For Hell's Kitchen Reality TV fans...
Jan 22, 2009 | 8:52 am
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Actually I don't think any of the chefs in Top Chef, Hell's Kitchen, Iron Chef, etc can do justice to Chinese food.
There, I said it!
Jan 22, 2009 | 9:05 am
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FWIW, he did do stints as (not head) chef in various types of restaurants during one of his recent UK shows (The F Word, I think), including a top-end Dim Sum place, which he appeared to find particularly difficult.
I do enjoy some of the Ramsay reality shows - as obviously staged as they are, he is fairly entertaining. We do get some of the US versions over here too, but I find the production (and I say this as nothing more than a matter of personal taste) make them almost unwatchable - the incidental music, the asides, gah!
I do enjoy some of the Ramsay reality shows - as obviously staged as they are, he is fairly entertaining. We do get some of the US versions over here too, but I find the production (and I say this as nothing more than a matter of personal taste) make them almost unwatchable - the incidental music, the asides, gah!
Jan 22, 2009 | 11:08 am
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Doesn't surprise me in the least. Marco's desire for perfection is beyond reproach. There is no other way. Further, Gordon came up under Marco's wing... err... dictatorship.
Jan 22, 2009 | 2:24 pm
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I do enjoy watching both Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. They are definitely different from Top Chef but I've grown to like Gordon Ramsey. His passion for cooking comes through loud and clear. And he really cares about improvong the restaurants on his Kitchen Nightmares series.
Jan 28, 2009 | 6:49 pm
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I ate at one of his Kitchen Nightmares restaurants before and after it was on the show. It wasn't so bad before, it was a bit better after.
I ate at one of his Kitchen Nightmares restaurants before and after it was on the show. It wasn't so bad before, it was a bit better after.
Feb 7, 2009 | 3:17 pm
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He may be a dark chef, but the show really reigns in our home. A couple of years ago, I was in Vegas visiting a friend and stayed at the Red Rock resort, which is close by her house. We ate at the Terra Rossa and met Heather from season 2. Had the best salad I've ever had in my life, but the pasta wasn't my kind of thing. My friend who is full-blooded Italian, claims that it was outstanding. So, maybe it's just my midwest upbringing! Anyway, I asked Heather about Ramsay. She claims he is actually a very sweet guy.
Feb 7, 2009 | 3:23 pm
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I love this over the top insulting show! The meaner/nastier Gordon is, the more entertained I am! LOL
Kitchen nightmares is a great show as well.
This years talent seems weaker than previous seasons. I already have a strong hatred for Lacey. I'm ready to take a meat ...... to her!
Colleen a "cooking school instructor"? Puh-lease!!!
Both should have been sent home!
Kitchen nightmares is a great show as well.
This years talent seems weaker than previous seasons. I already have a strong hatred for Lacey. I'm ready to take a meat ...... to her!
Colleen a "cooking school instructor"? Puh-lease!!!
Both should have been sent home!
Feb 7, 2009 | 3:27 pm
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Feb 7, 2009 | 8:37 pm
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Seth is downright strange, I felt bad for Robert, I also felt bad for the teacher, and I hope Carol just had an off night since she seems to have some talent.
Feb 8, 2009 | 6:20 am
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Feb 9, 2009 | 2:49 am
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They purposely choose people who aren't the best chefs
There would be applicants who would be well capable of living upto even Ramsay's standards
I mean if you intend to be on the show, you know what foods you need to master !
Rissotto, Beef Wellinton, Scallops to name a few
There would be applicants who would be well capable of living upto even Ramsay's standards
I mean if you intend to be on the show, you know what foods you need to master !
Rissotto, Beef Wellinton, Scallops to name a few
Feb 22, 2009 | 5:27 am
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OH MY GOD, can Chef Ramsey get rid of Forrest Gump (Seth) yet?
I think week after week, Lacey continues to show how big of a waste of space she really is. This week complaining about how the different cuts of beef weren't that important. Also, way for the girls to ham it up about eating the worst parts of a cow during their "punishment." Although I did feel pretty bad for Andrea, she seems to be one of two girls who seems to want the job (after the departure of Ji)
My picks: Paula, Andrea, J, Robert
What?: Giovanni, Ben (dessert fiasco)
I think week after week, Lacey continues to show how big of a waste of space she really is. This week complaining about how the different cuts of beef weren't that important. Also, way for the girls to ham it up about eating the worst parts of a cow during their "punishment." Although I did feel pretty bad for Andrea, she seems to be one of two girls who seems to want the job (after the departure of Ji)
My picks: Paula, Andrea, J, Robert
What?: Giovanni, Ben (dessert fiasco)