The Restaurant 2009

I also think the format doesn't work this year. There is too much info to fit in to a 1 hour programme, you miss all the feedback and it generally just seems rushed.

It's a real shame. I wish they would have just left it this year and brought out a proper version next year again. I loved this the last two series' but it's such a shame that they have castrated it this time around :-(
 
If I had to stump up my own cash to invest in one of these muppet pairs, it would be for the winkers. Though it would be a travesty to declare a non-cooking cook as the winner of "The Restuarant", they seem to be the only pair capable of running a profitable business.
I'd expect JJ to come out to front of house (probably running the bar) and for them to continue to rely on an employed, competant, chef.
Its sad that such a good program has come to this though.
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1/ He and his partners were drunk on the cocktails JJ made.

2/ He has gone totally mad.

3/The Winkers have some incriminating photos of former top chef Raymond Blanc.

I would not trust these 2 to run a Wimpy Bar let alone a top restaurant. Unbelievable.

I must remember the next time we have people round for dinner, no coocking required. Just put 3 bottles of booze on the table, 1 for each course!
 
You've just said everything I wanted to say

So annoyed about the result. Now I'm not exactly a fan of Nathan BUT he had shown improvement and Chris was the standout of the competition for me, always performed consistently, worked hard, good attitude.
JJ and James, to me, had shown no improvements, and just continually relied on blagging and lying their ways through tasks.
 
"The weakness of JJ (cannot cook) will be swept away by his obvious talent: cocktail-making."

What's the bloody use of that when you want a FOOD in a restaurant?

"I want a Beef Wellington please!"
"Here is your "sex on the beach" cocktail."
"Umm I think there has been a mistake, I ordered a Beef Wellington!"
"Oh I'm sorry, let me sort that out for you - Here is a "Randy Rabbit" cocktail instead."
"No, you don't understand, I came to a restaurant for food and ordered a Beef Wellington"
"That's no problem sir as we have totally ignored you and swept anything you wanted under the carpet - But there is no need to complain as we have had a quick think about it and here is your "Deep Screw" cocktail that you didn't want or order."

"Is Sir getting our concept now? It comes highly recommended by award winning chef Raymond (I've lost my marbles and all credibility) Blanc"

"Now, can I offer you a cocktail?..........."
 
Just because it was on television doesn't mean that it doesn't matter that both the contestants and the viewers were misled into investing in it. I would not have watched the programme if I'd been made aware of the value to be placed on blagging. Every week I expected the Winkers to be thrown out and for a serious competition to ensue (whilst feeling depressed that the general standard of competitors was so low, nevertheless, people learn).

What's made it even more galling is the unfulfilled promise of RB to add background info.

parthena
 
First time i have watched a full episode of The Restaurant and i enjoyed it.

I was crying with laughter watching the mother and daughter use a knife to open a coconut and a tin can.:D
 
Thanks for the link. I didn't know about the spin off shows.

I think I will reserve judgement as to trick or treat. I thought Series 3 would be a treat - until it started! Now I am just hoping beyond hope there will be a trick at the end.

Interesting what it says about "The Restaurant" in the article though isn't it!

"Janice Hadlow, Controller of BBC Two, says: "The Restaurant is a popular, well-established programme with lots of potential for expansion and I think these two new series will complement and enhance the brand."

I beg her pardon? If that is the case, why has it been dumbed down so much and turned into a complete farce?
 
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