Eat This New York (2004) User Reviews

Interesting if you like the underbelly of the food world.

[carrie7 · 6/10 · 11 May 2004]

SPOILERS!!!!

A sadly, interesting film of two every-day Joe's trying to open a restaurant in New York. These scenes of the economic and construction struggle are interspersed with interviews from known, famous chefs like Rocco DiSpirito (before he was emotionally wrecked by the reality TV show) and Ruth Reichl, editor of Gourmet magazine. If you are thinking of starting a restaurant, this is a must-see. The ending of the film is essentially opening day of the restaurant (one is never sure they are going to accomplish it). I would like to have seen a follow-up, say, six months later. Are they still open?

In retrospect, the interviews with the celebrity chefs proves to be more interesting than the struggles of the wanna-be's...

Compelling tale of culinary underdogs

[peterlohrnyc · 9/10 · 11 June 2007]

The best film on the restaurant business I've seen.

The film goes behind the scenes to follow the dramatic struggle and eventual triumph of two friends who decide to open in the toughest restaurant city in the world. The director subtly weaves in hard facts and the perspective of New York and industry insiders (celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, critics) to help explain the real reasons why restaurants succeed or fail and always returns to the story of the underdogs trying to build a little restaurant of their own so that you can actually see for yourself. You root for the guys from the start. Funny, comprehensive, and great access. Very authentic yet optimistic view of NY and those who follow their passion. Worth it.