Kitchen Nightmares

[ajames79 0]

Chris and I are big fans of Gordon Ramsey...We love the British version...the American version we saw for the first time last night. At first I didn't think I would like it as much but then I really got into it.

I CAN NOT BELIEVE the state of that kitchen. That was so gross. Martin was disgusting too! What was up with he and that waitress....she was a little flirty wasn't she! Massaging his hair while he was "resting"

Gonna look into readying 'Humble Pie' Thanks for mentioning it!

Now on to Top Gear...Chris loves the show. So glad it is on BBCA....

[Mags 112]

Yeah, last night's show made me gag and cringe. Maybe at the same time, I don't remember.

Oh, and Gordon Ramsey RAWKS!

[derekkj 0]

Apparently Martin sued Gordon!

Gordon Ramsay: 'Kitchen Nightmares' lawsuit claims a "f**king joke"

By Christopher Rocchio, 08/28/2007

Two months ago, Martin Hyde filed a lawsuit against Gordon Ramsay claiming the foul-mouthed culinary king exaggerated the hellish conditions at his former place of employment for an episode of Fox's upcoming Kitchen Nightmares reality series. Not surprisingly, Ramsay isn't taking too kindly to the allegations.

"I would never-ever-ever dream of setting anything up," said Ramsay during a Friday telephone interview with Television Week. "The idea of bringing moldy food in and planting actors is a f**king joke. There's a man (Hyde) who got very scared and very embarrassed about his lack of professionalism. For a man to waste lawyers' time and taxpayers' money to get upset about something you're the cause of..."

Hyde, the former general manager of Dillon's Indian restaurant in Manhattan's theater district, filed a $1 million lawsuit in June in U.S. District Court requesting a judge block the broadcast of the episode he appears in due to the negative image Kitchen Nightmares depicts both he and the eatery in. Hyde was fired from his general manager position at Ramsay's request during filming for the episode in April.

In the lawsuit, Hyde is claiming that "exaggerations" about Dillons' conditions will "destroy" the restaurant's reputation as well as the "good name" of the people employed there. In addition, Hyde reportedly alleges that Ramsay fibbed about finding rotten meat; hired actors to eat at Dillons so it would appear the restaurant had grown more popular since the Kitchen Nightmares' intervention; and "unfairly targeted" him to capture a confrontation with the Ramsay on tape.

"We found extraordinary droppings from rats and the most unhygienic kitchen I've ever seen in my career," Ramsay told Television Week. "There should be a government health warning before the program saying 'all dinner should be consumed before watching this program.'"

A Kitchen Nightmares' crew member supported Ramsay's account, telling Television Week the eating establishments featured on the show were "so disgusting, we didn't need to do anything." While the crew member added production does provide local patrons for some scenes, they certainly weren't hired guns.

"They weren't told to lie about their experience, only to be entertaining for the camera: 'If you like the food, then really like it. If you don't, then really don't,'" the source told Television Week.

However Hyde's attorney, Carl Person, told Television Week that his client unfairly caught the brunt of Ramsay's ire, adding "to some extent, [Ramsay] may not know what's going on" behind the scenes and a good portion of the production is "showmanship."

"[Mr. Hyde] wasn't the one in charge of the kitchen," Person told Television Week. "The person responsible left the restaurant a week earlier. They're going to make him appear he was the one in charge and he wasn't. They're setting him up."

A judge reportedly sent the lawsuit to arbitration earlier this month, however that has apparently done little to appease Ramsay.

"We were issued a writ because, God bless America, if the toilet paper is not thick enough and you come out with a rash on your ### [you'll get sued]." he told Television Week. "Trying to say I set up a wobbly chair... This is supposed to be the most powerful nation in the world, not the most pathetic."

http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/gordon-...g-joke-5689.php

By the way, did anyone else notice that the new restaurant awning said Dillions instead of Dillons?

[thesnowman 1]

As much as I like the American series the only problem I have is that they seem to throw money at giving them new resuturants and kitchens. In the British version they never done this, unless the owner paid for it and even then it was at most a coat of paint. I prefer Ramsey working with the chefs to fix it rather than just "ta da your new kitchen and eating area, now lets cook some food".

Still very entertaining.

[Logres 0]

Gonna look into readying 'Humble Pie' Thanks for mentioning it!

I can only underline that 'Humblepie' is a fascinating read........ you really get the sense that Ramsey's drive is very real and not just put on for his shows. Some of the things that he's gone through in his life are pretty moving too.

I have been anticipating the Fox version of kitchen nightmare's and am annoyed that I only just noticed this thread........ but I'll get watching!

[Jaseball 0]

I watched it last night and was just shocked on so many levels. The things they captured and the state of that restaurant really did feel like it was staged and set up because how in the world could that really take place?

There was one part where the owner was saying he was losing $30K per month keeping that place open. The location of that place was prime and how did that guy rent or own that place? It must be nice having millions of dollars given to you because that is the only way I can see how that restaurant existed and stayed open in that state.

I could not believe they could have food of so many types rotting to that degree. The chefs seemed incompetent. There were way too many employees and the restaurant was just a disaster and a health violation in so many areas.

[Marilyn. 340]

As much as I like the American series the only problem I have is that they seem to throw money at giving them new resuturants and kitchens. In the British version they never done this, unless the owner paid for it and even then it was at most a coat of paint. I prefer Ramsey working with the chefs to fix it rather than just "ta da your new kitchen and eating area, now lets cook some food".

Still very entertaining.

I couldn't understand that either.... in the UK version any changes were the owners responsibility...

[Mary Lou 681]

Humble Pie is on my Xmas list.

I loved when Gordon called Martin a toss pot Guess he was right, seeing he was a right toss pot to try and sue him over the show.

[Mary Lou 681]

It's on soon

[BRIAN AND ISA 0]

I love this show!!! Chef Ramsey is awesome, he tells it like it is.

[Mary Lou 681]

The restaurant was a disaster tonight, nasty, dirty, and a cocky incompetent chef. Serving Gordon spoiled food

Peter just didnt have what it takes to run a restaurant, he never resolved his feelings towards his father, and kept saying he wanted him to be proud of him, but he didn't have what it takes to step up.

The mother was a hoot tho

Pity they ended up selling after Gordon came in and helped them out.

[Cassie 8]

favourite moment: Ramsey nearly choking to death on the icing sugar bomb AKA Mom's cookies

[derekkj 0]

Unfortunately I missed it last night. I actually grew up on Long Island and have been to the Seascape Inn a few times. Fortunately BEFORE the father died. Have to say that because of Nightmares, I not only have a crush on Gordon, but now am homesick as well.

Believe it or not there are a few good restaurants on Long Island! #######, now I am craving an everything bagel, pizza, and some decent Chinese food!

[Amby 490]

I worked at one of his restaurants in London...he is only hard on people because he wants them to be their best. He was rarely in the kitchen.