Gordon Ramsay is coming to my town!

[Guinevere]

I realize that being on Kitchen Nigtmares isn't really something to brag about, but for a town of 10,000, it is kind of a big deal. He arrives in two weeks, and is staying here during the filming, rather than in a posh hotel in Boston (so its said). I will be interesting to see how much he interacts with the locals.

I'm sure there will be stories will be floating all over.

[The Hen]

How exciting!!!

I love watching Gordon Fucking Ramsey.

He has an eye for the catering industry and usually seems to be spot on with his assessment of what will go well in an area ...... Or at least the legions of people he has working for him do.

I like to think its up to him entirely.

Have you been into the 'nightmare' yet, Guin, and will you visit it once it has been 'Ramseyed'?

[Guinevere]

I think he is a smart guy and a very good businessman and Chef. His cooking competition show annoyed the crap out of me, but I really liked that series he did identifying his vision of the best restaurant in Britain.

I have been to the "nightmare" although not recently. Here's the website:http://www.barefootbobshull.com/menu.htm

As you can see, it's a beach food joint -- burgers, beer, bar food type -- with outdoor seating along the main drag. I thought it had a loyal customer base and wasn't doing that badly, but perhaps I'm wrong. It could be that there are more and better restaurants in town than there were 10 years ago when they started, and more good places that stay open all year long (we have a bunch of summer only places because of our location).

I'm going to have to go again before the show if I can manage it, and then definitely after. I'm really curious about what stories will come out of it, and what Gordon Ramsey thinks of our funny little town.

[Daisy]

I can see one thing that Gordon will have em for straight away.

A five page menu of stuff. No one small town restaurant can do all those choices well.

A short menu of really well made food is always a winner for me.



Edited. Cause I can't type on my iPhone whilst doing work.

[Scooter]

That was what I thought of instantly. He always nails them on having huge menus.

Guin, if you happen to hear when it's going to be aired, let us know. Although, truth be told, I'm more a fan of Robert Irvine's Restaurant Impossible.

Ok, ok, I'm actually more a fan of Robert Irvine's biceps. So sue me.

[Guinevere]

I will definitely let everyone know when it is aired. I just sent a request to get one of the tables while filming -- who knows, maybe I'll get to meet the man himself!

(and yes, that menu is mind-boggling, way way to busy)

[Guinevere]

They sent me a questionnaire to fill out in response to my request for a table:

BAREFOOT BOB's

1. What are your top 3 Restaurants in the Nantasket Beach area?
1.
2.
3.


2. What places to you eat at during the offseason?


3. Who has the best cuisine in the area? Where are the best fish and chips?



4. Have you been to any of the following restaurants? And if so what
did you think of them.

The Red Parrot:

Hull’s Kitchen:

Barefoot Bob’s:

Jake’s Seafood Restaurant:

Kelly’s Landing:

Schooners:


5. When dining out how much do you typically pay per person?
____ $10 or less
____ $10 to $20
____ $20 to $30
____ $30 plus

6. How many times a week do you usually eat out?
____ Once a week
____ 2 to three times a week
____ 3 or more times a week

7. When dining out how far are you willing to travel for a good meal?
____ Less than 5 miles
____ 5 to 10 miles
____10 to 20 miles
____ 20 plus miles

8. Have you ever eaten at Barefoot Bob’s? If yes, what did you think
of the following?

Food:
Service:
Décor:
Portion Size:

9. Would you return why or why not?



10. If you don’t live in Hull how often to do come in to dine?

[kristina]

Wow. That menu is WAY too long...

I'll definitely be keeping an eye open for the show!

[Lord Jim]

for a town of 10,000, it is kind of a big deal.

I assume he'll be getting a parade and police protection....

[oldr_n_wsr]

Never heard of this guy.

[Daisy]

Guin would you mind if I edited the WASS questionnaire post it's buggering up the thread format.

Or if you want to do it yourself that would be cool.

[Guinevere]

Yes please Daisy -- I have no idea what to do and it looks fine from here.

LJ, if only our cops were as cute and cuddly. Our Chief is currently defending a sexual harassment and whistleblower case that gets uglier by the day --- and based on my interactions and stories from others, I'm inclined to believe there is some truth to the matter.

[Lord Jim]

Never heard of this guy.

Guess you don't watch BBC America oldr...

Let me put it this way...

Gordon Ramsay is a chef with a demeanor that makes the Gareth Blackstock character in the Britcom Chef! look like Mother Teresa.....

(In fact I've wondered if Ramsay hadn't based his schtick on that character...or perhaps the other way around...)

[Daisy]

Other way round. Ramsay was already well known here then as was Marco Pierre White who Gordon famously used to work for until they had a well publicised falling out.

[Lord Jim]

That show was hysterical...

I wish one of the PBS stations around here would run it again....

[Gob]

We've got the complete set of the British version of it on DVD, so I must say I am envious of Guin having a chance to see it in real life!

Has anyone noticed the difference between the US and Brit versions? In the Brit ones it's more about the food and the business, in the American it's more about the personalities.

[Crackpot]

Are you saying americans lives need to be more centered around food?

[Scooter]

Or one might say that the typical level of food quality in UK restaurants is so much in need of improvement that there is no time to devote to anyything else in the span of an episode.


(duck)

[Gob]

LOL!!

[MajGenl.Meade]

I watched part of one of his shows once but turned it off. I don't think his vulgarity is amusing or particularly clever. If I want to spend time with nasty people I hang out here