Kitchen Nightmares this edition of the show appears to be more interested in playing up the family dramas at the restaurants Ramsay visits". Robert Lloyd of the "Los Angeles Times" commented, "Whereas the British "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares" is fundamentally a food show — it has interesting things to show you about how a restaurant runs and a kitchen works, the wonders of local markets and what you can make from them if you're Gordon Ramsay or willing to follow his instructions — the Fox edition emphasizes mishap, argument and emotional breakdown almost to the exclusion of cuisine". Kitchen Nightmares Kitchen Nightmares is
Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares want to about me. We have never done anything in a cynical, fake way." The programme received favourable reviews for its in-depth look into the restaurant industry. Jane Redfem of "Off the Telly" commented that the show "could have been cynically designed to exploit Ramsay's foul-mouthed reputation... But watch, listen and think about what he is saying, and his genuine commitment to his profession in general, and the task at hand become abundantly evident." Lorna Martin of "The Observer" said ""Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares" is compulsive viewing – packed with excitement, emotion and entertainment." "Slate's" Sara Dickerman was impressed by the