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Gordon Ramsay visited these Arizona restaurants and ranches. Here's how they're doing now
Despite growing up in England, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is no stranger to the Grand Canyon State. Ramsay filmed some iconic restaurant renovations here — including the Amy's Baking Company episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" that will forever live in infamy — but he's also gotten a taste of more than just Southwestern food. Ramsay rode a horse for the first time ever in northern Arizona. He also drove an ATV through the desert in Tucson while filming an episode of "Food Stars" in 2022. Most recently, Ramsay visited the state in early 2025 to feature two metro Phoenix restaurants on his new show "Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service." Here's a look at five restaurants Ramsay has visited in Arizona — and how they're doing now. In Episode 2 of "Secret Service," which aired May 28, Ramsay visited Caffe Boa Ahwatukee, an Italian restaurant that opened in 1995 after the owners of Caffe Boa Tempe sold naming rights to a former business partner. The two restaurants are no longer affiliated. Patrick and Jenni Larson bought the Ahwatukee Foothills location with a business partner in 2021. The couple's professional and personal struggles are chronicled with great drama in the episode. The restaurant remains open, as of the time of writing. Details: 5063 E. Elliot Road, Phoenix. 480-893-3331, Mrs. White's is the star of Episode 3 of "Secret Service," which aired on June 4. The Phoenix soul food restaurant opened in 1964 in the historically Black neighborhood of Eastlake Park. Founder Elizabeth White is still alive at 102 and has passed down the restaurant to first her son, and then her granddaughter Kianna White, who is the current manager. The restaurant remains open, as of the time of writing. Details: 808 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. 602-262-9256, The 2013 "Kitchen Nightmares" episodes featuring this Scottsdale patisserie and Italian restaurant made history as the only time Ramsay has ever walked away from a restaurant. Owners Amy and Salomon "Samy" Bouzaglo gained national attention by horrifying the internet with their behavior on the show, which included cussing at customers and confiscating worker tips. After the episode aired, the couple made a series of Facebook posts insulting critics in all-caps, which launched them into even further virality and sparked an article from Forbes about things business owners should never do on social media. The physical location of Amy's Baking Company closed in 2015, but Amy still operates an Instagram baking account under the same name. Named one of the best pizza spots in the United States by the New York Times, Pizzeria Bianco, run by iconic local chef Chris Bianco, is one of Phoenix's most famous restaurants. Ramsay proclaimed himself a fan after eating there in 2023 while in town for Super Bowl LVII. "Chris' pizzeria — they say it's the best in America and one of the best pizzas in the world, and I can absolutely vouch for that," Ramsay told TastingTable. "It was brilliant." The restaurant remains open, as of the time of writing. Details: 623 E. Adams St., Phoenix. 602-258-8300, While technically not a restaurant, this cattle ranch near Kingman, Arizona, served Ramsay a memorable meal. The chef visited in 2019 to film an episode of "Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip," a British travel and food show. Rafter S owners Lori and Emmet Sturgill taught Ramsay and his two co-hosts to ride horses and rope cattle. Rafter S organized a meal for Ramsay that included rattlesnake, fried bull testicles and Arizona beef in foil, slow-cooked in a pit in the ground for a day. The ranch is still operating, as of the time of writing. Details: 12375 N. Holstein Drive, Kingman. 928-303-1205, Reach the reporter at Follow @reia_reports on Instagram. The story behind Mrs. White's: How Mrs. White built a Phoenix soul food institution and living monument to Black history This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Gordon Ramsay visited these Arizona restaurants
CBS News
19-03-2025
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- CBS News
Maryland restaurant reopens following celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's filming
A Harford County restaurant reopened last weekend following a visit and makeover by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. MacGregor's Restaurant and Tavern posted on social media on Saturday, March 15, that it is "looking forward to sharing all of our exciting changes with you." Ramsay, the popular TV host of Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef, and Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars, among other shows, brought his film crew to the downtown Havre De Grace staple for several days. WJZ caught Ramsay going in and out of the restaurant a few times. A crew member told WJZ they were filming a pilot episode for a new show that will air on a streaming service. Fans waited outside MacGregor's hoping to see, and possibly meet, the fiery chef Gordon Ramsay. "We're all big fans of Gordon Ramsay," visitor Vincent Krijewski said. "My son is like Gordon Ramsay's No. 1 fan, and so we had to come down today just to see if we could get a glimpse because it was on his bucket list to do," Harford County resident Amy Osier said. Harford County, and MacGregor's, scored big with the exposure, and just knowing a celebrity was in their backyard. "With the production of this show, and with Mr. Ramsay being in town, we see this as a great opportunity to attract more restaurants to the downtown, to attract more businesses in general, and of course to attract visitors," said Bridgette Johnson, the Director of Economic Development and Tourism for Havre de Grace.
CBS News
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Fans of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay euphoric over filming at Maryland restaurant
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week. Ramsey and a large film and production have been working in and outside MacGregor's Restaurant and Tavern, a staple in downtown Havre de Grace, since Saturday, March 8. Fans waited for hours outside the restaurant on Tuesday to catch a glimpse of the popular host of Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef, and Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars, among other shows. WJZ caught Ramsay going in and out of the restaurant a few times. "We're all big fans of Gordon Ramsey," visitor Vincent Krijewski said. Production is staying tight-lipped about what show they're filming and when it will air, but a crew member told WJZ it's a pilot episode for a new show that will air on a streaming service. MacGregors is set to reopen on Thursday. Boost to the community Perhaps the bigger win for Ramsay's presence is the Havre de Grace community. "I think the secret is out by now that Gordon Ramsey is in town and filming at one of our wonderful restaurants," said Bridgette Johnson, the Director of Economic Development and Tourism for Havre de Grace. Johnson said Havre de Grace officials learned of Ramsay's production three weeks ago. "With the production of this show, and with Mr. Ramsey being in town, we see this as a great opportunity to attract more restaurants to the downtown, to attract more businesses in general, and of course to attract visitors," Johnson said. And fans were excited to see their favorite celebrity chef in their backyard. "My son is like Gordon Ramsey's No. 1 fan, and so we had to come down today just to see if we could get a glimpse because it was on his bucket list to do," Harford County resident Amy Osier said. Ramsay's fans waiting outside MacGregor's told WJZ the filming and the show provides good exposure for the Havre de Grace community. "I think it will be good to bring a little more money to the town," said Kady Lipson, who lives nearby. "What is so wonderful is that he's actually brought a lot of people to Havre De Grace to support the economy and grow," Osier added. This only reaffirms what Johnson already knew, that Havre de Grace is an amazing place with so much potential, and a visit from Ramsay is just the icing on the cake. "I see the community has really just come together for this project," Johnson said. "They're happy for the restaurant that will be receiving the renovations and the makeover, and I think it's just a new restart the set button here in downtown."
