This is the story of where New York City's water comes from - perhaps the most impressive water system in the world. This video took us over six months to make, but is a project we've been dreaming up since we started Public Opinion. Thanks to the hardworking folks at the DEP for maintaining this incredible system and for giving us an inside look.

MTA Construction & Development is the organization charged with expanding the MTA’s transportation network and infrastructure. MTA C&D combines the planning, engineering, and construction departments from across the MTA to create a unified team that will expand the transportation network better, faster, and at lower cost.

“It takes people months, sometimes up to a year to secure their reservation here at Tatiana.” Today Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with chef Kamat Newman, Chef de Cuisine at Tatiana in New York City's Lincoln Center. Founded by chef Kwame Onwuachi, Tatiana combines Afro-Caribbean influence and popular New York dishes and is fast becoming one of the city’s toughest reservations to get.

00:00 Intro
01:13 Checking Overnight Stocks
03:17 Junior Sous Chef Check In
05:42 Short Rib Prep
08:42 Making Egusi Stew
11:18 Setting Up Service Kitchen
14:27 Final Service Prep
15:32 Pre-Shift Meeting