Author Topic: Hell's Kitchen Season 5 (Read 289134 times)

HKfan5 · « **Reply #75 on:** January 16, 2009, 11:19:16 PM »

You got it! I'll keep my eyes out for more stuff on HK5 contestants.

HKfan5 · « **Reply #76 on:** January 16, 2009, 11:36:28 PM »

http://chefji.com/?page_id=45

Yes, it is for sure confirmed. Wouldn't you say Marigold?

marigold · « **Reply #77 on:** January 17, 2009, 12:51:35 AM »

Quote from: HKfan5 on January 16, 2009, 11:36:28 PM

http://chefji.com/?page_id=45

Yes, it is for sure confirmed. Wouldn't you say Marigold?

Oh sweet, yes I would

Wow she is a talented girl if she doesn't win HK she will absolutely go on to better things

HKfan5 · « **Reply #78 on:** January 17, 2009, 01:38:36 AM »

I think Ji will make it. But your right. If she doesn't she will absolutely go on to better things.

HKfan5 · « **Reply #79 on:** January 18, 2009, 09:24:27 AM »

Hi TexasLady!

Thanks for welcoming me. I can't seem to wait and see the new season, I must be an addict...I'm counting the days.

Later

HKfan5 · « **Reply #80 on:** January 18, 2009, 09:44:58 AM »

BTW, has every noticed that all the past seasons. They usually boot off the obvious more qualified chefs off the show and keep the losers on. I guess that's the entertainment industry. Then I thought, Chef Ramsay is such a huge restauranteur...would he feel comfortable having a student chef (for example) running his restaurant. I wouldn't want that if I owned a restaurant with such high reputation. What really happens to the winners, or are they really the winners?

marigold · « **Reply #81 on:** January 18, 2009, 01:17:07 PM »

You’re absolutely right the contestants are completely unqualified based on experience, level of success and expertise. I think Ramsay does pick a chef that he believes has a talent and is someone who can get passed his screaming and not crumple when pressured. The contestant has to be someone who is disciplined and who knows what the ultimate goal is. It’s incredible opportunity for one lucky chef.

Just to clarify Ramsay does not own one of the restaurants at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa that the contestants are vying for. Would he hire them to run one of his own restaurants I will doubt it. He has his own team of professionals that he works with. Those restaurants are his and he worked hard for them. So I imagine he expects the winner to learn and grow from the experience it’s up them to achieve their own success.

TexasLady · « **Reply #82 on:** January 18, 2009, 05:35:07 PM »

Quote from: crazychef2009 on January 15, 2009, 08:17:41 PM

marigold... can't wait to see the videos!!!

Welcome to RFF crazychef! Love that name!

I did see a preview and the catchword was not "You Donkey" or "Come here you!" but OMG! OMG! OMG!

12 days! I need to watch the clips!!

Thanks for finding them guys!

marigold · « **Reply #83 on:** January 19, 2009, 12:16:48 PM »

Update on Season 4 winner Christina Machamer:

The St Louis Food & Wine Experience

Chef Christina Machamer

No kitchen is too hot to handle for Hell's Kitchen winner Chef Christina Machamer. This spirited young chef took on a multitude of challenges laid out by world renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay on Fox's hit television show and came out victorious. Now, the Executive Sous Chef at Gordon Ramsay at the London West Hollywood Hotel, which was recently awarded its first prestigious Michelin star, Chef Machamer returns to her hometown to whip up an out-of-this-world winter risotto recipe while sharing reality show behind-the-scenes insights and helpful culinary tips she has learned alongside some of the world's most honored chefs.

Link: http://www.repstl.org/foodandwine/mainstage/#machamer

marigold · « **Reply #84 on:** January 19, 2009, 12:19:55 PM »

Update on Season 2 Runner-Up Virginia Dalbeck-Armenta:

The Grill offers up new, unique dining experience

In 2005, Virginia Dalbeck-Armenta was praised by esteemed chef Gordon Ramsay in an episode of the reality show "Hell's Kitchen."

"You've got something extraordinary," Ramsay told her. "You can't buy that palette."

But San Angelo can sample it.

Dalbeck-Armenta, her husband Felipe Armenta, along with her brother-in-law and sister-in-law - who also own Armenta's Cafe - last month opened The Grill, which serves American and Mexican cuisine.

"I learned from the show (that) I have a great palette," Dalbeck-Armenta said. "I also learned I wasn't ready to open my own restaurant. When my husband and I finally did open our own place, I was ready and focused."

Standard-Times: How did being on "Hell's Kitchen" help you in your career as a chef?

Dalbeck-Armenta: Nothing was ever given to me or handed to me from (being on) "Hell's Kitchen." I have fans from all over the world . . . but besides that, I haven't had any offers for my own show. Everything I have today, I've worked for.

What's your culinary background?

I went to culinary school in Santa Barbara, but I think culinary background really doesn't matter because my husband never went to school and he's an amazing chef. I know some kids spend $30,000 on a culinary degree and it doesn't really matter if it's something they're just doing for their parents. If it's something you truly love doing, you're going to soak up every educational opportunity you get whether it's in school or out of school.

What's it like working so closely with family?

I love it. It works really well. They all have been in the restaurant industry for a really long time. They're always there for us when we need them. I'm executive chef, so I'm like a service manager and bar manager. (My husband) Felipe (Armenta) and I have very similar roles. My father-in-law is basically there for us. He doesn't have a specific title. He goes and picks up fresh baked bread for our burgers every day. Sasha (my sister-in-law) is our floor manager.

Where are you from originally, and why open a restaurant in San Angelo?

I'm from Southern California, Palm Springs area. But I ended up in San Angelo because my husband grew up here, and we came here once or twice a year and there was never any place to eat, and we thought this would be a great place to open a restaurant because there's a great market here. We knew it would be successful.

We thought a lot about L.A. and New York, but there's so much competition there and you have to have a lot of money to make money in those cities. We live here now.

What is it about cooking that you enjoy so much?

I like cooking because it doesn't feel like work. It just feels like something that comes natural. I love working with people, I love hospitality, and I love entertaining, so I think restaurants are perfect in that sense.

If you do something you love, you never feel like you're working. My goal is to never work a day in my life.

What kind of food does The Grill serve?

The Grill serves straightforward American cuisine with a Mexican flare. It's both our backgrounds put together. We have a lot of burgers, steaks grilled over mesquite wood. And we have some great steak tacos grilled on an open flame. We have delicious salads with homemade dressing and fresh ingredients.

What makes The Grill different from other restaurants in San Angelo?

For one, it's chef-driven. It's not a chain. For two, the ambiance is special because you get to watch all the cooks cook - the kitchen is exposed. The owners are in the building.

We just stand out in so many ways - the ambiance, the food, the mesquite wood grill, homemade cocktails, fresh-squeezed juices. We have an Armentas Margarita which people love, and we put jalapenos in the margarita upon request. It's not necessarily spicy, just adds a lot of flavor.

What are your most popular items?

People love our Hollywood burger, our Texas burger, and our steak and enchilada platter.

How do you keep customers coming back?

Consistency with good food and great service. And a great atmosphere.

How has business been?

Business has been really busy. But I want to start building the business between 8 (p.m.) and 10 (p.m.), so if a lot of people are thinking about coming in, we're pretty busy before 7:30 (p.m.), but try and come in after 8 (p.m.).

What are your goals for The Grill?

My goals for The Grill are to train as many people as I can to get the restaurant running the way Felipe and I want it to run without us being there. Felipe and I really want to build and develop our staff to become as good as us, so we can stand back and watch everyone cook and be hospitable like we are.

The Grill file

n What: American and Mexican cuisine.

n Where: 5769 Sherwood Way.

n When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Link to the article: http://gosanangelo.com/news/2009/jan/18/business-qa-the-grill-offers-up-new-unique/?partner=yahoo_headlines

crazychef2009 · « **Reply #85 on:** January 20, 2009, 07:30:23 AM »

From the Daily Herald, Wil from HK5

Cary native takes heat in Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen

By Kerry Lester | Daily Herald

Christine Kocol had little doubt that her son Wil would grow up to be a chef. When, years ago, the Cary mother of three purchased a toy kitchen set for her daughter, it was Wil who played with it.

Christine said her eldest as a preschooler would watch WTTW's Sesame Street, then shut off the television to head out and play before tuning into his favorite, Julia Child.

"Call me when the cooking lady comes on, Mommy," Christine remembers him saying.

As Wil grew, so did his knowledge of the kitchen. When Wil was 14, Christine went back to earn a college degree. So he took over cooking for the family.

"We sat down and made grocery lists together, and he was responsible for making dinner. He was in a Greek phase at the time," she said.

At 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Wil's penchant for dishing it up will be on display on WFLD Channel 32's "Hell's Kitchen" program.

"Hell's Kitchen" is a fast-paced reality TV show that pairs aspiring chefs with renowned chef and restaurateur Gordon Ramsay. Ramsay, well-known for his short fuse, puts contestants through their wringer as they vie to be the last man standing in his kitchen.

Wil, now 27, is a 2006 graduate of Elgin Community College's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Institute.

For the past two years, he climbed the food chain at Red Star Tavern restaurants in Geneva and Algonquin, working his way from line cook to sous chef to chef to general manager. Due to the economic slump, both restaurants closed recently.

During the summer of 2007, he decided to attend tryouts for the fifth season of "Hell's Kitchen" at the Art Institute of Chicago.

"It was six hours of standing in line, waiting, not really being able to go to the washroom," he said.

After taking part in a group interview with the show's casting agents, Wil was asked to come back for a callback.

Over the next weeks and months, they kept calling, "asking questions about this and that," Kocol said.

In the middle of a new menu rollout at Red Star Tavern, he got a phone call from a California number, inviting him to fly out and meet the show's producers.

Taping of the show took place last winter.

According to IMDB movie database, filming took place in Los Angeles.

Despite his foul-mouthed, hot-tempered reputation, Kocol says Gordon Ramsay "Is really not that bad. I mean, it's not where he's going to physically beat you down. He'll give you a good verbal lashing. But the guy knows his business."

While he won't reveal how he did on the show, Kocol said the experience certainly "refined my skills. It made me able to do something in a completely different light."

The day of the premiere, Kocol and his boyfriend, Jason, will host a viewing party with dozens of old friends.

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=265642

crazychef2009 · « **Reply #86 on:** January 20, 2009, 10:30:33 AM »

I found this little video. Has some really great teasers for the show!!!!

http://www.three8six.com/DesktopModules/UltraVideoGallery/UltraVideoGallery.swf?vId=81&portalId=0

crazychef2009 · « **Reply #87 on:** January 20, 2009, 10:52:15 AM »

Quote from: TexasLady on January 18, 2009, 05:35:07 PM

Quote from: crazychef2009 on January 15, 2009, 08:17:41 PM
marigold... can't wait to see the videos!!!

I did see a preview and the catchword was not "You Donkey" or "Come here you!" but OMG! OMG! OMG!

12 days! I need to watch the clips!! Thanks for finding them guys!

TexasLady here's the link for the video clip!!

Link to the Video: http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/01/the-oh-my-god-commercial-for-hells-kitchen-season-five-video/

marigold · « **Reply #88 on:** January 20, 2009, 01:33:41 PM »

Quote from: crazychef2009 on January 20, 2009, 10:30:33 AM

I found this little video. Has some really great teasers for the show!!!!

Wow crazychef2009 thank you for the great updates

marigold · « **Reply #89 on:** January 20, 2009, 01:42:41 PM »

Quote from: crazychef2009 on January 20, 2009, 07:30:23 AM

From the Daily Herald, Wil from HK5

Cary native takes heat in Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen

That was an awesome article to read thank you again for sharing

crazychef2009 · « **Reply #90 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:22:10 PM »

Colleen Cleek

Here's an interview with Colleen from a FOX affiliate for her show that SHE has also.

Omaha Life's Colleen Cleek on Fox's "Hells Kitchen" starting January 29th!

16 fresh faces (including Omaha Life co-host, Colleen Cleek) go head-to-head for the chance to work at one of the East Coast's leading resort destinations, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, N.J. With varying backgrounds and cooking experiences, these chefs must sauté, grill and flip their way through tough challenges and demanding dinner services before one is crowned the winner.

In the season premiere (January 29th on KPTM Fox 42), the contestants prepare their signature dishes for Ramsay before breaking up into teams, and preparing for their first dinner service in Hell.

Link to the interview with Video http://www.kptm.com/Global/story.asp?S=9540963
Link to her website http://www.theclassygourmet.com/

marigold · « **Reply #91 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:30:03 PM »

Quote from: crazychef2009 on January 20, 2009, 02:22:10 PM

Link to the interview with Video http://www.kptm.com/Global/story.asp?S=9540963

oh sweet

crazychef2009 · « **Reply #92 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:32:32 PM »

Paula DaSilva from 3030 Ocean in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Our very own Chef De Cuisine becomes a culinary celebrity!
Paula DaSilva competes on Hells Kitchen!

This month our very own Paula DaSilva, an eight year veteran of 3030 Ocean, will be competing to win the grand prize on the 5th season of the popular show Hells Kitchen. The show premieres at 9pm EST on Thursday, January 29th. No one is prouder of Chef Paula's abilities in the kitchen than her mentor, Chef Dean Max. All of us at 3030 Ocean are routing on Chef Paula for the win and encourage you to join in on the festivities!

From the 3030 Ocean Newsletter
http://www.enewsbuilder.net/deanjamesmax/e_article001308512.cfm?x=b11,0,w

georgiapeach · « **Reply #93 on:** January 20, 2009, 02:43:41 PM »

to RFF, crazychef! Thanks for the great links, and I love the gif!

puddin · « **Reply #94 on:** January 20, 2009, 03:18:09 PM »

welome to the forum crazychef

Jan 29th, on a Thursday ..

. Well I'll be able to catch the first few weeks but then I'll be in Survivor land but the kitchen staff looks promising so who knows.

crazychef2009 · « **Reply #95 on:** January 20, 2009, 03:33:17 PM »

Thanks for the warm

into the forum. Long time reader, first time poster (well at least a few days ago..

).

It's NINE DAYS to go and I'm getting sooooooo

waiting for

the

,

followed by the

crazychef2009 · « **Reply #96 on:** January 20, 2009, 03:37:23 PM »

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

A bit of an old article I know, but hopefully as the show is getting closer they'll be more interveiws

Local 'Hell's Kitchen' chef can 'get the job done'

The boss of a local "Hell's Kitchen" contestant says he's sure his employee can hold her own against a guy like Gordon Ramsay.

Chef Carol Scott of Knoxville will be a contestant on the fifth season of "Hell's Kitchen," the Fox reality show in which Ramsay puts 16 contestants through the paces. Scott currently works for Peerless in Knoxville. Her boss, Gary Kalogeros, president of Eat Out Inc., the company that has Peerless under its umbrella, says he is confident she can handle Ramsay.

"Carol is very assertive. She handles constructive criticism very well," he says. "She's the type person who can definitely get the job done. I think she can handle herself very well on the show."

Scott may not be the only contestant from this area. Though he is definitely not on the fifth season with Scott, Tyler White of the Crowne Plaza has also been auditioning for a future installment of the competition series.

White could not be reached for comment before press deadline. But Scott did confirm that he was not among the contestants during the season she's on.

The fifth season of "Hell's Kitchen" will premiere at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, WTNZ, Channel 43.

The winner of the fifth season gets $250,000 and a chance to run a restaurant in Atlantic City, N.J. Scott has already shot "Kitchen" but cannot say how she fared. "Obviously, we are very excited that she's on the show, and we are proud of her," says Kalogeros.

"We look forward to viewing her on the show, and we hope to have some viewing parties."

Link to Article http://www.knoxville.com/news/2008/dec/24/chef-can-get-the-job-done/

puddin · « **Reply #97 on:** January 20, 2009, 03:44:22 PM »

By request

, very cute crazy.

crazychef2009 · « **Reply #98 on:** January 20, 2009, 03:46:50 PM »

Quote from: puddin on January 20, 2009, 03:44:22 PM

By request , very cute crazy.

I LOVE YOU!!!!

HKfan5 · « **Reply #99 on:** January 20, 2009, 03:53:26 PM »

From all the women contestants, who would you want to go out on a date? For me I would like to take Chef Ji on a date.
Anyone else?

News:

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