Out of left field I got a call the other night with an invitation from my sound man to participate in the TV show "Kitchen Nightmares" with Gordon Ramsey. This was the filming for the show before the entrance of the grand master chef and his grandiose shenanigans (from what I've heard) that transform a failing restaurant into hopefully a success  before television audiences. So the deal was me and 3 friends dine and describe our experience while camera crews film the entire thing.

Let me first point out that I've actually never seen the show. Even though I have heard of Gordon Ramsey I had no idea what he looked or what to expect going into it. My only interest and desire was to leave hopefully my mark with what would help turn our local diner that tries to mask itself as a cultural experience into something more then feeling like you just shoveled out a fine dining expense for what equates to a cafeteria meal that is last weeks left overs. That pretty much sums it up in terms of the food. Not to mention I have a vested personal interest in seeing this place transformed into something decent food wise since it's a block from my house.

Guess this means I am going to have to watch the show to see what I just subjected myself to.

Dine on!