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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Wednesday, December 05, 2007 - 11:51 pm
I would like to say that in ALL the places I have ever worked, I have never seen the levels of mould and rot and bugs as I have in Ramsay's shows. I almost don't believe it. Sure, sometimes you order too much lettuce, and it doesn't get used in time, but the moment an ingredient is sub-par, you throw it out. It happens in kitchens all the time. We have two kitchens, one that gets used only on Friday/Saturday nights, and one that is open all week. Sometimes the upstairs kitchen will forget a drawer, and when they come in the next Friday, the food is spoiled, and they throw it out. Accidents happen. But never have I seen the food or cleanliness negligence that is implied on many of these Ramsay shows. And I've been in restaurants for 15 years now. The sister seemed so nice. I felt bad for her too. I often wonder what it's like to live out in New York or New Jersey, where we see so many of these places where the men think they can cuss and swear within earshot of guests. Is this a normal restaurant occurrence, that thee guys just think is acceptable?
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 12:32 am
I'm not sure, but I thought Canada had different standards and methods of inspecting. How could a restaurant inspector miss a leaking walkin fridge? freezer? and bug infestations in the basement (seen on one of the episodes) or is it never a surprise inspection?
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 5:31 am
I didn't watch this last night. I thought it was a rerun.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 5:48 am
I haven't watched my tape yet, but, from comments above, apparently it might as well have been a rerun.
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 8:52 am
LOL TNT!! So true!! But the guy dealing with his bill collectors was entertainment enough!! hahaha
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 9:10 am
It was a rerun last night.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Friday, December 07, 2007 - 12:40 am
it is a rerun of PETER's Restaurant (which by the way is NOT his restaurant...he somehow bullied his sister into letting him call it that LOL) I watched the show a few weeks ago but really thought the Television Without Pity recap was Hilarious!! Dont we all know a Peter?? Like to play the "big man" and thinks everyone likes him. Very strong agressive yet doesnt see himself that way...everyone ELSE is wrong, not him.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 3:38 pm
Season Finale tonight!
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 1:25 am
a classically trained award winning french chef who serves a steak covered in a heap of greasy Shoestring Fries?? Horrifying!!! That man obviously wanted a "free" makeover and publicity for his wonderful cooking. Poor Ramsay, I would have walked and not come back LOL That man will not stick to the new menu, He truly doesnt have a clue. IMHO!!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 10:36 am
I thought that was really weird Sunshyne - I cant imagine any of his foods being "popular" - it must've been the 'idea' of eating at a "French" restaurant??? I thought he did want a free makeover too, but I'm with you, why did Ramsey stick with it? Why??? Why stay at that place at all??? I'm even wondering if they kept the new decor? I just didnt get it!!
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 4:49 pm
Only once have I been in a restaurant where the Cook comes out and Chats up some of the tables. I've always thought that very pretencious (sp) like the Chef is looking for personal gratification.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 8:22 pm
Now our chef at Second Harvest is always out in the dining area to check with what the guests like or don't like - he is definitely FOTH like Stephen on Top Chef. However, he has had a number of very successful restaurants around town over the years -
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, December 17, 2007 - 6:46 am
I've been in many successful restaurants where the chef has come out to see what the diners like and don't like. How else are you gonna receive feedback on your menu? Ego has nothing to do with it.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, December 17, 2007 - 5:26 pm
ITA, Costa! Legitimate diner feedback should run the restaurant - if THEY don't come, what's the point!
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Monday, December 17, 2007 - 10:12 pm
How else are you gonna receive feedback on your menu from the waiting staff LOL my sister has worked as a chef in past years. It isnt like I know nothing. Ego has everything to do with it. If a chef is busy at the back in a good restaurant, it would be surprising that they'd be out visiting like we have seen numerous times on the show. however, Tntitan's example of a chef who is a semicelebrity in town...owning several restaurants, of course someone like that will come out and do "PR" work. But in regards to this show, which is what "i" was discussing, i thought it was silly to watch that French chef parade around the dining room while the kitchen was backed up.
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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 9:36 am
I guess last night was a rerun but I just went back through all the season's postings and didn't see a discussion about the Mixing Bowl episode. Although, I don't have much to say, so that could have been the problem... The chef/husband seemed sweet, wish he would come out and talk to people more.
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