Sydney continues developing the menu with help from Tina, who is thriving in culinary school, although Tina is troubled when Ebra stops attending. Natalie convinces Cicero to expedite permit applications. Claire accompanies Carmy to drop off a liquor license application, where the pair bond. She convinces him to accompany her to a party, where Carmy realizes Claire represents the release and enjoyment he has been searching for. After the party, Carmy takes Claire to see the restaurant, walking in on an argument about Richie stealing electricity from a neighboring building. When the restaurant clears, Carmy and Claire share their first kiss.

Heritage, Stuart (December 25, 2022). " 'Best workplace drama since Mad Men ': the sandwich-makers who shook the world". The Guardian. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023 . Retrieved January 1, 2023.

Footer

Carmen Christopher as Chester, the roommate and close friend of Marcus who often visits the restaurant. Lionel Boyce as Marcus Brooks, The Beef's bread baker-turned-pastry chef, spurred on by Carmy's mentoring. Matty Matheson as Neil Fak (starring season 2, recurring season 1), a childhood friend of the Berzattos, and sometimes-handyman for the restaurant.

Gillian Jacobs as Tiffany Jerimovich (season 2; uncredited guest, season 1 [a]), Richie's ex-wife with whom he shares a daughter, Eva Joel McHale as Carmy's old executive chef in New York City, who was verbally abusive and dismissive.Molly Gordon as Claire (season 2), a childhood friend of the Berzattos, on whom Carmy harbored a crush as a teenager. Echebiri, Makuochi (June 27, 2023). " 'The Bear' Season 2 Is FX's Most-Watched Debut Ever on Hulu". Collider. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023 . Retrieved June 29, 2023. Lewis, Hilary; Coates, Tyler (December 13, 2022). "Film Independent Spirit Award TV Nominations: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Severance, Station Eleven Lead". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 22, 2022 . Retrieved December 13, 2022. Shanfeld, Ethan (April 26, 2023). "Bob Odenkirk Joins The Bear Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023 . Retrieved April 27, 2023. The Bear premiered on Hulu in the United States on June 23, 2022. [10] It is available internationally in the Star hub on Disney+. [11] The 10-episode second season was released on June 22, 2023. [3] Music [ edit ]

Zorrilla, Mónica Marie (June 27, 2023). " 'The Bear' Season 2 Debut Marks FX on Hulu's Most-Watched Premiere Ever". The Messenger. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023 . Retrieved June 29, 2023. Disney+ Sets Launch Date for the Critically-Acclaimed Original Series The Bear in the UK and Ireland" (Press release). Disney. September 1, 2022. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023 . Retrieved February 3, 2023. Gruenwedel, Erik (June 27, 2023). "JustWatch: Second Season of Hulu's 'The Bear' Tops Weekly Episodic Streaming Through June 25". Media Play News. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023 . Retrieved June 27, 2023. Gruenwedel, Erik (July 18, 2022). "JustWatch: Everything Everywhere All at Once Tops Jurassic World Dominion Streaming at Home". Media Play News. Archived from the original on October 31, 2022 . Retrieved October 31, 2022.Set Decorators Society of America Announces Nominations for 2022 Television Awards". Below the Line. June 14, 2023. Archived from the original on June 22, 2023 . Retrieved June 21, 2023. The sandwich shop interior is copied from the real-life Chicago shop Mr. Beef on Orleans, in River North. The creator was a frequent patron and a friend of the owner's son. [5] The great appeal of The Bear is that it purports to give viewers an inside look into a restaurant kitchen. Even though it’s been 20 years since Anthony Bourdain published Kitchen Confidential and revealed the secrets of restaurants – that chef’s specials are usually made from yesterday’s leftovers and hollandaise is a breeding ground for salmonella – the appetite to know what goes on behind the kitchen doors remains. Kirsten, Chuba; Lewis, Hilary (December 12, 2022). "Golden Globes: List of Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on December 12, 2022 . Retrieved December 12, 2022. Abby Elliott as Natalie "Sugar" Rose Berzatto, Carmy and Michael's sister and reluctant co-owner of The Beef.

Lewis, Hilary (November 28, 2022). " Everything Everywhere All at Once Tops Gotham Awards; Full Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022 . Retrieved November 28, 2022. a b Shanfeld, Ethan (May 8, 2023). " 'The Bear' Announces Season 2 Premiere Date". Variety. Archived from the original on May 18, 2023 . Retrieved May 9, 2023.

Maddison Hockey

a b Moreau, Jordan; Schneider, Michael (July 12, 2023). "Emmys 2023: The Complete Nominations List". Variety. Archived from the original on July 17, 2023 . Retrieved July 12, 2023. Construction delays occur, including the discovery of a mold problem. Sydney has dinner with her father, who expresses his concerns about her choice to open a restaurant. With Sydney now the chef de cuisine, she asks Tina to be her sous-chef, to the latter's delight; she sends Tina and Ebra to culinary school. Meanwhile, Carmy reconnects with his childhood friend Claire, now a resident in emergency medicine, but intentionally gives her a wrong phone number. Pedersen, Erik (May 13, 2022). "FX Summer Premiere Dates: Reservation Dogs, What We Do In The Shadows, New Series The Old Man& The Bear, More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022 . Retrieved June 24, 2022.