Hell's Kitchen - A White Knuckle Thrill Ride
Episode 8 Recap by Brian Sikorsky
July 26, 2007
This week on "Hell's Kitchen" the action was so intense that I have to issue this warning to all who normally read this recap. If you are pregnant, suffer from back pain, are uncomfortable in tight enclosed spaces then I advise you not to read further and point your browser to a recap of "Age of Love" or some other schlock because from this point on we are on the white-knuckle thrill ride that is "Hell's Kitchen". Keep all hands, feet and arms inside the recap at all times.
We start off with the look of SHOCK in the eyes of the chefs when they find that Brad was axed and Bonnie allowed to remain in Hell's Kitchen. Rock is happy that Brad was let go since he was the biggest competition to him. Chef Ramsay drops a BOMB on the teams when he tells them that he is combining the teams into one team and congratulates them for getting so far. Jean Philipe comes out with Champagne for the chefs to toast with when Gordon grabs the bottle and SPRAYS THEM DOWN. Josh catches a majority of it in his mouth which Chef Ramsay points out is something that Josh can actually do! Back in the dorm the chefs put on their new black coats and head back to the kitchen for their first individual competition. They are told that they will be cooking for a very trend setting group that has its pulse on culture, music and pretty much everything else. Everyone thinks they are cooking for a celebrity or some hot shot Hollywood type. Everyone that is except for Julia, who for some reason thinks that because Chef Ramsay said the word "pulse" they would be cooking for a doctor or a nurse. What? Have any of these people ever watched a reality television show before coming on one? When Gordon described these people I said kids. I thought young kids. I was WRONG. It was high school kids.
The chefs were blindfolded and taken to an area high school where they were told that they had one hour to prep a dish to serve to the students. The students would then vote for which one they liked the most and that chef would win a trip to Las Vegas with Chef Ramsay. Rock started making a Kobe Meat Loaf on Ciabatta Bread. Josh made Baked Salmon with Pineapple Salsa. Julia made Grilled Chicken and Cheese Sandwich with Onion Rings. Bonnie made breaded and fried Goat Cheese on a bead of greens. Jen made Baked Chicken Fettuccine with a Lemon Chive Butter Sauce. So let's recap in the eyes of the kids.
Rock-Beef with a strange name on Fancy Bread
Josh-Fancy Fish
Julia-Yum! Chicken sandwiches with Onion Rings! I LOVE ONION RINGS!
Bonnie-What kinda cheese is this? I don't like warm salad.
Jen-Ooh pasta but do you have Alfredo Sauce or Marinara.
THESE ARE KIDS PEOPLE! Granted some kids like fancy and "exotic" foods but this is an average high school. Do you really think that these kids are going to like anything other than the chicken sandwich with onion rings? NO! The majority (over 51%) chose Julia's dish as their favorite. KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE!
When Julia's name was called she FELL TO THE FLOOR in excitement! As she was jumping up and down, she was told to select one chef to join her on the trip. After thinking for a brief moment, she chose Jen to join her. Jen and Julia are driven to the airfield where they are SURPRISED with a trip on a private jet.
Back in Hell's Kitchen, Jean Philipe tells the remaining chefs that they will be vacuuming, steaming and ironing the entire restaurant and its linens.
After landing, Jen and Julia are in the limo when Jen lets out the line that has started to drive me crazy. "Vegas Baby." Why does everyone who has seen or heard about the movie Swingers have to say that? It's a cliché. Be original! I'm sorry. Back to the recap. The two of them are taken to the Green Valley Resort where they check out their room and its bathroom fixtures (Julia is amazed by the bidet) They are then taken to the Red Rock Resort and meet up with last seasons winner Heather at her restaurant Terra Rose where she is the Senior Chef. Heather gave Julia and Jen some tips to take them to the finish line. As they are speaking with Heather, Gordon reminds them that they needed to get back to L.A. for the evenings dinner service.
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