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Lori
Member
04-18-2003
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 2:11 pm
I'm ready Gemma! I definitely am looking forward to tonight's episode...hope there is a lot of fireworks!
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 2:30 pm
Me too! I really am enjoying this season, I think because I'm seeing the flip-side of the kind of business I saw being done last year. I kept wondering how he could turn a profit or keep happy employees with the way things were being done. I know that this program doesn't show the whole story, but as a culinary arts student, I'm seeing some of what I'm studying in action. LOL! Unfortunately this is more of a cautionary tale rather than a model to emulate!
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 6:02 pm
Can't wait for tonight's show! Less than an hour to go!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 8:05 pm
I am stunned by the arrogance of that intern!!
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Demeter
Member
08-05-2001
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 8:13 pm
Jeffrey was clear with him that his role was to "observe" and yet he still acted out. What a way to ruin an internship. Better now than later, I suppose. I hate to say it, but I am enjoying this season so much more than last season. It's so intriguing, wondering what the outcome of the Jeffrey/Rocco tug-of-war will be. It must be awfully tough on the staff though.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 8:42 pm
That intern reminds me of Soprano son
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Woofy
Member
08-09-2001
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 11:06 pm
What I like about these season more than last season? Negligible "product placement!"
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 11:18 pm
Oh yeah. I'm with you guys. This show is so freakin' HORRIBLE that it is a zillion times better than last season! I don't even know where to begin...the intern, the creepy corporate chef, the even creepier new bartender, the shot of Rocco in bed having an impassioned conversation about business with his blank-faced, airhead model girlfriend, Mama doing with Tony Soprano impression with the intern, Rocco's hair... I could go on and on. I just laugh and laugh for the whole hour. This show ROCKS!
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Dynair
Member
01-06-2004
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 11:44 pm
I agree about the intern, he appeared childish & unprofessional and wore a huge ego to cover his inexperience (you respect me , , , yadda yadda). The moment he made that d-bag comment I knew he should be fired. I really liked the members of the staff that are trying to maintain a strictly professional approach. I also like the corporate chef (the bandana guy), who seems to be carefully observing while also trying to be as friendly as possible. And I like Tony the Chef -- I think he should be the real chef if Rocco's not around. "Taking the pork home" , , , LOL. That waitress was a disaster! It's really not enough to be pretty and friendly, waitressing is hard and demands a level of acuity. I know Momma's in a bad position, left alone as Rocco's alter-ego, and everyone loves her. I don't doubt that she's worked hard. Perhaps it's that I'm not from the east coast nor from an Italian family, but I do find her manner a bit unpleasant.
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Dynair
Member
01-06-2004
| Monday, April 26, 2004 - 11:49 pm
LOL--just read the posts that came in while I was writing mine -- "negligable product placement", and Rocco in bed with his girlfriend--you guys rock! It is a great soap opera! But leave my corporate chef alone--I like the bandana!
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:28 am
Wasn't that gum-chewing bartender a piece of work? Was the close-up shots of the gum practically coming out of his mouth necessary? I wanted to vomit. Between the dead people on "Family Plots" and then this stomach-churning, bust a gut laughing hilarity it was an interesting Monday night of TV. 
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:34 am
I, too, am loving this show this season. I kept watching the clock during the entire show tonight. It seemed like they were getting so much show in and it wasn't going fast at all. Sun does not like Jeff one little bit. He always looks like a grubby transient to me. From a purely business standpoint, doesn't everyone know that any business, especially a restaurant, is not expected to show a profit for the first year?? This guy is bitchin that it's been 5 MONTHS and they are still in the red. But what do I know...He has 20 other restaurants, I wonder how many of them were in the black in 5 mos? That punk intern sat at the table early in the show and said he has "15 years" experience. I'm looking at him thinking he looks about 25, max, how does he get 15 years experience? Then we find out he is 20!!!! What'd he do, eat in McDonalds for 15 years and call it experience? The one thing positive I will say about Jeff is that he didn't tolerate the disrespect and gutter language the intern displayed, Yea Jeff. Rocco, whew, Rocco....what can you say about him. I don't like him much either. Wolfgang Puck is the kind of Chef/Owner who can show up once a week or even less in his restaurants, because he is an accomplished and established figurehead. Rocco is neither. I'm pretty sure that when Wolfgang opened his first restaurant in LA he was there every day for a very long time. Rocco seems to just want to be a star. The interaction between Jeff and Rocco, the involvement of the employees, the reactions of the customers, and the questionable loyalty of Chef Tony, all make this a very exciting show. The fact that Rocco and Jeff are currently sueing one another in real time, real life also makes me wonder how far the season will go, or when the shows we are seeing were taped.
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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 1:18 am
You guys said it all, but no one seems to have mentioned this.. I can't believe that they just stuck their fingers in people's food to see if it is hot, or to taste it. YUCK!! I think I'd be afraid to go there and eat after some of the things we've seen..LOL
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 4:08 am
Mygetaway: And let's hope that towel Rocco used to wipe the sweat from his face (while down in the kitchen) didn't get used for anything food related.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 5:20 am
I'd like to hear from any restaurant workers....are all kitchens like this one? I agree about the fingers and that towel?? eeewww!
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 6:57 am
quote:The fact that Rocco and Jeff are currently sueing one another in real time, real life also makes me wonder how far the season will go, or when the shows we are seeing were taped.
I believe it's six episodes, and it picks up six months from where the last one ends. The cynic in me wonders if the lawsuits will be mysteriously settled after the show is over and they can't garner publicity... Anyone else feel sorry for Laurents? He looks like he's just trying to keep his head done and out of the line of fire.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 7:17 am
Laurent is great! He would make a great witness in a trial too. He answers the questions truthfully without embellishment or emotion! Jeffrey really went up in my opinion when he told that intern that his behaviour would not be tolerated. I like the corporat chef too. Was anyone else surprised that the kitchen manager didn't know what the workers were paid? Also, doesn't Rocco have other restaraunts? How are they doing?
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 7:38 am
Rocco said he ran one other restaurant and was a consultant for a third. I don't know anything about those -- guess it's tome to go a-googling!
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 7:42 am
Just found an article published on November 17, 2003 that says Restaurant II was scheduled to start filming that day: Ny Daily News
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 7:46 am
Here's his other restaurant: Union Pacific Restaurant
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Prisonerno6
Member
08-31-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 7:51 am
Here's a good article summarizing the situation. The show was filmed in November and December, and Chodorow filed his suit in February. Rocco filed his countersuit in early April. NY Metro (Can you tell I have too much time on my hands?)
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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 8:39 am
What amazed me was that Rocco claimed he has never seem the monthly financials!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 8:43 am
That blew me away too Pcakes!
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 9:05 am
Mygetaway, I was soooo grossed out at the waiters sticking their fingers in food to see if it was hot!!! Then for Rocco to walk in off the street, not wash his hands and then start eating pasta off of a plate was enough to make me puke It makes you want to stay home and never eat out again. A question for those who work in restaurants, is this normal practice?
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 11:12 am
Here's the (condensed) health inspection reports for his restaurants. ROCCO'S 12 EAST 22 STREET, NY 10010 Inspection Date: 11/10/2003 Passed inspection. Follow-up inspection not required. Violations were cited in the following significant area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. 1. Food contact surface not properly maintained or not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred UNION PACIFIC 111 EAST 22 STREET, NY 10010 Inspection Date: 01/07/2004 Passed inspection. Follow-up inspection not required. Violations were cited in the following significant area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed. 1. Canned food product observed swollen, leaking, rusted, severely dented. 2. Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. Hot and cold running water at adequate pressure not provided at facility. Soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided. Yummy - don't you just want to run and eat there?
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