BlackJack_B
To be honest, I like Emeril. I think his cooking is excellent and he really comes off as a very nice guy who respects his patrons. He certainly cooks a wide variety of meals; fancy Las Vegas or comfort food and everything in between. I do think he does overdo it with the butter, heavy cream, fat from various meats (pork fat especially), and booze but if you're paying $100 for your meal it must be worth the money. I like Doc Gibbs as well.What I really hate is that audience. The way they cheer for the Essence, alcohol, and especially garlic can get to you. Also, there are way too many shots of his audience and they always seem to be in some trance. They all have big smiles on their faces; as if seeing this guy cook is the greatest thing to experience in New York. While I enjoy the various guests he occasionally brings in, sometimes his pandering to some of them (Tony Danza) can be almost uncomfortable to watch.Still, it's a show I like to watch once in awhile and he does hit the mark with some of his catchphrases and antics. I just wish he'd dump the audience. It's scary to see them go over the top. Oh yeah, Babe!
ClarusTheDogCow
With the exception of some of the dishes he prepares on FoodTV, Emeril is my least favorite show on the network. Emeril needs to talk less and just cook. I am not interested in his personality. I just want ideas for new meals.He must have a tick or Tourette's Disorder because he constantly makes weird humming noises. Also, salt is called salt. It is not called Essence.
Lastly, most people cook with Garlic, minced onions, and butter combinations. This is not something new from EmerilA grade "D" at best just because Emeril ruins the presentation of the dishes with his idiotic personality.
maniac30
My girlfriend turned me on to Emeril. I had never liked or ever really watched cooking shows before. Well I am hooked now. I love his show. He seems down to earth and has so much energy and passion for food and cooking, it makes you want to cook. Which I am now. I love to cook and try new things. And this is on of the best most entertaining shows on TV. So if you want to Kick IT UP A Notch, watch this show.
mangraa2
It's garbage. He's no longer a chef to me, he's a character. I'm sure his food is good, but come on. On one hand, the people who cheer him for adding SALT to something are moronic, but he fuels this idiotic fire. But what do you want from America, where reality shows which have the creative depth of a fish tank, are all the rage? I'm hoping Emeril becomes passe VERY quick.Oh, and his at-home food items (sauces, etc.) aren't that good anyway. Sounds like he's letting his ego taint his product. Naughty naughty!
