OT- Hilarious NYT Review of Guy Fieri's New Times Square Restaurant

He's the most overexposed man on TV...

It seemed like the enjoyed it, just had a good amount of follow-up questions.

That's beyond brutal.  Way, way beyond.  But that guy RULES the flame-shirt. 

I enjoyed the Donkey Sauce quip myself. Some of the reviews are as funny as the article.

Any advertising is good advertising.  I couldn't find out how many stars the reviewer gave. Anyone?

I noticed that.  Stars, we ain't using no damn stars because the SCALE IS ZERO TO FIVE.

I heard about that review on the radio yesterday on the way in to work, but forgot to read it. So funny. Thanks for sharing it, I needed a laugh. Unfortunately, the restaurant will probably thrive with deluded star struck deluded fans flocking in. Very sad.

If I wear my sunglasses on the back on my head when eating do I get a discount?

Sounds like I am the minority here but can't say I'm a Guy Fieri hater. He can be somewhat annoying at times but I find DDD entertaining. I have been to a number of restaurants featured on there and they rarely disappoint. In addition, his show has given these restaurants an incredible amount of exposure and helped them to astronomically grow their small business. There is a guy on The Smoke Ring Forum from Minnesota that had Triple D visit his place and he benefited tremendously. What's wrong with that? So maybe he isn't the greatest restauranteur in the world? I have said many times that I would love to have his job to be paid basically to go all over the country and meet interesting people and eat. Doesn't sound like a bad gig.

Yikes, you guys are harsh. Can't say I'm a big fan of Fieri (although we do watch DDD some). However, he has worked hard and become very successful. He clearly has a passion for his "brand" of food. Annoying or not, good for him.

I bet it is as good as any of the other crap in Times Square.

Tough crowd.

I'd take Guy's job in a second. Not a bad way to make a living IMHO.

Last time I was in San Antonio, my friend took me to a place that DDD  had covered. he's good friends with the owner. The owner said Guy was a douche and that even though business picked up, he wish he had never done the show. Every time it re-runs, the locals and frequent patrons can't get in to eat and have to stay away for a week or two till it dies down.

I'm sure Guy is not managing the store so while he's responsible financially I'm not sure you can lay the whole fiasco at his flip flopped feet...omg,, put some shoes on. I don't mean this in a derogatory way but he's a clown, an entertainer. Just because I can paint doesn't mean I can run an art store. I watch ddd all the time but I also slow down and rubber neck at interstate wrecks.

henapple said:

I'm sure Guy is not managing the store so while he's responsible financially I'm not sure you can lay the whole fiasco at his flip flopped feet...omg,, put some shoes on. I don't mean this in a derogatory way but he's a clown, an entertainer. Just because I can paint doesn't mean I can run an art store. I watch ddd all the time but I also slow down and rubber neck at interstate wrecks.

Anytime you put your name on something you should always make sure it is up to your expectations or you risk your reputation.  Happens to quite a few of these guys after they sellout - Emeril selling his brand to any kitchen product maker that would use his name; Gordon Ramsey and his failed empire of restaurants etc...  I am always impressed with chefs like Morimoto who will put their name on a restaurant and partner, but must have last say in all details.  This is why guys like him thrive both reputationally and still produce great food, IMHO.

Eggcelsior said:

IrishDevl said:

Perhaps NYTimes was overly-harsh...

http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/food/not_our_type_of_guy_zEVBjNbOzqTXWiqWK4SpdK

...or perhaps not

 

I like the pissing contest that ensued.

I saw that, fantastic