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Hell's Kitchen 8
TexasLady:
--- Quote from: cocina del infierno on November 11, 2010, 03:14:09 PM ---No way. :groan: No way in hell or Hell's Kitchen would I hire any of them to work for me in any capacity. If forced to make a choice it would be Nona or Gail. Though Gail's infantile manner in the confessional makes me want to puke, her performance is usually strong. Nona is solid and seems to be the most mature of all the contestants left. Russell should have been gone the same day he cursed at teenage customers during the prom episode. He reminds me of a grade school bully who uses fear and intimidation to rule the playground while simultaneously brown nosing the teacher. Jerk.
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Honestly none of them seem capable of running a kitchen. I'd say that Sabrina would have potential but she's not mature enough and I don't think anyone would really want to work for her. I also don't see who could be a spokesman either.
I agree with you about Russell. I had forgotten how he acted with the teenagers but he is not a team player either.
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HK8, Ep. 10
This episode started with maximum tension between Russell and Trev. Trev made the effective point that Russell seemed impervious to any change. Inadequate communications among Blue team members were leading to major timing errors.
In order to highlight the importance of communications and timing, Ramsay administered a challenge. 6 individuals from each team (3 guys twice each, two females twice and two once) were to cook for 5 minutes, then hand off for 15 seconds. The dishes to be cooked were chosen by Ramsay for being very different in cooking time and type of cooking required:
Tagliatelle Pasta with Mushrooms
Salmon with Lobster Ragout
Poached chicken with Green Beans
Here were the highlights of what happened between teams:
Round 1 Sabrina vs. Russell – both rolled pasta and started cooking proteins
Round 2 Jillian vs. Trev – she started sauces and lobster; he focused on salmon and gnocchi
Round 3 Nora vs. Vinny – she poached chicken; he focused on plating
Round 4 Gail vs. Russell – she did not appear to accomplish anything; he poached chicken
Round 5 Sabrina vs. Trev – she did salmon; he finished two dishes but forgot to put lobster in to cook
Round 6 Jillian vs. Vinny – she was rushing to finish just in time and dropped her salmon before plating; he only poached the lobster claw but did get it done
The Blue team won this challenge based on winning chicken and salmon/lobster and losing the pasta dish. Their reward was to receive cash for purchases at culinary supply store plus a special dinner (bay scallop tagliatelle, sea urchin, rose champagne) at Restaurant Melisse, 2 star Michelin under Chef Josiah Citrin. The Red team had to handle Delivery Day plus prep both kitchens and eat cheese sandwiches.
Sous Chef Scott delivered the news that each team was to prepare its own menu of 4 appetizers, 4 entrees and 4 desserts that would be used in a team vs. team elimination challenge dinner service the following evening. Not all of those menus was revealed, but the parts that were included:
RED TEAM
Appetizers – Wild Mushroom Risotto, Lobster Capellini
Entrees – Poached Lobster, NY Strip Steak
Desserts - none identified
BLUE TEAM
Appetizers – Risotto Ravioli, Lobster Bisque
Entrees – Sea Bass w/ fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Lamb chop w/ Puree
Desserts – none identified
Russell and Trev were at each other’s throats as dinner service started. The RED team menu was preferred by most of the early diners. Nora’s pasta was undercooked. Russell’s first appetizer was deemed excellent. Vinny forgot to put a lamb to cook, resulting in a 6 minute delay, then his second try was undercooked. This was for a special diner, Chef Citrin of Melisse so it was highly embarrassing for Ramsay and for the BLUE team. Ramsay was apoplectic. Gail’s lobster cappellini had problems, with it sent back 6 times in a row. Red team entrees have ground to a halt and when there is a Blue entrée is at the same table the RED diner was envious. Sabrina’s gnocchi accompanying the NY Strip was cooked only partially. Vinny had to switch stations with Russell and Vinny’s sea bass was burned on one side and raw on the other. Gail was under pressure to produce after 6 minutes cooking time for lobster capellini. Her capellini was bad and the lobster was raw on one side and rubbery on the other. Gail was banished from the kitchen.
Dinner service was completed, but there was no winning team. Ramsay gave all competitors the opportunity to nominate anyone from either team (for the first time in HK8 for sure). Vinny was delusional that he did not have the worst performance of the men that evening. All 4 of the women nominated Trev, but what did they know about Trev’s performance that evening? Ramsay quickly saw through that baloney. Russell picked Vinny and Vinny and Trev picked Sabrina. Trev was asked to take off his jacket, but it was only to put on a new Black jacket of the unified team. The same happened to Nona, Russell, Sabrina and Jillian. Vinny and Gail, clearly the two worst performers that evening but nominated by a total of one person between them, were asked to step forward. Ramsay told Vinny he was in decline. Ramsay cited Vinny’s abysmal performance as the reason he eliminated him. Vinny admitted that he had his shot and had blown it. Gail acknowledged that she had dodged a bullet.
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HK8, ep. 11
All 6 remaining chefs received a black jacket with the name on it from Ramsay. They were appropriately proud of earning it. He also gave them a bottle each of his Special Reserve Gordon Ramsay brand of wine, which they consumed copiously. He announced the first individual challenge to test the chefs’ presentation and taste skills. He invited several Los Angeles area Michelin-starred or award-winning chefs to come and grade the amuse bouches the chefs would create in 30 minutes. The judging panel was:
Suzanne Tracht
Suzanne Goin
Michael Cimarusti
Ludo Lefevbre
Karen and Quinn Hatfield
Each of the 5 judging groups would award up to 10 points for presentation and up to 10 points for taste, so 100 points was the maximum score. The results were:
Sabrina – fresh bread under grilled salmon, vegetables and garlic P 35 T 35 total 70
Jillian – grilled pita bread with lemon cream sauce P 32 T 33 total 65
Gail – chicken spring roll, lime soy sauce P 44 T 43 total 87
Nona – shrimp and grits P 34 T 33 total 67
Trev – frog legs and vegetables P 31 T 31 total 62
Russell – hamachi crudo with apple/celery broth P 50 T 50 total100
These results establish Russell as the chef to beat, as Ramsay pays attention to the ratings of chefs similar in celebrity to himself. Russell’s win brought the opportunity to tour LA Market restaurant, already open, with Executive Chef Kerry Simon, then get a private luncheon with Ramsay and Simon. He was also offered the opportunity to bring anyone with him and chose Gail. The other chefs would clean their dormitory and then prep for the next dinner service.
Ramsay wanted to get all the chefs excited about their chances to win the LA Market job. He brought in a covered platter and opened it to reveal $250,000 in cash. He chose Nona to do tableside Steak Diane service, which took her out of the flow of the kitchen for that night. Trev and Sabrina had the Appetizer station, Gail had Fish, Russell Meat and Jillian Garnish. Special diners included baseball star Nomar Garciaparra and Soccer great Mia Hamm.
Dinner service started. Ramsay found Sabrina’s risotto disappointing. Gail’s scallops were done such that they would be overcooked for certain. Trev’s pasta was overcooked. Trev and Sabrina got into a confrontation, which then caused Scott to intervene and tell Trev to pipe down. I would not want Scott confronting me! Trev considered Sabrina to be a whining bitch. Trev and Sabrina were then criticized by Ramsay himself, but they continued to prove that they could not work together. Gail’s halibut stuck to the pan due to overcooking. Gail’s grilled salmon was problematical. Russell’s first Beef Wellingtons were too rare. Sabrina screwed up a simple salad. Jillian was shaking salt into the potatoes rather than using the prescribed “use your fingers” method. Ramsay threatened to shut the kitchen down and send a chef home if the chefs did not improve their communications skills. To me, the basic problem that night had nothing to do with communications skills and everything to do with basic cooking skills.
Ramsay stated “I can’t do this anymore. Get out” and instructed James to close the Hell’s Kitchen dining room. He stated that only Nona, who was fortunate to not be in the kitchen, was exempt from scrutiny but one other chef had to be fired. He ordered the other 5 to come up with the usual 2 nominees. They were Trev and Sabrina, although Gail was very close to a nomination. During this process Sabrina admitted that “I’m very manipulative.” Do you think? Sabrina made a heartfelt plea for both herself and for Trev, indicating that Gail should be the one to go. Ramsay decided to eliminate Sabrina for immaturity, certainly one of her hallmarks. He told Trev to get back in line and Gail to wake up. Gail was pissed that Sabrina had tried to throw her under the bus. Ramsay final words: “I’m not looking for a drama queen. I’m looking for a head chef.”
TexasLady:
Sabrina's comment when she went to talk to Jillian was a killer for a job. She admitted she was manipulative and would use it to stay in the kitchen. It wasn't very smart and could come back to haunt her. I'm so glad she is gone!
It was laughable that all the women wanted Trevor's help after they had voted to have him up for elimination. Even after he said he wouldn't help, he did help Sabrina by putting the dressing on the salad. (Who could forget that?)
I would not want Scott in my face either. Whew! :knuckles:
I have to say that Russell seems the strongest at the moment. Jillian, perhaps. I'm disappointed in Gail, but she did come in second with the chef's judging.
ugot2bekidinmeny:
OMG can this season end already! rasmey saves them yet again? wtheck?? :iok keeping trevor is just wrong! just form the editting he needs to leave! :lol: and to think there is a season 9!
only person i actually see winning is Nona. Jillian can come close I think the pep talk is what she needed.
could it be possible to have 2 women at the finale?
I call this a major trainwreck of a season. how can ramsey make next season better? UGH!! :wall:
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