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Ok, so I was on a Netflix binge watching Kitchen Nightmares. I watched the first two seasons and decided to search online for Gordon Ramsey. The first result that popped up was Amy's Baking Company right here in my home town of Scottsdale AZ.
So, I watched the episode online like and then proceeded to watch all the local news and radio interviews of ABC.
Next, I decided to give the place a try for myself before I placed final judgment (something I think everyone should do with the ability to think for themselves).
THE FOOD REVIEW:
My wife and I went for our Friday night dinner and started with the flat bread... It tasted amazing! It was seasoned perfectly, with Italian seasoning and oil. The bottom was flakey and crispy and the top was a beautiful golden brown.
We ordered the same things that were criticized on the show. I ordered a Blue ribbon burger medium and my wife ordered a small fig pizza.
There was a little bit of a wait for the entrees but I have never eaten somewhere with this quality of food where there wasn't at least this long of a wait for the entree.
When the main course did arrive, they both came to the table at the same time and were perfectly cooked. The pizza crust was golden brown on on top and crispy on the bottom. There were fresh ingredients and extra stretchy mozzarella on top! I was honestly afraid to try the pizza cause I was figuring there would be a fig paste similar to Fig Newtons on the pizza, that was not the case at all. There were fresh chunks of fig sprinkled on the pizza. It was very tasty and this is coming from a pepperoni only guy.
As for the Blue Ribbon burger; I thought the taste was great. The pilled high toppings of cheese, mushrooms, and bacon were great. The burger had a very peppery flavor, which I happen to really like. The outside of the burger was seared to have a smokey grilled flavor and the inside was lightly pink and filled with juice.
The only complaint about the burger was the bun. It fell apart on me before I could finish it, but this wasn't a deal breaker for me.
I also got the sweet potato fries with ranch. The fries tasted good, and had a great flakey, crispy, outer crust on them.
THE PRICE:
Everything on the menu is separated. Sammie said this was done to let the customer pick and choose what they want without paying for things they don't want.
For example, if you want flat bread with hummus you have to order them separately for $5 each.
If you want the burger and fries you have to order them separately. $15 for the burger and $5 for the fries.
VERDICT:
This is one of the best local restaurants my wife and I have eaten at here in the valley. We plan to make this a regular spot for our dinner dates (it's also in the same parking lot at a movie theater so it's perfect for movie nights).
Give them a try before bashing them because of what you saw on TV.
NOTE ON THE REALITY TV ASPECT:
I personally work in the video production business and have a good idea of what happens behind the scenes at these "reality" tv shows. Just like scripted tv, "reality" TV needs drama to sell. I do believe that the owner has trouble accepting criticism, but I also feel that many things were exaggerated and egged on by the producers of this show. Even so, these people have been put through the fire and have not given up. They have only made changes for the positive regarding the waitstaff and tips.
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