FOX's Kitchen Nightmares coming to NOLA

[tangledupinblue]

I was not going to post this but Pork Chop thought it would be a great idea to get word out to locals, who I haven't already contacted, that may have some ideas on restaurants who could use some help.

I will be down in Nola for three weeks casting this show so if you have any ideas please contact me. Those who don't have my email can reach me at taj4167 at yahoo dot com


CASTING NOW!
Fox's hit tv show Kitchen Nightmares in New Orleans

Does your Restaurant need HELP?
Do you and your chef have different ideas about the menu? Do you need a second chance to prove you have a great restaurant? Let Chef Gordon Ramsay troubleshoot your problems and put you on the road to success.

www.fox.com/kitchennightmares

[mymecca]

you gonna have so much fun!

[ohio]

Have fun! I guess you have the unenviable job of finding bad restaurants in Nola.....?

[kimmienalex]

How neat!!! I love the show and Chef Gordon is Caarrraazzzyy!!!!! Guess life's not sucking for you...

[papafrog]

I was not going to post this but Pork Chop thought it would be a great idea to get word out to locals, who I haven't already contacted, that may have some ideas on restaurants who could use some help.

I will be down in Nola for three weeks casting this show so if you have any ideas please contact me. Those who don't have my email can reach me at taj4167 at yahoo dot com


CASTING NOW!
Fox's hit tv show Kitchen Nightmares in New Orleans

Does your Restaurant need HELP?
Do you and your chef have different ideas about the menu? Do you need a second chance to prove you have a great restaurant? Let Chef Gordon Ramsay troubleshoot your problems and put you on the road to success.

www.fox.com/kitchennightmares

when?

[tangledupinblue]

when?

Started researching today but will be in Nola this Thursday....
Also looking for an apartment for three weeks as well...

I am sure we will see each other papa.

[grisgris]

Congrats Tangie, have fun.

[Amy Winette]

Wonderful news girlie :)

[rosetree]

I didn't think we had any bad restaurants here in New Orleans!!...;) :p

[Belle]

Very cool to do something like that. good luck on the apartment (bet you get some help) and good luck with the casting. Locals let the suggestions flow!!

[Crawfish Fest]

Started researching today but will be in Nola this Thursday....
Also looking for an apartment for three weeks as well...

I am sure we will see each other papa.

Katy
That sounds like a great job, congrats. Just think what a challenge it will be. It's everyones dream to own their own restaurant. Somewhere, they is someone who has sunk everything they had, re-financed and then waited for the people to come back to NOLA and second guessed themselves the entire time. It has probably cost them a marriage. If this show is able to get just one place back into shape, then it will be a success. I am here if you need anything, Let me know how u like your porterhouse. Michael

[rosetree]

Tangie: Do you want to be on the Eastbank, or will da Point be acceptable? What kind of accommodations are you looking for?

[funkkjunkie]

Sawweeeeeeeeeet! You're living the dream, babeeeeeeeee!!! Have fun and go hear a little music while you're there, k? ;)

[Zydekitten]

Started researching today but will be in Nola this Thursday....
Also looking for an apartment for three weeks as well...

I am sure we will see each other papa.
Send me an e-mail, Doll (at red_beansandrice at yahoo.com)!!! My friend Gloria has a tenant who is vacating one of her apartments (and it's fully furnished) in the Bywater and she's looking for a tenant. We could be neighbors!! ;)

It's fully furnished and she does short-term rentals!!

P.S. - I'm SO excited you're gonna be down here for awhile, chica!! WOO HOO!! :D

[tangledupinblue]

Tangie: Do you want to be on the Eastbank, or will da Point be acceptable? What kind of accommodations are you looking for?

I was thinking anywhere really but you talking Algiers? Kinda wanna stay closer....
I was thinking with Christmas coming I would like it much more to be in an apartment so I could at least decorate a bit and not be such the business traveler during the holidays....that seems depressing. Nola is NOT depressing to me but this will be kinda different being away by myself around the holidays.
Heck, I may just enjoy the heck out of it. Maybe I'll even get a tree if I am there over Christmas.
No complaining here, after all the soldiers are all away from their loved ones over the holiday. I have all of you great people there to spend time with!


Michael and everyone, thank you so much for your well wishes. You are all extremely supportive! Thanks for all the nice emails as well.

[papafrog]

prolly restaurants near the lake,gentilly, mid city, lower 9...
im sure Jenn and Frank will be able to make some solid suggestions...

[ScoopJohnD]

Yay Blue!!!!! Words can't tell you how happy I am for you! Have some fun between the work and DEFINITELY stay on the good side of Chef Ramsey! :)

[ozzie]

Congrats Tangie... how friggin cool are you? :D

Don't spose it would be appropriate to do something with that couple who nearly started their dream restaurant and then it was wrecked you know when and then they tried again and nearly gave up for lack of dollars and then that doctor gave them some cash and now they're open for business and we want them to do really well so they can pay it forward. That one.

[Amyloves...]

Whew. Take a breath Oz.

Hey tangie....bring some ornaments down with you......ya gots to have a lil tree!

[funkkjunkie]

When i was a young married, we didn't have a tree so we hung our ornaments our our bamboo shade in the living room-the Christmas shade. It was beautimous.

[mightyradgumbo]

I didn't think we had any bad restaurants here in New Orleans!!...;) :p

PB, MD and his krewe can tell you a nightmare about Deja Vu one night during fest. heh heh not really a kitchen one, more like a patron one.

[ibjamn]

A visit to Fiorella's would be appropriate. We just need the old owners back for that one!

[NOLA]

Man, the ones that struggle around here seem to close down so fast you hardly have a chance to help them. This will take some thought!

[Zbonnie]

From the episodes I've seen so far, each time I've thought to myself "my God, how can these people let themselves and their restaurants been seen like this on TV?" Filthy, roach and mold-infested kitchens, raging egos, total ineptitude, family squabbles, etc. etc. It ain't pretty! Yes, in the end, Gordon Ramsey works his magic and everything is rosy. He definitely does have the ability to pinpoint the problem areas and get them fixed. But, still, would I want to eat in one of those restaurants that was formerly filthy with owners that were shown to be idiots? I think not. Just my opinion -- it takes a lot of balls, desperation and faith in yourself and eventual outcome to put yourself and your restaurant on a reality show where the drama comes from first showing the audience the worst parts.

[kimmienalex]

FunkK,thx...I just realized that every single ornament and decor that I'd ever had in my hole life is gone taken by someone who doesn't care about them the way I do...so I've plenty of shades in the house tho not bamboo(cool)...
Merry Christmas

[tangledupinblue]

A visit to Fiorella's would be appropriate. We just need the old owners back for that one!

We already have them in the works.....;)
Have a scout who has already visited them!


amyloves...thanks for the idea...I am packing some little Christmas things that mean so much to me....

See you this week-end dolls.

[ShaSha]

We already have them in the works.....;)
Have a scout who has already visited them!


amyloves...thanks for the idea...I am packing some little Christmas things that mean so much to me....

See you this week-end dolls.

Very cool KT! I'm a Chef Ramsey fan and will definitely keep my eyes out for the NOLA show.

Have a great time and if you need an assistant, give me a ring. ;)

[pokerchick66]

We already have them in the works.....;)
Have a scout who has already visited them!


amyloves...thanks for the idea...I am packing some little Christmas things that mean so much to me....

See you this week-end dolls.

Got a tree for you:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/charlieBrownTree.jpg



Decorate it, baby! :D


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/ICONATOR_531e924343a78040f6d9d517b3.gif

[funkkjunkie]

Yay, kimmie, and boo on whomever robbed you of that bit of joy.

[Corona]

awww Tangie...I wish I could be there with you so we could get stinkin' silly lol!! Love ya tons...get a tree, don't get a tree...do whatcha wanna on this one :D

[tangledupinblue]

awww Tangie...I wish I could be there with you so we could get stinkin' silly lol!! Love ya tons...get a tree, don't get a tree...do whatcha wanna on this one :D

Depending on the place ,I get I will most likely get one.....i need the smell of pine as I grew up with that, ya know?

I wish you could come down as well....

Hey PC, thanks for the Charlie Brown tree. You always come through hunni!

[linza22]

Depending on the place ,I get I will most likely get one.....i need the smell of pine as I grew up with that, ya know?

I wish you could come down as well....

Hey PC, thanks for the Charlie Brown tree. You always come through hunni!


tick toc tick toc...is it time yet? hey, once you get there i'll send ya a Christmas care package....yea...Christmas in a Box.

[tangledupinblue]

tick toc tick toc...is it time yet? hey, once you get there i'll send ya a Christmas care package....yea...Christmas in a Box.

Getting closer and closer to having an actual address in Nola for the holiday season.
You will be the 2nd to know darlin' girl...of course I must be the first! ;)

[linza22]

Getting closer and closer to having an actual address in Nola for the holiday season.
You will be the 2nd to know darlin' girl...of course I must be the first! ;)

i started your package last night! what fun!!!!

[tangledupinblue]

You are so sweet Linz! Can't wait.....take a trip down and stay with me!

[linza22]

You are so sweet Linz! Can't wait.....take a trip down and stay with me!

girl, i wish...i've got to save my pennies for hhhmmm....maybe st. pat's day? oh yea, and Christmas!!!

[Corona]

how long you staying Tangie?

[jazzykeb]

Safe travels Tangie! Let us know when you are settled in. Good luck!

[tangledupinblue]

how long you staying Tangie?

As it stands now either right before or right after the New Year...
It is unclear until we start to shoot.

You thinking of something darlin'? ;)

Thanks Jazzy....will miss you guys up here but I won't be gone long.

[funkkjunkie]

Oh, yay, yay, yay! I was hoping your stay was gonna be extended! I'll see you on the 28th, babeee!!!!!!

[pokerchick66]

And I get in on the 21st. So I will prolly see you the 22nd! :p

Look at that. You're dance card is filling up. ;)

[tangledupinblue]

Ok, am I going to be getting ANY work done???
They are sending me to the wrong city!

I can't wait to see you both. What are your plans for New Years KK?

PC, we will have fun darlin' hanging wherever...I haven't seen you since JF at the meet-up and that is just never enough time together. Watch out Frenchmen street....

[Amyloves...]

I'll alert the authorities. :p

[pokerchick66]

I'll alert the authorities. :p

When they give us our one phone call, it's you we're calling. ;)

[rosetree]

When they give us our one phone call, it's you we're calling. ;)

Like she's not going to be with you!!! LOL;) :D

[funkkjunkie]

Juana, and festy dave, say Galactic but 101 Runners with Monk and more at Blue Nile and Anders at dba may win out. Saturday night is Snooks and Eddie Bo at RnB. Friday and Sunday--FOMS. I'll send you the grid I started for the weekend when it gets closer. :D

[funkkjunkie]

Chipchop, you keep tangie in line til I get there. Bwwwaaahhhhaaa!!!!!!!

[pokerchick66]

Chipchop, you keep tangie in line til I get there. Bwwwaaahhhhaaa!!!!!!!

Bwahahahahaha!!!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/roflmao.gif

[pokerchick66]

Like she's not going to be with you!!! LOL;) :D

Yes, Amy! Come with us! Girls night out . . .

[rosetree]

Yes, Amy! Come with us! Girls night out . . .

Then you'll be calling me for bail???? ;) :p

[pokerchick66]

Then you'll be calling me for bail???? ;) :p

I think you're on speed dial.

[djgriff]

PB, MD and his krewe can tell you a nightmare about Deja Vu one night during fest. heh heh not really a kitchen one, more like a patron one.

I've had a couple of late night "incidents" there myself. Must be something about the place (or the clientele)

[BigDag]

You know you've had a good night when you fall asleep in your mashed potatoes at Deja Vu.

[pokerchick66]

You know you've had a good night when you fall asleep in your mashed potatoes at Deja Vu.

I like that.

[tangledupinblue]

OK, I am here and settled in nicely. The last tenant left me two Abita's in the fridge so that made me smile.....didn't take me long to pop one of those open!

The weather is so damn nice here. I didn't bring enough clothes for weather in the 70's. What was I thinking?

Can't wait to see everyone down here....just trying to get some work done. This is going to be very difficult to pull off!

[rosetree]

OK, I am here and settled in nicely. The last tenant left me two Abita's in the fridge so that made me smile.....didn't take me long to pop one of those open!

The weather is so damn nice here. I didn't bring enough clothes for weather in the 70's. What was I thinking?

Can't wait to see everyone down here....just trying to get some work done. This is going to be very difficult to pull off!

Just let us know when you are going to pop your head up!!!;)

[linza22]

OK, I am here and settled in nicely. The last tenant left me two Abita's in the fridge so that made me smile.....didn't take me long to pop one of those open!

The weather is so damn nice here. I didn't bring enough clothes for weather in the 70's. What was I thinking?

Can't wait to see everyone down here....just trying to get some work done. This is going to be very difficult to pull off!

i've got you on the tracker...looks like you just finished the 2nd beer...wave hi!!!

[tangledupinblue]

i've got you on the tracker...looks like you just finished the 2nd beer...wave hi!!!

You total shit!!!! HA HA....How did you know? Did you see me driving to the store to spend over $100 bucks in groceries and then hit the wine and beer store??? You can tell I am getting so much work done....

HEY RT, I will def. be by next week baby. Too bad there isn't anything to do here on the week-ends....may just stay in. ;)

[linza22]

You total shit!!!! HA HA....How did you know? Did you see me driving to the store to spend over $100 bucks in groceries and then hit the wine and beer store??? You can tell I am getting so much work done....

HEY RT, I will def. be by next week baby. Too bad there isn't anything to do here on the week-ends....may just stay in. ;)

yea, for some reason they keep updating google earth...right around your new digs...haha!

[Corona]

OK, I am here and settled in nicely. The last tenant left me two Abita's in the fridge so that made me smile.....didn't take me long to pop one of those open!

The weather is so damn nice here. I didn't bring enough clothes for weather in the 70's. What was I thinking?

Can't wait to see everyone down here....just trying to get some work done. This is going to be very difficult to pull off!
yayy Tangie!!! :D :D Have so much fun this weekend. What ya gonna be doing?

[swag]

I think you're on speed dial.

The cops may take away your cell phone. If you plan to get arrested, write the number on your leg with a sharpie.

[pokerchick66]

The cops may take away your cell phone. If you plan to get arrested, write the number on your leg with a sharpie.

lol, that was funny, swag. I don't own a cell phone anyway; just teasing Jim. Guess I'll have to sharpie the leg.

And can we change the subject now? All this talk about OPP is started to give me the heebie jeebies. :eek:

[rosetree]

Can you hear me now????? NO.....

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/cellphone.gif

Hey Har, how long are you coming down for??? Email me.....

[pokerchick66]

Can you hear me now????? NO.....

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/cellphone.gif

Hey Har, how long are you coming down for??? Email me.....


Arrive the 21st, leave the 26th. Email sent.

[Zbonnie]

You total shit!!!! HA HA....How did you know? Did you see me driving to the store to spend over $100 bucks in groceries ;)What kind of Zapp's chips did ya get?

[tangledupinblue]

What kind of Zapp's chips did ya get?

Cajun Dill Gator-Tators.....
Got some Hubigs pies as well. Oh and some fried chicken too.
Let's not forget the ABITA!:D

[ScoopJohnD]

Cajun Dill Gator-Tators.....
Got some Hubigs pies as well. Oh and some fried chicken too.
Let's not forget the ABITA!:D

Cracklins?

[tangledupinblue]

Cracklins?

Trust me....I am in search of them BIG TME! So warm down here though so not sure who out there is frying these babies up! I will bring you back some darlin' if I find them. Just what you need....fried pig fat! I am going to search out a nice pig roast while I am down there too.....

I think Rosie and I will have to get on this one together.

[Zbonnie]

Cajun Dill Gator-Tators.....:DMy favorites -- in fact, the only kind I ever buy for myself!

[rosetree]

Trust me....I am in search of them BIG TME! So warm down here though so not sure who out there is frying these babies up! I will bring you back some darlin' if I find them. Just what you need....fried pig fat! I am going to search out a nice pig roast while I am down there too.....

I think Rosie and I will have to get on this one together.

I'm all over this one already!!!!;) :D

[tangledupinblue]

I'm all over this one already!!!!;) :D

NO WAY! You serious? You are my hero.....see you Thursday.

[linza22]

OK, I am here and settled in nicely. The last tenant left me two Abita's in the fridge so that made me smile.....didn't take me long to pop one of those open!

The weather is so damn nice here. I didn't bring enough clothes for weather in the 70's. What was I thinking?

Can't wait to see everyone down here....just trying to get some work done. This is going to be very difficult to pull off!


what's that i hear in the sky? zat you santa claus?

[tangledupinblue]

what's that i hear in the sky? zat you santa claus?

I hear his bells baby.....thank you so much for this.....

[Corona]

Hi tangie! How ya doin hunni? Get some work done today?

[tangledupinblue]

Hi tangie! How ya doin hunni? Get some work done today?

HEY THERE! Yes, I worked a lot today...made some great contacts. Going out now to eat dinner, watch the game and hand out flyers.
Wish you were here baby.

[grisgris]

Hey Tangie, are you enjoyin being in NOLA? Dumb question. When you leaving NOLA, I may need to make a road trip to visitate.

[Corona]

oh man, me too but I'm soooo happy you're there right now :) xoxoxoxo

[tangledupinblue]

Hey Mel,
I have been thinking of you. Why don't you try to come down so we can spend some time together? Let me know baby...I should be down here through the New Year....
KK will be here too. PC comes in on the 22nd...my cajun friend Kiki comes in on the 26th...
I hope to still be alive at the end of this.....lol

[papafrog]

i hear PF will b there on 12/19....

[pokerchick66]

i hear PF will b there on 12/19....

Aha! Me likee.

[tangledupinblue]

i hear PF will b there on 12/19....

Very cool....I thought you were down here already though??? Am I missing something?

[papafrog]

Very cool....I thought you were down here already though??? Am I missing something?

yes....missing something....like the special ingredient in da roux....
have you found it yet?...

[Corona]

papa..get off the pipe man! ; ;)

[grisgris]

Hey Mel,
I have been thinking of you. Why don't you try to come down so we can spend some time together? Let me know baby...I should be down here through the New Year....
KK will be here too. PC comes in on the 22nd...my cajun friend Kiki comes in on the 26th...
I hope to still be alive at the end of this.....lol

The next weekend I have off is the weekend before Christmas the 21st thur the 23rd. I just got called in to work for tomorrow for overtime. So I don't know what that weekend is going to do. I'm the single girl, so I get called into work alot during the holidays. Hope you are having fun. Miss you little one.

[funkkjunkie]

tangie, what music have you seen? Wanna do a revillion dinner while I'm down there? 12-28 very late (I was hoping for Big Sam but may not happen) til Jan 1.

[tangledupinblue]

Yes, dinner would be great.....

I got your email...I will write you back so we can discuss....

[NOLA]

tangie, what music have you seen?

Well, last night Tangie, ZDK, Amyloves and I caught the LPO Christmas show, with the Shades of Praise gospel choir, Trombone Shorty, Irvin Mayfield, etc. It was quite a concert. So many varied styles came together and it was an amazing performance....

[Belle]

Well, last night Tangie, ZDK, Amyloves and I caught the LPO Christmas show, with the Shades of Praise gospel choir, Trombone Shorty, Irvin Mayfield, etc. It was quite a concert. So many varied styles came together and it was an amazing performance....


Sounds great. TH's together, in New Orleans and listening to some great music and sounds. Good for ya'll

[Amyloves...]

I gotta tell you....."Oh Holy Night" is by far my very favorite Christmas song. Their performance of it last night just blew me away and brought tears to my (and many) eyes. Shorty started it with a solo trumpet as he did on that tv thing last year....just soulful and somber and then Shades of Praise jumped in with the "Fall on your knees..." verse. Then there was a female soloist that sang the song over with the choir and the orchestra and Shorty. I had goosebumps on top of goosebumps! A great night.

[tangledupinblue]

Well, last night Tangie, ZDK, Amyloves and I caught the LPO Christmas show, with the Shades of Praise gospel choir, Trombone Shorty, Irvin Mayfield, etc. It was quite a concert. So many varied styles came together and it was an amazing performance....

Still have tears in my eyes from this concert.....
It was a great night and the beers and laughter afterwards were a great addition!

[ibjamn]

I gotta tell you....."Oh Holy Night" is by far my very favorite Christmas song. Their performance of it last night just blew me away and brought tears to my (and many) eyes. Shorty started it with a solo trumpet as he did on that tv thing last year....just soulful and somber and then Shades of Praise jumped in with the "Fall on your knees..." verse. Then there was a female soloist that sang the song over with the choir and the orchestra and Shorty. I had goosebumps on top of goosebumps! A great night.

I have goosebumps just reading that!

[papafrog]

ditto...perfect xmas spirit....

[Amy Winette]

I gotta tell you....."Oh Holy Night" is by far my very favorite Christmas song. Their performance of it last night just blew me away and brought tears to my (and many) eyes. Shorty started it with a solo trumpet as he did on that tv thing last year....just soulful and somber and then Shades of Praise jumped in with the "Fall on your knees..." verse. Then there was a female soloist that sang the song over with the choir and the orchestra and Shorty. I had goosebumps on top of goosebumps! A great night.

I got goosebumps just reading that!

[Amy Winette]

I have goosebumps just reading that!

Jenn, that's exactly what I posted before I even read yours! I would have loved to have heard that live, sounds amazing!!

[Amyloves...]

And little Miss Jenn COULD have heard it with her own ears.....but she told me she was too lazy. I even used all caps in my text reply to convey my displeasure. Nothing. Same impact it has on my kids. Sigh.

[Zydekitten]

It was a truly warm, lovely, touching night full of magical music, and friends - a great way to celebrate the 11th Day of Lisa and this Holiday Season! :)

[tangledupinblue]

And little Miss Jenn COULD have heard it with her own ears.....but she told me she was too lazy. I even used all caps in my text reply to convey my displeasure. Nothing. Same impact it has on my kids. Sigh.

OK, now I am listening to our John Boutte cd that we bought and I am dying here. That song is amazing....we had tears that night as well....WATER
WORKS!

Yes, Jenn was surely missed! Next time we'll drag her..lol

See ya'll Sunday for sure!

[Frosty]

I gotta tell you....."Oh Holy Night" is by far my very favorite Christmas song. Their performance of it last night just blew me away and brought tears to my (and many) eyes. Shorty started it with a solo trumpet as he did on that tv thing last year....just soulful and somber and then Shades of Praise jumped in with the "Fall on your knees..." verse. Then there was a female soloist that sang the song over with the choir and the orchestra and Shorty. I had goosebumps on top of goosebumps! A great night.

That sounds amazing.

I'm so glad I secured a copy of Andrew's take on O Holy Night from that TV show.

[Corona]

oh man, sounds wonderful Tangie!! :) :) I'm gonna read that to Sam...she's gonna love it!

[NOLA]

I gotta tell you....."Oh Holy Night" is by far my very favorite Christmas song. Their performance of it last night just blew me away and brought tears to my (and many) eyes. Shorty started it with a solo trumpet as he did on that tv thing last year....just soulful and somber and then Shades of Praise jumped in with the "Fall on your knees..." verse. Then there was a female soloist that sang the song over with the choir and the orchestra and Shorty. I had goosebumps on top of goosebumps! A great night.

What she said. Tears, goosebumps, the whole nine yards. Wow.

[jazzykeb]

Zdk, "11th Day of Lisa"??

[mightyradgumbo]

I gotta tell you....."Oh Holy Night" is by far my very favorite Christmas song. Their performance of it last night just blew me away and brought tears to my (and many) eyes. Shorty started it with a solo trumpet as he did on that tv thing last year....just soulful and somber and then Shades of Praise jumped in with the "Fall on your knees..." verse. Then there was a female soloist that sang the song over with the choir and the orchestra and Shorty. I had goosebumps on top of goosebumps! A great night.

WOW...man I gotta get my azz down there! That sounds phenomenal

[rosetree]

WOW...man I gotta get my azz down there! That sounds phenomenal

Dude, we're just waitin' for ya...;)

[mightyradgumbo]

Dude, we're just waitin' for ya...;)

Yeah, hopefully June if all the stars align, RT. Hey I saw some (what I consider reasonably price) apartments on da west bank...might have to look into those when I am down next. :D

[rosetree]

Yeah, hopefully June if all the stars align, RT. Hey I saw some (what I consider reasonably price) apartments on da west bank...might have to look into those when I am down next. :D

I would stay w/in the Point if I were you... let me know if you need any help ;)

[mightyradgumbo]

I would stay w/in the Point if I were you... let me know if you need any help ;)

Gotcha...and thanks!!!!

[tangledupinblue]

Rosie baby,
I will not be able to make it to your place tomorrow. Heavy day with this restaurant search. Will be driving all over da place. Can we do it next week baby cakes?
Will we see ya'll on Sunday?

[rosetree]

Rosie baby,
I will not be able to make it to your place tomorrow. Heavy day with this restaurant search. Will be driving all over da place. Can we do it next week baby cakes?
Will we see ya'll on Sunday?

Oh....:(
Next week will be fine, I'm not goin' anywhere ;)
I'm trying to talk Mrs. RT into going Sunday....

[tangledupinblue]

Oh....:(
Next week will be fine, I'm not goin' anywhere ;)
I'm trying to talk Mrs. RT into going Sunday....

You guys must be there for Sunday...it will be another special Christmas day with great friends! I will make it out to see you before Christmas FOR SURE as I have to buy gifts!

[djgriff]

From today's Weekly Beat:

KITCHEN HELP WANTED?

Fox TV's Kitchen Nightmares is looking for a New Orleans area restaurant to benefit from Chef Gordon Ramsay's tough love help. The email pitch we received asked, "Are you a first time restaurant owner who sunk your life into the restaurant and now need help to make it work? Are you in a fantastic location & you still don't appeal to the customers? Do you use the excuse that you are in a bad location? Do the owner and staff have a different vision for the restaurant? Has your restaurant been open for many years and you are no longer doing the same business you used to?" If you answered yes to some of those questions and have a thick skin, email Katy Sarge at ksargecast@gmail.com. Include your full name, your restaurant's name, the location of your restaurant, and contact numbers. Include the names of all owners, chefs, their roles, and be clear about the issues as you see them. Interested restaurants must have been open for at least a year and have 35 seats or more.

[pokerchick66]

From today's Weekly Beat:

KITCHEN HELP WANTED?

Fox TV's Kitchen Nightmares is looking for a New Orleans area restaurant to benefit from Chef Gordon Ramsay's tough love help. The email pitch we received asked, "Are you a first time restaurant owner who sunk your life into the restaurant and now need help to make it work? Are you in a fantastic location & you still don't appeal to the customers? Do you use the excuse that you are in a bad location? Do the owner and staff have a different vision for the restaurant? Has your restaurant been open for many years and you are no longer doing the same business you used to?" If you answered yes to some of those questions and have a thick skin, email Katy Sarge at ksargecast@gmail.com. Include your full name, your restaurant's name, the location of your restaurant, and contact numbers. Include the names of all owners, chefs, their roles, and be clear about the issues as you see them. Interested restaurants must have been open for at least a year and have 35 seats or more.

Go, Katy, Go! :p

[festbabe]

From today's Weekly Beat:

KITCHEN HELP WANTED?

Fox TV's Kitchen Nightmares is looking for a New Orleans area restaurant to benefit from Chef Gordon Ramsay's tough love help.


I saw this show for the first time last night - man, what a show! Kinda like watching the evil next door neighbor you don't like get in an accident while backing out of their driveway. On the surface you feel bad, but deep down you're gleeful.

[sophisticated sissy]

From today's Weekly Beat:

KITCHEN HELP WANTED?

Fox TV's Kitchen Nightmares is looking for a New Orleans area restaurant to benefit from Chef Gordon Ramsay's tough love help. The email pitch we received asked, "Are you a first time restaurant owner who sunk your life into the restaurant and now need help to make it work? Are you in a fantastic location & you still don't appeal to the customers? Do you use the excuse that you are in a bad location? Do the owner and staff have a different vision for the restaurant? Has your restaurant been open for many years and you are no longer doing the same business you used to?" If you answered yes to some of those questions and have a thick skin, email Katy Sarge at ksargecast@gmail.com. Include your full name, your restaurant's name, the location of your restaurant, and contact numbers. Include the names of all owners, chefs, their roles, and be clear about the issues as you see them. Interested restaurants must have been open for at least a year and have 35 seats or more.


I saw this, too! Yay, Tangie!

[Corona]

That's our girl :) :)

[mightyradgumbo]

Way to go, Tangie!

[rosetree]

So Tangie, are you getting a response????

[tangledupinblue]

So Tangie, are you getting a response????

YES, but I think I have already landed the restaurants!!! What a productive day....spent 3 hours at a place in Metairie hanging and shooting the shite. What characters! I love these people so damn much. I think I may have lived here in a past life!!!

[jazzykeb]

Awesome! Glad to hear things are going so well Tangie. I am sure you are missing the weather here baby! Have some fun down there for me, Ok?

[tangledupinblue]

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o133/klsarge/PralineConnection023.jpg

Looks like this place will be pre-filmed on Tuesday next week and sent to FOX.

They are the nicest owners!

[ShaSha]

nooo, don't let Gordon pick on those folks! ;)

Well, tell him not to mess with the candy side and to leave the menu alone! ;)

[tangledupinblue]

nooo, don't let Gordon pick on those folks! ;)

Well, tell him not to mess with the candy side and to leave the menu alone! ;)

HA HA....no they need a little bit of a change with the menu but the candy will be the same. LOL....

The place needs business badly....I think we all need to go to the grand opening.....threadhead nation on FOX...ha ha WHO IS IN?

[ShaSha]

laughin'...:D

Ok, change is good. Change is good.

Can the re-opening be scheduled around the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend? ;)

[tangledupinblue]

laughin'...:D

Ok, change is good. Change is good.

Can the re-opening be scheduled around the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend? ;)

For you, anything! miss ya baby! You doing Langerado? Marisol said she may....

[pokerchick66]

HA HA....no they need a little bit of a change with the menu but the candy will be the same. LOL....

The place needs business badly....I think we all need to go to the grand opening.....threadhead nation on FOX...ha ha WHO IS IN?

When is the grand opening?

[tangledupinblue]

When is the grand opening?

Trust me...I will let everyone know and try to get us all together for it. Maybe two months?

[pokerchick66]

Trust me...I will let everyone know and try to get us all together for it. Maybe two months?

Ooooh, that sounds close to Mardi Gras. :D

[ABITAGIRL1]

Trust me...I will let everyone know and try to get us all together for it. Maybe two months?
oooh I wanna come. You know Zach is starting the college search stuff and is really interested in Tulane. Maybe we can schedule a campus visit around the opening! We miss you here girl. You're missing out on some wet and messy NY weather too. Such great timing for your adventure. Wish we were there. Sent you some mail today!

[tangledupinblue]

oooh I wanna come. You know Zach is starting the college search stuff and is really interested in Tulane. Maybe we can schedule a campus visit around the opening! We miss you here girl. You're missing out on some wet and messy NY weather too. Such great timing for your adventure. Wish we were there. Sent you some mail today!

I miss you too baby....you are such a great friend up there....

I love that Zach is thinking about Tulane for college. I always knew he was a bright boy and SUPER talented. He could really develop his music down here.

Thanks for the mail baby....you are the best!

[papafrog]

HA HA....no they need a little bit of a change with the menu but the candy will be the same. LOL....

The place needs business badly....I think we all need to go to the grand opening.....threadhead nation on FOX...ha ha WHO IS IN?

Im IN....
i thought they were doing well....nice people.....

[funkkjunkie]

Yay! What a great choice! Before the thing, praline connection had 2 locations. the second was where the Howling Wolf is currently located. It was a buffet that i'm guessing served conventioneers. I love Praline connection and the folks who run it and yyr, it's been pretty slow every time i've been in. I sure hope yall don't mess with their chicken livers, fried chicken, yams and mac and cheese though, unless it's to kick it up a notch! Their decor could definitely use a makeover. Seems if they would stay open later, they'd do great on frenchmen. I think they need smaller plates of food so they can charge less. $13 for chicken, beans and rice and greens is kinda steep for your avg peep. WAhoo! Can't wait to see what the plan is for them!

[funkkjunkie]

As for their pralines. They just aren't my kind of praline. I like a drier praline. Does that make sense?

[mightyradgumbo]

I like their pralines, kk...but I know many who are in your camp...their fried chix and mac and cheese is great..I would be up for a visit...keep us posted Tangie

[Corona]

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o133/klsarge/PralineConnection023.jpg

Looks like this place will be pre-filmed on Tuesday next week and sent to FOX.

They are the nicest owners!
We go there a lot Katy...he better be nice cuz yup, they are super nice folks :)
Good girl hunni, I'm happy for you.

I hear you on the past life thing....I've been saying that since my first trip down to New Orleans. Maybe we were sisters in a past life? Hmmmmmm..... :)

[ScoopJohnD]

Way to go Blue! Sounds like you've settled in nicely.......what a shock! :)

[ibjamn]

HA HA....no they need a little bit of a change with the menu but the candy will be the same. LOL....

The place needs business badly....I think we all need to go to the grand opening.....threadhead nation on FOX...ha ha WHO IS IN?

If he gets rid of the chicken livers with hot pepper jelly, I will personally hurt Gordon Ramsey!

[mariena]

Definitely keep us posted. I would like to come.
Mariena

[Zbonnie]

We go there a lot Katy...he better be nice cuz yup, they are super nice folks :)
Fact of life: reality shows require drama.:rolleyes:

[rosetree]

If he gets rid of the chicken livers with hot pepper jelly, I will personally hurt Gordon Ramsey!

You're damnedright about that!!!! We'll have Scoop break his ^#@*%* kneecaps! ..............Best dish in the house!

I was surprised at the choice of The Praline Connection. I didn't think that it fit the criteria for the show.

[linza22]

Trust me...I will let everyone know and try to get us all together for it. Maybe two months?

sounds great! i'm in!

[Zydekitten]

HA HA....no they need a little bit of a change with the menu but the candy will be the same. LOL....

The place needs business badly....I think we all need to go to the grand opening.....threadhead nation on FOX...ha ha WHO IS IN?
Hey, Girl! Thanks for the fun times bookending my birfday yesterday! :)

I'm in! I loves me some Praline Connection and having seen Gordon work with a "soul food" place in Brighton on his BBC Kitchen Nightmares program, I know that he already has a fondness and sensitivity for that type of cuisine.

[pokerchick66]

I've never eaten at Praline Connection but have been dying to.

[djgriff]

I've never eaten at Praline Connection but have been dying to.

Here is the menu. Pick out a favorite.

http://www.pralineconnection.com/Menu.html

[BigDag]

Yes, I want to be at the Grand Opening too, if I possibly can. I've had lots of great meals there and want to show my support for the place.

The tough part will be making a choice. Fried chicken or meat loaf? Or maybe some ribs?

[pokerchick66]

Here is the menu. Pick out a favorite.

http://www.pralineconnection.com/Menu.html

OMG! It all looks good! Man, my mouth is watering now. The Fried Softshell crawfish and BBQ oysters look good but the Seafood Platter really caught my eye. Yummmmm. With a side of mac and cheese and that'll feed me for the day! :p

[linza22]

OMG! It all looks good! Man, my mouth is watering now. The Fried Softshell crawfish and BBQ oysters look good but the Seafood Platter really caught my eye. Yummmmm. With a side of mac and cheese and that'll feed me for the day! :p

i am so damn hungry.

[pokerchick66]

i am so damn hungry.

Yea, sniff sniff, me too. :(

[Rossvegas]

Tangie, you might want to give Chef Ramsey a heads up on this one. His whole show seems to be predicated on the viewer getting some kind of vicarious thrill out of watching him make the restraunteur his bitch for an hour at a time, but fans of NOLA and the restaurant aren't going to appreciate seeing that kind of treatment. Given what the place (and the city) has been through, I sure hope the dude exhibits a little sensitivity in this case....

[ohio]

Maybe Chef will convince them to open a nighttime carryout window...

[Zydekitten]

Tangie, you might want to give Chef Ramsey a heads up on this one. His whole show seems to be predicated on the viewer getting some kind of vicarious thrill out of watching him make the restraunteur his bitch for an hour at a time, but fans of NOLA and the restaurant aren't going to appreciate seeing that kind of treatment. Given what the place (and the city) has been through, I sure hope the dude exhibits a little sensitivity in this case....
Yeah, Tangie, Amyloves, Frank and I were saying that exact thing Tuesday night when we were ruminating on Gordon here in New Orleans. She said that she was ABSOLUTELY gonna clue Fox and Gordon in on the unique environment and culture down here.

Don't worry - I think that Tangie's got their backs, baby! :D

[tangledupinblue]

Tangie, you might want to give Chef Ramsey a heads up on this one. His whole show seems to be predicated on the viewer getting some kind of vicarious thrill out of watching him make the restraunteur his bitch for an hour at a time, but fans of NOLA and the restaurant aren't going to appreciate seeing that kind of treatment. Given what the place (and the city) has been through, I sure hope the dude exhibits a little sensitivity in this case....

TRUST ME....I am way ahead of you with your thoughts on this. I would have never accepted this position if for one minute I thought he would come down here to play his "F^#% You" card on the sweet, hurt people of New Orleans.
These will be sensitive episodes and he is no stranger to the pain down here.

[Zbonnie]

TRUST ME....I am way ahead of you with your thoughts on this. I would have never accepted this position if for one minute I thought he would come down here to play his "F^#% You" card on the sweet, hurt people of New Orleans.
These will be sensitive episodes and he is no stranger to the pain down here.That's great to know, because at the end of each episode I've seen, his suggestions/reworks resulted in a hugely positive outcome for the restaurant, on the food, decor and attitude of the management and staff. (Plus, let it be noted that some of the owners and chefs I've seen featured have been total dipshits!)

[rosetree]

TRUST ME....I am way ahead of you with your thoughts on this. I would have never accepted this position if for one minute I thought he would come down here to play his "F^#% You" card on the sweet, hurt people of New Orleans.
These will be sensitive episodes and he is no stranger to the pain down here.

That's right Tangie! You keep an eye on that rude *^#@* !! LOL ;)

[ohio]

That's right Tangie! You keep an eye on that rude *^#@* !! LOL ;)
But we love that rude #&)#&% son of a &#^%* :D

[rosetree]

But we love that rude #&)#&% son of a &#^%* :D

Kitchen Nightmares and Hell's Kitchen are two of my guilty pleasures. ;) :D Nothing but love for Chef Ramsey!

[ohio]

Kitchen Nightmares and Hell's Kitchen are two of my guilty pleasures. ;) :D Nothing but love for Chef Ramsey!me too! I wish I could see his BBC versions. I really do wish he gets Praline Connection to open nighttime service for at least carryout. So many folks cruise Frenchmen now, and greasy soggy tater tots at 13 don't hack it...

[funkkjunkie]

The hard part to the nightime munchies we all want PC to give us is finding someone you trust to run the place at night. The day people just can't work night AND day.

[Zydekitten]

me too! I wish I could see his BBC versions. I really do wish he gets Praline Connection to open nighttime service for at least carryout. So many folks cruise Frenchmen now, and greasy soggy tater tots at 13 don't hack it...
If you have cable or satellite and get BBC America - you can!! :D I'm watching it right now, Gordon's trying to save a restaurant and small hotel.

Also, I quite enjoy the tots at 13 and I've never found them too greasy and/or soggy, you mean ol' Bry, you! :p

[ShaSha]

For you, anything! miss ya baby! You doing Langerado? Marisol said she may....

Sweet!

I'm in for Langerdoodle...haven't booked my flights yet though. You comin'?

[ShaSha]

Kitchen Nightmares and Hell's Kitchen are two of my guilty pleasures. ;) :D Nothing but love for Chef Ramsey!

Same here :o ... along with The Roloff's, The Biggest Loser, and Friday Night Lights (though this season is kinda boring).

[ohio]

If you have cable or satellite and get BBC America - you can!! :D I'm watching it right now, Gordon's trying to save a restaurant and small hotel.

Also, I quite enjoy the tots at 13 and I've never found them to greasy and/or soggy, you mean ol' Bry, you! :pnot on my cable :(
maybe Chef should walk over to 13, and yell at them! :D

[rosetree]

Same here :o ... along with The Roloff's, The Biggest Loser, and Friday Night Lights (though this season is kinda boring).

I can't list all of the shows I watch, the list is way too long!!! :eek:
I need a life! ;)

Hey Sha...I thought of you today, I sold a piece to someone with the last name of Shasha! You're not in NY are you???;)

[ShaSha]

Wow...that's odd. :) ...but goes to prove that we ShaSha's have good taste. ;)

[jolie]

Same here :o ... along with The Roloff's, The Biggest Loser, and Friday Night Lights (though this season is kinda boring).

Man I love them Little People, they go BIG.... I loved the recent episode where they went on a charter catamaran around the Bahamas... man I was jealous. Hoping to do something similiar around the Tortugas next year.. on a smaller scale of course.

[papafrog]

not on my cable :(
maybe Chef should walk over to 13, and yell at them! :D

13s got some righteous crawfish boudin...
and their daily specials are usually pretty tasty.....

[ohio]

13s got some righteous crawfish boudin...
and their daily specials are usually pretty tasty.....
Maybe it's that I go there during festival weeks, but half the time they won't even let you order- too busy.

[papafrog]

Maybe it's that I go there during festival weeks, but half the time they won't even let you order- too busy.

prolly bry....whenever im there its empty.....

[ohio]

prolly bry....whenever im there its empty.....
I'd sure like to try that boudin!

[papafrog]

I'd sure like to try that boudin!

at voodoo fest they had some decent boudin also....
it went well with the music....
maybe u can come down for voodoo one year...

[Crawfish Fest]

at voodoo fest they had some decent boudin also....
it went well with the music....
maybe u can come down for voodoo one year...

al our local marina, near my house, they have crawfish and pork boudin steaming for breakfast.

[Zydekitten]

Maybe it's that I go there during festival weeks, but half the time they won't even let you order- too busy.
Just ate there tonight with Matty B. to celebrate our birfdays and it was damn tasty y'all!!
:D

[Corona]

al our local marina, near my house, they have crawfish and pork boudin steaming for breakfast.
sounds yummy Michael...you live in such a pretty area huh? :)