In a surprising twist for the culinary and entertainment worlds, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal have announced a partnership to open a chain of “Un-Woke” restaurants exclusively in red states. The unlikely duo—Ramsay with his sharp tongue and fiery personality, and Shaq with his larger-than-life charisma—is set to bring a new dining experience that, as they say, “celebrates food without the politics.” Dubbed True Grit Grub, the chain aims to deliver high-quality meals without what they call the “side order of social justice.”
In their official statement, Ramsay and Shaq made their vision clear. “People are tired of being lectured, especially when all they want is a burger,” Ramsay said. “I love good food, I love flavor, and I don’t need a side of guilt or a sprinkle of judgment to enjoy it. True Grit Grub will be a space where people can just relax, enjoy the food, and not worry about being ‘on message’ for every bite.”
Shaq, known for his involvement in everything from fast-food franchises to icy-hot patches, was quick to echo Ramsay’s sentiments. “I’ve been in restaurants my whole life, and lately, it feels like you’re eating politics with every meal,” Shaq said. “We want to keep it simple—no agendas, just good food, good vibes, and maybe a little fried chicken.”
According to the pair, True Grit Grub will serve American classics with an upscale twist. The menu, described as “comfort food meets class,” will feature everything from Ramsay’s signature Beef Wellington to a fried chicken sandwich Shaq has personally endorsed as “the best in the business.” And of course, there will be Ramsay’s famous insults to keep things spicy in the kitchen—minus the lectures.
