I have news from the vast wasteland that is television viewing currently. "Last Restaurant Standing" is back!!!! The third season of this BBC hit starts up on Tuesday, January 5--check your guide for the start time in your area and set your timers. You will thank me.
The host is Raymond Blanc, a world-renowned French chef. He takes nine couples who have little or no restaurant experience (just a love of cooking) and sets each couple up in a space which they must decorate, staff and open to the eating public each week. Raymond and his two assistants judge them on their working relationship, their menu, the quality of their food and their business sense (or lack thereof).
Raymond is a compassionate but sensible mentor. He gives good advice, never screams or swears, and always seems to genuinely like the people he is mentoring. He speaks English, but often requires sub-titles. It isn't a "rigged for tv" reality show. The winners get to keep their restaurant and get continuing mentoring from Raymond and his assistants who become their chief investors.
This series will appeal to any of you Anglophiles who like reality shows and eating out. It isn't a "chick show." If enough people leave a comment expressing interest, we can blog about each episode and discuss it together.
We will check it out but I don't know if anything can beat Top Chef! Project Runway starts up this month too: we're hoping they worked out some kinks and it doesn't stink like last season.
ReplyDeleteI will let Heather know, she likes that show.
ReplyDeleteI'll check it out. Hope all are ok. I am feeling GREAT!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up. We loved that show last time. We'll have to tag that one for sure.
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