Gio Luciano's TikTok video showing his meal as a line cook went viral, drawing millions of views and igniting discussions about Bushwick culture and masculinity. His casual depiction of a line cook's life caught the attention of many, including influencer Addison Rae. While some viewers appreciate his portrayal and compare him to chefs like Anthony Bourdain, others accuse him of being inauthentic. This discussion is intensified by ongoing gentrification in Bushwick, with locals critiquing newcomers who adopt a low-income aesthetic for appearances.
"It's Sunday night and here's what I eat before service as a line cook in Bushwick," Luciano said at the start with a cheeky grin.
As gentrification sweeps through Bushwick, some New York locals have begun to call out newcomers who dress poor on purpose.
Anyone who thinks he's performing just has clearly never worked in the industry before," said Nyanyika Banda, an award-winning chef who worked in the 2010s under restaurateur Danny Bowien at Mission Chinese Food.
While some people are comparing him to Anthony Bourdain, the chef-turned-author-turned-CNN-host, or lauding him for simply shining a light on the life of a line cook, others say he's a 'cosplaying' fraud.
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