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Gordon Ramsay's reign as top chef could be over, says Harden's guide
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by LotusFlower | August 27, 2008 at 10:42 pm
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Food and fine dining are now a key part of London culture with the UK and the capital in particular laying claim to host some of the best restaurants in the world. At the top of the heap has been Gordon Ramsay who for the last eight years had had his restaurant named the finest in London by the Harden's guide but his supremecy is now challenged by former employee and pupil Marcus Wareing.
Ramsay is perhaps just as likely to be seen entereing a TV studio as one of his restaurants these days and some say that its his celebrity chef status that has seen standards fall slightly at his eateries.
These rivalries between chefs are entertaining but also good for the industry as they strive to be the best. Even 10 years ago not many would have rated London as the best gastronomic destination in world but now food tourism plays a large part for many visitors to London where if you've got the cash some of the best food in the world can be had. What's to bet that Ramsay goes that mile further to get back his Harden's guide top spot? Or maybe he will point out that he's the one with three Michelin stars - not Warieng!
Marcus Wareing, who has fallen out spectacularly with his former friend and boss, has scored a victory over his old mentor after his restaurant was named the finest in London.
Petrus, based at the Berkeley Hotel, in Knightsbridge, was said to have the finest food and service in the capital beating Ramsay's eponymous restaurant into second place for the first time in eight years.
The news, published in the latest prestigious Harden's guide, is a particular blow to Ramsay who built his gastronomic reputation at his flagship Chelsea eatery and has recently faced criticism for spending more time in front of the camera than the stove.
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at 06:57 on August 28th, 2008
I did have a disappointing experience recently at the Warrington, in Maida Vale, which Gordon Ramsay holdings have recently taken over - very expensive and the service was somewhat erratic
at 07:16 on August 28th, 2008
IMHO He's way too mean. They should find somebody nicer to be a role-model for young aspiring chefs ... food should be the food of love, don't you think ?
at 07:20 on August 28th, 2008
LotusFlower, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 07:24 on August 28th, 2008
LotusFlower, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 07:48 on August 28th, 2008
LotusFlower, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 10:23 on August 28th, 2008
Big fan of Gordon. He's not really that mean if you watch the British shows (F Word or Britain's Kitchen Nightmares); Fox really edits the show for more punch.
Interesting story, though, thanks for posting it!
at 03:07 on August 29th, 2008
Appearing on he F Word was a great experience. Gordon is a consumate Chef. Passionate and a little eccentric but greatly talented and a nice guy too.
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at 07:58 on September 6th, 2008
LotusFlower, I like this story. It's good stuff.
It's understandable. How many TV shows does he have anyhow? He is a really entertaining person.
at 04:37 on January 4th, 2009
i think it's inevitable that his "crown" is lost at some point... and lets be honest 8 years at the top is spectacular! But if he has one personality trait that is going to get him striving for a shot at the top spot again, its his competitive side! thats the only reason he's up there in the first place. And if you think he is a bit too angry, i would challenge anyone to name a top 10 chef that isnt "mean". And the american's really, and badly, edit his shows for dramatic effect anyway.