gjhdiver 0 #26 June 19, 2007 QuoteTalk about someone who came-up the hard way. You're right, he is impressive. I'd be willing to bet, somewhere, in his life, he had a teacher like him. Chuck He did. The guy's name is Marco Pierre White, the original enfant terrible of the culinary arts. He makes Gordon Ramsay seem like Ghandi in comparicon for temper and naked agression. He also trained under Marcel Roux, the owner of La Gavroche, the first guy to get a Michelin star in the UK, and not known for his bedside manner either. Basically, Ramsay is just driven to exel. He's one of those people that just cannot accept anything sub par being produced under his supervision. His passion gets the better of him of course, which is why he makes for such good television. Before he was this famous, they put cameras in his kitchen at his first restaurant, Ramsay's in Chelsea, London. Those two series, Ramsay's Boiling Point are the best look at the man in his own kitchen with his own staff during a time when it was make or break for him. If you think he's bad on Hell's Kitchen, get those on DVD. He's literally incandescant with rage 99% of the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #27 June 19, 2007 Quote Aaron, needed to go! Sheesh I agree. I thought they would've gotten rid of him when he kept saying he was done and ready to go. But there are quite a few whiners on there. I believe the phrase for them would be SUCK IT UP, CUPCAKE! I can't believe that after Julia saved all their scrawny asses at breakfast, that the girls tried to vote her out. I'm happy to see Joann go, but I think the girl who dug the pasta out of the trash should've gone! Quote Deep down inside, Ramsay is a pussycat. I'm sure the same thing was thought about Jekyll and Hyde! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #28 June 19, 2007 Quote Basically, Ramsay is just driven to exel. Quote He's literally incandescant with rage 99% of the time. I can understand the need to succeed, but how can people actually voluntarily work under those circumstances? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hchunter614 0 #29 June 19, 2007 Kitchen Nightmare's will be on in the US this fall on Fox. Saw an advert for it last night during Hell's Kitchen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #30 June 19, 2007 I appreciate your posting that! Ramsay, makes it quite obvious, he will accept nothing but the very best. I think, he's quite impressive. I thoroughly enjoy seeing someone with so much passion for excellence. People like Ramsay, really do, make the best teachers. If, you don't share that passion... you will not make it. Once again, thanks! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
souleh 0 #31 June 19, 2007 Quote Quote I admit, the show stresses me out a bit. You should appreciate this then. I recognise that kitty... 'buttplugs? where?' - geno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #32 June 19, 2007 Quote I recognise that kitty... LOL![/B] Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #33 June 19, 2007 Quote Quote Aaron, needed to go! Sheesh I agree. I thought they would've gotten rid of him when he kept saying he was done and ready to go. Yup! He was well done! When the Chef called Aaron in the hospital, Chef said that Aaron had a disease or something along those lines. Just by watching Aaron, I think, he's got a bad case of depression and anxiety. _________________________________ But there are quite a few whiners on there. I believe the phrase for them would be SUCK IT UP, CUPCAKE! That's the truth! Like I said earlier... if, they can't handle it, they should get the hell outa there. _________________________________ I can't believe that after Julia saved all their scrawny asses at breakfast, that the girls tried to vote her out. I'm happy to see Joann go, but I think the girl who dug the pasta out of the trash should've gone! The blonde and the red-head, to me, are kinda' snobby! Also, I think, they see Julia as a 'threat'... as they should. She saved their sack-lunch and they try to vote her off?______________________________ Quote Deep down inside, Ramsay is a pussycat. I'm sure the same thing was thought about Jekyll and Hyde! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #34 June 19, 2007 Quote The blonde and the red-head, to me, are kinda' snobby! Also, I think, they see Julia as a 'threat'... as they should. I totally agree with both of these comments. I think that even thought Julia doesn't know all the tricks of fancy food....she might surprise them all! Plus, I actually think that if the chef might like anyone....I think it might be Julia just a tad. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #35 June 19, 2007 Quote Quote The blonde and the red-head, to me, are kinda' snobby! Also, I think, they see Julia as a 'threat'... as they should. I totally agree with both of these comments. I think that even thought Julia doesn't know all the tricks of fancy food....she might surprise them all! Plus, I actually think that if the chef might like anyone....I think it might be Julia just a tad. ________________________________ I think, you are right about Julia. I agree also, Chef likes what he 'sees' in her. She has backbone and ain't afraid to 'step-up' She's made some mistakes but, she comes back swingin'. I'm sure, she got that from being a short-order cook. Talk about pressure! I can't think of his name but, the Black man may surprise a few folks. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #36 June 19, 2007 Quote I can understand the need to succeed, but how can people actually voluntarily work under those circumstances? It's not just him. Working in a top flight kitchen is a very similar environment. It goes with the job culture in many respects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #37 June 19, 2007 QuoteKitchen Nightmare's will be on in the US this fall on Fox. Saw an advert for it last night during Hell's Kitchen. It's going to be a US version of his British show of the same name. Get the British one, or watch it on BBC America. It's being repeated now. Part of the reason Gordon Ramsay seems so shocking in the US is that most Americans aren't aware of the cultural idioms someome like him embodies. It's much different to see him doing the same thing in front of British people, who get him on a much different level, and for whom he isn't so much scary, as just someone that isn't going to be pushed around and settle for second best. There's quite a few touching moments in Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (the BBC version). His concern for the health and emotional well being of the people he's dealing with is very touching, even when he's looking them in the eye and dropping the C bomb like punctuation marks. He really really wants them to succeed, and he'll drive them to do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #38 June 20, 2007 QuoteI can't think of his name but, the Black man may surprise a few folks. Yup. I think you may be right.Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #39 June 20, 2007 Quote It's not just him. Working in a top flight kitchen is a very similar environment. It goes with the job culture in many respects. Remind me to never work in a top flight kitchen then. I wouldn't work for someone that was that abusive. Tell me I'm a stupid cow...but sugar coat it please! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #40 June 20, 2007 Quote It's going to be a US version of his British show of the same name. Get the British one, or watch it on BBC America. I'd LOVE to be able to see episodes of the BBC version, but my cable doesn't get it. I wonder if it's on video somewhere?Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmoothAl 0 #41 July 9, 2007 I think tonight's the night! We've been trying to figure out which episode we dined at for the show, and it's got to be close enough to the end that we ended up there. Gotta get the VCR ready to record for my big debut! SA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #42 July 9, 2007 Well, which one are you? Which table? What are you wearing? We want to see you! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #43 July 9, 2007 <>.... It's known as Kitchen Nightmares (I Think). (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmoothAl 0 #44 July 9, 2007 I am at one of the larger tables near the kitchen. We were a party of 5, and I Jean Philipe was standing right behind me at his desk/podium. I am wearing a navy blue pin stripped suit (minus the tie). Short dark hair and a wine glass glued to my hand the entire time! SA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #45 July 9, 2007 Quote<>.... It's known as Kitchen Nightmares (I Think). ________________________________ I've watched it and it's pretty interesting. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #46 July 9, 2007 Maybe I should record the show and see if I can pick you out! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmoothAl 0 #47 July 9, 2007 More so, in case I get discovered and become famous! SA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #48 July 9, 2007 Um...unless you did something spectacular, they're probably not going to make you famous from a brief showing of being a possible alcoholic! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #49 July 9, 2007 I sat on my ass and watched three episodes of the "Kitchen Nightmares" show yesterday. I liked it. I like Hell's Kitchen as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #50 July 9, 2007 Nah, we're watching 'Top Chef'. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
