Kitchen Nightmares

Ok, so I have to admit I truly enjoy watching Kitchen Nightmares on Fox. Basic concept is a terrible restaurant enlists chef Gordon Ramsey's help. He first tastes the menu and rips it apart. Then, he'll observe the service and usually demeans the chef/owner. Eventually, they turn the restaurant around with a makeover (yipee!) and a new menu and everyone lives happily ever after. It's quite ridiculous and I know that a lot of things are staged, as noted by a lawsuit against the show. However, I still like watching the chaos.

Although this show and his other show Hell's Kitchen is on the absurd side, you do get to see what it takes to run a kitchen / restaurant. Most food shows on TV (including Top Chef) is all about making a dish or two great and present it to judges. Kitchen Nightmares shows what it takes to run a restaurant from the decor, to menu design, and kitchen cleanliness. May not be for everyone, but check it out if you get a chance.