Zocalo closed January 2013, it is reported that it closed for the holidays and did not re-open. Next is the chile relleno, which is weird looking and he thinks it tastes spongy, rubbery and salty. Alan have written an entire book on how his own father disrespects his choices and backstabbed him, only to proceed to treat his own son the same way, later on claiming that he doesn't know why his son resents him so much. it's always sad to see ppl in such debt. It was episode 7 of season 6. Gordon heads to Fair Lawn, New Jersey, to help Campania, an Italian restaurant where the staff treats the business like it is a frat house, joking around and drinking on the job, while the kitchen serves up one bad dish after another. Sadly, Chiarellas closed for good in June 2015, which means that it survived for a little over three years after the Chiarellas Kitchen Nightmares episode aired on TV. Gordon revisits Finn McCool's, The Olde Stone Mill, The Mixing Bowl, Dillon's, Campania, and Peter's to see how their restaurants are faring after his first visits to their businesses. At 5:32PM, dinner service begins, not only is the restaurant far more packed than usual thanks to Gordon's arrival, but also Alan, Gen and Daniel are working together for the first time in a long while. You have been watching too many fucking Bond movies!". Zocalo is a Mexican restaurant owned by husband Greg Russell and wife Mary Russel. I will try to find out and update this post. The Australian Meat Pie is disappointing as usual, unsurprising as not even the chef that cooked it had any confidence in it. The night of relaunch, the orders start coming in and Tommy is leading the kitchen, the food is leaving the kitchen at a good pace but this time the customers arent sending it back as they are happy with what they are served. All comments are the opinion of the commenter and do not represent the opinions of the website owner. Gordon wants to have a final private word with Daniel. In the UK, the series is broadcast under the name Kitchen Nightmares USA and Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA on Channel 4, which also produced the original UK version. Finally, David threatens Daniel in frustration and Daniel fires David. All comments are the sole opinion of the commenter and are not endorsed by RealityTVUpdates. Gen is responsible for managing the tickets during the day time shift, as a result she doesn't get along with Chef David who finds her too controlling but also disorganized. Sherry proves resistant to Ramsay's changes, though Mary and other employees embrace them. Gordon comes back to observe the dinner service and Greg shows him around the kitchen. Some people have a careless way of going about things and she proves it. However, if you scroll to the bottom of the post, I also share updates for the restaurants from the UK version of the show (along with a map of all the Ramsays Kitchen Nightmares restaurants). Gordon travels to Babylon, New York, to help a family-owned Italian restaurant with no communication, subpar food, and an arrogant owner who spends more money on his extravagant lifestyle than supporting the business. Gordon visits this struggling restaurant owned by this windowed, middle aged woman. Dino Fratangeli-Owner Tony Fratangeli-Owner/Dino's father Tina-Manager/Dino's sister Mike-Chef Nate-Cook Sam-Waitress Janay-Waitress Toby-Waiter Chris-Consultant Chef Jen-Consultant Manager Dino Fratangeli opened an Italian restaurant with his father, Tony. While a property developer, hotelier and night club owner on the surface, Abe Saffron is better known as one of the most notorious figures in Australian organized crime during recent times. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Peter's Italian Restaurant - Kitchen Nightmares. Earning the comment "That's nasty". Read About More Kitchen Nightmares Gen accepts this, but Alan has a hard time accepting it. Will Alesha Dixon find love on this week's show? He then talks to his family and says he finds it hard to ask for help, that he wants to be the one to provide but they pledge to help and support him. Daniel also revealed how Alan has actually changed the menu around 20 times. Alan claims he'll stop complaining about Yelp, Daniel is skeptical. Burger Kitchen Gen doesn't think she can get along with Wendy. E2 All episodes Trivia IMDbPro All topics Pantaleone's Episode aired Apr 11, 2014 TV-14 44 m IMDb RATING 6.9 /10 138 YOUR RATING Rate Reality-TV Chef Ramsay heads to Denver, CO, where he meets a restaurant owner who is truly stuck in the past. Gordon tracks David down. Gordon travels to Bellmore, New York, to help an American bistro revamp their dated food, mend a broken relationship between the husband and wife owners, and stand out among other new eateries in the local area. Alan tries to delay it to tomorrow. As of 2023, 62 of the 77 restaurants featured on Kitchen Nightmares have closed. Mary comes in to bicker with Greg and distracts him from cooking. Next episode - La Galleria 33. Episode First up is Mayfair, with a prime location on the busy seafront in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol. Customers pack the restaurant, orders come in fast and Greg is nervous but it starts well with support from the family. Produced by ITV Studios America, it is based on the British show Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. He sits down with Greg and Mary and discusses the history of the restaurant. Afterwards, Gordon meets the head chef, Felipe, who has been cooking at Chiarellas for five years. Crowds go wild for Alesha Dixon. His stepdaughter and wife have invested heavily in the business, and if Gordon cannot turn the business around, they both will lose everything. Chiarella's, previously owned by Dena's parents, was extremely popular and successful in New Jersey. I was really good. Gordon and Mary taste the cactus in the dish and they both hate it. They tearfully tell Gordon they are in $750,000 of debt, it is stressful and they argue constantly. Location Ive always loved to cook. Gordon criticized David harshly for the horrendous burgers while Gen watched with a malicious smirk on her face. But as of this week, most of Zocalos contents appear to have been removed. Alan insisted on using frozen Australian Wagyu beef patties, which are not only lacking in freshness, dry, but also hard to cook. David gets his check and Gen smirks and says "And for the record, I'm not on Prozac!". Daniel revealed more of his grievances with the situation, not only did his parents took $250K worth of inheritance out of his trust account without his permission, but they also disrespect Wendy, and that they have never made a decision together for a very long time, as Alan still treats Daniel like a child instead of a business partner, the only thing he has right now is a shoddy printed out copy of the proof of ownership which according to Daniel is worth as much as toilet paper. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. Greg tells Gordon about his typical day and he does a lot at home and at the restaurant. He says they can't afford to go back to their old ways. Gordon visits a Spanish restaurant that's struggling since the founder retired. The food is repulsive, the decor is ugly, and the female owner is in complete denial and resistant to change. La Lanterna in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Ever wondered if those restaurants you see on Kitchen Nightmares were able to turn it around or not? Chef David brought up the fact that he's forbidden from using his own recipes. First to arrive is the queso fundido with flour wraps. Gordon travels to Tuckahoe, New York, to try to save the Olde Stone Mill, an eatery with dated food, a defiant owner with no experience in the restaurant industry, and a kitchen staff who have lost their passion. He even compliment the Greg the one of the nicest chef. :(. Gordon visits a former Metairie staple, once run by the community-beloved Zeke. Once the dinner rush is over, Gordon tries to talk to Dena who refuses to admit that the food is subpar and disgusting. He orders three dishes and finds out from Mary that Greg is the one that set the prices. The restaurant was renamed Levanti's American Bistro during production. However, Alan seems to respect Gordon's authority, and has not argued much with Gordon despite finding Gordon's criticism hurtful. Thank you for taking the time to read and I hope you enjoyed this post! World-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay explores new territory in Ramsay's Costa del Nightmares, a four part series that sees him travel to Europe's holiday hotspots. Gordon goes to the kitchen and teaches Jalapeo and the other cooks some tricks about burgers. Gordon arrives and is impressed with the authentic Mexican decor of the restaurant. And in the case of the California, it's more raw than medium rare as Gordon has ordered. Gordon travels to New York City and meets three owners struggling to keep their seafood restaurant afloat. Gordon has redesigned the menu, which is now smaller. Gordon travels to Newbury Park, California, to help a Mexican restaurant with an owner who thinks a catering business is the same as running a dine-in restaurant. The Secret Garden restaurant in California is a French restaurant which has been owned by French chef Michel Bardavid for 7 years. It is completely invasive. Daniel kicks him out, but Alan just uses this to mingle with the customers. As Chef would say, "What a bunch of DONKEYS!!". Ramsay himself does not return to Amy's Baking Company (instead presenting the episode from the set of, This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 21:27. To help get things back on track, Gordon addresses Tommys apparent depression and inspires Tommy to find his love for the restaurant once more. World-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay explores new territory in Ramsay's Costa del Nightmares, a four part series that sees him travel to Europe's holiday hotspots. After the less than spectacular lunch sampling, Gordon met David, Jalapeo and the rest of the team. GORDON Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares viral star Amy Bouzaglo looks unrecognisable now after being the only restaurant owner that the chef gave up on. Gen is often derided by the audience as a stereotypical "Karen", with a rather unpleasant personality. Before the beginning of the dinner service, Alan offered Gordon a copy of the memoir he wrote: "Gentle Satan: Abe Saffron, My Father", so the famous chef can have a better understanding of his background. Gordon says none of it's his fault, and yet he's the only one taking responsibility, but now he's got no choice but to take the reins. Alan says the right things though and says he also believes in Daniel. It's broadcast under this name to avoid confusion with the original UK version. The Cowboy burger is a comical sight, it turns out that the larger buns have ran out, the chefs used a regular sized small bun. David doesn't accept this. He is constantly fighting with the family in charge (especially with Gen whom he despises), frustrated over the fact that he was forbidden to use his own recipes, and that he wasn't even being paid properly. If you want to discuss a specific restaurant from the show, please use the comments section on that restaurants detailed update. Daniel has been living in his dwelling alone for 2 years before his girlfriend moved in with him, the 2 has been living together for 3 years. Chiarellas, previously owned by Denas parents, was extremely popular and successful in New Jersey. Greg, you are the sweetest most caring and loving man. [9], In May 2010, the Fox network announced the return of Kitchen Nightmares for a fourth season, which aired from January 21, 2011, to May 20, 2011. Husband: "I've had no days off in over a year"Wife: "I don't wanna do something I don't like"How did this guy get himself in this situation. He says not to take it personally, but if there are many complaints about the same thing, to take it seriously. It's not often you get to see that much insanity packed into one hour-long episode of television. Once the service has started, Gordon observes that the kitchen lacks a system to expedite the orders, later learning from Chef Felipe that the kitchen has no system whatsoever. I think Gordan is a guises with big balls!! He sees himself as the scapegoat of Alan and Gen. The kitchen crew is finding Daniel's ticketing confusing and needs to verify the orders constantly. Alan also starts being rude to her, as she claims that Alan gets money and Daniel doesn't. Daniel once again does well expediting, and the customers are happy. Mary nags him a lot but she says she still loves him. Alan passed away on April 19th, 2020 (aged 71), in Houston, Texas, from a heart attack. It seems like 90% of the restaurants that. Gordon visits a comfort food restaurant with terrible food and a co-owner in denial. Alan appears to the the typical delusional, in-denial owner commonly seen on Kitchen Nightmares. This is too much a nice hard working guy like him should not be suffered like this. Weve divided the restaurants by season to make it easier for you to find the right restaurant. Gordon Ramsay sits down to order food, he orders: the veal sinatra, steak sarah ann, and the land and sea sheree. In this episode of Kitchen Nightmares, Chef Gordon Ramsay takes us to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Chiarellas, owned by Tommy and Dena Delphino. 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. Gordon has to act quickly before the owner's attitude and staff behavior force the restaurant to shut down entirely. She's also against how Alan took Daniel's money without his permission, which often lead her to become at odds with Daniel's father. Michel Bardavid is now $300,000 in debt and has a dwindling customer base. The case went into arbitration in 2008. Mary finds out Greg substituted the cheese for a gouda cheese that isnt suitable for the dish. 0:51. You can click the button below to view all of the Kitchen Nightmares restaurants that are still open AKA the Kitchen Nightmares restaurants that made it. Wendy consoles him. It allows them in your home, it allows them to interview your neighbours, enemies and former staff. She tells Gordon of an incident where the head chef had hit a waitress- the owner's own daughter in fact. Im to old and Im to bad of health to start now. After tasting subpar food and battling with David, an owner in denial, he has his work cut out for him, to save an eatery located in one of the most competitive restaurant cities in the country. He has a new girlfriend.https://www.facebook.com/gregory.s.russell.3. "Olde Hitching Post Restaurant and Tavern". She had an Eastern European look and accent. A representative from Yelp starts off by saying the reviews are all real and there is no conspiracy. Seasons 6 (36 Episodes) Reality, Cooking. At the bottom, theres also a Kitchen Nightmares locations map that shows the location and status for all of the Kitchen Nightmares restaurants. If you have any comments about the show or my Kitchen Nightmares updates page in general, please let me know in the comments section below. This caused Gen and David to break into an argument over the sauteed mushrooms recipe with Alan unsuccessfully attempting to defuse the situation. Genevieve "Gen" Saffron (Co-owner, wife of Alan), "Award Winning" Natural White Cheddar Burger, medium rare. Gordon heads to West Nyack, New York, to help save a Mexican restaurant with a confused manager at the helm. Alan tries to interrupt, but Daniel presses on and starts to get emotional. According to Phillymag, He deserves so much more. Alan's father is indeed the late Abraham "Abe" Gilbert Saffron, also nicknamed "Mr Sin". Pantaleone's Now in 2018 - The After Kitchen Nightmares Update. Oceana Grill is a sea food restaurant located on the famous Bourbon Street Oceana is owned by Moe and Rami, brothers, took over the restaurant from their father in 2008. He finds it greasy, full of oil and suspects it is microwaved. Greg works in the kitchen 7 days a week, while Mary only comes in 3 days a week and is critical of everyones jobs. Australian immigrant Alan Saffron opened Burger Kitchen back in 2010, confident that his knowledge in meats will allow him to create top-notch burgers, claiming to be a "meat sculptor" or a "meat creator", and that a lot of celebrities has shown their approval to his cooking (although he never even named a single one of them). They kept Gordon's menu and the food on their website looked delicious with reduced prices. Despite this major flaw, the food still leaves the kitchen in a timely manner, but the food is also sent back just as quickly. The servers have to stand and wait in the kitchen for their tables food. Ramsay visits a soul food restaurant in New Jersey. 1 Review Featured review 1/10 Trophy Wife Sinks Saki Much younger dramatic diva Jen gets a job as a bartender by lying about her experience. She had this idea of an exit plan for Mexico which in it self was a stinking way of giving up. He confides in him about his own father, with whom he also had a poor relationship. The Pandemic caused a lot of restaurants to close. Gordon travels to Brooklyn to help a Cuban restaurant get back on its feet. I really enjoyed this and that man is seriously humble and listens to every bit of word that Gordon said. Gordon heads to La Grange, Illinois, to help save an upscale bistro from shutting for good. Gordon reveals a new menu for the restaurant with fun, colourful and delicious meals that are decently priced. 15 of the restaurants from Kitchen Nightmares USA are still open while the remaining 62 restaurants have closed as of 2023. Images of Burger Kitchen. I found my passion by watching him. The bun are overly sweet and doughy. Celestina, a waitress, reveals to Gordon that the owners, Pete and Paulette, often have disagreements, among many other problems. He is a chef and he also takes all the complaints of ramsay seriously and quitely. I wish I was a wee bit younger. First up is Mayfair, with a prime location on the busy seafront in Fuengirola, Costa del Sol. One of the owners has a history of opiate addiction, and has stolen from the business to pay for drugs. Alan calls her a "fucking liar". He's also a bit emotionally unstable, ready to lash back at the slightest provocation. [23] The case was dismissed because the contract signed by Hyde stipulated arbitration in the event of a legal dispute. They say Greg shuts down, is not expressive and the couple used to be happy before they owned the restaurant. Your Privacy Choices. I personally knew them because I became a regular at Zocalo (their daughter is seriously an AWESOME bartender), both before and after GR's update. Gordon has to think fast or this long-running restaurant might have to shut its doors for the last time. As the result, all of the pent up anger and stress has took a massive toll on Daniel, he's already showing signs of balding even though he's only in his mid-20s. Gordon Ramsay is an amazing chef, but hes not a magician. For the original UK version of this show, see. Further down the page, Ill also link to detailed where are they now updates for every restaurant from the show. When asked about how did things go wrong. 1:17. Things seem fishy, but maybe the food will deliver and everything will work out. Ramsay tries the subpar food and finds moldy produce in the walk-in cooler before trying to save the fancy French restaurant that is on its last legs. There is a turnaround and communication gets better and with that food starts coming out. Name The waitresses enjoy the POS system. Kitchen Nightmares - Zocalo - CLOSED In this Kitchen Nightmares episode, Gordon Ramsay visits Zocalo in University city, West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gordon travels to Stamford, Connecticut, where he finds a arrogant, pompous owner running a subpar Italian restaurant using day-old, frozen ingredients. Daniel now stands up for her, to both his parents, but says it'll never work if she doesn't like them. But he is also oddly endearing, mainly because he genuinely seems invested in the fate of each restaurant". Gordon visits Lancaster, California, to help a bar and Italian restaurant regain its former glory. However, the restaurant is already deeply in debt 16 months after its opening. 5 Some even say Alan has responded harshly to them. Despite being a family owned business, there was severe internal conflict between Alan, Gen and their son Daniel. 2022-03-22 It was episode 8 of season 6. I just Love him. When Gordon returns, both sides are ready to present their burgers. Nobody has anything nice to say. Daniel is excited and does a good job. Gordon travels to Ridgewood, New Jersey, to help breath life back into an American-Italian bistro. Gordon has to pull Mary aside to get her to be more constructive and slow down. Daniel starts to break down, and Gordon is sympathetic. Dena's maiden name is Dena Chiarella. I wonder what Tommy and Dina are doing now? However, none of that has swayed Gordon's verdict. and him and Mary are either separated or divorced. He's also frustrated over how his father doesn't treat him like a partner in the business, he makes important decisions without telling him, and not even bothering to keep him informed on the restaurants finances. He has a sentimental attachment to Zocalo because he has had some major family events there. On the wall, there is a hologram of a green clown that scares people. You can even restart Live TV to watch from the beginning. The couple do not agree with each other on how the business should be handled, however. Gordon asks Daniel why he doesn't trust Alan. They were both very nice people in a tough situation, and it's sad to see how some people interpreted their relationship-- eh, that's TV though.If anyone is interested, Zocalo was bought out by Samer A., a local pizza-shop owner and Philly favorite. Previous episode - Chiarella's Waitress Confuses Mold with Basil - Kitchen Nightmares Kitchen Nightmares 6.45M subscribers Subscribe 99K Save 11M views 6 years ago #KitchenNightmares #GordonRamsay Show more Comments are. Alan admitted that he has changed the restaurant's menu for about 10 times, and that the chef has been changed just as many times. He should get a second chance. My friend actually ate there a few weeks after the episode aired, and apparently they went back to their old ways. Another major issue is that Alan doesn't even season the burger, as a result, the meat is not only raw but also bland and tasteless. Do you have the courage to have your life aired on TV? Alan was thrilled to see Gordon, he revealed to Gordon that they have been open for only 16 months and the business is bleeding roughly $5,000-6,000 per month. Damn, feel so bad for Greg, hope you're doing OK buddy.. See details. Tommy and Dena believe the food is delicious but staff members beg to differ. Shameful on her! Specifically, they claimed that Ramsay staged a scene where he vomited during his kitchen inspection and planted a mouse in a rodent trap "to manufacture drama for their show. Gordon heads to Boca Raton, Florida, to help save an Italian restaurant with one of the most defensive, rude owners yet. Internet trolls trolled. Although he doesn't really want to be in this business, Daniel regardless wanted to see the business succeed, because his sizable inheritance is now on the line. When Daniel stops him from doing that, he goes back to the kitchen. A waitress fired during filming of the now-infamous episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" has taken to Reddit to discuss the restaurant (Amy's Bakery Company), its owners and what went wrong during. The website is still up, but the phone number is not working. But again, Alan pops into the kitchen. Bruna worked for the restaurant for a year and a half during the time of filming. I just loved his Kitchen Nightmare Days That had to be tough on him. Series World-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay explores new territory in Ramsay's Costa del Nightmares, a four part series that sees him travel to Europe's holiday hotspots. Catch primetime FOX shows with a TV provider login. Trademark & Copyright Notice: and 2021 Fox Media LLC. Watch more content than ever before! Gordon dismissed this claim as ludicrous: "Oh, Alan, come on. Unfortunately, Samer A. passed away suddenly shortly after the new restaurant, Aloosh, was opened. Gen is exasperated, and asks Daniel what he wants. Gordon travels to New York City to help a struggling Indian restaurant correct their substandard food, bad management practices, and poor state of the kitchen and food storage. The revisit happened in Season 6 Episode 6 you can see it around the 16:45 minute mark in this YouTube video: Unfortunately, the good times would not last forever. Levanti's Italian Restaurant After Kitchen Nightmares - 2023 Update Levanti's Italian Restaurant Before Kitchen Nightmares Beaver, Pennsylvania is an upper-middle-class suburban community,. The chef is lazy and has lost his passion for cooking Danish cuisine, the food is old-fashioned and bland, and the dining room is painted a hideous shade of pink. Kitchen Nightmares, known in the U.K. as Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA, is an American reality television series originally broadcast on the Fox network, in which chef Gordon Ramsay is invited by the owners to spend a week with a failing restaurant in an attempt to revive the business. But it was for the family. The woman had no idea..putting the prices up..so it was a losing battle for the poor chef who was run ragged trying to keep it going. Gordon says "it's a sequel!". Alan sees this as a threat and decides to make his own to show Gordon what he can do. [7], The third season was originally scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, January 27, 2010,[8] but it was postponed to Friday, January 29, 2010, due to the State of the Union address. The show was produced by ITV Studios America[nb 1] and Optomen, in association with A. Smith & Co. Productions,[6] with Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, and Patricia Llewellyn serving as executive producers. Thinking theyd have the same luck in Philadelphia, Tommy and Dena decided to open a restaurant in Philadelphia and quickly realized they were wrong. As such, much like Daniel, she tends to avoid working with Alan, choosing to help her boyfriend out over the dinner service whenever Gen and Alan are not around. [28] Meanwhile, back at Burger Kitchen, Gordon challenges David and Jalapeo to make him a burger, this time without using the frozen wagyu. Kitchen Nightmares - Oceana Grill Update - Open or Closed? In this Kitchen Nightmares episode, Gordon Ramsay visits Oceana Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. Gordon travels to Great Neck, New York, to help Trobiano's, an Italian restaurant that has been hindered by its boring menu, drab decor and a surplus of seniors, who take advantage of the restaurant's specials, which have ended up losing them money. Alan is not happy about this. He calls the entire family "meth heads" and walks out for good. Despite initially butting heads with Ramsay, they come to realize the problems in their kitchen, including a rat infestation, that he brought up are valid. Daniel is moved, but not as much as Alan who starts to cry. In this episode of Kitchen Nightmares, Chef Gordon Ramsay takes us to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Chiarella's, owned by Tommy and Dena Delphino. So sad . Use the interactive map below to browse the Kitchen Nightmares open or closed list by location: In addition to updates for the USA version of Kitchen Nightmares, were also working on adding updates for the UK version of the show, titled Ramsays Kitchen Nightmares. After trying the disappointing food, he holds nothing back to reignite the spark in both the chefs and the restaurant as a whole. Upon returning, Alan tries to justify his wife's behaviour by pushing the blame onto Chef David, while the latter breaks into an argument with Gen. Gen once again accuses David of being a "bully" and "delusional", while David retorts by claiming that Gen wants him to fail like the 8-12 chefs that have been in his shoes the day that Chef David was employed, that Gen walked out earlier because she is trying to paint him as the villain in front of Gordon, and convince the the Scottish Chef that David is the problem and needs to be fired. Hard to find a good Mexican restaurant in that town.So sad it closed before we got to try it. Moorpark is a gateway to wine country, luxury golf courses and booming property prices. [30] Third to arrive is the cochinita pibil with corn tortillas but it is bland with no seasoning and it is also dry. The menu is huge and the quality and consistency are not up to par, the staff is fed up with being berated by the kitchen staff, and customers are turned off by the owner's malicious personality. He must guide the staff and kitchen team to get back on track before the owner is forced to close its doors. The atmosphere in the kitchen is chaotic, and managed by a chef who has no clue what he is doing. Gen claims that the reason she walked out is because Chef David is being a "bully" to her, but Gordon managed to convince her to return to the restaurant because he needs Gen's help to fix the business, and that he'll be addressing this issue with the chef. Meals get backed up and Mary gets impatient with staff and is rude to them. Ramsay's ultimate goal is to make the restaurants he visits popular and profitable, but it's up to the restaurateurs to take his advice and turn their business nightmare into the American dream.. Denas maiden name is Dena Chiarella. Doug Elfman of the Chicago Sun-Times said the show is "a very entertaining public service" that "will make you laugh, make you sick, and make you think". Gordon travels to Moorpark, California, where he meets an arrogant and deluded chef who thinks everything he does is perfect. Instead of being undercooked, this time the patty is overcooked to hell, and still just as bland. Many of those that subsequently closed had gone back to their old ways or family relationships within them made the business unsustainable but most of them just left it far too late before asking for help and were in so much debt by that time that even the subsequent upturn in takings and profits could nor save them.