AtomicCEO Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 The wife and I have watched Hell's Kitchen for a while, and we tuned in to Top Chef last night to see the difference. Meh. They don't actually go into more detail on the cooking, and they substitute gay drama for angry drama. I prefer angry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 You're crazy. The chefs on top chef are considerably better than those on Hells Kitchen. The chefs on Hells kitchen couldn't cook their way out of a McDonalds. I haven't been that impressed with that show at all. They lack creativity and originality. Half the food they make I can make. Watch a few more episodes and you'll see that there's a considerable difference in talent between the shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 You're crazy. The chefs on top chef are considerably better than those on Hells Kitchen. The chefs on Hells kitchen couldn't cook their way out of a McDonalds. I haven't been that impressed with that show at all. They lack creativity and originality. Half the food they make I can make. Watch a few more episodes and you'll see that there's a considerable difference in talent between the shows. Talent schmalent. I'm not actually eating the food. And they don't go into much detail on how it is actually prepared. I like Chef Ramsay. I'm looking forward to the American version of his Kitchen Nightmares show from the BBC. I've seen a few episodes of the British version on OnDemand, and it should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Actually the gal that won season two of Hell's kitchen can cook circles around any of the TC competition and manage (extremely important) a kitchen much better. When attending WCOFF go out to Redrock and try her fare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Actually the gal that won season two of Hell's kitchen can cook circles around any of the TC competition and manage (extremely important) a kitchen much better. When attending WCOFF go out to Redrock and try her fare. i thought this was season 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 (edited) i thought this was season 2. This is season 3. The Season 1 winner, Michael, decided to work personally for Chef Ramsay for 6 months. Edited July 28, 2007 by AtomicCEO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 (edited) I have to agree with Atomic here. I have watched both shows, and I find Hell's Kitchen to be far more entertaining. I think the sense of urgency provided by having the contestants work actual (if canned) dinner services makes it more compelling on some level than TC. And, Ramsey is the man. Although HK could easily be edited to 30 min, they tend to show the same reactions and recaps over and over and over. I have noticed though that amongst my foodie buddies, there definitely seems to be a consensus that Top Chef is better, and that Hell's Kitchen is crap. Maybe because it's on Fox, I dunno... Edited July 31, 2007 by Bonehand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Actually the gal that won season two of Hell's kitchen can cook circles around any of the TC competition and manage (extremely important) a kitchen much better. When attending WCOFF go out to Redrock and try her fare. It was my understanding that Ramsey is responsible for the menu. She just follows directions. I'm sure the food is good nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 Although HK could easily be edited to 30 min, they tend to show the same reactions and recaps over and over and over. This is very true. Very. But I always watch it on the DVR. We skip the recap at the beginning, and we start skipping forward right before any major decision, because you know they're going to parlay it out with the music and the reaction shots and then go to commercial anyway... then come back and recap the moment anyway before actually giving the decision. That editing style leaves much to be desired, but I consider myself master of the 30-second skip. If I was watching live I'd probably be pissed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 It was my understanding that Ramsey is responsible for the menu. She just follows directions. I'm sure the food is good nonetheless. you are correct, Ramsey has his paws all over that place, probably checking her internal temp now and then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 you are correct, Ramsey has his paws all over that place, probably checking her internal temp now and then I wouldn't doubt that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Seen a few episodes. What bugs me is all the crying when they are booted off and all the hugging and stuff. Give me a break. Still waiting for the season where Bier signs on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Help a n00b out: So I've always worked with gas grills. I just got my first ever charcoal grill and I have a basic question. I'm done cooking and the bottom of the grill is filled with ash. How do I get it out of there? Is there a special shovel I can buy or something? And what should I do with the ash? Garbage? Or is there any other use for it? HK is okay. I like Top Chef. I was glad Casey won the quickfire this past week. I'd hit her like a pinata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 HK is okay. I like Top Chef. I was glad Casey won the quickfire this past week. I'd hit her like a pinata. I would do very bad things to Casey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I would do very bad things to Casey. concur....would teach her how to make lots and lots of bier mayo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 concur....would teach her how to make lots and lots of bier mayo I'm no longer hungry for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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