Gordon Ramsay is not only a successful entrepreneur, but he now has two successful TV shows in the States, including “Kitchen Nightmares,” which returns for its second season on FOX. Last week’s episode was a recap of sorts, a two-hour show in which Ramsay visited six of the restaurants he helped turn around last season. All six were doing much better, further proof that this guy is not only a great chef and TV personality, but a top-notch business consultant as well.
In last night’s episode, Ramsay visited a Mount Sinai, Long Island restaurant called The Handlebar. Owners Billy and Carolyn have owned it for a year, and business has become progressively slower–not at the bar, but in the restaurant. Billy is very moody and drinks a lot, which are both problems. But more on that later. Melissa, the head chef, is not very passionate about cooking and readily admits it.
Ramsay arrives and sits down to order some food. Carolyn is shown at the bar cringing at Ramsay’s every move. He orders clam chowder, seafood crepes and beef fondue. He likes the chowder, but refers to the crepe as “seafood crap” Continue reading »
