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How about James Martin
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tis true how often does anyone go back to inspect the kitchen of a restaurant they have just eaten in??
Even if it is Marco 'hovering' over the food- I genuinely don't think a chef that is recognised as one of the greats would ruin food by being filthy and unhygienic! |
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Exactly, and tbh, I'd put more trust in Marco's kitchens being clean than some random Wimpy!
For the prices that Marco charges the least he could do is have a shave !! |
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His kitchens may be spotless... but WHO is hovering over the food at the pass ??
I, most certainly, may have eaten from a dirty kitchen. Most people will have at some point. But whenever I go into an eatery I take precautions. Does the place look clean? Do the staff look clean? Marco would throw up a red flag every time !! or the kitchen? |
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We're going to have to agree to disagree on this!
Anyway, Marco doesn't even cook anymore, aside from his HK stint. But I'll maintain a chef such as him wouldn't be careless with hygiene. And the bandana is there to stop the mad hair escaping into the food! You said it yourself- Heston's food scare, and he's bald and clean looking... looks can be deceiving! And I actually think he'd shaved for yesterday's service! |
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are you saying Marco's employees are dirty?
or the kitchen? |
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We're going to have to agree to disagree on this!
Anyway, Marco doesn't even cook anymore, aside from his HK stint. But I'll maintain a chef such as him wouldn't be careless with hygiene. And the bandana is there to stop the mad hair escaping into the food! You said it yourself- Heston's food scare, and he's bald and clean looking... looks can be deceiving! And I actually think he'd shaved for yesterday's service! |
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Neither, I'm saying that MARCO looks scruffy, unkempt, unhygenic and that I wouldn't eat anything he had been anywhere near !!
so its not the kitchen or the staff that you think are dirty just marco |
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glad we cleared that up
so its not the kitchen or the staff that you think are dirty just marco |
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See, the thing is, his 'look' is his trademark, and he's not going to change it if it's something that makes him mostly popular. Also, bear in mind that you are seeing him during service, and most, if not every chef, looks a bit unkempt after a night's service.
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Yep. Question..if he was a complete unknown in your hometown, would not the "look" put you off completely ??
god there's a lot worse than him in our village you have to be desperate to visit the pizza take-away the chinese is not much better the indian is - not bad but a really slow service the fish and chip restaurant is the best but you have to book in advance and all the chefs look worse than marco!!!!!!!! |
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See, the thing is, his 'look' is his trademark, and he's not going to change it if it's something that makes him mostly popular. Also, bear in mind that you are seeing him during service, and most, if not every chef, looks a bit unkempt after a night's service.
Why does he need a "trademark"??? Gordon swears...but who else really has a "trademark" "Scruffy" and "food" ...well somehow they don't quite fit in the same sentence... not much of a "trademark" |
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nooo i thinks he's lovely
god there's a lot worse than him in our village you have to be desperate to visit the pizza take-away the chinese is not much better the indian is - not bad but a really slow service the fish and chip restaurant is the best but you have to book in advance and all the chefs look worse than marco!!!!!!!! I take it you're a very good cook !! |
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nooo i thinks he's lovely
god there's a lot worse than him in our village you have to be desperate to visit the pizza take-away the chinese is not much better the indian is - not bad but a really slow service the fish and chip restaurant is the best but you have to book in advance and all the chefs look worse than marco!!!!!!!! As to the "he's lovely bit" do I detect a penchant for "a bit of rough" Last edited by holidaynumpty : 25-04-2009 at 01:43. Reason: missed a vital bit |
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ha
dont't know about a good cook just steamed veg and grilled fish/steak about my limit although my chilli goes down well but would be a treat to have a nice meal by marco - i fancy linda's crab or perhaps ade's tuna |
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I used trademark for want of a better word, but if you haven't noticed most celebrity/tv chefs have a distinct look, style etc. Marco looks like that, he has curly hair, deal with it. Just because you think it's scruffy, doesn't mean it's dirty too. Hell, my hair and general presentation is pretty scruffy, but I'm by no means dirty, it's just the way I am.
And you're clearly a Gordon fan, what about his filthy freezer in his restaurant a few years back? That can't be true, he looks so immaculate! And I'm not being 'loyal', I just find it a bit strange how you're disregarding MPW's credentials as a chef from your impressions of his appearance. |
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ha
dont't know about a good cook just steamed veg and grilled fish/steak about my limit although my chilli goes down well but would be a treat to have a nice meal by marco - i fancy linda's crab or perhaps ade's tuna Heck, I'm off to my bed... before I say something really rude. Not about your food,mind you, that sounds really nice !! |
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I used trademark for want of a better word, but if you haven't noticed most celebrity/tv chefs have a distinct look, style etc. Marco looks like that, he has curly hair, deal with it. Just because you think it's scruffy, doesn't mean it's dirty too. Hell, my hair and general presentation is pretty scruffy, but I'm by no means dirty, it's just the way I am.
And you're clearly a Gordon fan, what about his filthy freezer in his restaurant a few years back? That can't be true, he looks so immaculate! And I'm not being 'loyal', I just find it a bit strange how you're disregarding MPW's credentials as a chef from your impressions of his appearance. You right, never judge a book by its cover. That would apply to most situations in life...one exception...food. As to his credentials (and not even I can fault them)well they were probably gained when, for want of better words, he was utterly scrumptious. The "look" is for the tv deals and quite frankly I fail to see why they ever sanctioned it. He's not on tv alot, is he? |
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How about Atul Kochhar? He has a michelin star and is highly respected but, the negative I can see is that he isn't a big name in the mainstream media. If you want a "name" to take over from Marco then Raymond Blanc is a good suggestion or how about Delia Smith? Perhaps too nice but I think we have seen through her chairmanship of Norwich City that she does have character.
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How about Atul Kochhar? He has a michelin star and is highly respected but, the negative I can see is that he isn't a big name in the mainstream media. If you want a "name" to take over from Marco then Raymond Blanc is a good suggestion or how about Delia Smith? Perhaps too nice but I think we have seen through her chairmanship of Norwich City that she does have character.
There are alot of good chefs out there but no one who could be nasty enough for what is HELLS Kitchen ! Marco tries to be menacing but doesn't quite pull it off. He's looking for more money imo and he'll probably get it cos they don't have anyone else who could fit the job description. |
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Gregor Fisher will do it and will probably be cheaper.
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He's looking for more money imo and he'll probably get it cos they don't have anyone else who could fit the job description.
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If they got Jamie Oliver to do it, it really would be Hells Kitchen for me...
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Heston I must admit Milly what's that show when he was brought in to change Little Chef and change the whole menu, that was commercial to watch because the actual customers prefered the main menu. I think Heston had a whole new variety, but king kong himself in charge thought otherwise. What was the series called? anyone.
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They could bring in Rex from BB, would save them a few pennies, he'd do it for chips, just for the publicity
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