Chef’s Night Out with Lucas Sin & Eric Sze

Munchies

Munchies

18 min, 15 sec

A detailed recount of a lively evening with the Shy Boyz Club indulging in Long Island Iced Teas and Chinese cuisine across various locations.

Summary

  • The Shy Boyz Club, consisting of Eric and Lucas, chefs and restaurateurs, embark on an adventure fueled by Long Island Iced Teas and Chinese food.
  • They visit several restaurants, faced with challenges such as making their own Long Island Iced Tea when denied one, and participate in drinking games.
  • The chefs cherish their friendship and shared culinary passion through pop-ups, despite running their own separate restaurants in Manhattan.
  • The night culminates with a gathering at 886, serving Chinese food and Long Island Iced Teas, celebrating the Shy Boyz Club culture.

Chapter 1

Introduction to Shy Boyz Club and Its Spirit

0:04 - 1 min, 4 sec

Introduction to the Shy Boyz Club and their plan to indulge in Long Island Iced Teas and Chinese food.

Introduction to the Shy Boyz Club and their plan to indulge in Long Island Iced Teas and Chinese food.

  • Eric and Lucas, the Shy Boyz Club, share their love for Long Island Iced Teas and Chinese food.
  • They discuss their respective restaurants, 886 and Nice Day, and the pop-up events they host together.
  • Despite their individual ventures, their collaboration allows them to cook dishes that wouldn't fit in their own menus.

Chapter 2

The Lit Challenge and Long Island Iced Tea Adventures

1:09 - 1 min, 5 sec

The Shy Boyz Club engages in the Lit Challenge and recounts their experiences with Long Island Iced Teas at various establishments.

The Shy Boyz Club engages in the Lit Challenge and recounts their experiences with Long Island Iced Teas at various establishments.

  • The duo explains the Lit Challenge, a game involving chugging Long Island Iced Teas with a penalty for the slowest drinker.
  • They recall being denied Long Island Iced Teas at upscale venues, comparing it to inappropriate menu requests at high-end restaurants.

Chapter 3

Crafting Their Own Long Island Iced Tea to Go

2:13 - 37 sec

Eric and Lucas craft their own take on Long Island Iced Tea and plan to bring it to different restaurants.

Eric and Lucas craft their own take on Long Island Iced Tea and plan to bring it to different restaurants.

  • The Shy Boyz create their special Long Island Iced Tea mix featuring a variety of spirits and even ketchup.
  • Their concoction is intended as a to-go beverage to accompany them to different dining locations.

Chapter 4

Culinary Collaboration: The Fusion Fried Rice

2:50 - 40 sec

The chefs prepare to combine their fried rice varieties into one dish, showcasing their cooking philosophy.

The chefs prepare to combine their fried rice varieties into one dish, showcasing their cooking philosophy.

  • Eric and Lucas merge their preferred rice types, short and long grain, to create a unique fried rice dish.
  • They include ingredients such as garlic, ginger, egg, two types of sausage, and seasonings, highlighting their preference for combining cooked and raw elements.

Chapter 5

Friends and Games Preceding the Feast

3:30 - 1 min, 36 sec

The Shy Boyz Club is joined by friends and engage in pre-dinner games involving shots and money-filled envelopes.

The Shy Boyz Club is joined by friends and engage in pre-dinner games involving shots and money-filled envelopes.

  • Rich Ho, Justin Au, and Stevie from Ekiben join the Shy Boyz Club for the evening.
  • Stevie introduces a game involving taking shots from Long Island Iced Tea-filled envelopes, some containing cash.

Chapter 6

Starting the Night at Momofuku Ko

5:05 - 2 min, 2 sec

The group's first stop at Momofuku Ko, where they experience their first refusal of Long Island Iced Tea.

The group's first stop at Momofuku Ko, where they experience their first refusal of Long Island Iced Tea.

  • The Shy Boyz Club heads to Momofuku Ko, where their request for Long Island Iced Teas is turned down.
  • Instead, they create their own expensive version of the drink using the restaurant's spirits list.

Chapter 7

Chinese Cuisine at Ping's Cantonese Seafood

7:08 - 3 min, 5 sec

The group enjoys traditional Cantonese dishes at Ping's, where they continue their Long Island Iced Tea escapade.

The group enjoys traditional Cantonese dishes at Ping's, where they continue their Long Island Iced Tea escapade.

  • The Shy Boyz Club visits Ping's Cantonese Seafood for authentic dishes like salt and pepper squid and chicken parm.
  • They praise the quality of ingredients and the memorable culinary experience at Ping's.

Chapter 8

The Chengdu-Style Skewer Hotpot Experience

10:12 - 2 min, 26 sec

The Shy Boyz Club explores Chengdu-style skewer hotpot and continues their night with spicy broth and more Long Island Iced Teas.

The Shy Boyz Club explores Chengdu-style skewer hotpot and continues their night with spicy broth and more Long Island Iced Teas.

  • Moving on to Spicy Palace, the group indulges in skewer hotpot, a Chengdu-style culinary adventure.
  • They are warned about the spicy beef tallow broth's after-effects but embrace the challenge.

Chapter 9

A Final Stop at Josie's and the Long Island Challenge

12:38 - 4 min, 12 sec

Josie's serves as a final stop where the group enjoys mac and cheese and concludes the Long Island Iced Tea challenge.

Josie's serves as a final stop where the group enjoys mac and cheese and concludes the Long Island Iced Tea challenge.

  • At Josie Woods Pub, the Shy Boyz Club savors the mac and cheese and participates in the Long Island Iced Tea challenge.
  • Eric claims victory in the drinking challenge, but there's some debate over who truly finished first.

Chapter 10

Shy Boyz Club Pop-Up at 886

16:50 - 1 min, 19 sec

The evening ends with a pop-up event at 886, serving baos and Long Island Iced Teas to a large crowd.

The evening ends with a pop-up event at 886, serving baos and Long Island Iced Teas to a large crowd.

  • The night concludes with a Shy Boyz Club pop-up at 886, where they expected a small gathering but ended up hosting hundreds.
  • The event features char siu baos, gallons of Long Island Iced Tea mix, and a celebration of their shared passion for food and drink.