“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

Snug Harbor on Staten Island is a great reminder of New York City's maritime history. Opening in 1833, it was the grand retirement home for sailors from around the world. Now it houses several cultural institutions, including the Noble Maritime Collection.

The museum celebrates Snug Harbor, maritime art, and the history of New York Harbor, including the Robbins Reef Lighthouse and its famous caretaker Kathryn Walker. It also houses and maintains the collections and works of marine artist John A. Noble, featuring the houseboat he used as his art studio.

On this episode, we learn about the illicit history of speakeasies and take a look at the ones still around today.

0:00 - The Legacy of Speakeasies in New York City
1:09 - Why is it called "speakeasy"?
1:22 - When did prohibition start and why?
2:54 - Did Prohibition era speakeasies need a password?
3:44 - Where can I find a speakeasy bar in New York?
6:27 - How did speakeasies stay hidden?
8:07 - How are speakeasy tied to the gangster world?
12:13 - What is a modern day speakeasy?
15:02 - Do speakeasies still exist?