Big Restaurant Bet

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Overview: Chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian is looking for the next rising star in the restaurant world. He invites eight emerging chefs to his home base in Florida to see who has what it takes to run their own dream restaurant, and there's a $250,000 investment of his time and expertise on the line. With the help of his wife and business partner, Margaret Zakarian, and his former executive chef Eric Haugen, Geoffrey puts the competing chefs through increasingly grueling challenges, from making their "moneymaker dish" to presenting their restaurant concepts to dealing with unruly customers. He also gets to know each chef on a personal level to choose the right fit for him and his team.

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Last Updated: 2022-04-28 13:21:41

Episodes

Season	Episode	Name	Aired	Runtime	Overview	Watched
1	1	You Can't Phone In a Chicken! Details	2022-04-05	42 mins	Eight chefs begin a grueling test to win chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian's support in opening their own restaurant. First, Geoffrey gets to know each chef through their food, asking them to make one bite that best represents their restaurant concept. One competitor is sent home based on their bite. Then Geoffrey tests the chefs' cooking ability by asking them to make a roast chicken and side dish in the style of their restaurant. The challenge is harder than it seems, and the chef who is bested by a basic chicken is eliminated.	Mark as Watched
1	1	You Can't Phone In a Chicken! Details	2022-04-05	42 mins	Eight chefs begin a grueling test to win chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian's support in opening their own restaurant. First, Geoffrey gets to know each chef through their food, asking them to make one bite that best represents their restaurant concept. One competitor is sent home based on their bite. Then Geoffrey tests the chefs' cooking ability by asking them to make a roast chicken and side dish in the style of their restaurant. The challenge is harder than it seems, and the chef who is bested by a basic chicken is eliminated.	Mark as Watched
1	2	I Smell Money! Details	2022-04-12	42 mins	The six remaining chefs must show Geoffrey Zakarian that they know how to make a profit by cooking and presenting their "moneymaking dish." Then they have to give a full, 360-degree presentation of their restaurant concept, introducing Geoffrey to their menus, "wow" dishes and overall vibe. The chef whose idea isn't fully baked is sent packing.	Mark as Watched
1	2	I Smell Money! Details	2022-04-12	42 mins	The six remaining chefs must show Geoffrey Zakarian that they know how to make a profit by cooking and presenting their "moneymaking dish." Then they have to give a full, 360-degree presentation of their restaurant concept, introducing Geoffrey to their menus, "wow" dishes and overall vibe. The chef whose idea isn't fully baked is sent packing.	Mark as Watched
1	3	A Menu is Not a Throwaway! Details	2022-04-19	42 mins	The remaining five chefs have to cook three dishes from their own menu as chosen by potential investor Geoffrey Zakarian. He's looking for a menu that's cohesive, representative of the chef's style and tastes like a winner. Using all the leftovers, the chefs then must make a special dish that would be served in their dream restaurant. Creativity is key to owning a restaurant, and the least creative aspiring restaurateur is sent home.	Mark as Watched
1	1	You Can't Phone In a Chicken! Details	2022-04-05	42 mins	Eight chefs begin a grueling test to win chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian's support in opening their own restaurant. First, Geoffrey gets to know each chef through their food, asking them to make one bite that best represents their restaurant concept. One competitor is sent home based on their bite. Then Geoffrey tests the chefs' cooking ability by asking them to make a roast chicken and side dish in the style of their restaurant. The challenge is harder than it seems, and the chef who is bested by a basic chicken is eliminated.	Mark as Watched
1	4	What Kind of Recipe is This?! Details	2022-04-26	42 mins	The final four chefs must prove their recipes are consistent when Geoffrey Zakarian attempts to cook their dishes. Are the recipes clear enough for any line cook to follow? Then Geoffrey throws a private party with local chefs and food critics -- all picky eaters with dietary restrictions -- to see if the hopeful restaurateurs can adjust their menu enough to make the entire party happy.	Mark as Watched
1	5	The Very Worst Possible Day! Details	2022-05-03	N/A	The final three chefs tackle the front of the house, each taking a turn running their own restaurant. But what they don't know is that Geoffrey Zakarian has filled the restaurant with actors causing havoc, and he wants to see how the chefs react on their worst day. Which aspiring restaurateur can stand the heat, and who will get out of the kitchen?	Mark as Watched
1	6	It's Yours to Lose! Details	2022-05-10	N/A	In the competition finale, Geoffrey Zakarian lets each of the final two chefs do a full restaurant takeover, setting up their restaurant with a full staff and real diners (including Geoffrey, of course). Both chefs may succeed in showing their stuff, but only one will earn Geoffrey's investment of time and energy. It's time to find out who is the next great restaurateur.	Mark as Watched
1	6	It's Yours to Lose! Details	2022-05-10	N/A	In the competition finale, Geoffrey Zakarian lets each of the final two chefs do a full restaurant takeover, setting up their restaurant with a full staff and real diners (including Geoffrey, of course). Both chefs may succeed in showing their stuff, but only one will earn Geoffrey's investment of time and energy. It's time to find out who is the next great restaurateur.	Mark as Watched

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