Danny is anxious to get out his first entrees. He asks where the filets are, and Gio points to Ben and says that they're waiting on the garnish. Ben says it will be three minutes, and Ramsay wants to know why they're waiting for potatoes. "Turn the fucking oven up." Ben finally brings up the potatoes telling Danny it's a hot plate, and Ramsay is fucking priceless here. "Yeah, it's gonna be hot, it's always fucking hot. It's a kitchen ya donut." Heeheehee.
Paula is still waiting on halibut from Andrea. Aren't you glad you picked her first? Paula directs her on what to do at this point, and Ramsay is watching and nodding his head. He likes what he sees. "Paula's finally found her voice, and she looks like she's oozing confidence now, but she's just been screwed by three over cooked halibut. Not good enough."
Back to Danny. Gio brings up an order of monkfish, but the sauce is way oversalted. Ramsay yells at Gio, then Danny yells at Gio. Danny wants to know how long on the monkfish, and Gio doesn't answer him. I don't think he likes being yelled at. "I don't care if it's Danny, Paula, it doesn't matter to me who wins. Fuck it. I don't care." WOW. I always wondered if it was written in to their contract that they had to come back if asked, and here's my answer right here. I think Gio would love to be able to tell them all to shove it up their asses.
Sideways!
Over in Paula's kitchen PrettyGirl needs a couple more minutes for garnish. She also didn't realize she was supposed to be working on identical orders, back to back. PrettyGirl says there's a lot of different stuff in a lot of different pans. Uh, Yeah. I don't know why you'd put her on that if it's that complicated, but I guess you have to have her somewhere. LA just wants her to get it done. PrettyGirl thinks Paula's menu is too complicated.
Ramsay is badgering her to keep trying, and PrettyGirl says it was the first time that he really got to her. "He's yip yapping British shit in my ear. What's he gonna do, kick me off the show? Oh wait, hr already did that." Oh my.
What's the worst that could happen?
Paula's calling for cabbage and onions, and PrettyGirl says she's trying. Here comes Andrea going, "What do you need, what do you need, what do you need, what do you need?" Well, since you ask, I need you to shut the fuck up. PrettyGirl throws her hands up in the air and says, "I don't know, whatever she said."
Paula sends LA over to work garnish with PrettyGirl. Paula's now calling for spinach, and PrettyGirl tells us she is sick of getting yelled at. She's shutting down. Andrea of course has something to say. "PrettyGirl just acts stupid. She doesn't own her own behavior, she doesn't own her station."
Meet the poster child of owning her own behavior.
Andrea proceeds to take a pan out of PrettyGirl's hand to cook it herself, and PrettyGirl rightly says, "It's not going to cook any faster if someone else fucking messes with it." What a clusterfuck. Paula needs to rein this in fast. In direct contrast, we cut to Danny's side where he is calling out timing to his team. And they are doing it. Danny is really doing well here. I hope Paula can pull it together.
Two hours into service, it looks like Paula has found her stride. She's keeping her team in check and getting food out to the dining room. She thinks it's really intense, but they came together as a team. C&A tells us that food is pouring out of both kitchens, and it's going to be a race to the finish.
Danny wants to finish first. He tells his team to push, push, push. Both Paula and Danny are on their last ticket. There's a flurry of activity in both kitchens and at this point they are both trying to finish strong. Andrea thought Paula was spot on tonight. Ben thinks Danny did great, and if he doesn't win it won't be because of service. Danny finishes up first and tells his team to clear down. Paula doesn't give a shit that Danny finished before her, she just wants to finish on a high note with high quality. Did they even serve desserts? They're showing the entrees up last, so what happened to the desserts?
Paula finishes, and thanks PrettyGirl and Andrea. What about LA? I'm just going to assume she thanked her and they didn't show it. I can't imagine Paula snubbing LA like that. Ramsay tells her well done. "It's not about speed, it's about quality."
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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