.... 24 Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I didn't catch any comment about this place when it was recently featured on Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares Has anybody been in this place? What did you think to the show? Typical Ramsay script - restaurant in trouble (losing three grand a week) the hero walks in and saves the day. Now I wonder why the restaurant was suddenly packed to the gills after it was announced that Gordon Ramsay was around? The restaurant's main problem seems to me to be where it is, right in the middle of a bunch of horrible pubs where the Ted Baker Brigade hang out. I did think that it showed Nottingham in a decent light for once on the small screen though. Some of the opening shots were of him walking through the Market Square and it looked pleasant enough on a nice day. Regarding Gordon Ramsay, I can't actually stand the guy. I have to admit this show is good viewing though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Funny you should mention Gordon Ramsay - we were in a "posh" restaurant in Ann Arbor on Christmas Eve that could use a visit from him - appalling service, average food and exorbitant prices! Perhaps he will do a US tour? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 He's done a 'Hells Kitchen' USA where he takes a bunch of 3rd rate chefs and kicks their ar*es eliminating them one at a time the winner got to keep the restaurant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 24 Posted December 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Funny you should mention Gordon Ramsay - we were in a "posh" restaurant in Ann Arbor on Christmas Eve that could use a visit from him - appalling service, average food and exorbitant prices! Perhaps he will do a US tour? I think our need is far greater than yours, mate! Certainly from what I've experienced in N. America. :-) One interesting point that came out of the program was Ramsay's statement about Nottingham 'having a greater amount of restaurants than anywhere else in the UK'. He said there were nineteen curry houses alone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I didn't catch any comment about this place when it was recently featured on Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares Has anybody been in this place? What did you think to the show?Typical Ramsay script - restaurant in trouble (losing three grand a week) the hero walks in and saves the day. Now I wonder why the restaurant was suddenly packed to the gills after it was announced that Gordon Ramsay was around? The restaurant's main problem seems to me to be where it is, right in the middle of a bunch of horrible pubs where the Ted Baker Brigade hang out. I did think that it showed Nottingham in a decent light for once on the small screen though. Some of the opening shots were of him walking through the Market Square and it looked pleasant enough on a nice day. Regarding Gordon Ramsay, I can't actually stand the guy. I have to admit this show is good viewing though. Ha ha Gordon Ramsay is now about the only thing i would turn the TV on for !! It was mentioned here , but ignored . http://nottstalgia.com/forums/index.php?sh...=2390&st=20 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 I did think that it showed Nottingham in a decent light for once on the small screen though. Some of the opening shots were of him walking through the Market Square and it looked pleasant enough on a nice day. It was a minor masterpiece of camera angles and judicious editing NOT to reveal the waiting for a wrecking ball grottiness of West End Arcade et al directly opposite. Nottingham always looks a lot better on the telly than in real life. When Central set their series "Connie" in Nottingham she must have been driving some kind of teleporter. You know the thing: up Mapperley Hall Drive; cross over Trent Bridge; down by the side of the Council House then left into The Park - with Newstead Abbey in the background. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 It was was the same in that telly series of about four years ago (Was it called the pheonix brothers?) Neil Morrisey ,him out of ' two pints of lager and a packet of crisps' and Charles someone, They went through the old Trent Bridge (That bit in the middle of the road) then round the back of the council house, cut back to the canal along London Road ,then across the Square and a few other disjointed places too They also pronounced Sneinton as Sneeenton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 24 Posted December 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Nottingham always looks a lot better on the telly than in real life. When Central set their series "Connie" in Nottingham she must have been driving some kind of teleporter. You know the thing: up Mapperley Hall Drive; cross over Trent Bridge; down by the side of the Council House then left into The Park - with Newstead Abbey in the background. I was working in The Lace Market when they were filming 'Connie'. I was working for a printer on Plumptre Street and walking home one afternoon when I saw Stephanie Beacham being filmed on Broadway. Would have been about '83? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Nah, i know Stephanie Beachams old, but never 83.......mind you....could be down to Oil Of Olay!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Tea at Tamatanga in Trinity Square yesterday had a very nice Lamb Madras & Chicken & Lamb Shashlak, looking for a different & modern Indian in Nottingham this is the place. http://www.tamatanga.com/contact Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,799 Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 A bit pricey red, I'll stick to Wethers ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Blinking Hector ..... So thats how he got to be a secret millionaire? http://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/former-owner-ramsays-kitchen-nightmares-274756 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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