Gordon Ramsay Severely Disappointed with BBQ | Kitchen Nightmares

Gordon Ramsay visits Michon's, where the American-style BBQ disappoints.
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[@chris6969]

I love how refreshingly honest the server was. She didn't sugar coat it 🤣

[@maryholden3136]

She is brilliant. Al should be training her to run the restaurant instead of his daughter. She would kick ass and do a great job

[@toffeelatte6042]

Great server too "I didn't hear you say sweet potato souffle" damn right sell it!

[@gokuxsephiroth4505]

I had a server like that last night. My bf likes expresso martinis and there was a cherry rum version on. In ordering drinks, I suggested that one to him and she says: "It's our christmas special - but it sucks, get the regular one" 🤣 We got the regular one and she got a big tip

[@jordanphilipperris]

@@maryholden3136 Yeah, problem is in almost all cases it is family, friends, relatives/etc over the others even if the others are far better qualified and will make far more money for the company... Just like with being ghosted out of the blue in a relationship (Just happen to be AGAIN recently when things were going so well for months) the odds of them calling back to let you know if things are good or not, if you have the job or not just aren't good and your just left sitting or laying there wondering...

[@brandonbp122]

I think the problem of the restaurant is the very low IQ of the people working there. They're not very bright. You should hire intelligent people to work for you. The managers are also very low IQ. Low education.

[@marcela4189]

11:04 "Your name is only on the building. Get it right." Damn, that waitress burned Natalie XD

[@jermainescott8884]

HAHAHAHA!! I was thinking the same thing!!

[@sheth3419]

XD

[@whotf888]

Even I felt that

[@dillathekilla3110]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😳😂😂😂

[@jacquesdebeer8744]

totally agree. Natale, what a arrogant bitch. Thats what happens if you get everything in life for free. Close the place down

[@alkakapur6272]

The server honestly was giving me life! She was so honest it was amazing as she cared more about the restaurant than the daughter who’s supposed to be running the restaurant

[@coolyoutubename16]

I been on airplane one time

[@inahbenitez482]

i still cant believe that there's a lot of incompetent owner out there.

[@CalebHesse01]

​@coolyoutubename16 Cool nobody cares. Your comment isn't relevant to this video

[@tildencats9523]

They should have given the restaurant to the waitress and changed the name. That would have put the daughter in her place.

[@kat9261]

​@coolyoutubename16 me too bro me too (I never been on da airplane)

[@MarkoBrainz]

14:49 "Is there anything today, that I ate, that wasn't microwaved?" .... "The salad" "The salad?" "Yeah" ..... "You fucking donut ofcourse you don't put fucking salad in the microwave!" HAD ME DEAD 💀

[@WizzWins]

Shame you couldn’t put a space after of

[@brittchartren]

I die everytime! Lmao

[@MarkoBrainz]

@@WizzWins who tf even are you 💀

[@murien23]

@@WizzWins Isthisbotheringyou ? 😝

[@aidxn3110]

@@WizzWins areyougettingannoyedyet,doesthisstarttopissyouoff

[@CK-J16]

UPDATE: Michones survived for another 3 years following Kitchen Nightmares and closed in 2015. The location now hosts an Ethiopian restuarant as of 2023.

[@kwazimokava6499]

Thanks for the update, i was scrolling for this comment😊

[@alyssaashford5218]

Any particular reason why it was shut down?

[@extrag8587]

@@alyssaashford5218pretty sure Al’s health declined so they closed

[@simoncampbell3144]

Could never do a runner from an Ethiopian restaurant,

[@arianaziri3896]

Good

[@lboiler7442]

‘Girl they done fucked up all of this man’s food’ 😂😂

[@clare2401]

Love the waitress *looks straight at the cameraman* "have you seen the kitchen?" 😩😩☠️

[@tim3130.]

Yeah what does that taste of : "nasty "

[@user-to5qs3tk5z]

She seemed sweet and down to earth with a really lovely zap of wit and snark. Lots of confidence too, which I respect! ❤

[@toffeelatte6042]

This was literally the easiest restaurant to fix and she still fucked it up. The menu was good, the food was good... when it was fresh! All she had to do was cut her losses on the old stuff and start serving the fresh stuff made the same day and she'd have been alright. Maybe not on every dish but at least people would know the wings and brisket are good.

[@paulikzz17]

Welp, as Gorin said it's the mentality and system of the owner and the restaurant is the problem.

[@CC-rm9uq]

@@paulikzz17she’s lazy

[@kingpuppo5880]

Literally?

[@Padraigp]

Yup bizzare or even take a break for a day to catch up on the old wings 😂 crazy easy!

[@Padraigp]

​@@CC-rm9uqif shes lazy she could have still took a day off from making eings for five minutes till they caught up to the point they were making em daily fresh.

[@stevensoar1392]

Honestly I could have cried after seeing the quality of the ovens and what they could produce compared to the crap being served..

[@maryholden3136]

Me too. Currently using a single hob and a microwave but I still manage to make better food than these so-called professionals were charging money for. And I do manage to peel potatoes lol

[@ikapatino3214]

Texas here and I thought the same thing.

[@markdenney7977]

In all these episodes, it shocks me the amount of staff they have. With the right staff the could run with half that many people.

[@beccarose4930]

It’s because they ask every staff member to come in that day so they meet Everyone and get their opinions. Not all of them work at the same time

[@Padraigp]

​@@beccarose4930ok that makes sense 😂 i never realissed that!

[@vladeputinovic6128]

​@@beccarose4930maybe also black owner helps little bit his community by keeping few extra people...

[@tildencats9523]

​@vladeputinovic6128 white owners don't help the community by employeeing people? Oh wait that's right yall run them out of town with looting.

[@syrynaurora]

@@vladeputinovic6128that’s an unfounded assumption lmao the other person’s answer is actually a fact

[@sanremo112]

"Oh, that was quick." He KNOWS that means it's old food reheated.

[@RenZZoLFX]

i had to pause for a solid 10 minutes after he called the one guy a doughnut 😂

[@ktdk543]

Just like that vegan teacher was Call a vegan doughnut by Gordon 😅

[@conradsz]

No you didn’t

[@Schrickes]

You new here, are ya?

[@aliko3919]

Dude me to😂

[@searchingfornessie8410]

Bro looked both ways at the same time. I think he was an actual donut.

[@barbara1407]

That server lady was so cool she deserves her own show. 😂

[@bronsonperich9430]

The family accused her of trying to leverage KN for that.

[@user-nd4xj7hf3f]

- Is there anything that I ate today wasn't microwaved? - the salad... bruh 💀

[@Wulfman317]

“I smokes the meats.” -Mr. Meat Man, 20XX

[@cj5273]

kek

[@IkeOnoniwu]

The idea to take the BBQ experts to see the smokers was absolute genius by Natalie.

[@dillathekilla3110]

Ngl that was a clutch move. But for $17,000 each they needa use the most out of those smokers 😂😂😂

[@IkeOnoniwu]

@@KRS_two To be honest I don't care if it was scripted or not. It was well executed either way, and there's a lot to be learnt from that approach.

[@vladeputinovic6128]

I told her to do that.

[@Zombiekid705]

The good part is: Not scripted. The bad part is: They closed in 2015 :(

[@masterrodriguezgaming8587]

“Girl they don’t fucked up all this man’s food” they need a waitress like that in every restaurant in America

[@zarahbystrom3032]

They need a girl like that in every office of power! Congress, senare all the way down to town halls!!

[@rushchax]

Michon's closed in August 2013 when Al's health continued to decline. Reviews prior to the closure of the restaurant were mostly negative, highlighting poor service, a long wait and poor food, small portions and the restaurant running out of menu items.

[@fasiistyrer]

That is super sad. I hope the owner didn't go too much into debt. Being sick isn't cheap, so the last thing you need, is a restaurant eating up your savings.

[@kaitlynbennett4348]

That sucks. Daughter shouldve done better and stepped up

[@firstlast6813]

@@kaitlynbennett4348 I feel like Al should be smart enough to see that maybe an outside manager would have been the better pick. Close family members many times don't fit in one's role as they are many times a complement and not a copy of oneself. A shame in both ways. =/

[@shauntaylor6040]

Of course the leopard cannot change its spots.

[@toffeelatte6042]

Missing menu items I can get it, i don't know what it is with soul food and carribean restaurants and never having a full menu. My local had everything except Jerk Chicken today like wtf lol.

[@charlieburrows7490]

"i don't know about smoking, and i don't know about cooking....but i know that ain't right..." 🤣

[@kwazimokava6499]

😅😂

[@johnkrull7323]

She was awesome!

[@gregmunro1137]

The first question I would have asked the daughter , If she wanted the restaurant in the first place, or did she feel obligated to take it on.

[@AFKnaHSama]

Talking about a raise but He don't wanna peel potatoes... yeah sure... what else is He dreaming about 🤣

[@iamnotjack.whydidichange]

All that waste is insulting. People should be charged for wasting so much food. There are people out there hungry and animals died just to be thrown in the trash.

[@gabbyb7768]

Agreed, i believe south korea charges people for food waste and i feel everywhere should implement the same thing Edit* that extra food could feed so many people

[@SinfullyHera]

I assume you mean the kitchen wasting food because if that was served to me I’d launch it back at them.

[@Padraigp]

​@@gabbyb7768only all u can eat places all over the world do that. If u buy the food u own the food they cant charge u for not eatng it. That's insane. The resteraunts may be charged for waste but then thats the same in usa. In France food waste is not allowed so resteraunts if they have fresh food ahve to donate it at the end of the day. I dunno what punishmentbthey get of if anyone checks. I left a job because of the amount fo waste and they refused to let me take it to the homeless shelter after work on my own time for no extra bother to anyone ..so I left. I could not stomach the waste.

[@lullsbaby9321]

It's been a problem since restaurants were a thing. I agree with Gabby, people should be charged for wasting food but. Really, let's say someone doesn't eat their food. The food in THIS restaurant microwaves all their food - meaning it's already been cooked. Just reheated. I used to work at a restaurant. We cooked rice, stored it in the fridge, and reheated it in a steamer. Anything reheated in the steamer HAD to be thrown away if all of it wasn't eaten - because of serious food contamination if it was stored and reheated again. Its a waste, yeah, but it's also a food hazard to eat food that's been reheated/refrigerated 2-4 times. Plus you never what kinda germs people have. Forks in their mouths, pushing around all that food, seeing what's good. Their bacteria might give you food poisoning. It's a safety thing. Now if there's EXTRA food that's accidentally made in the kitchen, whether the quantities were off or whatever, I agree - that should be given to hungry people

[@ilikechorizopizza0]

welcome to american culture

[@Pisceswildfire]

The waitresses are queens!

[@sanookaus1334]

Snap out of it!

[@user-nc3rc7sk9p]

Queen of too many doughnuts sure

[@ahmadkhorma4996]

@@user-nc3rc7sk9p damn💀

[@syrynaurora]

@@user-nc3rc7sk9palways the faceless (& nameless) profiles with the most to say about people’s appearances. Cowardice and insecurity at its finest

[@kristinabatista6766]

If they had been promoted to managers I bet the place would still be running

[@yvie9627]

Natalie really stepped up in the end. I was very impressed with how she took control and was creative in managing the delay of food. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@askasktro9984]

You don’t have to worry about Natalie, she is not your friend, you should concertante on your food and your restaurant.

[@biccybandit9631]

@@askasktro9984 you should concertante on your spelling

[@askasktro9984]

@@biccybandit9631 what??? Explain ur self!!

[@Nemeroth888]

@@askasktro9984your*

[@askasktro9984]

@@Nemeroth888 bon your mon ami

[@nayelis8947]

I love how Gordon always gets at least ONE person to fall for him 😂😂

[@SkintVegan]

Todesha is an absolute superstar, probably my all time favourite server on KN.

[@Phoebe5448]

All the servers here are hilarious and awesome but Todesha is a badass. Shes awesome.

[@janedough2529]

Todesha was the star of this episode lol

[@Uvray]

This is one of my favourite episodes. Absolutely love Todesha, beautiful young woman - what a great personality. They were all really great characters. "Michon's" should have been a spin-off reality TV show. "I smokes the meats."

[@ahrrydepp493]

They still open?

[@Dianaaa_s]

@@ahrrydepp493someone said they closed in 2015 😮

[@Joy_Boy_96]

I mean did they ever ask her if she wanted a restaurant? Like I'm not defending how lazy she is but like I cant blame her for not loving a restaurant she never wanted to begin with.

[@cookiecat5563]

i was thinking the same thing

[@nadiarahman6310]

“I smokes the meats” 💀🤣🤣

[@BMG_B00F]

Had me dead

[@MalaYLoca]

Hush 😂😂😂

[@jerrysizzler44]

Gordon calling Todesha's hair "immaculate" 😂

[@LukeJukeDuke]

Damn the waitress is brutally honest, but honest nonetheless. She sees something wrong in the workplace, she isnt ignoring it but at least showing that she knows its not right to run a business.

[@rebeccatarmey5105]

When the waitress said that’s rite your name is just on the building I couldn’t hold the laugh

[@V_ansy]

Natalie: I think that’s fine but I’m not a chef so..😅 Server: that’s right. Your name is only on the building😒 HELP THAT WAS CRUEL LMAOO

[@caitlyncpelletier]

Chef Mike is the only hard working chef in this episode 🤣

[@herschelle.c]

*In every episode baffles me how much he works at once in so many places

[@itsnotryan7702]

@@herschelle.c he must be a millionaire by now

[@herschelle.c]

@@itsnotryan7702 Facts

[@Alexander24871]

@@itsnotryan7702 billionare

[@learn2letgooo]

In Most episodes 😅

[@johnathanrios1600]

My favorite lines. Gordon saying “bootleg”. And Todesha saying he never seen a black girl like her before 😭 So iconic is such a short span

[@marinadela1361]

Natalie's smoker showcase idea was brilliant. She wasn't all bad in the beginning, just a bit off hands, but definitely turned even better.

[@AtlOzOm]

When Gordon says "You fucking donut" you know you fucked up

[@CelesteStClair]

Todesha remains my favourite staff from any kitchen nightmares. She is the moment.

[@badateverything5392]

... maybe, don't buy a business with the intention of passing it to your child who might want to do something else with their life?

[@jimwest7107]

Poor Terrell, was clearly making a joke about the salad.

[@Outcast128]

That was the funniest part 😂

[@patsgarage8593]

Todesha was hilarious. She should have narrated the whole episode lol

[@MIFSjolly]

lmaooo the dybamic between the server and gordon😂😂 love them

[@andrehendrik]

The daughter didn't want the responsibility to run a restaurant. They should've just hired a general manager.

[@RobloxDeadzoneHacks]

Gordon Ramsay's side job as a therapist

[@yellowdayz1800]

The look on his face when he heard about the cameras...😅😅😅😅

[@darthporg5115]

The guy thinking about a raise when he’s part of that system 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jessenunez7205]

I honestly love whenever it’s a family owned business Gordon usually tries to pull the family together too.

[@zinhlanhlazakwamakhathini7201]

Ngl the stunt Natalie pulled by showing the BBQ customers her smokers to stall for time was pretty slick, I Def give her the props🙌

[@Borkowsky1990]

Madness how good equipment they have and still didn't made it at the end. Poor Al surrounded by bunch of hopeless people

[@Dawee013]

"y'all wait in here and count the wings"

[@georgezimmerman1490]

Passing devils advocate..... what if her apathy stemss from the fact that her parents gave her a legacy, that may bey isn't her passion? That being said still absolutely does not take away from, nor excuse, her responsibility to do her JOB and step up. Also at the end of the day, if she truly didn't want this responsibility, then she should have had that conversation with her parents long before it got to this point. Last but not least her parents seem like genuine people and she seems like a spoiled only child. I think that it was a narcissistic "oh my child is princess and can't do anything wrong" attitude from the parents, but more holy shit we finally were able to be the parents we wanted to be and she's the only one we could have., mentality

[@Trewq79]

I actually agree with this. I don't think people realize the sheer work it takes to lead a team. I would know, because I run a small practice myself. It's grueling; you have to be involved in all stations all the time, as well as handle many responsibilities no one does. The moment you decide to let your guard down and be just a little lazy, your employees catch on FAST and follow suit. It took me years to decide I wanted to take on the responsibility of business ownership. Because of that, I seriously doubt I could hand that responsibility to someone like family and expect them to have the same drive I do. Especially if they are paid a manager's salary and have zero ownership of the company.

[@GodsReaperMan]

Wow such a truly, truly humble and honest man Chef Ramsey is, telling the daughter not to be afraid to make mistakes, that HE has made THOUSANDS of them already!!!

[@atimannmary9723]

Gordon Ramsay needs to start doing reaction videos to his passed kitchen nightmare videos

[@lynnzucco5049]

Great idea 👌

[@Jansellopez04]

Todesha is my spirit, i like her personality so much.

[@howieziegler3110]

When he says you’re cooking the food to perfection in a $17,000 smoker and then reheating it in a $200 microwave, how does that make sense? If that question doesn’t break the plane of some thick skulls, then they are just beyond help.

[@lullsbaby9321]

Natalie: Im not in denial, Im learning Natalie: Chef Ramsey is not aware of the way we do things here .... Did he not just dump 2,000 of your wings on the counter? While you have more still cooking?

[@ravorz3446]

This restaurant looks spectacular and they have brand new amazing equipment. I don’t know how that girl is just not getting involved.

[@ravorz3446]

Good to see her getting involved near the end

[@ryancameron1909]

7:55 "It is what it is". Could that be any more of a real statement for life.

[@umebius6997]

20:02 could make a pretty crazy looking gif

[@lullsbaby9321]

When was this brisket cooked? Saturday. And todays Tuesday... (OOOOOOFF. I felt that.)

[@awesomemohawk4511]

Time for the yearly kitchen nightmares addiction where I will binge it an unhealthy amount daily

[@WattzOrJerk]

I'll be here too for a month then it's dragons den or something else 😂

[@mysticseraph2213]

Todesha was the absolute highlight of this episode. Refreshingly honest, down to earth, and pulled no punches at all. "The kitchen doesn't like to peel potatoes" , "have you seen the kitchen?" and the killer line for me "our food is nasty."🤣🤣🤣

[@solidgold77]

An episode i’ve never seen?!? How??? Thank you life! I’ll inject it in my veins right away!

[@eribertofirman588]

14:51 ramsey just called this dude donut 🍩 😂😂😂

[@Sister6]

"She lazy" LOL

[@tekfunk6299]

Gordon: puts all that old, gross chicken on the table to showcase them what they are doing. the daughter: "Gordon doesnt know how we do things here"

[@japneetkaur9042]

“You fuckin donut ofc you don’t heat a salad” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mitchellhurd9300]

"2 miles from the airport and you've finally earned your wings!!!" 😅😅👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@annwilliams6438]

Sounds like daughter has been used to being the Fresh Princess of Bellair…. She doesn’t want to step up to the plate BUT then she has not been shown how to run a restaurant by her parents nor has she been expected to get stuck in and get WORKING! It wouldn’t surprise me if their restaurant that burned down a number of years later was arson. This lady just wants everything handed to her on a plate for the rest of her life. Such a pity as this business was amazing and had so much going for it. Loads of great staff, all the best equipment, a lovely set up for the customers… a dream opportunity for someone willing to put in a bit of work, LEAD, and be open to LEARN a little.

[@Louiseskybunker]

Such a privilege to See Americans working through your eyes Gordon. I remember when Kebab shops had true beef being sliced with true lemon juice. We've had 20 years of horrid syn-dicated bags of slops they use now - so sad.

[@TheLoyalShinobi.]

The fact that Natalie didn't had any respect of the coworkers says enough of her work ethics 😭😭

[@kitfo18]

What a shock they raised a princess and she don't want to pull her sleeves up and work. A lot of parents did it they are not alone but this is the effect of it.

[@Toddy839]

I don't understand how everyone is blaming Natalie. I don't recall hearing her say one time this was her dream and how she wanted to spend her life. Instead, it seems like dad made a decision, roped everyone in, and is now trying to force his dream on his daughter's shoulders regardless of what she may really want outside of the duty she feels to her father.

[@nthabisengmontjane7115]

That may be so. But from what it seems, she was not shy of saying what she wanted and didn't want, even to the point where her parents where afraid to be brutally honest with her. So she could've told them that she had alternative aspirations and stopped them from putting in the amount of money and time they did into that business.

[@lauras8fia]

chef Gordon was hella into Todesha, she sassy as hell

[@bobbyzzz69]

Her parents should be very proud of her! What a great job!

[@Jacqueline2279]

The way Natalie's eyes light up when chef Adam walked in, girl I get it!

[@BonShula]

Ah, the infamous microwaved sallad episode

[@joseenrico4753]

Good old Chef Mike at full work again

[@gamingyoru]

Thank you so much for uploading the episodes, really enjoyed the series❤

[@askasktro9984]

No problem, if i ever upload another video ill let you know.

[@zusthebruce5083]

Bruhhhh when Ramsey punched his hand and said it’s heading for disaster it sounded super loud to funny lolz

[@raging8864]

Love how they use new footage then turn it grey and make it old footage 😂

[@davidverdaschi746]

4 words for this establishment : "First In First Out"

[@matthewm44]

The best thing is the server she is giving me life and I love her honesty so much 🤣 she deserves her own comedy show

[@falkon8913]

Natalie don't wanna run it thought. She just wants to be lazy and chill. Fire her and hire and actual manager

[@JohnathanJoseLouw]

"Kent Weed" "smoke house" intro got me hyped up

[@avokhangdo6423]

RIP Al he sadly passed away in 2018

[@crishnaholmes7730]

Aw

[@zuleikabibishaik8580]

"this place should be called winging it" 😂😂😂

[@yugank5794]

Gordon & the waitress could have some fun, sassy babies 😂😂

[@jrwhite7916]

Every possible tool that any other place would die for, a skilled (but unguided staff), and no rudder to steer the ship. The place was gorgeous. Kitchen was actually clean, and all equipment works. How can you fuck that up?

[@mortenthorpe]

32 year old clueless owner… where to begin?

[@straveler05]

They don't like to peel potatoes 😅😂 that's crazy 🤣🤣

[@Nao_0108]

Todesha def is the main character

[@davidmellish3295]

Gordon to Natalie.." have you ever worked in another restaurant before?" Natalie.." no never " " just cause Gordon doesn't like it doesn't mean it's wrong, he doesn't understand the way we do things ! Yes Natalie, he doesn't understand THAT'S the point,he's a world class Michelin stared chef who's been in the industry all his life and knows how kitchens work. You've never worked in a restaurant before and are just making it up as you go along. Yet you think you're right even though you've never done it before and you think you know better than Gordon 😂 😂 The arrogance of some of these owners is staggering, it may be different if she had 20 years experience and could then say ,this is how I've always seen it done etc but for a rookie to argue with one of the best in the world is just a joke

[@jwmckiney3576]

Chef Mike needs a raise!

[@aloesecretinc]

Whenever it starts off with a 1 on 1 meeting, ya know we are in for a show.

[@JorgenPakieto]

Really cool episode, teared up a bit from the progression of Michon.

[@skydoesminecraftfann]

It actually closed down lol and received many negative reviews afterwards

[@unknownangel7903]

For those wondering the restaurant closed a year after the episode aired.

[@allanjr.v.gerbolingo1347]

It this true?

[@cj5273]

They closed due to racism, RIP

[@imakehercry4066]

@@cj5273Really ????

[@trydierepeat8208]

Love his Server at the start. Really love her attitude towards things. Would happily live the resto of my life with her in it!

[@kimk4536]

I'm glad that she finally realized the treasure that was literally handed to her!😁