Gordon Ramsay Is A True Culinarian

"I don't understand what Chef Ramsay didn't like about my dish," says "Hell's Kitchen" contestant Matt. He's been asked to produce his "signature dish," on tonight's season premiere, and says that he knows exactly what Chef Ramsay wants because he's "a true culinarian." Not quite: The combination of chocolate, scallops, capers, venison, and eggs actually made Ramsay vomit.

"Hell's Kitchen" has way more ad-hominem attacks and vicious putdowns than a Bravo production, but it just might be more serious about food than "Top Chef." At the very least, it's got less product placement. And as I said last week, host Gordon Ramsay seems genuinely offended and hurt when people mistreat his beloved culinary art.

I'm amused enough that I plan to watch at least another episode or two. Readers: Do you want my running commentary?