[Fuil Moinn]

Originally Posted by Pete

For those of you who dislike Ramsey, check out episodes of Ramsey's Kitchen Nighmares. It's a British show that can be seen on the BBC America channel. In it he spends a week consulting in a restaurant that is about to go under. Sure, he still can be an ***, but you also see his passionate, and compassionate sides. You really get a sense that this guy really knows what he's doing. And he knows how to get the best out of people, or send them on their way.

It was shown on Food Network Canada too. I couldn't believe he actually ate that rotten oyster one of the chef's served him.

[UniChef]

I watched the first 45 minutes, that was enough. Boring and predictible.

[Greg]

The chef I work for worked with him at La Gavroche; word is Ramsey is indeed an a**, albeit a talented one.

[Pete]

I'd work for a very talented a** over a really nice moron any day!!!

[redace1960]

i'd like to give him a swift kick in the ***. tiresome nut.

[katbalou]

the finale is next week, down to mike and ralph, 2 of the professionals. next week they must design their own restaurant and the other booted team-mates come back as staff. should be interesting to see what they come up with.

[panini]

anyone planning to watch the last show? I have really been amused by this show. Personally would'nt give a cook a job running a rest.
It make me smile to see a chef that hasn't matured into the industry. It's been proven that this old, sharp stick in the eye routine, doesn't work as well as a mature approach. It's been a great tool for our associates though. I've recommended they watch this just to see what you may encounter in the field. Most of their comments were, that can't be the norm. I just smile and tell them I used to be one of these before I grew up.

[Pete]

It's being recorded so that I can watch it tomorrow night, so nobody spoil it for me!!!! I have followed this show from beginning to end. I can't wait to see the final episode! I have loved the show, and am waiting to hear about auditions for the next one!!! I think I could handle anything Ramsey would throw at me.

[gonefishin]

Well that was fun

[chefmikesworld]

I watched as much as I could of the programs depending on my work schedule...

I really got off on it, I think that he is a passionate culinarian that is not going to sacrifice his ethics for any person or any reason. This I respect.

As stated previously, many of us have been active participants in kitchens such as these, myself very much included. I had worked under a psycho chef that now is my best friend even though thousands of miles and fifteen years apart. Chef Roy never comprimised his ethics, pushed me to the limit (which at one point included me throwing a saute pan at him and missing his face by inches) but he pushed me to the limit and I became a better culinarian in the long run.

Due to his management style, I have grown to become the kinder and gentler chef than my mentor, two different worlds, two different chefs.

As far as the reality of the show....hmmmm....

No gloves, no visible sanitation practices (e.g. Andrew running his hand through his hair and then pulling out and plating halibut)

Sous' that had nothing to do but wake up contestants.

Chef not touching any food other than plating.

The list could go on, as could anyone that was a professional that stepped into my kitchen.Did I enjoy the show and the outcome? Most definitely, I even found it truly motivating, but understanding what is reality and what is entertainment are two different perspectives.

I most definitely was entertained. And as far as Chef Roy goes, he refused to watch it. He told me the other evening that he saw some of the commercials and it reminded him too much of someone he knew...

LMAO,
Cheffy

[chrose]

Originally Posted by Pete

I think I could handle anything Ramsey would throw at me.

Shoot! Piece o' cake!!! I wouldn't mind being on the show just to show the Chef how not to get rattled!

[panini]

I can't believe the winner took an apprenticeship over having the restaurant. Boy was that kid set up. This guy only wishes he had the respect he thinks he has in the industry. The guy's a throw-back joke. I wanted big Jimmy to back hand him, just once. Such a poor representation of the industry!
You can't possibly respect your food if you can't respect people

[Pierre]

i too was surprised the way it ended, with the apprentiseship. so what happened to the restaurant that the winner was going to win? that part was a let down because it think it wasn't as adhoc as it seemed. i'm guessing that FOX never intended on giving a restaurant to anyone. plus, now Gordon has another talented chef in his charge to help continue his reputation as a great chef. Hire great talent and let them make you look good. I just hope we hear more from the winner" in the future and he doesn't get trampled up in Gordon's cult of personality.

none the less, congrat to "the winner". he deserved it, hands down. i only wish he was given his own restaurant so i could go down to LA and sample his food.

[katbalou]

i don't think i'd want to work with mike, the trick with the crab was pretty cheap and it was the 2nd time he'd pulled a stunt like that. he may be creative, but to me that isn't playing well with others.

[panini]

I think Ralph and Ed showed their true colors when the hung that housewife out to dry. I can drive down my street and find 10 wannabe chefs who would never let the customer suffer to advance themselves. oh, forgot, it's TV