Hell's Kitchen

Matterhorn Fan · 06-02-2005, 10:39 AM

Did anyone catch this show the other night?

Hell's Kitchen (FYI, that site's a slow loader on dialup. Not that anyone here but me still has dialup.)

I thought it was an interesting concept, but I'd like some cooking tips along the way. Week after week of Gordon Ramsay telling people to bleep off isn't going to keep many people's attentions, I don't think.

MerryPrankster · 06-07-2005, 06:42 PM

I caught both episodes last night (including last week's). I've got to admit that I got a big kick out of it. But I don't expect to pick up any cooking tips. I'll watch the Food Network for that. I couldn't stand Chef Gordon Ramsay at first, but then I warmed up to him. The screaming, cussing and telling the customers to f--- off. All very entertaining. I've been around a lot of arrogant chefs in professional kitchens so I found it all rather amusing.

Mousey Girl · 06-07-2005, 08:02 PM

I am surpised, but I enjoyed it last night. I liked the fact that he told off the customers who were complaining about the kitchen staff. It seemed that he could say what he wanted to his staff, but refused to allow anyone else to bad mouth them.

Name · 06-08-2005, 08:29 AM

One of my favourites.... "you seem a bright person you tell me what you think is going on"....."looks like you have a bunch of amateur sous chefs back there".... "very good, now sit the fvck down"

(Paraphrased)

Betty · 06-08-2005, 01:43 PM

This is my new favorite show. Poor Dewberry. Not only did he get the boot but that white shirt didn't flatter him AT ALL. I think he might have been born with both men and women's "parts" and they picked the wrong ones to keep. He's got some serious man boobs going on - and really the waste of a woman. And now no restaraunt either. I didn't like him at all at first but he sort of grew on me.

I hated the head chef guy but he's sort of grown on me too... the stunt with him showing up 10 minutes after everyone else was rather interesting.

Who do you like? My current favorite is the Mom with no experience.

Sheila · 06-08-2005, 02:24 PM

Yep, this will be my favorite summer show until Big Brother starts.

So far, I think either Chris the executive chef, Michael the tattoo guy or the guy who saved the risotto will probably be the winner. The dark horse for me is the girl who was having trouble with the beef wellington being too rare.

And of course, I'm so waiting for Andrew(?) to get his comeuppance. That scene where he tried to tell the male sous chef that it was he who saved the beef wellington was priceless! LOL

Matterhorn Fan · 06-08-2005, 02:46 PM

Sheila! There's been a thread about a reality show and it took you like a week to show up--I've been worried!

I don't see why we can't get a culinary tip or two from a show like this. I like to understand why things are going wrong when they are--I'm not asking for the Food Network, but just a little something here or there would be cool. But I'm intrigued enough by the human element--no air conditioning. That was ~~cool~~ evil.

Sheila · 06-08-2005, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

Sheila! There's been a thread about a reality show and it took you like a week to show up--I've been worried!

Hehe.

Eh, there are some weeks where I just pretty much take a break from things internetty.

But not to worry! I did check out Dancing With The Stars (meh) and Beauty and the Geek (another meh). So far, HK seems to be the tv reality show of choice right now for me....

Name · 06-08-2005, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

I don't see why we can't get a culinary tip or two from a show like this. I like to understand why things are going wrong when they are--I'm not asking for the Food Network, but just a little something here or there would be cool.

You didn't pick up on how to clean squid in the last show?

Matterhorn Fan · 06-08-2005, 02:56 PM

Dancing with the Stars was pure torture.

And Beauty and the Geek is on the WB. I'll admit, I prejudged.

06-02-2005, 10:39 AM	#1
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	Hell's Kitchen Did anyone catch this show the other night? Hell's Kitchen (FYI, that site's a slow loader on dialup. Not that anyone here but me still has dialup.) I thought it was an interesting concept, but I'd like some cooking tips along the way. Week after week of Gordon Ramsay telling people to bleep off isn't going to keep many people's attentions, I don't think.
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06-07-2005, 06:42 PM	#2
MerryPrankster Swanky Panky! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hell's Kitchen Posts: 541	I caught both episodes last night (including last week's). I've got to admit that I got a big kick out of it. But I don't expect to pick up any cooking tips. I'll watch the Food Network for that. I couldn't stand Chef Gordon Ramsay at first, but then I warmed up to him. The screaming, cussing and telling the customers to f--- off. All very entertaining. I've been around a lot of arrogant chefs in professional kitchens so I found it all rather amusing. __________________ My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias. ~~ William Allen White
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Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	I am surpised, but I enjoyed it last night. I liked the fact that he told off the customers who were complaining about the kitchen staff. It seemed that he could say what he wanted to his staff, but refused to allow anyone else to bad mouth them.
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06-08-2005, 01:43 PM	#5
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	This is my new favorite show. Poor Dewberry. Not only did he get the boot but that white shirt didn't flatter him AT ALL. I think he might have been born with both men and women's "parts" and they picked the wrong ones to keep. He's got some serious man boobs going on - and really the waste of a woman. And now no restaraunt either. I didn't like him at all at first but he sort of grew on me. I hated the head chef guy but he's sort of grown on me too... the stunt with him showing up 10 minutes after everyone else was rather interesting. Who do you like? My current favorite is the Mom with no experience.
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06-08-2005, 02:24 PM	#6
Sheila Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 148	Yep, this will be my favorite summer show until Big Brother starts. So far, I think either Chris the executive chef, Michael the tattoo guy or the guy who saved the risotto will probably be the winner. The dark horse for me is the girl who was having trouble with the beef wellington being too rare. And of course, I'm so waiting for Andrew(?) to get his comeuppance. That scene where he tried to tell the male sous chef that it was he who saved the beef wellington was priceless! LOL
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06-08-2005, 02:46 PM	#7
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	Sheila! There's been a thread about a reality show and it took you like a week to show up--I've been worried! I don't see why we can't get a culinary tip or two from a show like this. I like to understand why things are going wrong when they are--I'm not asking for the Food Network, but just a little something here or there would be cool. But I'm intrigued enough by the human element--no air conditioning. That was ~~cool~~ evil.
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06-08-2005, 02:56 PM	#10
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	Dancing with the Stars was pure torture. And Beauty and the Geek is on the WB. I'll admit, I prejudged.
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