Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares - USA

Kezza · Gone To The Dogs! Joined: 30 Apr 2006

I just watched the first episode of Gordon Ramsay's US version of "Kitchen Nightmares" and found it incredibly enjoyable. The co-owner of the restaurant fancied himself as a guy straight out of "Goodfellas", "The Godfather" and "The Sopranos" all in one. There was even a street fight with a bill collector! Laughing

Very entertaining!

Skylace · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

I was laughing at this as well Kezza.

It has a very different feel from the UK version. Especially remaking the kitchen for them! But that's FOX TV for you.

I did enjoy it and am looking forward to the next show.

SpursFan1902 · Pitch Queen Joined: 24 May 2007 Location: Sunshine State

I haven't seen the US version, but will probably check it out. Just love Gordon...

Aja · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:29 am Post subject:

would u beleave i had too bloody d/l it ...will watch later Very Happy

eefanincan · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Canada

It was like Sopranos - Kitchen style! Laughing

Very different than the UK version (which I still prefer). They seemed to focus on the flashy stuff and a little less on the actual kitchen (but then there wasn't much of a kitchen to focus on, was there???? One frigging oven and burner????? C'mon!)

SpursFan1902 · Pitch Queen Joined: 24 May 2007 Location: Sunshine State

And Gordon made it work! He is amazing...

pirtybirdy · 'Native New Yorker' Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: FL USA

I just watched last night's episode and I loved it! I don't like Gordon Ramsey, but quite enjoyed this show. I'm looking forward to watching next weeks episode!

Skylace · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

That kitchen had me retching last night! It was terrible. But he really did help them a lot there.

And another make-over, Fox style.

pirtybirdy · 'Native New Yorker' Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: FL USA

That was absolutely disgusting. Thing is, I bet a lot of NYC kitchens are disgusting like that. I stick to the few that I know are tasty and reputable and that's it. He really worked a miracle last night. I didn't think he'd get all the bugs and vermin out, get new food ordered, and renovate the whole place. That general manager was completely useless and he knew it. His days of getting a paycheck for doing nothing were over and he knew it.

eefanincan · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Canada

OMG.... totally gross kitchen! Made me cringe! I was glad to see that the GM quit --- there's no way he was earing a paycheque. And what was with that waitress stroking his head? "Oh it was just a totally natural thing to do."--- my ass, it was! I don't stroke my bosses hair, do you?

Aja · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:55 am Post subject:

I Must say I prefer the brit version a lot more ..... the first week the guy was a tosser.....The second week the guy was a fool .....I prefer the brit version cos it goes more into putting the food right ...... FOX sucks ....... Very Happy

eefanincan · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Canada

Skylace · Admin Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

pirtybirdy · 'Native New Yorker' Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Location: FL USA

In my opinion, whether money is thrown at the problem or not, I was entertained by it, which is what the real point is, isn't it? Although, I don't know how the show is doing in the ratings. I've not seen it since though, as I can't remember what day it comes on, and I'm not that bothered to search it out on a tv guide...LOL!! Anyway, whether he comes or goes, makes no difference to me. I've got my own kitchen nightmares......:-)

radiomanpj · Joined: 29 Apr 2006

Sorry for the bump but after having watched this program for the last few weeks all I can think of is how much money are they bribing the heath inspectors to look the other way. All that filth and spoiled food should never have been overlooked.

Yuch!!!!