restaurant.

@workaccount1478 Жыл бұрын

These dudes are so cool and good at their jobs. Love it.

@adnanroni Жыл бұрын

Wow intense!! loved it!! Great to see all the kitchen craftsmen, and the video was editing was superb!

@karan_hiremath 5 ай бұрын

a good friend of mine works the bar at Rolo's. such a fantastic restaurant! was there the opening week. the polenta bread truly is incredible and everything coming out of that oven is phenomenal. Def need to get that burger again soon

@neilcharles2520 Жыл бұрын

Living in NYC and running one of the finest wine stores Upper East side on Madison Ave for 14 years back in the early 80's -90's,gave me the opportunity to dine at all the top restaurants often...Most of them are all out of business now,but glad to see there are still some great ones like Rolo's...I left NY in 1998 and really miss the food...He mentioned Peter Lugers,i ate there two times a month for many years...The one in Greenpoint,Brooklyn..I will make a special trip later in the year to dine at Rolo's.

@neilcharles2520 Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K Really?Did you wake up from your dream already?

@thh982 Жыл бұрын

Rolo’s opened a few years ago? I think 2021? Lol

@neilcharles2520 Жыл бұрын

@@thh982 I never said i ate at Rolo's,i just said i am glad there are still greats restaurants in NY...

@ConradB 8 ай бұрын

You know the chef is great when you love the way they talk about food.

@jeffreycooley2032 5 ай бұрын

Been to NYC twice, and never knew about this glorious place. Next time I'm there, I'll be definitely visiting

@quasarsavage 10 ай бұрын

gotta try the next time I make it to NYC. hope that is soon

@dietcoke9536 8 ай бұрын

Wow, each plate served left me truly gobsmacked, and the menu was nothing short of spectacular.

@ohhreally92 Жыл бұрын

Dam that last montage of all the different food was insane! Looks so good!

@PKP1 10 ай бұрын

I was not expecting this. Phenomenal

@garrettpatton7035 Жыл бұрын

can confirm, they run an amazing place and that burger is as good as it looks but the lasagna is even better

@mikewilhelmson8413 2 ай бұрын

Looks insane. My mouth was watering by halfway in, nice work ladies and gentlemen.

@sazcxieo Жыл бұрын

That final takes are orgasmic!

@patrickcollins7407 11 ай бұрын

This is one of the best food docs I think I have seen this year so far. Just fascinating..... I am not sure about the lasagne being blackened though, but I do think the lasagne verdi is a good touch, I use alternated green and regular sheets....... Personally I'd use some mozzarella between the layers too....... Poor Paula she looked knackered !!

@drpepperr 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the narration of the sauce Bolognese preparation.

@jasonkramer8536 Ай бұрын

Cooking over wood, even outside of smoking, just brings so much more to the table when it comes to flavor and presentation. Props to the chefs and the cinematographer. That was sexy af.

@washedupwarvet2027 5 ай бұрын

Those burgers look so damn good. You can tell that it’s juicy and the bacon looks incredible with it.

@polythewicked Жыл бұрын

I learned so many cool techniques from this video.

@tp2608 Жыл бұрын

Rolos is an amazing amazing amazing restaurant. I have a friend whose a chef there and they are true true chefs in their craft. I had the burger and it is even better than you think.

@user-eo5ju9fg6m Жыл бұрын

This is the best "food" video I've seen on KZfaq, period. Bravo

@DannyAmerican Жыл бұрын

I feel like I should be taking notes when big Sous chef speaks. I feel the passion!

@mikeeatsnycburgers Жыл бұрын

awesome video...looking forward to trying this one!

@LECityLECLEC 10 ай бұрын

The sous chef is a bods and so eloquent. When he said “inadequate particle definition” my mind was blown!

@andytraill Жыл бұрын

The Roux slices. 😍 (along with many, many other things) Edit: You can just see in every single touch the dedication.

@stevenroberts614 Жыл бұрын

I wish I would have become a top of the line chef sometimes. The passion they have for their craft is amazing. I feel like they don't even work, they just get to go do what they love daily.

@tcooper897 Жыл бұрын

Imagine how hot it must be tho

@primeminister66 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. These guys are like food scientist, engineers if you will. Poor young lady kneading that dough!

@danieldougan269 8 ай бұрын

Looks amazing! I shudder to think of the menu prices, but I'm sure it's wonderful.

@SNoringbair Жыл бұрын

One of the best meals I had in the city last year. I’m so proud of these guys

@elmagico6994 3 ай бұрын

Wow your sous chef is a real ball of energy!!

@kittehpowerx3 Жыл бұрын

Their passion for their craft and this artform that we call "cooking" is UNMEASURABLE

@fahid3342 11 ай бұрын

Immeasurable *

@allenbateman3518 4 ай бұрын

Now im starving..... that burger...WOW!! it all looked so good..

@fedbyflip 4 ай бұрын

grinding the mirepoix in the meat grinder for the soffritto may just be one of the biggest big-brain moves i’ve ever seen

@truenorth2653 Жыл бұрын

That is attention to detail. My lord, it all looks top shelf.

@thewalkingdunning-krugeref9664 10 ай бұрын

This place looks incredible. Holy moly.

@SliceydiceyCookingNicey Жыл бұрын

yep... if i ever make it to NYC, this is on my list

@paulmerring1607 11 ай бұрын

I have to try this place. It looks absolutely fantastic

@Chris.4345 10 ай бұрын

Dude I do the mirepoix the same way (not in a grinder but a very very fine mince), basically a purée, and I always get strange looks for not doing it traditionally. the sofrito comes out amazing (and versatile) this way.

@patriciomora9663 Ай бұрын

I watched the whole video without fast forwarding once. I want to go there!!

@diveshtilokani7979 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work! Keep it up. God Bless.

@drazed746 Жыл бұрын

At first glance I thought it was a Action Bronson food video when I seen the big guy bringing down the meat. 😂

@henrycruz3547 Жыл бұрын

Incredible work. So much detail goes into production! Will be stopping by next time in the city !

@ManUntdForever Жыл бұрын

That burger looked incredible.

@nodrama490 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video, great looking food , wish to visit it sometime

@TCrimson05t Жыл бұрын

Oh my next trip to New York will include this restaurant.

@NoDoSwLa Жыл бұрын

Another great one!

@David-if9vi 3 ай бұрын

Great video Sirs. At 4:45, about the steel grill? You are using the wrong material, hence the problems. There are cast iron fire grates that are designed to take heat, and will not deform like your current grill. Kind regards, and greetings from Africa.

@dREHER0009 Жыл бұрын

This was beautiful to watch. Mouth watering stuff

@GilgameshGDLK Жыл бұрын

5:08 hearing this makes me appreciate them even more. Never been there but seeing/hearing their genuine approach already made me a fan.

@Lebensbaustein Жыл бұрын

Why, he just said they purchase huge chunks of meat and then have to make it into a product that they can sell . Ppeople have to want it to buy it, so they have to make it good. That's just how that works haha

@tastewithjase Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the obsessiveness. I only see this in Americans (I'm a Brit) I wish we had more people that live a breathe the search for perfection over here (yes I know there are some but I've met so many in NYC and Portland)

@Palomisha 11 ай бұрын

Everything looks amazing

@Uraziel13 Жыл бұрын

I just love this channel, there really is just one downside: I'm always getting hungry watching your videos :D

@josiannel8189 Жыл бұрын

This looks like my new favorite restaurant. thanks eater!

@null_bite 11 ай бұрын

this s**t is pure art .. I HAVE to check this place out next time I'm in Queens!!

@Kevan808 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate their devotion to quality and making great tasting dishes.

@MrLorenzoJR Жыл бұрын

Wow I’m thinking about flying here to eat this food looked good.

@heracles89 4 ай бұрын

Wow, dishes look amazing

@sungkchun Жыл бұрын

Highly intensive dish creation in perfection via thorough, deliberate, calculated food creation art processes. The end food creation must be a far-out taste that no other restaurant can emulate… Simply put: holy moly.