Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares - USA

Kezza · Post by **Kezza** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:57 pm

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!

Very entertaining!

Post by **Skylace** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:57 pm

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 · Post by **SpursFan1902** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:10 am

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

Aja · Post by **Aja** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:29 am

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

Post by **eefanincan** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:50 pm

It was like Sopranos - Kitchen style!

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 · Post by **SpursFan1902** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 1:23 am

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

pirtybirdy · Post by **pirtybirdy** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 10:18 pm

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!

Post by **Skylace** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 10:40 pm

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 · Post by **pirtybirdy** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:30 am

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.

Post by **eefanincan** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:50 pm

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 · Post by **Aja** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:55 am

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 .......

Post by **eefanincan** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:50 pm

Aja wrote: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 .......

I would totally agree with you on the UK version being better, Aja. In fact my husband and I were saying the same thing last night after watching oneof the UK episodes on BBC-Canada. It's more about what he does to help the owners/chefs turn the place around rather than coming in with a lot of money and just "fixing it" --- I dislike that about Fox programming a lot. But it's still interesting to watch.

Post by **Skylace** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:08 am

eefanincan wrote:
Aja wrote: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 .......
I would totally agree with you on the UK version being better, Aja. In fact my husband and I were saying the same thing last night after watching oneof the UK episodes on BBC-Canada. It's more about what he does to help the owners/chefs turn the place around rather than coming in with a lot of money and just "fixing it" --- I dislike that about Fox programming a lot. But it's still interesting to watch.

I'm with you 100% They're not really showing him fixing the restaurant but fixing it up. I am sure all the same stuff takes place but with the magic of editing we don't see it.

pirtybirdy · Post by **pirtybirdy** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:38 am

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 · Post by **radiomanpj** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:22 am

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!!!!