Wolfgang Puck Breaks Down Restaurant Scenes from Movies | GQ
Chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck breaks down restaurant and cooking scenes from movies, including 'Ratatouille,' 'Chef,' and 'No Reservations.'
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - 'Ratatouille'
03:18 - 'Chef'
07:43 - 'No Reservations'
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Wolfgang Puck Breaks Down Restaurant Scenes from Movies | GQ
"this is ready for the garbage can" Savage
😂😂😂
In an episode of the show chef, John goes at it again and cooks an omelet for Wolfgang for a second review
lol that's legit every chef that asks you to prepare something for them as a test. it will go straight to the garbage if not done right lol
If you throw away food because it is "not done right", you deserve zero respect.
@@ShadowMoon878 the kitchen isn’t for the faint of heart.
Anthony Bourdain always said, 'when traveling, eat at the street vendors. They make their living feeding their friends and neighbors. If the food is bad, or they make people sick, they go out of business. That melon at the hotel breakfast bar is far more likely to poison you.' It is the far more authentic way to experience a new culture.
it's also pretentious to be like "oh i dine in to nice, luxurious places and always make it an experience" not everyone has the time to make every meal special. not everyone has the money to make every meal special. not every chef has the means to open a dine-in restaurant. people do what they have to to get by. even if he doesn't enjoy food trucks, his dismissive attitude towards them really came off pretentious
@@darkstar2650 I think that might be a bit more of an editing thing. Clearly his thoughts were made more concise for the video with cuts and he did use the words that "for him" it's not an experience.
I don't necessarily agree. Street vendors where i live notoriously give everyone the shits
Puck is a hack. He is just a mediocre chef that got friendly with famous LA people at a time people didn't know any better and that was enough to launch a business he has been riding on ever since.
Not in sea
I love how Wolfgang was low key roasting Jon Favreau the whole time lmfao
Literally you saw the same joke twice and you think it's a video length burn.
@@electrojones ikr lmao
lowkey?
@@electrojones i just watched it, he dissed the water on plancha to see if it's hot too
@@Azer1125 yea but I never actually thrown water on my flattop, I Kno my equipment is on lol
He seems so chill and happy I bet he is a ball buster in kitchen
he busts WHAT
Like every chef I've ever had.
He was never actually there, once in awhile they’d announce he’s coming and everyone must be “on point.”
He never cooks anymore. But the dude is still top notch
@@fathermoises people’s balls.
I’m going to disagree with the great and powerful Wolfgang Puck here. Standing and Eating at a truck can absolutely be a memorable experience.
That Facts I seen two crackheads fight over $3 at a taco truck one of the best memories of my life
Thats why he said for him. He understands for other people it is an experience but for him nah
That's how you find your significant other.
He’s European guys
Absolutely
Are we gonna talk about how Wolfgang almost killed all of Jon's cooking confidence by tossing out his omelette but told the story with a bright smile
He deserved it. You don't go up to a legend like Wolfgang and boast about how well you can cook when you're not even a chef. It's a lesson in humility.
It was when he was “training” for the movie Chef and went to Wolfgangs restaurant to learn. He wasn’t boasting. He actually made him another one on the Chef Show. He still gives him a hard time but it’s all in good fun. Great episode.
@@bambuhiphop exactly. He just mentioned that he cooks, it’s not like he’s bragging that he’s a great chef.
Chefs are psychopaths.
I'll let others do the talk. I'm here just to read.
Imagine naming your kid Wolfgang and they don’t grow up to be a badass at whatever they do
In Germany that is actually a pretty square, outdated name.
@@razrxo well that’s super unfortunate and not nearly as cool
It is an extremely rare name in Norway. But one of the very few is coincidentally a pianist (child prodigy) and composer and it IS his real name, due to his Dutch parents. But I have often thought the same. What if that guy grew up to be just a regular guy in a common profession?
I went to school with one of those. Very average dude, nothing wrong with that but he is indeed named Wolfgang 🤣
Wolfgang is Eddie Van Halen's son's name...not sure if he's badass
I trust this dude with anything food related just because of his accent
Very weird but very attractive mix of German, French and American accents
@@dirks4041 At first I didn't get any french accent, but then he said chef d'orchester :D
and your username too lol
@@dirks4041 he’s Austrian...
@@cerisevanille I'm just saying what his accent in English sounds like to me, not what his nationality is.
Everyone glanced over the fact that WOLFGANG PUCK says he uses a panini press for his steaks😅
lmao I am surprised to hear that, like wtf, a STEAK???
Because no one wants to speak ill of Wolfgang Puck.
simple appliances can be rad for cooking stuff, rice cookers are killer for this like steaming veggies or dumplings
Its a super hot 2 sided flat top, seems like a perfect appliance for something that needs even cooking on both sides
It’s not about the tool, it’s the technique with which it is used
He never actually said food truck food is bad. He said he doesn't like to eat to standing up outside. He did not criticize food truck chefs or a particular culture.
EXACTLY. Geez, people can get so offended sometimes. He just said it wasn't for him. Why can't people ever agree to disagree??
@@malloryg4251 Agreeing to disagree means I'm allowed to disagree with him.
@@donhankins1082that's fine. If a famous chef prefers to be in a restaurant than a truck then it's his choice
For the story at the end, I get it. He didn't tell the producer how to make a good movie, why should the producer think he knows how to cook better than the head chef?
Yeah, but in the beginning he was talking about substitutions and catering to the customer. Dude just wanted his fish dry, it's like asking for a steak well done. Also he's missing out, some food trucks are 🔥🔥🔥
@@nomtombot17 yeah but his issue wasn't just the cooking it dry it was that after he did so they complained it to be too dry. I learned long ago the customer is only right till they are wrong
@@shadows1226 That's the equivalent of handing someone a burnt steak and saying: "What? you asked for it well done lol" It's a spectrum, he might like dry fish but not as dry as possible.
@@soleo2783 well yes, which is why Wolfgang here is telling us this story as a lesson he learnt during his younger days to not take things too personally and generally just try to cater the customer 😁
It sounds like he deliberately made it too dry though. It's like saying you want your steak well done, and then the chef intentionally burns it to a cinder. It seems like he regrets it now and the purpose of the anecdote was to show that chefs should try and accommodate the customers' wishes.
i worked for one of his restaurants in Atlantic City NJ for 5 years and met him couple times. He's a chill dude.
That’s gangster bro
@@reeseruss he is a gangster forsure
The one in the Borgata?
@@stripedpants1668 thats right. I worked every station, my favorite was pizza and or pasta station. good times
Where r u workin right now?
"Jon alvays sinks he is such a good cook, so I crush his dreams. It is lots of fun because I am ze German"
Wolfgang is austrian.
Yeah germans really hate Jon
Whoever name their kid Wolfgang is saddling them with really high aspirations
Valerie Bertinelli & Van Halen 😃
It's not a very uncommon name in german speaking countries
My dad's best friend growing up was named Wolfgang. That guy got struck by lightning one time
Yeah, I mean it clearly worked out for this guy
@@linusdn2777 Ah really? I didn't know that, thank you!
I loved that how he reviewed ratatouille and he said that it was accurate! My grandpa was also a cook and he enjoyed the movie. It is safe to say ratatouille is one of the best of the 2000s movie (there are other amazing ones too like Wall-e, but I love ratatouille because it also ties in with my family. my mom is a French teacher and we always watched French movies, so this one was a hit for us!)
Fr I was obsessed with it as a kid and I credit it for getting me into cooking
I also loved Ratatouille! Great movie!
@@stfu3192 Heck yeah!
@@lisaspikes4291 agreed
@@KeyFChicken.zzs z zszz😊gb9
Who would've thought Anthony Hopkins would know so much about cooking!
Someone check the meat!
Lmao 🤣
Have you not seen Hannibal Lecter in action?
Looks nothing like Hopkins lol
More like Jack Nicholson
Anyone who hasn't seen CHEF is missing out on a raw emotional view at food and family.
One of my favourite movies
Agreed.
CHEF is one of the greatest food films of all-time!
Chef Roy Choy was the chef consultant for the movie and now they have a cook series in Netflix, they interviewed chef Wolfgang Puck and he corrected Jon Favreau omelette recipe
Chef: in which actor-director Jon Favreau casts himself dating Scarlett Johansson and Sofia Vergara
On the food truck thing, here in London Ontario there is a great community of food truck owners who make some really delicious and interesting meals. Sometimes you can find a great experience in the least likely of places
I mean there are many michelin stars that have been given to street food vendors, and food trucks are pretty much the same thing. But if its not for him its not for him.
Not fancy enough for snobby Wolfgang
Sammy souvlaki baby u know what’s up
@@knyko7516 I mean, he described a blue steak as rare and went on again later about how everyone else is wrong. I like listening to his opinions, but that’s all they are.
@@Phogramo He won’t allow the experience of a good food truck to happen as he just says it’s not for me. There are so many good Mexican food trucks everywhere in the U.S. he’s crazy on that opinion.
He didn't say food truck food isn't good, he said he doesn't want to eat it himself because it's very important to him to sit down and savour his food. That is a very common attitude in many European countries although it's relatively foreign in North America. It's not about right or wrong or better or worse, it's personal taste and philosophy. Regardless I loved how he praised Ratatouille for authenticity and straight roasted Jon Favreau 😂😂
Hey look, someone with an intelligent comment who isn't just reacting emotionally! LOL! I agree with you.
There's a lot of food trucks in Europe. Wolfgang Puck just personally isn't interested in them.
Super cool guy and so experienced and legendary but I really disagree with what he thinks about eating at food trucks
He comes a bit as a douche to me tbh.
@@raziel4235 yup
@@raziel4235 Elitism brings the douchery out.
He’s privileged.
Being totally honest, I feel the same way he does. Food trucks don't strike me right. I accept that others feel differently, but there's a grossness to them that I can't disassociate no matter what I do. It's like eating at the seedy dive joint near your house to me, not something fancy. And when I see prices rise to normal restaurant prices, I don't go bother even with the rare ones I like.
Way too short...I could watch this guy for an hour!
Too*
@@patmooney1407 Thanks 😊
He did say stay tuned for part 2
HOURS!
There’s a documentary on Disney+ called Wolfgang it’s amazing
I guess chef wouldn’t like Thailand then, it’s food culture is based around street food and eating on the streets
So much good food is. I'm surprised to here what he said about street food. I'd imagine a chef want to experience food in all kinds of ways.
@@StockAL3Xj most old school chefs who practiced western cuisine think like that.
And it IS an experience, despite what he says.
@@jordanbridges I agree some of my most memorable eating experiences have been late nights at food trucks eating great food
@@ivanherrera3857 It's not really great food, it's greasy oily food. Burgers, noodles and things like that. He is a chef of a more sophisticated caliber. Fresh produce. Food that takes time to make and not two minutes of prep and dished out in a styrofoam palette.
You can just tell how passionate he is about cooking. Wonderful man.
It's slightly embarrassing to be an authority on food / restaurants and completely shut out a whole sector of the community. The experience of a food truck is the passion put forth and in many cases the chef takes your order, making it much more personal.
Well-said, Taylor!
feeling the same. he defintely sounds like looking down truck food chef to me, either its the truth or he is not good at expressing himself.
There is an irony in it too. He says at the beginning about catering to the customers. Food trucks cater to the customers by going to them, rather than making them come to you.
No kidding. I feel like this is why more people love Gordon Ramsay because he would never say anything like this
@@cgomes1610 i generally wish they'd taken another chef that isn't a huge 'celebrity' chef. there are tons of brilliant chefs - that easily can keep up with Puck or Ramsay in the kitchen (and are more creative), but they don't own multiple restaurants, and do not go on tv constantly.
As a Wolfgang myself, I've always wanted to meet him just because of the name and I always hear lots about him. Also you know how many times people asked if I'm named after him.. "no I'm not named after him, I'm named after Mozart" 🤘🏽😎👍🏽
John Favreau actually was cutting that lol. He got trained for the film
They were actually switching between Jon Favreau and a professional in the wide and zoomed in shots. It wasn't entirely Jon.
This legend is not only incredible at what he does but the empathy he has toward his customers, the positive experience he wants them to have is so apparent. Amazing guy!
I don’t know why he said Jon was confident when on the chef show it was the opposite and Jon was super nervous and wanted to watch instead lol. Wolfgang just reminds me of a grandpa that misinterprets what you say and messes with you haha
Yeah that seemed like he had a grudge, or just interprets things based on preconceived bias. It was pretty clear in the first scene Faverau was recipe building after hours, not working a line.
@@hussaf1 I wouldn’t say a grudge, when Roy Choi and Jon visited his restaurant in Vegas he messed with Jon a bit but was very patient and generous with information and taught jon a bit. However he was wrong about Jon using a stand in for the chopping part lol because that really was Jon
I've seen that episode too but Wolfgang said it was an event at a hotel, so different time than when they shot Chef Show.
@@kellyuda2745 right because they met before they filmed chef as part of his training but yea I kind of forgot that, maybe that’s when Jon was humbled haha. But I will say there’s a good chance it was the same event on chef show because Jon did make an omelette as well
The old guard except for a few guys like Pepin are built around “punching down”; I think it’s fair to consider what Puck is doing here as “punching down”
Wolfgang is such a great guy and down to earth. His staff is, especially his managers, another story.
I’ve purchased a lot of his products over the years, and I must say, I haven’t been disappointed. Pots and pans, knives, a cheese board with cheese knives, a set of stainless steel mixing bowls. All very good!
He's so casual, yet so perfect in telling us what he knows...
he didn't dismiss food trucks, he said he doesn't want to open one because he already has restaurants and he doesn't find street eating to be an experience. some people feel the same way about fine dining, it's not a type of experience they enjoy. doesn't make anyone wrong, and it's literally the opposite of pretentious to admit something isn't for you. he's not pretending to anything, he's just stating his preference.
Come on GQ, you know we need this to be at least 45 mins! Lol
Great cooks with food trucks might not be able to afford a 'beautiful restaurant' early on their careers. And whether you're standing or sitting down when you eat isn't really the point of an 'experience' - it's the food and the way it was lovingly prepared. Hawker / street food in Asia is awesome.
Exactly, Nina!
It depends on the person. He said specifically for him, he does like everything to be an experience when eating. You dont, which is ok. He himself said it was very hard to operate one, and thats why he instead chose to stay with his restaurant.
I am in LOVE with Wolfgang Puck, he has such a refreshing attitude towards cooking and culinary. "It is like painting a picture."
yeah he's great isn't he. his comparison to art and cooking is spot on. a lot of us cooks are into the arts because we see parallels between the two worlds. you can be really creative in cooking, as you would with music or sculpting. expression
I love his emphasis on customer service and the eating experience.
i wanna make a scrambled egg with him
Same I really want to learn for a legend
I 100% agree that eating is a special moment but I love eating out of trucks. It an amazing experience and would never deny myself. To each their own.
super excited for part 2
Dude, truck food is the edge of cooking. Some times its not the best but some times it is WONDERFUL.
If you did not know this guy also cooks for the Oscars and has various videos for the same.
Unless you are Gen Z most people know.
Wolfgang Puck: 8:32 he do not agrue to his customers, so they don't feel bad and afraid that his customers might not comeback. meanwhile in Gordon Ramsey: get out!!! and do not comeback.
Can't wait for part 2. Pucks a beast
I Love Wolfgang and im so happy to see him react to my favorite Disney movie ratoituille
I love these episodes. So much fun to watch
> Criticizes the food truck industry That's it, forget Flay vs Ramsey fight, now I want to see him in the Iron Chef kitchen vs Flay
6:27 - “I like when the sandvich is warm” - Heavy
I hope there are many more parts!
For those typing essay's about why Wolfgang Puck hates food trucks he doesn't have to like what you like it's his choice and his opinion he explains it clearly I don't agree with it but you don't see me crying a river now back to my Al Pastor tacos session.
Seems like you're crying...
Puck is so cool! Hope I can meet him one day!
if ur ever in la u can usually see him at spago in Beverly hills
I might try that some rime! Thanks!
CHEF is such a good movie tbh. gonna rewatch it ASAP
I needed this
This man is a treasure 😂💯
I like the moment he said "eating is a special moment." It made me think of my interest in table manners.
He’s a blessing
I know about this story with Jon!! It's so cute because they always talk about this. I loved how he felt like a child in front of Puck.
You guys should do one of these covering movies and shows about working in retail. Let me commentate it lol. Ive seen it all.
One moment to appreciate the research that went into ratatouille move , a beautiful kitchen ( very realistic down to pots and pans ) , very realistic chefs customers and Beautiful Paris
the way Puck describes food and the process and with that voice makes me sleepy while craving for food
It’s sad but beautiful when a cook has to tell a customer, “look I know what I’m doing and something tells me you don’t so let me do the thing ok dad.” It does happen some people go to war when they dine because they did not get enough oxygen in the womb
man he's so cool...wish they would have included 'Burnt' in there
As much as I like fine dining and stuff, that film is just overly pretentious and no Michelin star restaurant is like that in reality... like... sorry, but it's just too neat. Yes, I know they hired Marcus Wareing as a consultant for the film and had him design the kitchens for the movie, but still...
Love and respect Wolfgang but everyone enjoys different experiences differently and I’ve had some amazing culinary experiences with food trucks!
No Reservations is one of my favorite movies so I NEED a part 2
I always enjoy it when Wolfgang Puck goes into storytime mode. The shaaaaaade XD At the same time, he should try the whole roadside food experience in a different environment (or with different people) because I like standing and eating. Option two is to pack a couple of foldable chairs for customers [shrugs].
so happy
Chefs are shaped by their experiences as much as anyone else, perhaps even more so because they can spend years if not decades in a specific discipline. Their opinions are based on what they have had the chance to see/eat. Maybe when he gets a free moment maybe we take him out for some good old fashioned street food.... .... and take all the chairs away.
Very zen like answer.... but too many words
He lives in LA, if he wanted to eat at a food truck, he would. Its just not his thing, and he makes it pretty clear he is talking about personal preference, not on behalf of anyone else.
Imagine having Wolfgang Puck as a grandma..... It must be heaven
That first 20 seconds is such serious shade and I love it XD!
Please give us a part 2 he’s too funny,I love the way he explains every scene and gives funny stories about his cooking days
Puck said eating in the streeet is not an experience…….. he hasn’t been to mexico
Y que mejor ni venga.. Che vato mamón
@@bernardotrevino768 verdad que si
I actually Wolfgang in Bahrain. It was the opening of the CUT restaurant that was opening up at four seasons. He was quite a chill guy tbh.
I love eating out 🤓 great video _ thanks GQ and KZhead.
I freaking love this man. Although he only considers himself a chef and in no way a celebrity, I'd consider him above the grand majority of "celebrity chefs". You just gotta love the man's personality and passion.
Jon Favreau actually took cooking lessons for this roll. Everything you see him doing in the kitchen is actually him. So yes that is his knife skills.
Bro Favreau is in a movie?? Same one that’s doing Star Wars now? Whaaaaaaaaa Where can I watch Chef
@@CasualInTheTrees he’s also in Elf and the Avengers movies lol
Yes indeed he did... Thats way Wolfgang rosted him cause Jon calls himself a "chef" and he is just a prep cook.
@@CasualInTheTrees on netflix
Jon and Wolfgang have this friendly banter because Jon did like a quick training with him. He even had Wolfgang as his guest in his Chef series. 😁
Wolfgang you're the Best!!
Part 2?! Heck, yeah!
His glasses was slightly off -_- You generally shouldn't use French baugette on a Cubano
When he said Morocco I thought it was Henning Wehn telling the interpol story.
I like how every video I seen about cooking movies ratatouille always pops up
I love this guy.
20 seconds in and i'm SCREAMINGGGGG
Wolfgang is literally a legend in the food industry. Love him!
This is awesome! I’d love to see a bartender break down movies soon!
I'm sitting here eating boxed curly noodles with soy stuff on them, some frozen chopped kale, and some pre-shredded mozzarella. and I like it, because it's cheap and easy to make. And I feel like he wouldn't judge me for that. And that is such a cool thing.
I'm judging you for that
@@Jennyfisch Your hatred just makes me happier.
I’m going to miss this guy when he’s gone! Seems like a Authentic good guy
Sir. You are absolutely precious. Keep it up!
So adorable. I love him. 😭😭😭
Seems a bit small minded to completely disregard ALL food trucks. There's some good authentic stuff out there.
Yeah, that's what happens when you're rich and don't want to participate in poor people things.
@@MrKylederp actually that happens when you are a legendary restaurant cook whose name is synonymous with amazing food and high scale restaurants
He didn't say that he couldn't try foods out of a truck; he said that standing up and eating wasn't an experience for him; he prefers to sit down and savor his food.
"I have never eaten out of a truck, I will never eat out of a truck" that's the sign of an old school pretentious cook. Whatever, he's missing out on an excellent area of cooking, his loss.
And diarrhea
imagine calling Wolfgang Puck a pretentious cook
Wolfgang is entitled to his own opinion it doesn't affect anyone.
Idk, my grandma would agree. She have never step foot in a pretentious restaurant. Some folks don't like street food. Nothing wrong with that.
Why did you take that so personally? You're being a baby
I love the "No Reservations" scene!!
Have eaten is several of his places, remember fondly about Cut in Vegas. Came with a friend dressed as a hobbo, left after seeing the kitchen and applaude kitchen brigade. Excellent dinner, great service. Old school perfectly cooked (RARE) pieces of meat :)
Sorry for a couple of spelling mistakes, English not my first born language
I couldn’t see him having an intimidating/angry side like most chefs have. Seems like a nice happy dude.
dude he looks like he would be the best grandpa
improvisation is the way talented people deal with pressure, it often births miracles, impossible to conceive before hand, such as perfection is as momentary as spontaneity is, only a tool for those whom ballet gracefully across the minefield of the professional life, and reached echelons beyond insecurity...
Standing in the street and eating is definitely an experience.
i wonder if he knows that the guest in ratatouille was voiced by chef thomas keller!
His take on food trucks is a bit 'old fashioned' and slightly out of touch - given that Los Angeles and many other cities now have a vibrant, high quality, and gourmet food truck scene. Like Roger Ebert saying 'video games will never be art'.
There are even food trucks with Michelin Stars now.
Oof Roger Ebert actually said that? Big yikes right there. I unfortunately have to lose a little more respect for him now. I’m honestly glad nothing is ever made for the critics. How boring and pretentious things would be…🥶
The last story Wolfgang told is every line cooks dream 😂
Some foods are best eaten standing or on the go...like I wouldn't sit indoors for a New York hotdog. It's still a great experience, just different.
I love wolf gang puck, but you should do Gordon Ramsay next GQ👀💯