I had a meal at his Boxwood Cafe in March and had the veal and fois gras burger. It was good food all round and pleasant surroundings. I can't understand everyone's hatred of him. You listen to him and he certainly knows what he's doing in both cooking and business.
His people skills leave a lot to be desired but it means that he gets the best out of people by the 'bullying' method. Not my way of dealing with people but it makes entertaining TV.