Chef Gordon Ramsay made an unexpected appearance on Loyola’s campus last weekend to film a segment for his upcoming kitchen renovation show, “Kitchen Nightmares.” Ramsay invited students to try a new dish, a plant-based Impossible burger, which is one of the featured items at Kindred, an uptown restaurant known for its vegetarian and vegan menu.
The excitement in the Peace Quad was palpable as everyone signed releases to allow their faces to appear on national television. While the crew reminded the students to steer clear of the cameras and keep their phones away, the buzz of anticipation created an atmosphere of excitement. Some students lounged, others were chatting, laughing, and a few even did cartwheels. As students spotted Chef Ramsay arriving, they didn’t want to miss out, so they steadily moved closer to the action. Mary, a crew member, ushered them toward the library, where Chef Ramsay handed burgers to the eager students.
Loyola’s appearance on “Kitchen Nightmares” is expected to air on Saturday, Oct. 5, according to a crew member.
