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Wesley Crusher · 9 July 2017, 10:59 AM

Action Bronson lol

rr-nyc · 9 July 2017, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by hugs

Is Gordon rude to his guests IRL or is that just for the TV?

I have seen numerous times he gets incredibly offended (and offensive) if anyone goes off-menu or asks for a dish to be altered. It is like they are doubting his judgement

I've met him before and my understanding is that he is not like he is on Hells Kitchen to the extent he is portrayed. Back when Gordon Ramsay at the London (NYC) was open, we had a tour of the kitchen after dinner. The sommelier is a friend and he said he runs the tightest kitchens he's ever seen. As long as everyone is on top of their game, it's a very quiet kitchen.

CamSLC · 9 July 2017, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Action Bronson lol

X2

That guys a riot.

BristolCavendish · 9 July 2017, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Because he's not a chef. Despite what he portrays himself to be, he was nothing more than a line cook at Les Halles. He never created a menu or a dish. It's a great place but anyone working there could whip up steak frites or the rest of the brasserie fare they serve.

Bottom line is that he's a better author and TV personality than chef

Renato. That's an interesting insight as Bourdain is often referred to as the former executive chef at Les Halles. While I'm familiar with the roles of an executive chef, sous chef, pantry chef and pastry chef, it's somewhat surprising to learn that he was primarily a line cook despite all of his culinary acclaim and noted pedigree from the CIA/Culinary Institute of America (not that everyone who graduates there goes on to become a famous chef).

rr-nyc · 9 July 2017, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Renato. That's an interesting insight as Bourdain is often referred to as the former executive chef at Les Halles. While I'm familiar with the roles of an executive chef, sous chef, pantry chef and pastry chef, it's somewhat surprising to learn that he was primarily a line cook despite all of his culinary acclaim and noted pedigree from the CIA/Culinary Institute of America (not that everyone who graduates there goes on to become a famous chef).

There's no doubting his education and training but his title at Les Halle's does not reflect his actual duties. He expedited and occasionally got behind a grill at a popular brasserie that churns and burns tables until 2am. That's not quite the same as being the executive chef at La Bernadin

codecow · 9 July 2017, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hugs

Is Gordon rude to his guests IRL or is that just for the TV?

I have seen numerous times he gets incredibly offended (and offensive) if anyone goes off-menu or asks for a dish to be altered. It is like they are doubting his judgement

Not sure. I never ask for alterations at a fine restaurant.

Wesley Crusher · 9 July 2017, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CamSLC

X2

That guys a riot.

And his songs are pretty good, too.

G8RDPM · 9 July 2017, 01:28 PM

For me it is G and G!

Gerardo and my other friend!

bdex75 · 9 July 2017, 03:03 PM

Alton Brown or Anthony Bourdain are my favorites to watch on tv along with Guy Fieri.

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Kingair · 9 July 2017, 04:22 PM

Nigella Lawson back on the days . . .

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GB-man · 9 July 2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Action Bronson lol

Every post merely further confirms you're the man Wes

F that's delicious

MonBK · 9 July 2017, 04:35 PM

My wife!

Rock · 9 July 2017, 05:49 PM

Gabriel Gate.

French Chef that (as far as I know) works and lives in Victoria Australia.
A very 'down-to-earth' sort of fellow who champions unpretentious French-style food.
Has had at least one TV program that I know of and written many cookery books (look him up!)

TV Chef - Anthony Bourdain! Love his TV series.

youthagainsttt · 9 July 2017, 06:23 PM

Gordon Ramsey or Jamie oliver

Moggo · 9 July 2017, 06:38 PM

Where's Colonel Sanders?! :)

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zama · 9 July 2017, 06:53 PM

Heston Blumenthal, based on my meal a couple of weeks back. 17 courses and just under 5 hours.

austinp · 9 July 2017, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Action Bronson lol

Always crushing it. Lol.

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Magwitch · 9 July 2017, 10:09 PM

My distaste for Bourdain is boundless. His shows WERE interesting since they exposed me to foods and parts of the world I never know about. When he started making the shows vehicles for promoting his politics, in a most blatant way, I was done with him. He's entitled to his opinions but I didn't watch his show to be subjected to them.

returntorolex · 9 July 2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

lol

She is pretty hot and I have heard her restaurant in Vegas is great

It is....been there a couple times.

returntorolex · 9 July 2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

For me it is G and G!

Gerardo and my other friend!

Agreed!

Hooper · 10 July 2017, 09:04 AM

Anthony Bourdain

locutus49 · 10 July 2017, 09:23 AM

There is a local guy in San Diego - Brian Malarky - who runs Herringbone, Seersucker and some others that we eat at. He is really a friendly guy, stops by our table when he is around. He has been a judge on some cooking shows like Guy Fieri's show, etc.

Ferdelious · 11 July 2017, 05:15 AM

Eric Ripert. He is just humble and ridiculously talented.

uscmatt99 · 11 July 2017, 06:51 AM

I've never had a bad meal at a Batali restaurant, and all experiences have been good to excellent. I enjoy his TV personality as well.

My wife and I tried Giada's restaurant in Vegas and came away underwhelmed. And this was prior to the meal we had at Joel Robuchon down the street which was so good I was crying tears of joy at the end.

Kneecough · 11 July 2017, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Action Bronson lol

If he counts as a chef.... I totally agree.

Also, David Chang, Eddie Huang, Susur Lee...

rr-nyc · 11 July 2017, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by uscmatt99

I've never had a bad meal at a Batali restaurant, and all experiences have been good to excellent. I enjoy his TV personality as well.

My wife and I tried Giada's restaurant in Vegas and came away underwhelmed. And this was prior to the meal we had at Joel Robuchon down the street which was so good I was crying tears of joy at the end.

Assuming you're talking about Restaurant Jöel Robuchon an not L'Atelier or Le Monde, I can completely understand. He and everyone that's been say It's by far his best restaurant. MGM gave him essentially a blank check to make sure only the best is served.

droptopman · 11 July 2017, 07:29 AM

I like Tyler Florance from the early days of the food network. Picked up a lot of good ideas and recipes from him.

Tried most of the food network chef restaurants in LV. All were good, but nothing really over the top great. Mesa Grill was probably my favorite out of the 4 or 5 we tried.

Iron Chef Morimoto's in Philly was by far the best dining experience I have had of the celeb chefs. I liked it so much I went 4 nights in a row...

wantonebad · 11 July 2017, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kneecough

If he counts as a chef.... I totally agree.

Also, David Chang, Eddie Huang, Susur Lee...

Yeah Action is a celebrity eater, not a chef so he's out in my book, but fun to watch

uscmatt99 · 11 July 2017, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Assuming you're talking about Restaurant Jöel Robuchon an not L'Atelier or Le Monde, I can completely understand. He and everyone that's been say It's by far his best restaurant. MGM gave him essentially a blank check to make sure only the best is served.

Yes it was the Restaurant. We've been to a couple of the L'Atelier sites as well in London and Hong Kong and they were pretty good, but the Vegas experience was bar none the best dining experience I've ever had. We went with the lowest end wine pairing and the som was excellent with his choices. I was stuffed by the time the beef came out, and they followed it with a birthday cake for me, and then the mega dessert cart. It was a shame as I had about two bites of cake and their policy is not to send them home with the guests. Hopefully the staff got to enjoy it later

East Bay Rider · 11 July 2017, 12:21 PM

Alex Guarnaschelli

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