Still Life with Robin: What's Sauce for the Greek Is Sauce for the Brit

 by Peggy Robin

 

If you watched the new Gordon Ramsay show Secret Service (first aired May 22, 2025 on Fox), you'll know that the celebrity chef-British restaurateur-kitchen tyrant-cum-food-critic TV star recently hosted an episode in which he took on The Parthenon, a beloved neighborhood fixture of Greek cuisine in Chevy Chase, found it seriously wanting (synonym: disgusting) -- and ordered a complete makeover.

The Ramsay-approved version is now open for business, and at least one list member has dined there ... and was not terribly impressed (see Message  #225698).

 

Washingtontonian Magazine has now done its own version of a "secret service" undercover look ....turning the tables to check up on three Gordon Ramsay owned-and-operated restaurants in DC.

 

Here's the executive summary:

 

Hell's Kitchen: DC Dept of Health inspection in April 2025 uncovered 11 violations

Street Pizza: DC Dept of Health inspection in February 2025 found 2 violations, including improper food storage

Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips: DC Dept of Health inspection in September 2024 found 1 violation, improperly stored wiping cloths

 

Note: All violations were corrected within the allotted time.

 

But don't go by my little scorecard; read the whole article.

 

Want to check things out for yourself IRL?

Make reservations here:

The Parthenon: https://parthenondc.com/page/reservations

Hell's Kitchen: https://www.opentable.com/r/gordon-ramsay-hells-kitchen-washington-dc-washington 

Street Pizza: https://www.opentable.com/r/gordon-ramsay-street-pizza-washington-dc-washington

Fish & Chips: "Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips is a fast-casual restaurant, so we don't accept bookings or reservations."

 

Not grossed out by the thought of rats in restaurants? Stay home, dine in, and watch Ratatouille!

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Still Life with Robin in posted on the Cleveland Park Listserv and on All Life Is Local on Saturdays.