A Day With A Line Cook At Brooklyn's Hottest Chinese Restaurant | On The Line | Bon Appétit

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Published 2022-11-10
Line Cook Tristan Kwong brings you into the precise and fast-paced world of a professional kitchen at Bonnie's, Brooklyn's hottest Chinese restaurant. From shopping for fresh ingredients to prepping Bonnie's gourmet take on the "McRib," see what it takes to keep the quality high and the plates moving at an in-demand restaurant day-in, day-out.

Director: Gunsel Pehlivan
Editor: Mack Johnson
Creative Producer: Parisa Kosari
Associate Producer: Dimitri Lazarshvili
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Camera Operator: Jake Robbins
Camera Operator: Kirsten Potts
Assistant Camera: Lucas Young
Audio: Michael Guggino
PA: Connor Kavvas
Covid Compliance Officer: Alicia Lanzieri
Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

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All Comments (21)
  • @DoJoStan
    I can definitely see Tristan opening up his own restaurant one day. Love how he explained everything and you can tell he has a passion for food!
  • @dcheng90
    Tristan is insanely impressive. Such a clear passion for food, and a sense of surety that makes you believe that he’s a rising star.
  • As a native New Yorker, this is what I still love about the city. Regardless of how many megamarkets, overpriced Whole Foods, and boring old supermarkets are available, you still have fruit vendors set up under a bridge, just like it was decades ago.
  • @MrJtseng1
    The charisma on this guy. I can watch him talk about food all day. Maybe a monthly series of him sharing his favorite nyc foods. Articulate, funny, engaging. Well done Tristan!
  • "My tip to not burning your fingers is burning your fingers alot" As a professional chef, I can tell you, I felt that so much lol
  • @heyitzlong
    That comment about cut fruit and the inability of many Asian-American families to verbally say, I love you or I'm sorry. That hit me right in the feels and made me think about all the fights and emotional moments I've had with my parents, and all the sliced apples, oranges, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapefruits, pomegranates ... all the fruits, that got served up in the aftermath.
  • @gregson8533
    Tristan has the IT factor, You can tell he's going places.
  • What a cool dude that can concisely and detailedly explain his craft, reference Gucci Mane, and sling fruit plate, sauces, and tacos all in a single day
  • @GonzaloGEhnis
    This is amazing. The colors, the vibe, the storytelling. I'm happy someone is telling the stories of the people inside the kitchens.
  • @Endoplasmic
    Wow, Tristan is going places. Great passion and the personality to boot.
  • @jeffery1855
    Watching the family meal being cooked was super interesting. No rules, just make good food for a lot people in a set amount of time. I feel like we got to see chef Tristan in his prime element here
  • Tristan brought the sauce to this episode. Thanks, BA for showing us inside the kitchen at Bonnie's!
  • @skyehoo
    amazed because that was a 7 hour prep to open the restaurant and tristan made it look so effortless!!
  • @angelacho5228
    This man is such a jem! I bought all the fruit he introduced. He has an impressive vocabulary, and I am honored to witness his talent and passion.
  • @psychomaji
    That was one of the best episodes yet. The host was so refreshing
  • @ot7stan207
    Tristan seems like he owns the restaurant what a guy! he knows what hes doing and what a presence
  • @andziazach
    Thank you chef for acknowledging the importance of the family meal. A tasty meal can make our day and keep your team happy and motivated. Thank you so much!!!
  • The skill and care that goes into every detail is amazing. Breaks my heart that most line Cooks don't make enough money to afford a one-bedroom apartment anywhere in the United States let alone New York City
  • I love this guy's dedication and commitment not only to the customers, but to the "family" - the workers at the restaurant!
  • @nowaynoway915
    Tristan is a true leader and takes care of his team. This is quality food and I will try when I visit!