RIP Chef Carl Ruiz

[MetsFan5]

  He was mostly notorious in Northern NJ, but recently opened a restaurant in Chelsea. He was on the Food Network mostly on Fieri’s shows. 

   We interacted via social media. He had a strong presence IRL, and I’m pretty sad about it:

 

https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/22/us/chef-carl-ruiz-death/index.html

[heidih]

Yes everything I have read is so so  complimentary of his humor, liveliness and caring

[MetsFan5]

I know most members here don’t watch a lot of Food Network. I do, I leave it on in the background most days as I find it calming compared to say, the news or Jerry Springer. 

 

  Carl was a huge personality. He lived well and did whatever sparked his interest, and did so passionately. 

[suzilightning]

Holy expletive deleted...new season of Fieri's show just started and there he was!😢

[MetsFan5]

@suzilightning I know I can’t watch any of GGG now it’s too soon. 

[gfweb]

20 hours ago, MetsFan5 said:

I know most members here don’t watch a lot of Food Network. I do, I leave it on in the background most days as I find it calming compared to say, the news or Jerry Springer. 

 

  Carl was a huge personality. He lived well and did whatever sparked his interest, and did so passionately. 

I’m with you. FN is on a lot. But no baking challenges or kids who cook. 

[MetsFan5]

@gfweb same. Unless it’s chopped. Then I decide I’d love to adopt those kids (despite them having their own parents). 

   The baking competitions are always a hard no from me. 

  

  Food Network and HGTV are on a lot in our home. I find most of their shows calming and good background noise. 

[gfweb]

7 hours ago, MetsFan5 said:

@gfweb same. Unless it’s chopped. Then I decide I’d love to adopt those kids (despite them having their own parents). 

   The baking competitions are always a hard no from me. 

  

  Food Network and HGTV are on a lot in our home. I find most of their shows calming and good background noise. 

Recipe TV is good as well