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Review of Guerrilla Gourmet, Series 1 Episode 3, RTE

Posted on | February 6, 2008 | 5 Comments

Guerrilla Gourmet, Series 1 Episode 3, RTE
“After a not so good start to this series, I enjoyed this episode as it was less gimmicky, more food and chef focussed.“

 

The first two episodes of this series I have to admit bugged me a bit. Kevin Dundon and Denis Cotter are both chefs who I think are great at what they do and the food they produce fabulous. But their episodes were a bit cringeworthy to say the least: Kevin cooking a boxing ring and Denis in a cattle mart. There just wasn’t enough of a focus on the food in my opinion which was a pity.

This week, it was Kevin Thorton’s turn. We had eaten in his restaurant a few years ago so I was looking forward to seeing how he fared and what food he served.

The setting was interesting, the Rock of Cashel in Kevin’s hometown, a place I have passed on many occasions but have never been in. It looked great, but the challenge was to get the food served quickly so that the freezing temperatures of the outdoor kitchen would not lead to cold food on the plate. The waiting staff were under pressure.

The menu started with sea urchin, scallops and included rabbit and poached pears. The programme showed him scuba diving for scallops off the West Cork coast and catching rabbits with the aid of ferrets and a large net. All quite interesting and entertaining. The food looked delicious. There was a bit of reminiscing about growing up in Cashel and some cajoling of locals to spend the €150 required to experience the meal at the site.

He stressed he wished to use local ingredients and couldn’t be faulted with the pears apparently harvested off a neighbour’s pear tree and the locally caught rabbit.

I hope this trend continues and that the rest of the series continues to show the chefs at their best, cooking excellent food. Fingers crossed.

 

Rated 3/5 on Feb 06 2008
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5 Responses to “Review of Guerrilla Gourmet, Series 1 Episode 3, RTE”

  1. Deborah
    February 7th, 2008 @ 8:32 am

    I didn’t watch it – gave up after first one! Too bad!

    Shame on RTE though for expecting people to pay for the privilege of being on their show.

  2. Manic Mammy
    February 7th, 2008 @ 2:40 pm

    Hey Deborah,
    Yep nearly gave up on the series too, was just hoping upon hope that it improved and thankfully this episode was a huge improvement on the first 2.

    Saying that though, the trailer for the next one doesn’t look great, italian chef in a circus.

    Its a pity, as there’s no doubt Ireland has some great chefs and could produce some wonderful food programmes. Couldn’t blame the diners for flinching at the €150

  3. Manic Mammy
    February 7th, 2008 @ 2:42 pm

    Deborah,

    Before I forget again,
    Best of luck tonight at the Digital Media Awards!!

  4. Dee
    March 18th, 2008 @ 11:23 pm

    Having looked at the prog regarding Kevin Thornton he was really under pressure to get everything right & I’m so pleased he did.Kev is actually my brother & I’m so proud of him he did something no one else could!! I just wish I could have been there to witness it.Kev really does believe in having the best natural ingredients for all his food.So well done to Kev, Muriel, Gar,Em & everyone else involved in what was a feast fit for a King or Queen.

  5. Manic Mammy
    March 19th, 2008 @ 8:00 am

    Hey Dee,
    It looked like it was hard work alright but the results appeared to be appreciated by all. The setting and food combination looked brilliant and I’d say it was definitely an evening to remember!

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