No love here for Guy Fieri, the spike-haired clown prince of the food world. He's entirely the creation of the Food Network, kind of like the Monkees were the perverse TV creation of a rock and roll group. Thankfully his Times Square restaurant went bankrupt.
Not a Fieri fan either, but unlike the Monkeys he was a successful restaurateur long before he landed on the Food Network.
I don’t disagree, but he’s a better writer than chef (Vassar dropout). His arrogance is off putting given he’s never won any serious culinary awards (outside of honorariums or for food writing). It doesn’t stop him from acting like he invented the omelette or something. though.
I agree that he’s a good writer, and his books and shows were interesting in spite of him being an arrogant ass. Never read any of his fiction.
I’m no authority on steak, but Keen’s is my favorite NYC splurge. I go for lunch at the bar as I’m not a linen tablecloth guy and have enjoyed their prime rib, short ribs, and their prime rib hash.
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