What Happened to Cafe 36 AFTER Kitchen Nightmares?

[@nargaflarga]

This episode always frustrated me because the owner was so rude to the server for being honest. Pinto was awful and the owner needed to take charge, but hearing the truth didn’t seem to sit well with him. If Ramsay had been the one to say it, I bet the owner would have just nodded along

[@luciagianquitto4010]

This Is not the first time we saw owners reacting that way when servers are honest. You called Gordon to be helped, so why you get pissed???

[@MeretrixTricks]

I think that in such cases, owners are subconsciously aware that they are the ones to blame because they hired this chef, and they allowed him to behave like that, so they try to “protect” their decisions. It's pathetic behaviour, but I'm sure they simply can't overcome it. Their egos are to fragile.

[@shadenox8164]

It's like when they get mad at the server for answering Gordon honestly when he asks about the menu. He can't help if he doesn't know what's wrong and he's going to find out soon enough anyways why waste the time?

[@DKF_oli]

i thought it was especially egregious because he was so silent and weak and never stood up to anyone else during the entire rest of the episode. i can’t tell if that’s who he really is, that he had been holding back, slipping through, or if he just got one small burst of inspiration to be a jerk to his one employee that actually didn’t deserve it.

[@007JNR]

I dunno...it's not really for the server to talk to his boss like that. If anyone spoke to Thier boss like that in any job they would face issues. Just my opinion.

[@BlackMaleSpirituality]

Terry is the kind of supervisor I despise. Won’t act like a leader or supervisor until someone pisses them off or their ego is bruised.

[@kingkat8080]

At first, I thought the owners were decent people who just lost their way, but as the episode progressed, the truth came out. The real moment of truth was when Brian called Terry out on his BS. the way Terry reacted made me lose all respect for him right there. So, in the end the owners got what they deserved.

[@TaliZVasTyria]

The fact that pinto still can find work after an episode like this in public is frightening, or.... means dreams can come true Either 1. He has changed drastically and don't do his shit anymore 2. The people hiring him has never seen this episode

[@JK-uj9hs]

Terry was rude and more or less said that servers are low class and shouldn't speak up to the boss even though the boss is failing badly.

[@calebdouglas7622]

I think Gordon should’ve been more harder on those owners, what they wanted to do in the economy of that time it wasn’t destined to work especially in that location.

[@rocketbilly]

@@calebdouglas7622 I feel like he gave them more of a pass because they're older "upper middle class" people. Honestly he'd have gotten onto ANY other owner who treated servers that way cause he's done so in the past. It was legit gross behavior.

[@shadenox8164]

Also servers are your most direct source of customer feedback.

[@calebdouglas7622]

@@rocketbillythe owners really needed a dose of reality and this was one instance where I can say that Gordon missed the mark. They didn’t survey the market very well.

[@calebdouglas7622]

@@shadenox8164facts because when things go wrong the take the brunt of the abusive they are the ones interacting with the public

[@TheodosiaNova]

With bosses like that, maybe Pinto was bad at his job on purpose or had just gotten burnt out and didn't care, then moved on and felt better? That's my guess. That comment in the video that noted that Carol 'deserved an Oscar for her performance' makes me wonder if she's just nice in public but to her staff just as bad as her husband. I've worked for a few people of their 'standing,' and that tends to be how it is. They're really sweet to you until you work for them or something goes wrong - your fault or otherwise. I think she was just as guilty, tbh.

[@WillGrimm623]

Cafe 36 actually became the Mexican restaurant next to Empandus - source - me, La Grange born and raised

[@RealityTVRescues]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@gregd4633]

Is the Mexican restaurant still open? Just curious

[@WillGrimm623]

@@gregd4633 oh yeah and it’s decent. Not the best for sure but certainly not bad. Survived Covid which is impressive

[@quinnnewman9538]

Can confirm it is the place next to Empanadus downtown right off La Grange Ave.

[@aloesecretinc]

The old couple later sued gordon for ruining their business. Their pos chef was their downfall to start with.

[@GirlfriendNinja]

Sued Gordon??? For what??

[@pegcity4eva]

Gordon is worth 400 million dollars good luck with lawsuitsm

[@jongordon6892]

I actually visited this place before the filming of the episode, long wait for not so great food, but the waitress I had was super relaxed and nice, I would have given it a second shot , but it was closed by that point.

[@sapphicfrenchfry]

did they really use a trolley??

[@jongordon6892]

@@sapphicfrenchfry yup

[@pou2218]

I actually met them briefly at the restaurant I work at. They said Ramsey was nice, didn't get a chance to ask anything else

[@retroguy1976]

the episode that introduced us to fresh frozen lmfaoooooo

[@TeKnoVKNG23]

Soft owners are always the issue, and then they get bent out of shape when hard working and underpaid staff questions them.

[@lolabelle4959]

The sh't food + lack of management is ALWAYS the problem!!

[@neutronronnie9343]

I worked for Barney back in 2016 or 2017 at "El gringo" in West town Chicago, he was a terrible leader/chef i remeber him getting so drunk every day and taking long ass naps downstairs in de basement/office🤣🤣🤣

[@calebdouglas7622]

Pinto Bean learned how to cook in another country? More like another planet.

[@RevofOne]

Mars. Easy to keep things fresh frozen

[@calebdouglas7622]

@@RevofOne facts

[@RevofOne]

@@calebdouglas7622 Tastes more fresh

[@calebdouglas7622]

@@RevofOne than frozen😂

[@MrFunreal]

Uploaded one minute ago? Today just got better. Way better.

[@kosan3826]

Ngl, i was off put by your mildly monotone voice at first, thinking this would've been a heavily scripted, watchmojo type of channel. Glad i kept watching the rest of your vids, theyre great and you can actually be very funny at time. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@RealityTVRescues]

uh thanks lol

[@notaperson6646]

⁠@@RealityTVRescuesI think what they ment is your voice sounds so clear and professionaly done they thought misstook it for a big production

[@number1fen]

I 100% prefer "monotone" voices like this over fake happy and energetic zoomer bait voices.

[@kosan3826]

@@number1fen I was thinking more of a comparison of someone like mermaid grove who makes similar content who speaks in a far more "youtubery", casual speak, as opposed to his more professionally well spoken way of speech, which as you said reminded me immediately of a big production with lazy content lmao

[@The_Red_Scare]

I hate to admit that I thought this channel was using AI to read a script and was very close to dropping it early on. After a while, I realized the person was real and actual research was being put into the videos. I feel so bad, but that's kinda the state of things nowadays. ;_;

[@jasondouglas152]

Anytime the owner(s) are always there ..... its a nightmare.

[@gojirabroderick6491]

Never would have thought of asparagus as an expensive vegetable. I'll have to check next time I'm shopping

[@homurseempsone154]

Same, I would have thought something like eggplant

[@lolabelle4959]

Me too but just googled it + yep, Gordon was right!

[@justinchimento5654]

As a cook yes asparagus is more expensive for vegetables

[@ykskes2561]

It can be as it is a seasonal vegetable grown from end of April to end of June and depending on the weather for how much can be digged out the asperges beddings and how thick they are, the costs can vary greatly. But they are very tasty tho 👌🏼 and worth the price 😌 but be aware of the smell of your next day urine 🥴 😷 😂

[@coryverses]

me and my wife always quote the ‘classic’ fresh frozen line to each other all these years later! shocking

[@RealityTVRescues]

I’m thinking of making one video that is a remix of every single KN cliche together one after each other, including the fresh frozen

[@EdgarStyles1234]

Doooeeet​@@RealityTVRescues

[@MemeManDan20]

Barney just straight up looks like Sam Hyde He can't keep getting away with it

[@FenderBender5150]

What? No frozen Ravioli? What kind of kitchen nightmares is this?

[@QueenAmara69420]

I always get so annoyed when old customers complain about the changes to the menu like…ok yeah sure 5 people just loved the old menu but this is a buisness. If you want it so bad open your own restraunt

[@Stealth86651]

Why would you invest in a café business with your retirement money?

[@GirlfriendNinja]

The owners were clueless and stupid. They had no business in the restaurant business.

[@HunhowsShadowStalker]

I can't help but feel increasingly angry whenever I hear or see the term "fresh frozen".

[@mackenzietoscan3602]

Can’t believe that their use to run 35 cafes before

[@Nerathul1]

The Fact Pinto admits he wouldn't do this if it was his money shows his character.

[@WillGrimm623]

My hometown - it’s now the site of an ok Mexican restaurant but definitely could use a bistro done well

[@Ji99i3]

Pretty jamming background music. Any idea where I can find it?

[@RealityTVRescues]

Epidemic Sound

[@Ji99i3]

@@RealityTVRescues thank you and great content I wish I was aware enough to say that before

[@JOBdOut]

Ramsay putting steak tartare on a menu when he knows the chef can't figure out what should be fresh and what should be frozen definitely suggests the KN crew just do their own thing and don't factor in who they're actually renovating and trying to save.

[@shadenox8164]

I mean, he also teaches them how to make the things while he's there.

[@Chihayamoon]

I find it very hard is that a chef that his way of cooking was just using a microwave could get a job as a private chef to a family and then be a chef at a high-end companies. It follows my mind. Where would these skills when he was at the restaurant

[@TheLatverianYouTuber]

It’s always a good day when you upload!

[@RealityTVRescues]

Happy to hear that!

[@luciagianquitto4010]

I didn't Remember this episode and yes i agree with averyone that complains about the head chef. I'm only 6 minutes in and i feel IRRITATED

[@kal77uk]

The useless owners didnt fire him because they know best...

[@TaliZVasTyria]

This episode i feel the husband... before i watched this "what happened after" episode, that he has a little resentment towards his wife I feel like he was the one that forced the trolley cart in the dining room. Cause her wife is quoted if i'm mot mistaken "i hated it since day one" And he doesn't seem to communicate with his wife as often in the episode? Giving her the cold shoulder?

[@johntrevy1]

Barney Rubble was one of the chefs then.

[@thaveesh]

after gordon left, terry rehired pinto n welcomed him back warmly. pinto continued to take advantage of the couple n continued to ruin the restaurant, the restaurant closed shortly after

[@bouncingbluesoul5270]

No he didn’t

[@Swilla12]

thaveesh : state your sources

[@iamsid23]

Pinto was a terrible chef, like many others in this series. However, I believe Ramsay used harsher words with him than with any other chef. Pinto might have performed better with stronger leadership from the owner. There was just something off about this episode that didn’t sit right with me.

[@RaynmanPlays]

"He admits that he wouldn't be using frozen food if it was his restaurant." People like that disgust me. Your standards when it's other people's butts on the line should be _higher_ than when it's yours, not lower.

[@jimmylittle9393]

Um...why? That makes zero sense?

[@HunhowsShadowStalker]

​@@jimmylittle9393 Not actually doing your best in a situation like this betrays the trust people put in you and shows a complete lack of respect on your part. He was employed to provide great food. He's betraying the owners, his employers, by *_CHOOSING_* to hold himself back, and thus also disrespecting them _AND_ the customers by giving them a sub-par product. Imagine how you would feel if you asked someone to help you, and they deliberately hold back to ensure you fail simply because "If I did it for myself instead of for you, I would have actually tried"

[@milkcarton14]

2 videos in a row? Woo!

[@DKF_oli]

what else are they going to post? a picture?

[@milkcarton14]

@@DKF_oli 😐

[@sabastiansteel4934]

Never been this early to a video before, keep up the good content!

[@RealityTVRescues]

Thanks! Will do!

[@LouSassoleS]

My question is does the restaurant get the remodel for free?

[@shadenox8164]

Yes. Obviously. They can't afford a remodel.

[@greenpegatrix3773]

I heard the owners actually sued Gordon. Do you know if this is true?

[@RealityTVRescues]

I don’t think it was this restaurant

[@aloesecretinc]

They sued gordon. Claiming he ruined their business

[@tampaflbeastforlife]

this was a good ep i just didn't see them keeping the restaurant open for long because the owner's was just to nice i felt bad for them lol to have the head cook do whatever he wanted for years i can tell GR couldn't help them save there restaurant and not shocked the owner went back to his old weird ways of serving people food smh lol

[@christiangauthier727]

Legendary "Chef" Pinto! Chef Fresh Frozen!

[@pepsiipep7842]

Where did the chef Barney post those comments?

[@RealityTVRescues]

www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=18099&start=120#:~:text=The%20program%20failed,think%20is%20appropriate.

[@TheAlphaWoomy]

I don’t know the cart was brought up so many times, it’s a cart it can’t be outdated. If that’s the case get rid of trains.

[@alaozarmg459]

Great video! BTW theres no ñ in empanadas, it's just that, "ehm-puh-'nuh-dus"

[@RealityTVRescues]

lol oops...thanks for pointing that out

[@Bangpaulxu]

Always enjoy when you upload! ❤❤❤

[@RealityTVRescues]

So happy to hear that Paul

[@mattsquires2622]

One of my favorite episodes.....you wombat

[@ajaypro2881]

I actually grew up not to far from that restaurant

[@CutieCoombs]

Let's get it!

[@The2ndFirst]

Now they call re heating "souise vide" or whatever.

[@Slop_Dogg]

This guy was very old and wrinkled and he was stinking

[@JaythyJazz]

pinto is the ceca that all losers love

[@ILikeALF]

They were such a sweet couple!

[@kingpinkoopa6218]

Jim like "so so som som sommm somet t t t times ya ya gotta p p p p pop out an an an and sho sho sho sho shhhhow nnnn"

[@dalebarnes9949]

I loved the owners, they were the perfect couple, my problem was with Pinto because he was just riding those owners

[@amalberry2090]

The owners were fake as hell. They were Karens.

[@shadenox8164]

They were extremely rude and snooty to their servers.

[@avgjoesgamin9935]

The menu Gordon made for the restaurant is disgusting, sorry but 85% of people don’t eat fancy.

[@shadenox8164]

And you might notice on other episodes the new menu isn't fancy, it's like they're tailored based on multiple factors.

[@FrenchFryCheese04]

:/

[@rj_the_salty_trainer]

Early gang!!!

[@ryanisaaks]

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