Hells Kitchen 2 spoilers

[KristiB]

"Sweaty Guy" was GROSS!!! It said he was a former stockbroker. I wouldn't hire him for that either! A sweating stockbroker would make me nervous.

And a shrimp chocolate dish? That doesn't sound good. It may have been mole but I'm just not liking the idea.

I predict Heather will win. She was pretty sharp keeping it together after burning herself.

I think Top Chef had the more qualified contestants to run a multi million dollar Vegas restaurant. Wouldn't it be funny if the Irish guy from Top Chef got on Hells Kitchen? :p

[luckylori]

I agree about sweaty guy. The second sweaty guy (waiting on tables) was gross also. I think Heather's looking the best also. I just hope the injured hand will not get in her way. It's hard to imagine any of them deserving of a kitchen in Vegas. I was surprised they didn't mention anything about the last winner.
And what's up with the customers? That pumpkin guy had to be a set-up! Who in their right mind would go to the first night of Hell's Kitchen and even expect to get any food?

[lindrusso]

Okay, I have to comment on this show. I haven't watched it this year, but I did watch some of it last year.

Why do people put up with this guy? Does anyone really treat employees this way? And if so, why would anyone put up with it? Or does he just put on this act for the show?

I don't need any job badly enough to put up with humiliation like that - even if it were for a TV show. He's demeaning and all he would inspire in me is hatred.

I realize that the food business is a high-stress field and if you're not made of thick skin you won't survive, but REALLY!

What an idiot. He's like a 2-year-old throwing a tantrum. He's so over the top that rather than be frightened by him (much less finding a way to have an ounce of respect for him), I'd be tempted to laugh.

I just don't get it. Though it is entertaining, I suppose.

[badunnin]

Why do people put up with this guy? Does anyone really treat employees this way? And if so, why would anyone put up with it? Or does he just put on this act for the show?


I think it's just his schtick. I did like in this episode though that they showed his more human side. He was out to dinner with the girls and one of them addressed him as "Chef". He told her to call him Gordon. ;)

[swquilts]

Aghhhh, this show is a train wreck, you just have to keep watching! :rolleyes:

I don't think that ANY of them deserve a high dollar restaurant in Vegas. What were they thinking when they culled these folks. At least last year more than one were chefs. The "other sweaty guy" is supposed to be a chef/bartender. Methinks he's more bar than food, although Ramsey did put him on tables rather than cooking. His ignorant "homeboy" attitude is just irritating.

I agree about Heather, but does she have the guts to be an executive chef?

Time will tell........

[Dfen911]

Ok I watched this last night, didn't see any of last years show.

My question is...these are 'chefs' in a working kitchen serving food to 'customers'.

Why are none of them wearing hats or hair nets?! My god that guy "Moppy Head" Giacomo needs 2!!!

They are all wiping their faces, running their hands through their hair and then going right back to handling the food. YUCK!!

Insofar as Gordon Ramsay, his temper is for the show ;) It was very entertaining to watch him spit out their food Hahahaha.

[lindrusso]

Insofar as Gordon Ramsay, his temper is for the show ;) It was very entertaining to watch him spit out their food Hahahaha.

I don't know if I could stomach him as a contestant, even if it's an act. To spend a lot of hard work on a dish and then have it thrown at me would just be too much.

Still, I guess if you knew it was all for show and were REALLY good at not taking tings personally............

[foodfly]

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Why do people put up with this guy? Does anyone really treat employees this way? And if so, why would anyone put up with it? Or does he just put on this act for the show?

I don't need any job badly enough to put up with humiliation like that - even if it were for a TV show. He's demeaning and all he would inspire in me is hatred.

I realize that the food business is a high-stress field and if you're not made of thick skin you won't survive, but REALLY!

What an idiot. He's like a 2-year-old throwing a tantrum. He's so over the top that rather than be frightened by him (much less finding a way to have an ounce of respect for him), I'd be tempted to laugh.

I just don't get it. Though it is entertaining, I suppose.

I understand to some point what he's trying to accomplish in the back kitchen. He's attained a level of acclaim with these tactics. He's demanding and competitive. A perfectionist. I get it. What I absolutely abhore is when he talks the same way to the customers. :eek: That's where I draw the line.

His behavior is entertaining to watch on t.v. and I confess I do watch the show (1 & 2), but his foul mouth & demeaning over-the-top behavior has left me with no desire to purchase one of his cookbooks or eat at one of his restaurants.

[Casey1230]

I wonder if he actually would talk to a customer that way in one of his restaurants... if so I can't believe that it would stay open for long... think it 'just for tv' attitude... but must admit, I watch....

[foodfly]

Something Positive....

Online clips available of Sous Chef Scott making Hell's Kitchen show recipes: Dish of the Week HERE (http://www.fox.com/hellskitchen/features/).

P.S. Looks like Heather has the "right stuff". Hope her burnt hand doesn't hold her back as the competition intensifies.

[foodfly]

I feel better about the horrible treatment of the restaurant's patrons now that I've read this:

"Apparently, there is no Hell’s Kitchen restaurant. The whole thing was built in an old television studio, complete with platforms for cameras and hidden camera all over the place. The diners are mostly friends and family of the producers and staff. But, a lot of them are out-of-work actors who are looking to get a little face time on national TV. They don’t have to pay for their meals and they get free booze while they wait. I think they do get a small cash payment if they just spend a couple of hours and present themselves as average patrons of a high-class joint."

Source: Hell's Kitchen, an After Dinner Mint and an Aperitif by William Ingram 8-9-05

[faygs]

"Apparently, there is no Hell’s Kitchen restaurant. The whole thing was built in an old television studio, complete with platforms for cameras and hidden camera all over the place.


I actually used to live a few blocks from where it is filmed! My parents lived there until last summer. As soon as I saw the outside of the building on TV last year I recognized it. Then I drove by and saw the big HK out in front.

[foodfly]

I actually used to live a few blocks from where it is filmed! My parents lived there until last summer. As soon as I saw the outside of the building on TV last year I recognized it. Then I drove by and saw the big HK out in front.

Do tell, where? I was looking for the location on the website but didn't see it.

[faygs]

Do tell, where? I was looking for the location on the website but didn't see it.

It's on the corner of La Brea and Willoughby (2 blocks north of Melrose). It used to be KCOP.

[foodfly]

I found it was the old KCOP, channel 13 studio renovated to look like the HK restaurant, but couldn't remember where that was in Hollywood. Once upon a time, I lived close enough to walk to KTLA.