Paula wants to know how the brulees are doing. She pulls them out of the oven to take a look. They're still a little soft. Well, that's not so bad. Uh oh. They're also curdled. They're going to need to redo them. With only two hours left before open, I don't know if that's really going to happen. Paula thinks PrettyGirl should just go home. Oh! Kick her out Paula! What I would give to see that happen. Each year there is one ginormous fuck up that you just wish someone would kick out. I wonder if they're not allowed to. PrettyGirl is heartbroken that she fucked up on the desserts. "My bad."
Both teams have to prepare their menus for Chef Ramsay to taste and comment on. They're running around trying to get it all done. Danny says he's stressed out. Ben thinks that a lot of Danny's success will rest on his shoulders tonight. We're going to get Ben at full force. Oh Goody. Paula's not nervous, she's just trying to get it all done. Andrea refuses to let Paula down. Time for Ramsay to taste their menus.
We don't get to see the full menu, just one choice each from app, entree and dessert. First up is Paula.
Ramsay loves her pasta dish, calling it "absolutely delicious." He also loves that it's a vegetarian dish. He thinks the halibut is dry. He tells Paula she needs to make sure whoever is on fish tonight cooks it properly. Andrea is on the fish station, so Paula's not worried. Ramsay gets to her dessert, and tells her the texture of the brulee is like scrambled eggs. Yuck. Curdled food grosses me out like nothing else. She darts a meaningful glance at PrettyGirl. Ramsay says she can't serve that; it will definitely need to be re-thought.
Danny's turn. Let's see what he's got going.
I wish they would have shown something other than the two dishes we saw last week. We got to see new dishes from Paula, but both the app and entree are the same as last week for Danny. Ramsay thinks the duck is too pink. It definitely needs to be cooked longer. He also thinks that Danny's tempura fried spring onion looks phallic. He wants to cut it or something. He loves the taste, but thinks it shouldn't be so phallic. How many times can we say phallic in less than five minutes? Danny thinks he's going to leave it phallic.
That's how the velvet hammer rolls.
Ramsay also has issues with Danny's dessert. He thinks the pear is undercooked. Danny doesn't immediately agree with him, so Ramsay tells him, "I'm not here to argue. I'm here to make you look good." In a tone that says "Listen to me or lose."
Chef Ramsay tells us that usually at this time you can see a huge difference in standards, a contrast in styles, but Danny and Paula are neck and neck at this point. He's waiting to see how they perform in the kitchen. Yeah, I don't think any of us thought you were going to announce the winner halfway through, Chef.
Paula is trying desperately to keep her eyes on PrettyGirl, but Chef Ramsay pulls her out of the kitchen for a tour of her dining room. It is really pretty. Very soft and inviting. Ramsay thinks it's subtle and comforting. I really like it.
Danny's turn. Oh Shit. He went with the Velvet Hammer name after all. Soooo Stupid. Ben thinks it sounds like a porn video. You all know what I think of it. Danny tells Chef Ramsay that every single person in Sarasota calls him velvet hammer. I don't think that's something you want to brag about, Danny. Ramsay wants to know the idea behind the fish. Uh, he's a seafood oriented person. Whatever the fuck that means.
Danny's side is definitely darker and (I think) less inviting than Paula's. Ramsay calls it rustic and countrified. He does not mean it as a compliment. I wonder why we're even wasting time on this because, seriously, we all know this is going to have nothing to do with who ultimately wins. I think my favorite part of this whole segment is Ben, Andrea and Carol all hanging out at the pass talking about both dining rooms. Andrea likes Paula's dining room way better. Ben agrees. Me too.
Larry, Curly & Ho
Pre-service pep talk. Ramsay asks them how they're feeling. Good. He tells them he's extremely proud of them both, and that they both deserve to be there. "Tonight is the night. There's no rehearsal, there's no second chance, this is it." Alright! Let's get this party started!
JP, open Hell's Kitchen!
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Comments (11)
Loved your recap!
This was my favorite final two on Hells Kitchen.. Danny crying..d'awww..
I guess I wasn't the only one who thought his dad seemed a bit douchey.
I think Danny and Ramsay bonded on that airplane reward they went on together. I'm sure they had fun. Gordon is a big kid. I wish they would show ALL his BBC shows here.. he's SO much more than the "character" on Hells Kitchen.
1 of 11 | Posted by knackered | Posted on May 18, 2009 11:50 AM
I wasn't sure who'd win, but Danny did seem to have more command of his crew.
Yeah, I quite like watching The F Word. He demonstrates some fantastic recipes and cooking techniques.
2 of 11 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates! | Posted on May 18, 2009 12:28 PM
Thanks, PottyMouth, for a season of fantastic recaps!
I also would have been happy for either of them...they're both great! Why is it we never hear about the past winners and contestants except on the show? I mean, with Top Chef, you have the runners-up opening restaurants, giving interviews...then again, I really hope PrettyGirl doesn't open a restaurant. Imagine the hot mess that would be!
Love ya, Potty!
3 of 11 | Posted by FIERYTOPAZ | Posted on May 18, 2009 6:46 PM
She could open a McDonald's. Oh wait... she doesn't cook meat. Nevermind.
4 of 11 | Posted by Snootchy Bootches | Posted on May 19, 2009 3:11 AM
I'm glad Danny won. I am hoping the best for PrettyGirl... I think she would make a great prison cook. It would be great punishment for all concerned.
5 of 11 | Posted by Snortles | Posted on May 19, 2009 8:00 AM
Kisses and hugs to you Potty Mouth for a great season of recaps!
This show was a bit of a snoozer... I would have been happy either way, but I was glad Danny won. I also thought he was going to fly right over that railing and go splat. His enthusiasm was awesome.
Pretty Girl and Andrea did not disappoint in their total lack of skill and acting like total bitches. Gio really surprised me, and I was a bit concerned for Danny that he would just eff it all up. Someone needs anger management classes, LOL.
Thanks again Potty! xoxoxo
6 of 11 | Posted by njgasmifan | Posted on May 19, 2009 8:04 AM
thanks for the recaps!
i wouldn't ever compare HK to top chef. i've stopped trying! HK clearly goes for drama, while TC goes for excellent talent. i mean, can you see prettygirl on TC??? "i can't cook meat!" lol.
i'm a southerner, and for me, i grew really tired of danny the hick. his red jacket = ugh. backwards hat? velvet hammer? jumping 10 feet in the air and yelling "what?!? what?!?" c'mon man, act like a businessman if that's presumably what you are trying to be. not a hick. and where have we seen his girlfriend before?
anyway, despite that, i'm glad danny won, tho i would have been fine if paula won, too. i think she would have been the more professional of the two, but they are both talented.
see you next season!
dax
7 of 11 | Posted by idax | Posted on May 19, 2009 8:43 AM
Darling Pottymouth,
What a great season. I can't wait for July!!
Thanks so much for all of your awesome recaps. I loved reading each and every one of them.
Hugs,
Yenta
8 of 11 | Posted by yentapatrol | Posted on May 19, 2009 2:20 PM
I have loved both of these two the entire season and from very early on I predicted (and hoped) that they would be the final two.
I thought I was impartial about who won, but I was actually kind of disappointed that it was Danny at first, because he'd been back to acting too cocky for my liking. But he did do very well in rallying his team and being vocal and then when he started to cry my heart just melted right there and I got all choked up. I really just wanted to hug him.
Thanks for the great season of recaps PottyMouth!
A friend of mine and I have decided to visit Danny's restaurant at some point (if indeed, he gets a restaurant) so we shall have to update all the Gasmi on how the food is!
9 of 11 | Posted by georgiababe | Posted on May 19, 2009 6:24 PM
I liked Danny and was glad he won, but whenever he came into a scene wearing his flannel coat and had his hair down all I could think of was Ted Nugent.
10 of 11 | Posted by wintersux | Posted on May 20, 2009 4:13 AM
PottyMouth, honey, I'm totally with you, I was happy with either of these two winning JUST AS LONG AS IT WASN'T FUCKING ANDREAAAAAAAAA!
I have to say I was a tad disappointed that Gio apparently couldn't suck it up and keep his bitterness in check... yes, it would be hard to have to cook under somebody else going for the win on this show, but I think they've forgotten that people (who work in and own restaurants and might possibly employ them) DO watch how they act, and I think it reflected poorly on him to be so fuckitall about it. Not to mention looking like a Bitter Betty all over the TV screen.
Awesome job on this season, loved your work!
love, J-Mo :)
11 of 11 | Posted by J-Mo | Posted on May 20, 2009 8:57 AM