As part of the New York Food & Wine Festival, Gordon Ramsay sat down with Kim Severson of the New York Times for an interview and audience Q&A at the Times Center on Saturday afternoon.  We are used to enjoying Ramsay’s colorful personality when we watch Kitchen Nightmares and Hell’s Kitchen, but we were not sure what to expect from the Chef in a sit down interview in front of an audience full of fans.  We were pleasantly surprised to learn that Ramsay’s fiery personality was just as entertaining in an on-stage interview as it was on reality TV.  Ramsay did not hold back as he answered questions about his shows, his restaurants, his family, and his upbringing.  He was charming, passionate, blunt, and very funny.  Although some may have found his responses offensive (for example, his reference to a Parisian girlfriend in bed- it was like having a rottweiler chained to his chest), we found Ramsay’s no holds barred style refreshing and definitely engaging.  When he signed our book afterwards, we were even more impressed when he took the time to speak with us and to ask us questions.  Although every other word out of his mouth may be an expletive, Gordon Ramsay is truly a class act. 

Meeting Chef Ramsay

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