And as for my opinion, I dont think the James here is Alan Saffron. thank you for that on a Monday morning. A n Oregon man who got stuck in a Burger King bathroom is suing the fast food restaurant for allegedly backing out of its "free food for life . SO I CANT COMMENT ON IT, ONLY TO SAY I HATED THESE PEOPLE AND THIS EPISODE. I found a link connected to a lawsuit w/ a Daniel Saffron suing Alan Saffron for fraud via Trellis Legal Intelligence. But Im nothing like my father However, Daniel feels that his father is not running Burger Kitchen well. It really is hard to take an obvious troll with a boob obsession seriously. A film or television series! Well, Mr Abe Saffron did have other children and even though he wasnt married to their mother it seems that he loved all his children. Your computer has remembered your ID and has outed you as James. It was a pretty unbelieveable show wasnt it. 16 months later the restaurant is not doing good and they are in debt. S05E07 The Greek at the Harbor Ventura, CA Jurisdiction: CALIFORNIA Alan insists that he can prove it, and Gordon humors the idea that Yelp has a plot to close their business. I saw a lot of nice restaurants in that neighborhood when I drove by recently. As for Alan, its utterly stupid for him to think he is the only one allowed to be the beneficiary because as he said in an article I am the only legitimate heir. I will check out the book. In & Out Aussie Burgers is being sued by US burger chain In-N-Out in the Federal Court. Solid arguments. with all due respect, sir, I think you actually stopped reading at the disclaimer where I made it clear that this is a BLOG of OPINION. I think this guy wants you to think he is wealthy. The Burger Kitchen episode only spoke about the inheritance that Alan and Daniel received. http://www.theage.com.au/national/saffrons-son-spills-beans-on-nielsen-killing-20080726-3ler.html, Millie I know a little more about this restaurant than the average joe, and it made me laugh. The UK version was much more real. And another questionif Daniel did not want to go into the business, how do you explain his reply on the website above? Other beneficiaries include Melissas three children and Mr Saffrons five children. Best of luck to the family and hopefully their business will improve from the Kitchen Nightmare experience. Nov. 19, 2019, 3:56 AM PST. His old man spent his cash Without him knowing!! You said you took the money and now you said you didnt. The lines separating business life and homelife, family life etc, get blurred far too easily and anyone who has ever been in the situation of working in a family business, Im pretty sure, will attest to that. By Reuters. The parents can admit to anything but judging on how nothing they say can be trusted theyre just words for a show that the dad is trying to get a show/movie about. Our Kitchen. Watching the show I assumed he received more than that because Daniels parents continue to ask him for more money and if hes not getting paid a salary from The Burger Kitchen where would that money come from? The Cowboy burger actually contains a pound of a meat patty, and Alan tries to let Gordon know that it will take a bit longer. The Executors of the estate took over $1,000,000 in commission without court approval, similar to stealing. You are right, there is a lot that does not add up, but in your case, I feel that in your case, it has more to do with your cretinous, imbecilic grasp of basic mathematical principles than anything else. Do you know where Alan, Gen or Daniel are today? Well, cant accuse me of being an anti-semite since I am semitic of Sephardic Jewish origin (hence my SuperJew blogger tittle). Cool Update 1/8/13: This article is a gem: http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/lawsuit-over-1m-saffron-bequest/2007/07/07/1183351516617.html AT LEAST NOT IN MY HOME ANYWAY. Back to the family. He said his father liked to have $1 million in cash in various currencies on hand at all times and those moneys were kept in safes in three locations, the majority at his business premises on Bourke St in Surry Hills. He cant wait to taste it, especially now that he has the background of the restaurant. That is very interesting. that might reveal a strained relationship in which the father wasnt too interested in leaving Alan a bigger amount. Wake up. VOTE HERE: http://www.strawpoll.me/17624502NOTE: This version is the UK dubbed version of the USA program meaning some episodes are in different order than t. He then says that Alan has been watching too many James Bond movies. I could go on and on but in respect for Lillian Ill say, Talley Ho for now. Gordon probes for more information on this, and Alan says that he forced Daniel into the business by taking his money. S04E12 Oceana New Orleans, LA, S05E01 Blackberrys Plainfield, NJ You might be interested in this book if you havent seen it already: http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Sin-The-Saffron-dossier/dp/1741752205 Still, Ive read some of the comments and thought id comment. THEY ARE ALL STUPID GAME SHOWS GEARED FOR IDIOTS. And to make your meat discs the same shape and thickness, try using a peanut butter jar lid as a burger mold. As for making his book into a movie? I kind of wish I could go in person to check out the place. To be fair, it was said that the father took $250k of his inheritance, not that he took ALL of his inheritance of roughly 250k .I did notice, however, that the family would dodge the issue of precisely how much money both Daniel and his slimy father got. Hmm we shall see. Do you know where they live? We are bringing to light other issues of the family that were not discussed in the show. I say its completely plausible. Date Filed: 01/27/2003 I wish that establishment well and specifically Daniel. Well, theyre not on Kitchen Nightmares for free! Do you know if this is where he lives now? Talk to me, tell me what you think, IM INTERESTED? I have to say I feel very sorry for your son Daniel, it was heartbreaking to see how he was treated by someone who should care for him. It is strange for me to see how one would boast about not bothering to read my blog yet leaves a comment. There was money in the trust account, and Alan took $250,000 of that money to start the restaurant. Burger Kitchen was opened back in April 2010 by Alan and Gen Saffron, it was located on 3rd Street, Los Angeles, an ideal location known for its trendy shops and restaurants. Also kudos on the beer collection that everyone raves about. I AM NOT ABOUT TO BE FLEECED JUST TO DINE OUT. The kitchen all agrees that Burger Kitchen is mismanaged by a dysfunctional family. Daniel mentioned that he invested and was glad his father forced him into the business but this was edited. I WANT ALL THOSE SECRET RESTAURANT QUALITY RECIPES THAT THEY MAKE IN RESTAURANTS, AND I WANT TO KNOW WHAT ALL THE INGREDIENTS ARE THEY USE IN THEM, WHERE THEY GET THEM, HOW TO COOK THEM, THE COOKING METHOD/PROCESS, HOW TO ASSEMBLE THEM, THE EQUIPMENT THEY USE, AND EVERYTHING ELSE A PERSON NEEDS TO KNOW IN ORDER TO RECREATE AND REPLICATE THEM. If so, we can add lawyer fees to the list of items that might have depleted their inheritance. Upon meeting the owners you find that already the father, Australian immigrant Alan Saffron says that Yelp killed the business. agreed. And the good old EU completely prevents us from throwing any oif them out. show was staged. Burger Kitchen has only been open for 16 months but it already has serious issues with a family at war. S01E06 Sebastians Toluca Lake, CA **closed** Then, Alan went to Daniel for more money. If this fails, we fail, and its as simple as that. It completely changed how I felt about him. The episode has just aired in South Africa what a bunch of nutcases !! this gets better all the time.. Then whos the liar you or your son? BibWolf890 3 yr. ago. Burger Kitchen's saga, unfortunately, doesn't end on a high note. I get kind of fed up with people who forget that London, along with the majority of european capitals, have always been centres of immigration. He enters the Burger Kitchen restaurant and meets with the family right away. Since then the USD has devalued and the Aussie Dollar has strengthened markedly 500k Aussie Dollar back then would have converted to around USD 350k, if there wre any incidentl costs or taxes this would potentially have brought the inheritance down to the USD referenced in the show. Although I will quote from Alans own LinkedIn profile (which I wont link to profiles but got a screenshot of it) he does write: Wrote a best selling book, Gentle Satan, published by Penguin Books, Australia Yelp trashed them, and theyre also deleting five-star reviews. They piece together a work of FICTION by using whatever out of context bits support the story they want to tell, and stage scenes when necessary to complete the story. Umm, you do know that reality tv is not REALITY, right? So glad to have found this post! S01E02 The Runaway Girl Sheffield, England, season 1 7/10 They probably had people write out the whole script for them. The next the award-winning burger. Also, the audience is not entitled to any chefs recipes on Food Network, be thankful for the chefs who graciously share their recipes. Millie Its 2am your facinating comments have kept me at the edge of my seat i say you are better than the show itself , This is a good blog. The furniture and ornaments in his small apartment looked like inherited heirlooms. This is why his dad and mom asked him to pay $1k into the account for the executive chef. Much of what you talk about is highly organised crime that operates at a international level and as such is very had to tackle. A few years ago the uncredited screenwriters for reality shows picketed for the right to join the WGA and be paid union rates. Your writing rocks. The inheritance amount, the drama. S05E05 The Priory Haywards Heath, England **sold, now La Capilla, a tapas bar** And yet when he demands his final paycheck its only a mere $1,000? Thank you so much for your reply! about 250k. I have done extensive research of my own, and this saga is even crazier than you can believe I feel bad for Daniel cause I think he got railroaded in, but he is was in from the beginning, and he did sign his name to official documents, but he did sign I am not privy to go into the details right now. You do understand that this is entertainment right? Hell never get his way. Excellent blog you have here.. Its difficult to find quality writing like yours these days. Abe Saffron also known as Mr. Not a fan of Gordon Ramsay, but seen like 5 minutes of this episode and taped the second. OF COURSE ITS STAGED HONEY. We could not be sure what the exchange rate was at that time. What I believe happened is they got a huge paycheck from kitchen nightmares, so I think once they got the money for the episode, they started trying to sell, then sued when Daniel knew his dad had the money. The inheritance money from Alans father who also left Alan the same amount. season 3 8/11 But the 63-year-old is claiming this was manifestly inadequate. Daniel came across as a nice guy, he obviously wanted the burger business to work out as he, as you know, had been hoodwinked into being part of the business. Daniel is really immature and was taken advantage of after Alan wasted his 500k , the daughter took her 1Mil and moved away as she was the mature one: Daniels girlfriend is actually nuts as well, the wife is oblivious I always felt they lived on a different planet like they did know know whats going on. Furthermore Alan has offered ann extremely fair settlement to avoid the draining of the estate, and where all 8 grand children are included in the settlement. that is not the only people they could not pay. Girl with Deadly Inherited Condition Cured with Gene Therapy. Hello So. Interesting that we didnt actually get to see him come up with his creation either thank goodness for cellphones that can Google huh . THERE IS SOMETHING DRASTICALLY, SIGNIFICANTLY, INCREDIBLY, AND TRULY DIFFERENT, AND SO MUCH BETTER TASTING, ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS AND FOOD/DISHES YOU GET IN A GREAT RESTAURANT, DELI, PIZZERIA, PUB, TAVERN, STEAKHOUSE, SPECIALTY PLACE, ETC., THEN THE INGREDIENTS AND FOOD/DISHES YOU GET/MAKE AT HOME. The conversion is off. I dont believe you know squat in addition, I think youre borderline trolling. ALSO, ALL THE CULINARY SCHOOLS ARE FAR AWAY, AS EVERYONE WELL KNOWS. Who is their right mind is going to put it out there on national TV that he embezzled monies from a trust that he was trustee of? The Mom was just out of this world and Alan, unreal. And I did mention how it was $1 mill in 2007 money. S02E07 Jacks Waterfront St. Clair Shores, MI **closed** You have entered an incorrect email address! Burger Kitchen is run by an incompetent owner who used money from his son's trust fund to keep it going, but between that, a frustrated chef, bad and undercooked food, over five thousand in Read allBurger Kitchen is run by an incompetent owner who used money from his son's trust fund to keep it going, but between that, a frustrated chef, bad and undercooked food, over five thousand in loses each month, and the annoying wife/co-owner, things are about to go nuclearBurger Kitchen is run by an incompetent owner who used money from his son's trust fund to keep it going, but between that, a frustrated chef, bad and undercooked food, over five thousand in loses each month, and the annoying wife/co-owner, things are about to go nuclear David (chef): Suck on this burger, Gen. And you too, Alan. Is your caps lock key broken or are you actually yelling at the reader? The California burger arrives at Gordons table, and of course, its raw. After all, who really works in the spirit of getting paid like Alan says. No? Alan Saffron opened The Burger Kitchen, Inc.in 2009. I dont know if all that is true but I have to say after reading Abe Saffrons story on Wikipedia, I rather like him as an interesting figure. He is a schame artist at best! He was upset that his half-sister Melissa was a beneficiary of the trust. I have to say that the family was so despicable that I stopped watching half way through the second episode. Stuffed with red wine-braised short ribs and foie gras, it continues to be a main attraction, alongside classic French dishes that are both comforting and traditional. All the bickering, all the drama, all the my father took my money, the were in debt, we dont have enough money to pay the chef. But the executors say there is only $2 million in net assets left in the Marshin Trust and that Mr Saffron is not entitled to any of it. So thats when I decided to do a little research. Entity Number: C2811594 Then his paycheck was only $1,000 dollars which makes me wonder how long DID he actually work there to only get 1,000. but there is more.. are we being a bit passive/agreesive here.? In 2016, the owner, Joe Nagy, sold the old Mill Street Bistro location for $140,000 to end things for good. Nothing, so they basically paid him under the table on national TV :p, Maybe its was a publicity stunt to plug the dads book on national television. It was a two-part episode that spanned Kitchen Nightmares Season 5 Episode 6 and Episode 7. A story of his passing. Then it re-aired again and I got a lot of US hits. I am merely pointing some things that did not seem to match. Alan probably took the money because there are records to show Daniel came in after. Not for one second did I believe anything that he said from his heart. LOL-LOL-LOL-LOL-LOL!!! Thats was painful. MAYBE THEY SHOULDVE DONE SOME RESEARCH TO FIND OUT WHO THEIR AUDIENCE WAS AND WHO WAS NOT. While, I do get people who disagree post to me, they at least can write like normal polite people to post their disagreement and can start a constructive conversation rather than post like boob man insulting troll comments that really, no one can take seriously. Entity Number: C3259568 I like to read comments but that was never ending. Sure I was upset when I wrote it but since then Ive calmed down and actually realize I have no problem with the Saffrons or Kitchen Nightmares. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Most of the customer reviews cited slow service (EXTREMELY slow services in some cases, with a meal taking more than an hour to arrive) as well as the tough meats, although the fries were almost always critically acclaimed and praised. No, the picture is of 1940s actress Gene Tierney, who was a great beauty in her time. calculations are just opinions just like mine BURGER KITCHEN. Also Genny, I will disclose it when I can, right now I cant.. all I can say is that it is really juicy. DOES THE AMOUNT REALLY MATTER Johnny BOY? Then I got to wonder if the chef might have just been going along with the family. This should be it even though you dont like Alan Saffron [or David] you just would give him more attention, if you are going on raving about him. The eight grand children recieved $1,000,000 each, the mistress Terri recieved about $4,000,000 in cash and property, the illigitimate daughter, Melissa recieved over $4,000,000 in cash and property. I am, in a way tempted to try this place but I cannot support it considering that in my opinion it is very likely that the family reached out to Gordon for publicity and attention rather than to receive real help. But why Daniels money? They are a wholesale bakery who sells to a local market in my neighborhood. Im sure the producers of KN did some strategic editing, but I think the brunt of the discrepancies come from the family themselves, trying to make things up for the sake of garnering attention to themselves. Whats your problem? But no one mentioned to Gordon how hes too sick to work. This blog is just thata blog. Ireland. Personally I dont believes anything much that comes out of their mouths. It was a pleasure to read. Maybe the father/son team actually planned this together but told Gordon otherwise. The business is not making money, and they are losing $5,000 to $6,000 every month. So people would want to keep watching? But you have to wonder, how much help did the Saffrons really need? Now what is Yelp? I DONT LIKE WHEN CHEFS START MAKING CRAP THAT PEOPLE DONT NEED, WANT, OR WOULD EVER MAKE EITHER, LIKE TONS OF FISH RECIPES WE CAN ALREADY GET ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET. THESE RESTAURANTS, MANY OF THEM FAILING, ARE DESPERATE FOR BUSINESS, SO THEY CONTACT THE FOOD NETWORK, FOOD CHANNEL,TRAVEL CHANNEL, SPIKE, ETC., WHO ARE ALL OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE SAME PRODUCTION GROUP, AND PAY THEM TO COME OUT TO THEIR EATERY/BAR, FOR THE PUBLICITY ASPECT AND MONEY TO REMODEL. Also it doesnt seem like the Saffrons are too worried about discounting any social security tax, tax withholding, medicare tax.. Oh and theres the had notions of teaming up on a restaurant project for years So basically this article says that Alan and Daniel planned on opening a restaurant. After the show, I was thinking that this must be the worst family in the world. . My current goal is to continue talent management with a select few clients and to expand my restaurant into a small chain. I agree about the UK version being more real. Gordon is shown to his seat, where he has a chat with Alan and Gen. Gen says that the restaurant opened 16 months ago, which is not long at all in the restaurant world. Plus his girlfriend and parents both admitted to taking the money from him, and dragging him in, Well he sure had no problem showing how he was dragged into it in front of the cameras for Chef Ramsays show. Vanda Carson This certainly is a story that keeps unfolding. Since these shows do cast people before choosing on a candidates for the episodes. ANYWAY, I HIGHLY DOUBT TOM KERRIDGE IS GOING TO BE AROUND LONG, AS THE REALLY GOOD CHEFS HAVE A WAY OF SLOWLY DISAPPEARING ON THESE FOOD CHANNELS. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I WATCHED THESE CHANNELS FROM THE VERY FIRST MOMENT THEY AIRED ON TV, AND THEY USED TO HAVE PRETTY GOOD COOKING SHOWS ON THEN, ONES THAT HAD SOME REALLY GOOD CHEFS AND COOKS AND RECIPES ON THEM, BUT NOT NOW. Idk if everyone else has seen it. Alan has now had to change their standard burgers all to Australian Wagyu. Plugging the book and then realizing that the father wants to make a movie out of it. I think it depends where it airs and is freshest which would indicate who would have the most recent emotions about the episode. As the manager of his funds, he then invested it in the business. A residual remains and Alan is sueing for that as he had a stroke and feels he was unfairly treated in the original will. S02E03 Trobianos Great Neck, NY **closed** There is a lot of tension and aggression in the family, which usually trickles down to the employees. Two of Mr Saffrons children have had personal troubles. Gordon dives in, but like the previous burger, it is pink and raw in the middle. Very good blog and loads of interesting info here. For Allan, all I have to say is Hag Pesach Sameach. I am sick of everyone attacking Alan, I am a close personal friend. Cannot confirm if it's the Kitchen Nightmares people, so I am not posting the link. He is. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. WOW!! Further, Daniel was not given a proper partnership. Gordon meets the son who expressed how he was dragged into the business since his father took his money to start it. it sickens me to see how Alan portrays himself as a humble poor dad on the tv show and then in real life hes trying bump Abes daughter and her kids off the inheritance? In 2010, Alan and Gen Saffron opened a restaurant called The Burger Kitchen. waffeleisen kochbuch von daniel shumski buch thalia. They did the right thing selling they didnt have a clue what they where doing so take the money and run mate!!! As of 2023, the old Mill Street Bistro Norwalk, Ohio location is occupied by a new . A residual remains and Alan is sueing for that as he had a stroke and feels he was unfairly treated in the original will. Thanks Mark chef Ramsey is going to open a restaurant at the GROVE, less than 1/2 a mile away from Burger Kitchen! He had his own restraunt but it unfortunately went down during the pandemic. The reason people still fail after the show leaves is because their egos emerge and they start to believe they know best again even though they have been handed a recipe for success. You cant keep your stories straight, which is what happens when all you do is lie. S03E08 Mama Ritas Newbury Park, CA **closed** At least, the family is screwed up but now in the way we saw on the showthat makes me a feel a little better. to the person who wishes Gordon Ramsey had not done this show, I dont think they knew what they were getting themselves into. A vegan customer is suing Burger King for cooking its plant-based patties on the same grills it uses for meat. By the way for parking in this area, all the restaurants on that block have valet attendants to park your car. He figured that he would try and get into a hamburger restaurant, but they did not have the money to open the best restaurant in Los Angeles. The book was not for promotion but interest only as Gordon saw it on the office desk and asked about it. I dont think this show is stage at all. THAT IS THE SOLE REASON I EVEN BOTHERED TO WATCH. They have no problem with it, its only weirdos who troll around the net who have a problem with it. One positive thing out of it is that I learned about Abe Saffron and I think he was a very interesting man with quite an amazing life!! But what you are saying is something I completely understand. Some of the authors of these post who feel like attacking your blog or the comments here should consider using a spell or grammar checker. This isnt a concept to make quick cash, this is something we want to do, and have a passion for. Thats the part that seems weird to me. And to D. Faoro, thanks for the reply. I did mention this episode on my blog. Thanks for the insight! S02E06 Hannah & Masons Cranbury, NJ **closed** October 05, 2011 12:00AM, 4 Burger Kitchen is the first handmade burger restaurant in Viimsi which offers a variety of burgers and wraps made from fresh and best quality stock Viimsi kaubanduskeskus +372 59 199 181 Sikupilli kaubanduskeskus +372 52 09 380 Wolt BoltFood Choose your own bun: handmade brioche bun or black bread bun Viimsi men Sikupilli men NO MEAT BURGERS waffelteig das einfache grundrezept lecker. Right? Per burger: 1,520 calories, 106 g fat (45 g saturated fat, 4 g trans fat), 1,910 mg sodium, 53 g carbs (3 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 89 g protein. Please note that Yelp users accuse the Saffrons to giving themselves good reviews and angrily reply to the negative reviews patrons leave. Although it is not traditionally scripted, it is still written, with planned scenes, themes, character arcs, and so forth. Worlds are colliding! Wars have started over lessor insults! As for Daniel, the internet has records of him saying how both his father Alan and him planned on opening a restaurant and how both of them have a passion for burgers and wanted to do thisa far cry from Alan stealing his money and forcing Daniel to work at the burger joint like they claim on the show. S04E02 The Fenwick Arms Claughton, England **sold** I just felt like Alan and his family wanted to ride on Abes fame. I LOVE ABOUT 900 MILES TO THE NEAREST CULINARY SCHOOL, SO HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO GET THERE? I tried to work once for someone I had know for years, only to find out they were a whole different person in a work environment. He knew eventually. Its funny that the Saffron family themselves have looked at my article and replied and none of them have any problem with the amounts I wrote (since I have the disclaimer and do mention that it could have been very different). S05E04 Luigis Anaheim, CA I just believe that Mr Saffron wants to turn the book into a movie, plus it is written in an article that he was looking to turn it into a tv series or movie. Gordon meets his server, Madilyn, and immediately asks her what she thinks is wrong with the restaurant. I would surmise that the saffrons living in the states only received about 700,000 total. Its ok, there wont be a next time, this is my blog and I can do whatever I want in it. Daniel Boulud is Chef-Owner of 7 restaurants in New York City and 6 in national and international destinations, as well as the Feast & Ftes catering company. Internet anonymity can still be traced by those who really want to do such, which means releasing any such information wrongly can still come back to bite you really hard. He had asked for medium-rare, which means a little pink. By the time the show aired, there was already a new company running it. After reading this I thought Ill leave a comment since I know the Saffron family. Thanks for the comment, have a fabulous day! In the end, I would love to watch a movie about Abe Saffron because I think his story is fascinating but I do not want to watch a show or movie about Alan and his USA family who I feel just try to exploit a free ride on Abe Saffrons fame. Sooo Gordon just casually glanced at the book and took a keen interest so he decided to stage Alan gifting him the book. He isnt going to advertise it by saying My SOB father stole my money and dragging me into this business. S02E10 Sant La Brea Los Angeles, CA**closed** Thx. S03E11 Sushi-Ko Thousand Oaks, CA **closed**, S04E01 Spanish Pavillion Harrison, NJ But this by far has been the sketchiest looking one. I wonder how much of it was staged? My thing is that in the show, they made it seem like Daniel was forcefully dragged into the business by Alan- and yet a few months before the show, Daniel was online posting about him and his father planed about opening the place, and how they have a passion for burgers. S02E04 La Riviera Inverness, Scotland **renamed to Abstract**, S03E01 Oscars Nantwich, England **sold** ALL THE FOOD NETWORK GENERALLY POSTS ON THEIR WEBSITE IS ALL THE SAME OLD, LAME, BORING, TIRED, CRAPPY RECYCLED RECIPES AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN. I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY HATE THAT. You must be real smart to come into my blog and think youre going to talk down to anyone. And I did state that I dont know the families side of the amount plus that it was probably less due to taxes or settlements. Yeah, what an asshole for stealing money from his son. S05E10 Parks Edge Atlanta, GA To ensure all of your burgers will be done at the same time, they need to be the same size and shape. Interesting piece, thank you The only obvious flaw I can see is that your financial calculations are based on recent conversion rates from the Aussie Dollar to the US Dollar expect that they were VERY different back in 2006 at he time of the inheritance. They were gone before the show aired, how sad.. they might have made money with the aftermath of it all. I do wonder if Gordon would have the same opinion of how this particular event happened though. Lets say that an executive chef at the Saffrons made minimum wage, it would have been over 3 weeks for him to be owed $1,000. I mean if you look at the episode you just wonder how much of it could have been staged by the family. However, the restaurant is already deeply in debt 16 months after its opening. We cannot blame the son for the sins of the father but what an interesting man Abe Saffron was! I was curious, so I have been doing some research, and this guy does not hold a candle to the European Culture and Beliefs that we have been exposed to.. he is a total disgrace.