Burger Expert George Motz's Favorite NYC Meals (That Aren't Burgers) — Chef's Day Off

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George Motz declares the Roast Pork sandwich from Defonte's Sandwich Shop in Red Hook, Brooklyn, as literally the best sandwich in the world, highlighting its perfect balance of ingredients, while later, during his day off, he praises the Goulash and Schnitzel at Werkstatt in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, calling the latter completely delicious and comforting.

Key Points: George Motz identifies the Roast Pork sandwich from Defonte's Sandwich Shop (Red Hook, Brooklyn) as the best sandwich globally, emphasizing its perfect balance of ingredients (00:03, 03:04, 06:54). Defonte's has a long history, being established in 1922, and the owners treat their long-time employees well, which contributes to the quality (01:33, 04:30, 04:20). Motz later visits Werkstatt in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, where co-owner Thomas Ferlesch serves him Goulash with Spätzle and Schnitzel, noting the Goulash is intensely flavored and the Schnitzel is perfectly delicious (08:09, 11:21, 12:22). Werkstatt serves Austrian beer, specifically Stiegl from Salzburg, which Ferlesch has served since he took over the business (08:39, 09:01). Motz praises the balance in the Schnitzel dish, noting the broccoli rabe is not bitter and the bread is perfect (06:56, 07:14). Motz expresses frustration over finding discarded coffee cups from Werkstatt on the street, calling it the bane of his existence (00:53, 02:25). The video concludes with Motz and his partner Deirdre Wells enjoying the food at Werkstatt, emphasizing the comforting, home-like atmosphere of the restaurant (11:25, 11:37).

Context: Food writer and documentarian George Motz explores some of his favorite non-burger meals in New York City for his 'Chef's Day Off' series. The video features two stops: Defonte's Sandwich Shop in Red Hook, Brooklyn, famous for its Italian-American deli sandwiches, and Werkstatt in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, a German restaurant run by Austrian natives. Motz shares high praise for the signature sandwich at Defonte's and enjoys classic Austrian dishes at Werkstatt.