1 00:00:05,339 --> 00:00:08,440 GORDON: I'm Gordon Ramsay, and I'm hitting the road. 2 00:00:08,476 --> 00:00:10,009 (blues rock music) 3 00:00:10,044 --> 00:00:11,443 (horn honks) 4 00:00:11,479 --> 00:00:14,513 I'm heading to restaurants all across America. 5 00:00:14,548 --> 00:00:16,448 WOMAN: Oh, my God, no, no. 6 00:00:16,484 --> 00:00:17,816 GORDON: On the brink... MAN: [bleep] you! 7 00:00:17,852 --> 00:00:20,519 GORDON: Of collapse. They're sat in blood. 8 00:00:20,554 --> 00:00:22,021 What are you waiting for, a [bleep] tip? 9 00:00:22,056 --> 00:00:24,356 But having endured so many kitchen disasters 10 00:00:24,392 --> 00:00:25,557 over the years... 11 00:00:25,593 --> 00:00:27,993 There's a [bleep] mouse in here. 12 00:00:28,029 --> 00:00:29,528 I know that I need to do something 13 00:00:29,563 --> 00:00:32,531 I've never, ever done before. 14 00:00:32,566 --> 00:00:35,367 I must try to save each of these restaurants... 15 00:00:35,403 --> 00:00:36,935 In just 24 hours. 16 00:00:36,971 --> 00:00:38,437 MAN: That's not a lot of time. 17 00:00:38,472 --> 00:00:39,805 WOMAN: I'm scared we're not gonna finish. 18 00:00:39,840 --> 00:00:41,140 (snoring) 19 00:00:41,175 --> 00:00:43,242 GORDON: Because in this age of social media, 20 00:00:43,277 --> 00:00:44,877 where every customer is a critic... 21 00:00:44,912 --> 00:00:47,646 If you want fast service and good drinks, don't go here. 22 00:00:47,681 --> 00:00:49,214 Next one, one star, "The food looks gross 23 00:00:49,250 --> 00:00:50,816 when it comes out of the kitchen." 24 00:00:50,851 --> 00:00:52,351 Oh, my God. 25 00:00:52,386 --> 00:00:55,821 GORDON: Your business can succeed or fail overnight. 26 00:00:55,856 --> 00:00:58,023 But when people know I'm coming, 27 00:00:58,059 --> 00:01:00,292 they tend to hide what's really going on. 28 00:01:00,327 --> 00:01:03,362 So, this time, I'll need to be covert. 29 00:01:03,397 --> 00:01:05,030 Hiding cameras in the restaurants 30 00:01:05,066 --> 00:01:07,066 and myself in plain sight... 31 00:01:07,101 --> 00:01:09,568 Catch of the day, hepatitis B. 32 00:01:09,603 --> 00:01:11,403 To catch them all red-handed. 33 00:01:11,439 --> 00:01:13,005 I had to stop you from eating in there, 34 00:01:13,040 --> 00:01:15,240 -and this is the reason why. -Oh, my God, no! 35 00:01:15,276 --> 00:01:17,276 GORDON: If I have any hope of saving them... 36 00:01:17,311 --> 00:01:19,411 Bless thy soul, may I come out in one piece. 37 00:01:19,447 --> 00:01:20,712 I'll have to go to hell and back. 38 00:01:20,748 --> 00:01:22,114 Oh, my God. 39 00:01:22,149 --> 00:01:23,248 In 24 hours. 40 00:01:23,284 --> 00:01:25,317 (coughs) 41 00:01:27,054 --> 00:01:29,088 (beeping) 42 00:01:29,123 --> 00:01:30,923 (foghorn blares) 43 00:01:30,958 --> 00:01:33,926 (groovy rock music) 44 00:01:33,961 --> 00:01:36,395 ♪ 45 00:01:36,430 --> 00:01:38,564 This week, I'm in New Orleans, Louisiana. 46 00:01:38,599 --> 00:01:41,266 Now, this city is known for its rich history, 47 00:01:41,302 --> 00:01:42,868 incredible jazz music, 48 00:01:42,903 --> 00:01:46,438 and, of course, its delicious Cajun cuisine. 49 00:01:46,474 --> 00:01:48,240 Now, though this city's nickname, we know, 50 00:01:48,275 --> 00:01:49,842 is "The Big Easy," 51 00:01:49,877 --> 00:01:51,977 it's been anything but easy 52 00:01:52,012 --> 00:01:53,979 for the Old Coffee Pot restaurant. 53 00:01:54,014 --> 00:01:55,314 This century-old bistro 54 00:01:55,349 --> 00:01:57,382 is in the middle of the busy French Quarter, 55 00:01:57,418 --> 00:02:01,320 but they can't get customers through the door. 56 00:02:01,355 --> 00:02:04,189 (laid-back music) 57 00:02:04,225 --> 00:02:05,591 My name's Dustin Palmisano, 58 00:02:05,626 --> 00:02:07,659 and I'm the owner of the Old Coffee Pot. 59 00:02:07,695 --> 00:02:09,695 It's been open since 1894. 60 00:02:09,730 --> 00:02:12,664 I started working at the Old Coffee Pot as the chef. 61 00:02:12,700 --> 00:02:14,733 When I first purchased the restaurant, 62 00:02:14,768 --> 00:02:16,435 it was doing really, really well. 63 00:02:16,470 --> 00:02:18,604 One of the best breakfast restaurants 64 00:02:18,639 --> 00:02:19,938 in the French Quarter. 65 00:02:19,974 --> 00:02:22,541 GAYNELL: We used to make big money, 66 00:02:22,576 --> 00:02:25,043 but it's not there anymore. 67 00:02:25,079 --> 00:02:28,046 Two years ago, Dustin really started having family problems. 68 00:02:28,082 --> 00:02:29,348 DUSTIN: Me and my ex-wife 69 00:02:29,383 --> 00:02:30,816 definitely started having some issues, 70 00:02:30,851 --> 00:02:34,286 and we had to file for divorce. 71 00:02:34,321 --> 00:02:38,891 It definitely threw my world completely out of whack. 72 00:02:38,926 --> 00:02:40,425 SHIRLEY: I mean, she just up and gone, 73 00:02:40,461 --> 00:02:42,928 and, you know, left him with all the kids. 74 00:02:42,963 --> 00:02:45,931 I have the kids on my own 24/7. 75 00:02:45,966 --> 00:02:49,201 He's a father and a mother to those boys, 76 00:02:49,236 --> 00:02:51,937 so it was impossible for him to be here. 77 00:02:51,972 --> 00:02:54,206 And we saw the business 78 00:02:54,241 --> 00:02:56,708 drifting down, down, down. 79 00:02:56,744 --> 00:02:58,610 DUSTIN: It's been a constant struggle. 80 00:02:58,646 --> 00:03:00,179 When I'm not at the restaurant, 81 00:03:00,214 --> 00:03:02,247 Dawn is the one that is in charge. 82 00:03:02,283 --> 00:03:03,882 ♪ 83 00:03:03,918 --> 00:03:05,884 I'll drink it if you don't believe me. 84 00:03:05,920 --> 00:03:07,519 -...Throw it away. -(spits) 85 00:03:07,555 --> 00:03:08,854 Nah, it's bad. 86 00:03:08,889 --> 00:03:10,589 Dawn's biggest issue, honestly, 87 00:03:10,624 --> 00:03:12,558 is she is very manipulative. 88 00:03:12,593 --> 00:03:15,093 -(scatting) -Dustin is too lenient. 89 00:03:15,129 --> 00:03:18,297 ♪ 90 00:03:18,332 --> 00:03:20,666 Dawn doesn't do anything. 91 00:03:20,701 --> 00:03:23,835 (tense music) 92 00:03:23,871 --> 00:03:27,539 ♪ 93 00:03:27,575 --> 00:03:30,008 DUSTIN: I feel Dawn is doing the best she can 94 00:03:30,044 --> 00:03:32,277 -as a manager. -I feel lost. 95 00:03:32,313 --> 00:03:34,780 Maybe there is things I need to learn about being a manager... 96 00:03:34,815 --> 00:03:36,949 We need a banana. Son of a bitch. 97 00:03:36,984 --> 00:03:39,685 But I will do anything for Dustin. 98 00:03:39,720 --> 00:03:42,087 DUSTIN: I think once I leave, it's like a switch. 99 00:03:42,122 --> 00:03:44,790 They turn it on, and they do whatever they want. 100 00:03:44,825 --> 00:03:46,825 -Oh, hell no! -Ohhh, that's right. 101 00:03:46,860 --> 00:03:49,561 ♪ 102 00:03:49,597 --> 00:03:52,130 DUSTIN: I don't know how to fix it. 103 00:03:52,166 --> 00:03:54,600 I lose about $10,000 a month. 104 00:03:54,635 --> 00:03:56,969 This place won't be here much longer. 105 00:03:57,004 --> 00:03:59,705 I need to be able to take care of them, 106 00:03:59,740 --> 00:04:00,806 and without the restaurant, 107 00:04:00,841 --> 00:04:03,742 I don't know how I'm gonna do that. 108 00:04:03,777 --> 00:04:05,110 I love you, Daddy. 109 00:04:05,145 --> 00:04:07,980 If that don't work, we won't have a home for the kids. 110 00:04:08,015 --> 00:04:10,882 ♪ 111 00:04:10,918 --> 00:04:14,253 With only 24 hours to try and save the Old Coffee Pot, 112 00:04:14,288 --> 00:04:17,456 I need to find out what exactly were they doing wrong. 113 00:04:17,491 --> 00:04:19,224 So, my team told the restaurant 114 00:04:19,260 --> 00:04:22,227 that they were trying out for a traditional renovation show, 115 00:04:22,263 --> 00:04:24,296 but while they're being interviewed, 116 00:04:24,331 --> 00:04:26,565 we installed hidden cameras throughout the restaurant, 117 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:28,867 and I've been secretly recording surveillance footage 118 00:04:28,902 --> 00:04:30,502 since we left. 119 00:04:30,537 --> 00:04:32,904 (rock music) 120 00:04:32,940 --> 00:04:34,973 Without help, trust me, the Old Coffee Pot 121 00:04:35,009 --> 00:04:36,975 will be closed in a matter of months, 122 00:04:37,011 --> 00:04:39,611 maybe weeks. 123 00:04:39,647 --> 00:04:41,947 Now, this time, we're doing things a little differently, 124 00:04:41,982 --> 00:04:43,682 and I mean differently. 125 00:04:43,717 --> 00:04:44,916 Time to get changed. 126 00:04:44,952 --> 00:04:46,418 Now, when people know I'm coming, 127 00:04:46,453 --> 00:04:48,687 they all tend to be on their best bloody behavior, 128 00:04:48,722 --> 00:04:50,689 so I'm going undercover 129 00:04:50,724 --> 00:04:53,692 to catch all of them off guard. 130 00:04:53,727 --> 00:04:55,093 In order to blend in, 131 00:04:55,129 --> 00:04:56,728 I've invited four local musicians 132 00:04:56,764 --> 00:04:58,764 to camouflage me going undercover. 133 00:04:58,799 --> 00:05:00,532 Sounds amazing. Ready for lunch? 134 00:05:00,567 --> 00:05:01,900 BOTH: Yeah. -Let's go. 135 00:05:01,935 --> 00:05:04,903 (solemn music) 136 00:05:04,938 --> 00:05:06,838 ♪ 137 00:05:06,874 --> 00:05:07,973 -Hi. -How y'all doing? 138 00:05:08,008 --> 00:05:09,074 -Hi. -How many? 139 00:05:09,109 --> 00:05:10,575 -Five of us. -Five? 140 00:05:10,611 --> 00:05:12,311 -You can put him in there. -Uh-huh. 141 00:05:12,346 --> 00:05:14,046 Over here. 142 00:05:14,081 --> 00:05:15,414 Excuse me, hello, guys. How are you? 143 00:05:15,449 --> 00:05:17,015 Hello, how are you doing? 144 00:05:17,051 --> 00:05:18,850 Let me get you a server. 145 00:05:18,886 --> 00:05:20,519 Will you look how busy 146 00:05:20,554 --> 00:05:22,621 that street is out there? 147 00:05:22,656 --> 00:05:25,857 How can the restaurant fail so miserably 148 00:05:25,893 --> 00:05:27,392 with so many customers on their doorstep? 149 00:05:27,428 --> 00:05:29,127 Businesses on either side of this are packed. 150 00:05:29,163 --> 00:05:30,996 Yeah. 151 00:05:31,031 --> 00:05:32,431 Have you decided? 152 00:05:32,466 --> 00:05:34,299 May I have the Fleur de Lis Chicken, please? 153 00:05:34,335 --> 00:05:36,368 GORDON: We're ordering classic New Orleans dishes... 154 00:05:36,403 --> 00:05:38,837 -The Eggs Jonathan. -Crawfish Po' Boy. 155 00:05:38,872 --> 00:05:40,472 GORDON: That any restaurant in The Big Easy 156 00:05:40,507 --> 00:05:42,474 -should be able to perfect. -Thank you, gentlemen. 157 00:05:42,509 --> 00:05:44,710 Wow. 158 00:05:44,745 --> 00:05:47,612 Band-Aids? I just cut the [bleep] out of my finger. 159 00:05:47,648 --> 00:05:49,281 DUSTIN: Redfish... 160 00:05:49,316 --> 00:05:51,650 eggs, and the Crawfish Po' Boy. 161 00:05:51,685 --> 00:05:53,518 You want the redfish? 162 00:05:53,554 --> 00:05:56,421 (dynamic percussive music) 163 00:05:56,457 --> 00:05:58,223 It's funny how all three waitresses 164 00:05:58,258 --> 00:06:00,025 -are standing at the bar. -(laughs) 165 00:06:00,060 --> 00:06:01,226 Go ahead, oh, Gaynell, go ahead. 166 00:06:01,261 --> 00:06:03,161 (both laugh) 167 00:06:03,197 --> 00:06:06,365 -You got it, girl. -Yeah, baby. 168 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:07,733 Weird. 169 00:06:07,768 --> 00:06:10,302 It's frozen, but it don't smell bad. 170 00:06:10,337 --> 00:06:14,072 (solemn music) 171 00:06:14,108 --> 00:06:17,075 (tense music) 172 00:06:17,111 --> 00:06:20,579 ♪ 173 00:06:20,614 --> 00:06:22,447 It's been a minute, huh? 174 00:06:22,483 --> 00:06:27,919 ♪ 175 00:06:27,955 --> 00:06:29,821 Excuse me? 176 00:06:29,857 --> 00:06:32,791 -Ma'am? -I don't think she can hear me. 177 00:06:32,826 --> 00:06:34,426 [bleep] too busy. 178 00:06:34,461 --> 00:06:36,695 Ma'am? 179 00:06:36,730 --> 00:06:38,463 Ooh, throwing [bleep] on the floor. 180 00:06:38,499 --> 00:06:40,132 Agh, screwed it up. 181 00:06:40,167 --> 00:06:42,033 -Thank you. -I had the redfish. 182 00:06:42,069 --> 00:06:44,703 -Redfish Couvillion. -Thank you. 183 00:06:44,738 --> 00:06:46,638 ♪ 184 00:06:46,673 --> 00:06:49,074 -Ma'am? -Toast looks pretty burnt. 185 00:06:49,109 --> 00:06:51,576 When a restaurant can't get a [bleep] toast right, 186 00:06:51,612 --> 00:06:54,813 -uh, you know it's [bleep]. -Mm-hmm. 187 00:06:54,848 --> 00:06:56,248 How do you like your eggs, man? 188 00:06:56,283 --> 00:06:58,950 Uh, I'm not sure yet. 189 00:06:58,986 --> 00:07:01,119 The poached egg was rock-hard in the center. 190 00:07:01,155 --> 00:07:03,588 Uh, no good. 191 00:07:03,624 --> 00:07:05,690 Not good. 192 00:07:05,726 --> 00:07:07,626 -All right, enjoy. -Thank you so much. 193 00:07:07,661 --> 00:07:09,694 You're welcome. 194 00:07:09,730 --> 00:07:12,431 So, I've got rotten fries. 195 00:07:12,466 --> 00:07:15,000 ♪ 196 00:07:15,035 --> 00:07:17,269 Let's sort the little chicken. 197 00:07:17,304 --> 00:07:18,703 Thank you. 198 00:07:18,739 --> 00:07:21,173 Hm. 199 00:07:21,208 --> 00:07:23,141 I didn't even, like, consciously do that. 200 00:07:23,177 --> 00:07:25,677 -(both laugh) -The chicken smells funny. 201 00:07:25,712 --> 00:07:27,512 I don't know what they've done to it. 202 00:07:27,548 --> 00:07:29,414 ♪ 203 00:07:29,450 --> 00:07:31,783 Meat, don't eat anymore. 204 00:07:31,819 --> 00:07:33,785 I've discovered the kitchen, and it's pretty gross, 205 00:07:33,821 --> 00:07:36,254 and what I'm about to show you in a couple of minutes, 206 00:07:36,290 --> 00:07:37,689 is shocking. 207 00:07:37,724 --> 00:07:39,624 I've seen enough. Excuse me. 208 00:07:39,660 --> 00:07:41,259 No problem. 209 00:07:41,295 --> 00:07:44,262 (solemn rock music) 210 00:07:44,298 --> 00:07:45,597 ♪ 211 00:07:45,632 --> 00:07:48,133 GORDON: I've never seen anything that bad ever, 212 00:07:48,168 --> 00:07:51,736 and the atmosphere was terrible. 213 00:07:51,772 --> 00:07:53,905 It smells in there. 214 00:07:53,941 --> 00:07:56,107 It's like the restaurant has given up, 215 00:07:56,143 --> 00:07:58,610 and no one gives a [bleep]. 216 00:07:58,645 --> 00:08:01,379 About time to go tell them. 217 00:08:01,415 --> 00:08:02,948 (intense guitar music) 218 00:08:02,983 --> 00:08:05,250 MAN: Oh, my God. WOMAN: Is that Gordon Ramsay? 219 00:08:05,285 --> 00:08:07,152 -How are you? -Yeah, I've had better days. 220 00:08:07,187 --> 00:08:09,654 ♪ 221 00:08:09,690 --> 00:08:11,122 Can you get me Dustin, please? 222 00:08:11,158 --> 00:08:13,859 -Dustin? -Oh, Lord, what's this? 223 00:08:13,894 --> 00:08:17,762 GORDON: Ladies and gentlemen, forks down. 224 00:08:17,798 --> 00:08:20,599 The restaurant is closed. 225 00:08:20,634 --> 00:08:21,733 Thank you. 226 00:08:21,768 --> 00:08:23,034 Sorry I just stopped your lunch. 227 00:08:23,070 --> 00:08:24,736 This is crazy. 228 00:08:24,771 --> 00:08:25,971 ♪ 229 00:08:26,006 --> 00:08:28,406 Ladies, that was me 230 00:08:28,442 --> 00:08:29,774 who sat down there with a beard. 231 00:08:29,810 --> 00:08:31,176 Right there? Yes. 232 00:08:31,211 --> 00:08:32,711 GORDON: Right there, yes. 233 00:08:32,746 --> 00:08:34,679 (solemn music) 234 00:08:34,715 --> 00:08:37,482 I had to tell my guests 235 00:08:37,518 --> 00:08:40,285 to stop eating. 236 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:42,354 The food was that bad. 237 00:08:42,389 --> 00:08:45,123 ♪ 238 00:08:45,158 --> 00:08:46,324 What happened, Dustin? 239 00:08:46,360 --> 00:08:48,159 ♪ 240 00:08:48,195 --> 00:08:51,129 -Just now or... -You don't know? 241 00:08:51,164 --> 00:08:53,064 Who poached the eggs? 242 00:08:53,100 --> 00:08:54,699 I poached a few. I don't know if that was the one. 243 00:08:54,735 --> 00:08:56,001 -You poached a few? -Yeah. 244 00:08:56,036 --> 00:08:58,103 Kay, well, Matthew's eggs were like bullets. 245 00:08:58,138 --> 00:08:59,638 ♪ 246 00:08:59,673 --> 00:09:01,373 When a restaurant can't even poach an egg, 247 00:09:01,408 --> 00:09:02,807 that's not a good sign. 248 00:09:02,843 --> 00:09:04,442 When was that chicken cooked? 249 00:09:04,478 --> 00:09:06,511 Do you re-heat that in the microwave? 250 00:09:06,547 --> 00:09:08,480 -Yes. GORDON: Yeah? 251 00:09:08,515 --> 00:09:10,348 ♪ 252 00:09:10,384 --> 00:09:13,852 This restaurant needs help. 253 00:09:13,887 --> 00:09:15,720 ♪ 254 00:09:15,756 --> 00:09:18,056 Ladies and gentlemen, I need all of you to follow me. 255 00:09:18,091 --> 00:09:19,758 ♪ 256 00:09:19,793 --> 00:09:21,693 -Let's go, everybody. -Okay. 257 00:09:21,728 --> 00:09:23,395 ♪ 258 00:09:23,430 --> 00:09:26,031 (intense rock music) 259 00:09:26,066 --> 00:09:27,999 I would like to introduce you to something 260 00:09:28,035 --> 00:09:29,568 close to my heart. 261 00:09:29,603 --> 00:09:31,102 ♪ 262 00:09:31,138 --> 00:09:33,505 This is Hell on Wheels. 263 00:09:33,540 --> 00:09:35,240 That's my engine room. 264 00:09:35,275 --> 00:09:36,508 State-of-the-art kitchen, 265 00:09:36,543 --> 00:09:38,677 travels all over the country with me 24/7, 266 00:09:38,712 --> 00:09:41,746 and more importantly, every individual behind there 267 00:09:41,782 --> 00:09:44,015 are serious experts. 268 00:09:44,051 --> 00:09:45,750 But, listen up, all of you, 269 00:09:45,786 --> 00:09:48,019 this will be a shock for you all. 270 00:09:48,055 --> 00:09:50,622 Recently, I've had my top team 271 00:09:50,657 --> 00:09:52,891 inside your restaurant, Dustin, 272 00:09:52,926 --> 00:09:55,594 undercover, filming surveillance 273 00:09:55,629 --> 00:09:56,995 for weeks. 274 00:09:57,030 --> 00:09:58,330 ♪ 275 00:09:58,365 --> 00:10:00,298 I had to stop you from eating in there, 276 00:10:00,334 --> 00:10:03,101 and this is the reason why. 277 00:10:03,136 --> 00:10:06,104 (music intensifies) 278 00:10:06,139 --> 00:10:08,139 Take a look. 279 00:10:08,175 --> 00:10:11,142 (tense music) 280 00:10:11,178 --> 00:10:15,680 ♪ 281 00:10:15,716 --> 00:10:17,549 -No, I don't. -What's wrong with you? 282 00:10:17,584 --> 00:10:19,284 Oh, man. 283 00:10:19,319 --> 00:10:21,586 ♪ 284 00:10:21,622 --> 00:10:23,989 WOMAN: Oh, God, disgusting. 285 00:10:24,024 --> 00:10:28,927 ♪ 286 00:10:31,365 --> 00:10:32,530 Oh, my Lord. 287 00:10:32,566 --> 00:10:36,701 ♪ 288 00:10:36,737 --> 00:10:38,269 Oh, man. 289 00:10:38,305 --> 00:10:44,209 ♪ 290 00:10:44,244 --> 00:10:45,510 You didn't just lick the plate. 291 00:10:45,545 --> 00:10:47,112 What is wrong with you? 292 00:10:47,147 --> 00:10:52,083 ♪ 293 00:10:52,119 --> 00:10:54,653 -Oh, man. -Horrible. 294 00:10:54,688 --> 00:10:59,991 ♪ 295 00:11:01,762 --> 00:11:04,162 GORDON: [bleep] six..."Stuart Little." 296 00:11:04,197 --> 00:11:05,830 Them rats. 297 00:11:05,866 --> 00:11:09,300 ♪ 298 00:11:09,336 --> 00:11:11,636 Oh, Lord. 299 00:11:11,672 --> 00:11:13,138 WOMAN: Oh, my God. 300 00:11:13,173 --> 00:11:15,440 WOMAN: This is crazy. 301 00:11:15,475 --> 00:11:17,409 (gasps) 302 00:11:17,444 --> 00:11:19,544 Oh, my God, no, no, no. 303 00:11:19,579 --> 00:11:20,979 GORDON: Oh, my Lord. Wow. 304 00:11:24,067 --> 00:11:26,835 (tense music) 305 00:11:26,870 --> 00:11:29,037 Oh, man. 306 00:11:30,207 --> 00:11:31,606 WOMAN: Oh, Lord. 307 00:11:31,641 --> 00:11:35,210 ♪ 308 00:11:35,245 --> 00:11:38,380 Oh, my God, no, no. Ugh. 309 00:11:39,816 --> 00:11:42,350 Disgusting. I don't go again. 310 00:11:42,386 --> 00:11:44,819 Never again in this place. Never. 311 00:11:44,855 --> 00:11:47,055 Do you understand why I asked you to stop eating? 312 00:11:47,090 --> 00:11:49,391 (solemn music) 313 00:11:49,426 --> 00:11:50,725 I've been to thousands of restaurants. 314 00:11:50,761 --> 00:11:53,027 I've never seen anything as shambolic 315 00:11:53,063 --> 00:11:55,830 and disgusting as that. 316 00:11:55,866 --> 00:11:58,400 You've lost your passion. It shows in the service. 317 00:11:58,435 --> 00:12:00,301 Licking food off the side of the plate. 318 00:12:00,337 --> 00:12:03,037 DAWN: I am incredibly embarrassed. 319 00:12:03,073 --> 00:12:04,539 ♪ 320 00:12:04,574 --> 00:12:06,307 I'm horrified. 321 00:12:06,343 --> 00:12:07,776 ♪ 322 00:12:07,811 --> 00:12:09,310 Most I can't even say. 323 00:12:09,346 --> 00:12:12,046 I'm just totally humiliated. 324 00:12:12,082 --> 00:12:13,615 Anyone wanna speak up? 325 00:12:13,650 --> 00:12:16,251 ♪ 326 00:12:16,286 --> 00:12:18,553 Dustin, give me something, young man. 327 00:12:18,588 --> 00:12:19,687 I'm ashamed of it. 328 00:12:19,723 --> 00:12:22,457 Bloody right you should be. 329 00:12:22,492 --> 00:12:24,626 Dustin, I'm willing to help, 330 00:12:24,661 --> 00:12:27,195 but I'm not here for six months. 331 00:12:27,230 --> 00:12:29,864 I've only got 24 hours. 332 00:12:29,900 --> 00:12:31,433 (dramatic tone) 333 00:12:31,468 --> 00:12:34,135 (people exclaiming) 334 00:12:34,171 --> 00:12:35,403 -That's not a lot of time. -That's right. 335 00:12:35,439 --> 00:12:37,172 There's not a lot of time. 336 00:12:37,207 --> 00:12:40,375 If you can't commit to 24 hours, unconditionally, 337 00:12:40,410 --> 00:12:41,743 then it's never gonna work. 338 00:12:41,778 --> 00:12:43,812 In these next 24 hours, 339 00:12:43,847 --> 00:12:47,115 I'm gonna commit everything I've got, learned, understood, 340 00:12:47,150 --> 00:12:49,350 my team, and put everything into it, 341 00:12:49,386 --> 00:12:51,986 but I can't do it unless you're prepared 342 00:12:52,022 --> 00:12:53,455 to give everything you've got. 343 00:12:53,490 --> 00:12:56,057 -Are you sure you want my help? -Yes. 344 00:12:56,092 --> 00:12:57,192 -I am. -I can't hear you. 345 00:12:57,227 --> 00:12:59,160 -Yes! DUSTIN: Yes. 346 00:12:59,196 --> 00:13:01,029 MARIE: To be honest, I don't think it's possible. 347 00:13:01,064 --> 00:13:04,199 In 24 hour? You cannot do that. 348 00:13:04,234 --> 00:13:07,168 Get on your cell phones and ring home and tell them 349 00:13:07,204 --> 00:13:09,471 you're not gonna be seeing them for the next 24 hours, 350 00:13:09,506 --> 00:13:11,840 because the clock... 351 00:13:11,875 --> 00:13:14,676 starts now. 352 00:13:14,711 --> 00:13:16,644 (beeping) 353 00:13:16,680 --> 00:13:19,747 Customers, lunch is on me. 354 00:13:19,783 --> 00:13:22,684 I've taken care of that. My apologies. 355 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:24,118 But what I would like to see you, 356 00:13:24,154 --> 00:13:25,954 is to return and give us one more chance 357 00:13:25,989 --> 00:13:28,656 at 24 hours from now, and help relaunch this restaurant. 358 00:13:28,692 --> 00:13:29,958 Would you do that for me? 359 00:13:29,993 --> 00:13:31,793 -Return? Please? -Yes. 360 00:13:31,828 --> 00:13:33,595 Thank you, I appreciate that. Everybody else... 361 00:13:33,630 --> 00:13:35,663 I'll meet you back in the restaurant in five minutes. 362 00:13:35,699 --> 00:13:37,999 -I'm [bleep] disgusted. -(indistinct murmuring) 363 00:13:38,034 --> 00:13:40,235 That hurt. 364 00:13:40,270 --> 00:13:42,337 That hurt really bad. 365 00:13:42,372 --> 00:13:45,073 I'm sorry, Dustin... 366 00:13:45,108 --> 00:13:47,642 You? 367 00:13:47,677 --> 00:13:49,244 I was just as bad. 368 00:13:49,279 --> 00:13:52,180 I have no idea what's gonna happen in the next 24 hours. 369 00:13:52,215 --> 00:13:53,581 I think it's gonna be hard. 370 00:13:53,617 --> 00:13:54,949 You're fighting for one of your kids. 371 00:13:54,985 --> 00:13:57,218 -That's what it should be like. -Yeah. 372 00:13:57,254 --> 00:14:00,388 That's my name on that video. 373 00:14:00,423 --> 00:14:03,358 I need help. Everything's at stake. 374 00:14:03,393 --> 00:14:06,194 I just wanted to let you know, I'ma be over here all night. 375 00:14:06,229 --> 00:14:08,863 24 hours damn near they gonna keep us here. 376 00:14:08,899 --> 00:14:11,099 GORDON: With the reopening in less than 24 hours, 377 00:14:11,134 --> 00:14:13,434 my team have installed clocks throughout the restaurant 378 00:14:13,470 --> 00:14:15,270 to track our impending deadline. 379 00:14:15,305 --> 00:14:19,674 Oh, shoot, we got a counting clock in here. 380 00:14:19,709 --> 00:14:22,143 Tick, tick, tick. 381 00:14:22,178 --> 00:14:24,412 (sighs) 382 00:14:24,447 --> 00:14:27,916 Okay, let me read you some recent reviews, 383 00:14:27,951 --> 00:14:29,150 if that wakes you up 384 00:14:29,185 --> 00:14:31,519 and just gets you in the zone a little bit. 385 00:14:31,555 --> 00:14:33,154 "A decade ago, no question, 386 00:14:33,189 --> 00:14:35,223 "this place had the best breakfast in New Orleans, 387 00:14:35,258 --> 00:14:36,624 "but after the last time I went, 388 00:14:36,660 --> 00:14:40,028 "I'll never go back there again. 389 00:14:40,063 --> 00:14:41,829 My eggs were badly overcooked." 390 00:14:41,865 --> 00:14:45,199 Eggs! Eggs! Badly overcooked. 391 00:14:45,235 --> 00:14:47,635 Hold on, listen, this is breaking news, this one. 392 00:14:47,671 --> 00:14:49,404 "I came here to eat with my boyfriend. 393 00:14:49,439 --> 00:14:50,672 "I was shocked. 394 00:14:50,707 --> 00:14:52,106 "The wait staff was standing around, 395 00:14:52,142 --> 00:14:53,808 "doing nothing all night. 396 00:14:53,843 --> 00:14:58,012 The people working were so slow and so rude." 397 00:14:58,048 --> 00:15:00,648 That's exactly what I witnessed a couple of hours ago. 398 00:15:00,684 --> 00:15:02,417 ♪ 399 00:15:02,452 --> 00:15:03,818 Wow. 400 00:15:05,488 --> 00:15:07,522 Who's the weak links in the chain? 401 00:15:10,860 --> 00:15:12,794 I need to fix this urgently. 402 00:15:12,829 --> 00:15:14,395 Look at the time. 403 00:15:14,431 --> 00:15:18,266 One problem is, uh... me. 404 00:15:18,301 --> 00:15:19,667 ♪ 405 00:15:19,703 --> 00:15:21,469 You? I respect your honesty. 406 00:15:21,504 --> 00:15:22,870 Why are you the problem? 407 00:15:22,906 --> 00:15:23,838 I wasn't trained the way 408 00:15:23,873 --> 00:15:24,939 I probably should've been trained. 409 00:15:24,975 --> 00:15:27,275 ♪ 410 00:15:27,310 --> 00:15:30,712 Dustin, you're losing money rapidly. 411 00:15:30,747 --> 00:15:31,946 Why? 412 00:15:31,982 --> 00:15:34,849 We've gotten complacent. We've gotten sloppy. 413 00:15:34,884 --> 00:15:38,052 We just act like we don't care and given up. 414 00:15:38,088 --> 00:15:40,288 Okay, who's in charge? 415 00:15:40,323 --> 00:15:42,190 -Of the dining room? -Yes. 416 00:15:42,225 --> 00:15:43,925 Dawn is. 417 00:15:43,960 --> 00:15:45,893 Hold on a minute, Dawn's the chef. 418 00:15:45,929 --> 00:15:48,129 ♪ 419 00:15:48,164 --> 00:15:52,834 So, you manage the dining room and cook in the kitchen? 420 00:15:52,869 --> 00:15:54,602 Yes, sir. 421 00:15:54,638 --> 00:15:56,504 And you've just said you've got no experience? 422 00:15:56,539 --> 00:15:59,941 What I'm smelling now is absolute utter bull[bleep]. 423 00:16:01,778 --> 00:16:05,913 How long do you think the business has got left now? 424 00:16:05,949 --> 00:16:09,283 It doesn't look good at all. 425 00:16:09,319 --> 00:16:10,818 -No, no, we know that. WILHELMENIA: Yes. 426 00:16:10,854 --> 00:16:13,721 Ask him how long do you think it's got to stay open? 427 00:16:13,757 --> 00:16:14,989 How long, Dustin? 428 00:16:15,025 --> 00:16:18,893 ♪ 429 00:16:18,928 --> 00:16:20,795 A few more months, maybe. 430 00:16:20,830 --> 00:16:24,165 ♪ 431 00:16:24,200 --> 00:16:26,200 GORDON: Unbelievable. 432 00:16:26,236 --> 00:16:30,438 When was the last time this place was cleaned? 433 00:16:30,473 --> 00:16:32,840 Why is it so sticky here? 434 00:16:32,876 --> 00:16:34,609 Well, we had a cleaning schedule 435 00:16:34,644 --> 00:16:36,411 that I haven't been posting, 436 00:16:36,446 --> 00:16:37,612 -but they usually... -Wait, hold on a minute. 437 00:16:37,647 --> 00:16:39,247 So, you have a cleaning schedule, 438 00:16:39,282 --> 00:16:40,581 but you haven't posted it yet? 439 00:16:40,617 --> 00:16:44,485 I put...everybody knows what they're supposed to do. 440 00:16:44,521 --> 00:16:47,455 What is this in here? What the [bleep] is in... 441 00:16:47,490 --> 00:16:51,092 what is this, a [bleep] aquarium? 442 00:16:51,127 --> 00:16:53,327 -What... -The water. 443 00:16:53,363 --> 00:16:54,762 GORDON: Why is all this water down here? 444 00:16:54,798 --> 00:16:57,165 It leaks like that overnight. 445 00:16:57,200 --> 00:16:59,233 GORDON: Unbelievable. 446 00:16:59,269 --> 00:17:01,669 Look at the [bleep] mess. 447 00:17:01,705 --> 00:17:03,771 Chocolate syrup, that's where we store that, 448 00:17:03,807 --> 00:17:05,273 behind this box. 449 00:17:05,308 --> 00:17:06,941 Moldy. 450 00:17:06,976 --> 00:17:08,810 Even the apron's moldy. 451 00:17:08,845 --> 00:17:10,578 -Full of mold. -[bleep]. 452 00:17:10,613 --> 00:17:12,747 "New Orleans Roast." 453 00:17:12,782 --> 00:17:14,348 Are you telling me that we don't even own 454 00:17:14,384 --> 00:17:15,883 our own coffee pots? 455 00:17:15,919 --> 00:17:17,985 -We rent them. GORDON: What's it called? 456 00:17:18,021 --> 00:17:19,020 Old Coffee Pot. 457 00:17:19,055 --> 00:17:22,557 And we're renting coffee pots? 458 00:17:22,592 --> 00:17:24,659 Who cleans this? 459 00:17:24,694 --> 00:17:26,160 This... 460 00:17:27,664 --> 00:17:29,530 Oh, [bleep]! 461 00:17:29,566 --> 00:17:31,365 (tense music) 462 00:17:31,401 --> 00:17:32,567 No! 463 00:17:32,602 --> 00:17:34,936 You are kidding me. 464 00:17:34,971 --> 00:17:37,105 There's a [bleep] mouse in here. 465 00:17:37,140 --> 00:17:38,239 A mouse? 466 00:17:38,274 --> 00:17:39,974 ♪ 467 00:17:40,009 --> 00:17:42,043 Oh, my God. 468 00:17:42,078 --> 00:17:44,746 No. No. 469 00:17:44,781 --> 00:17:46,514 ♪ 470 00:17:46,549 --> 00:17:49,283 That...is [bleep] toast. 471 00:17:49,319 --> 00:17:52,587 ♪ 472 00:18:00,013 --> 00:18:02,980 (tense music) 473 00:18:03,016 --> 00:18:04,048 ♪ 474 00:18:04,083 --> 00:18:06,150 Oh, [bleep]! 475 00:18:06,186 --> 00:18:08,319 There's a [bleep] mouse in here. 476 00:18:08,354 --> 00:18:09,887 -A mouse? -A mouse? 477 00:18:09,923 --> 00:18:11,589 Oh, my God. 478 00:18:11,624 --> 00:18:13,591 No. [bleep]. 479 00:18:13,626 --> 00:18:17,361 My guests were served toast today. 480 00:18:17,397 --> 00:18:19,363 What are you waiting for, a [bleep] tip? 481 00:18:19,399 --> 00:18:20,898 ♪ 482 00:18:20,934 --> 00:18:22,567 I'm gonna wash my hands. [bleep]. 483 00:18:22,602 --> 00:18:25,036 I've worked in countless kitchens around the world, 484 00:18:25,071 --> 00:18:27,672 but with an infestation like this, 485 00:18:27,707 --> 00:18:29,340 I don't know if it's even possible 486 00:18:29,375 --> 00:18:32,910 to fix a problem this big in so little time. 487 00:18:32,946 --> 00:18:34,512 We're here to help, 488 00:18:34,547 --> 00:18:37,748 but I need all of you waking up quickly. 489 00:18:37,784 --> 00:18:40,451 Please, go ahead, get started. 490 00:18:40,487 --> 00:18:42,954 Dustin, Donald, Dawn, follow me. 491 00:18:42,989 --> 00:18:44,889 Okay, we gotta get this place cleaned up. 492 00:18:44,924 --> 00:18:47,792 We are going to take all of the furniture outside, 493 00:18:47,827 --> 00:18:49,760 and then we're gonna start the renovation. 494 00:18:49,796 --> 00:18:51,662 -Let's get started. -Quick, quick, quick, quick. 495 00:18:51,698 --> 00:18:53,331 Kay, come on, Wicked Witch of the West. 496 00:18:53,366 --> 00:18:54,866 Grab your room. Let's sweep. 497 00:18:54,901 --> 00:18:57,068 DONALD: It's gonna be a long day. 498 00:18:57,103 --> 00:18:58,503 GORDON: We only have 22 hours left 499 00:18:58,538 --> 00:19:00,905 to transform this broken and run-down restaurant 500 00:19:00,940 --> 00:19:03,407 into the gem that it once was. 501 00:19:03,443 --> 00:19:05,743 We'll remove and update the drab décor, 502 00:19:05,778 --> 00:19:07,378 light fixtures, and furniture, 503 00:19:07,413 --> 00:19:08,746 then open up the restaurant 504 00:19:08,781 --> 00:19:11,415 to embrace the vibrant and authentic feel 505 00:19:11,451 --> 00:19:13,551 The Big Easy has to offer. 506 00:19:13,586 --> 00:19:14,919 Just stand in there for me. 507 00:19:14,954 --> 00:19:17,255 What I've seen so far has been horrifying, 508 00:19:17,290 --> 00:19:19,390 so I'm scared to death of 509 00:19:19,425 --> 00:19:21,192 what I'm gonna find in this kitchen. 510 00:19:21,227 --> 00:19:23,194 What's that there? 511 00:19:23,229 --> 00:19:25,696 [bleep], almighty. 512 00:19:25,732 --> 00:19:27,665 That is just slime. 513 00:19:27,700 --> 00:19:29,166 [bleep] hell. 514 00:19:29,202 --> 00:19:31,636 What does that mean when it's slime? 515 00:19:31,671 --> 00:19:33,905 -Bad? -Yeah, that's right. 516 00:19:33,940 --> 00:19:37,108 It's sticky, [bleep] disgusting. 517 00:19:37,143 --> 00:19:40,444 One, two, three, four, five freezers. 518 00:19:40,480 --> 00:19:43,614 And this is what you call fresh food, right? 519 00:19:43,650 --> 00:19:44,815 Bloody hell. 520 00:19:44,851 --> 00:19:46,617 What are we actually cooking here? 521 00:19:46,653 --> 00:19:48,286 What is that? 522 00:19:48,321 --> 00:19:50,988 ♪ 523 00:19:51,024 --> 00:19:52,757 Look at it, feel it, hold it. 524 00:19:52,792 --> 00:19:55,893 It's freezer-burned, it's dry, it's gone. 525 00:19:55,929 --> 00:19:57,495 Here. 526 00:19:57,530 --> 00:19:59,864 There's another [bleep] loofa for your back. 527 00:19:59,899 --> 00:20:02,199 There's the bacon. Oh, my Lord. 528 00:20:02,235 --> 00:20:04,502 ♪ 529 00:20:04,537 --> 00:20:06,604 You are [bleep] kidding me. 530 00:20:06,639 --> 00:20:08,272 ♪ 531 00:20:08,308 --> 00:20:10,241 Jambalaya. 532 00:20:10,276 --> 00:20:13,177 Are we really in New Orleans? Come on! 533 00:20:13,212 --> 00:20:15,112 ♪ 534 00:20:15,148 --> 00:20:17,081 Garbage. 535 00:20:17,116 --> 00:20:19,150 I just need five minutes with this guy. 536 00:20:19,185 --> 00:20:20,818 You two start clearing down. 537 00:20:20,853 --> 00:20:23,120 [bleep]. 538 00:20:23,156 --> 00:20:26,958 In the last 20 minutes, you've said nothing to me. 539 00:20:26,993 --> 00:20:30,261 You just stood there and nodded your head. 540 00:20:30,296 --> 00:20:32,029 What has happened? 541 00:20:32,065 --> 00:20:34,432 What has happened with me or this or both? 542 00:20:34,467 --> 00:20:35,833 Let's start off with you. 543 00:20:35,868 --> 00:20:37,468 When you bought this place, 544 00:20:37,503 --> 00:20:41,138 you were not running it like this. 545 00:20:41,174 --> 00:20:42,440 No. I wasn't. 546 00:20:42,475 --> 00:20:44,809 I studied the figures, and you're in already 547 00:20:44,844 --> 00:20:48,479 for over $300,000 loss. 548 00:20:48,514 --> 00:20:52,016 But that's not the reason to give up. 549 00:20:52,051 --> 00:20:54,018 The only thing that's gonna keep a roof over your head 550 00:20:54,053 --> 00:20:56,320 at that moment for you and your three [bleep] kids 551 00:20:56,356 --> 00:20:57,822 is this restaurant. 552 00:20:59,559 --> 00:21:02,159 Why are we in this [bleep] mess? 553 00:21:02,195 --> 00:21:04,428 I wouldn't say I work as much as I would like to, 554 00:21:04,464 --> 00:21:06,564 -or as much as I need to. -Why? 555 00:21:06,599 --> 00:21:08,432 -Divorce. -A divorce? 556 00:21:08,468 --> 00:21:10,968 -When did this happen? -Year and a half. 557 00:21:11,004 --> 00:21:12,169 And what happened? 558 00:21:12,205 --> 00:21:15,373 Wife cheated on me with the next-door neighbor. 559 00:21:15,408 --> 00:21:17,508 He was 19. 560 00:21:17,543 --> 00:21:19,310 19 years of age? 561 00:21:19,345 --> 00:21:22,013 -How old was your wife? -27. 562 00:21:22,048 --> 00:21:23,381 [bleep]. 563 00:21:23,416 --> 00:21:25,016 And how did you find out? 564 00:21:25,051 --> 00:21:26,684 We had three kids together. 565 00:21:26,719 --> 00:21:28,185 After our last, I had a vasectomy. 566 00:21:28,221 --> 00:21:30,321 I can't have kids anymore. 567 00:21:30,356 --> 00:21:34,592 Means my wife was pregnant by him. 568 00:21:34,627 --> 00:21:36,460 Oh, my Lord. This I didn't know. 569 00:21:36,496 --> 00:21:37,862 I have full custody, 570 00:21:37,897 --> 00:21:41,332 because of her behavior with him. 571 00:21:41,367 --> 00:21:45,436 I mean, I wasn't expecting to raise three kids by myself. 572 00:21:45,471 --> 00:21:49,006 I had nowhere to bring my kids, so when I would come to work, 573 00:21:49,042 --> 00:21:52,143 I had to actually cook everything for the whole week, 574 00:21:52,178 --> 00:21:53,878 'cause I didn't know when I was coming back. 575 00:21:53,913 --> 00:21:55,813 That's a tough blow. 576 00:21:55,848 --> 00:21:58,649 But you cannot disappear 577 00:21:58,685 --> 00:22:00,084 and sink to oblivion. 578 00:22:00,119 --> 00:22:03,087 (soft guitar music) 579 00:22:03,122 --> 00:22:04,755 ♪ 580 00:22:04,791 --> 00:22:06,424 Good. It's obvious that 581 00:22:06,459 --> 00:22:08,959 Dustin's divorce has absolutely been 582 00:22:08,995 --> 00:22:10,961 the catalyst for every issue. 583 00:22:10,997 --> 00:22:13,330 He needs to get a grip on this restaurant quick, 584 00:22:13,366 --> 00:22:16,267 before it's too [bleep] late. 585 00:22:16,302 --> 00:22:17,902 And with time running low, 586 00:22:17,937 --> 00:22:20,438 I know the first place we need to start. 587 00:22:20,473 --> 00:22:22,640 -Kevin? How are you, sir? -Oh, good. How are you doing? 588 00:22:22,675 --> 00:22:25,076 -Thank you so much for coming. -Yes, my pleasure. 589 00:22:25,111 --> 00:22:28,813 GORDON: I've never seen anything quite this bad. 590 00:22:28,848 --> 00:22:30,414 KEVIN: That's just disgusting. 591 00:22:30,450 --> 00:22:31,982 (rock music) 592 00:22:32,018 --> 00:22:33,918 GORDON: Look at the size of that hole there. 593 00:22:33,953 --> 00:22:36,587 So, they can easily come through there. 594 00:22:36,622 --> 00:22:37,722 You think we can control this? 595 00:22:37,757 --> 00:22:40,825 You gotta be very thorough, very thorough. 596 00:22:40,860 --> 00:22:42,693 GORDON: This place needs to be exterminated 597 00:22:42,729 --> 00:22:44,228 from top to bottom. 598 00:22:44,263 --> 00:22:45,496 Let me know if you can do anything else... 599 00:22:45,531 --> 00:22:46,831 -Okay, all right, I sure will. -Yeah. Please. 600 00:22:46,866 --> 00:22:48,299 Thanks, Kevin. 601 00:22:48,334 --> 00:22:53,104 ♪ 602 00:22:53,139 --> 00:22:55,806 While half my team is rushing to transform the restaurant, 603 00:22:55,842 --> 00:22:58,109 my culinary team has been at Hell on Wheels, 604 00:22:58,144 --> 00:23:00,578 whipping up an exciting new menu. 605 00:23:00,613 --> 00:23:02,813 Uh, gents and Dawn, 606 00:23:02,849 --> 00:23:05,116 I need to show all of you something really important. 607 00:23:05,151 --> 00:23:06,650 Let's go, please. 608 00:23:06,686 --> 00:23:08,185 All right, he's coming, guys. 609 00:23:08,221 --> 00:23:09,587 I hate having short legs. 610 00:23:09,622 --> 00:23:12,323 Like, sprint to catch up with him. 611 00:23:12,358 --> 00:23:14,058 GORDON: The clock is ticking away. 612 00:23:14,093 --> 00:23:15,326 All right, listen up, take a look at these, 613 00:23:15,361 --> 00:23:17,194 because we have a lot of ground to cover. 614 00:23:17,230 --> 00:23:20,297 This is a hallmark of classic dishes 615 00:23:20,333 --> 00:23:22,566 that scream New Orleans, 616 00:23:22,602 --> 00:23:24,902 cooked to order fresh, 617 00:23:24,937 --> 00:23:27,938 and not cooked in bulk and frozen. 618 00:23:27,974 --> 00:23:29,840 Bananas Foster French Toast: 619 00:23:29,876 --> 00:23:31,175 caramelized bananas. 620 00:23:31,210 --> 00:23:32,376 That looks great. I like it. 621 00:23:32,411 --> 00:23:34,278 Next to that, Eggs Benedict 622 00:23:34,313 --> 00:23:37,581 and a beautiful cake with sweet potato hash brown. 623 00:23:37,617 --> 00:23:39,016 Crawfish Po' Boy. 624 00:23:39,051 --> 00:23:40,417 Crispy bread, toasted, 625 00:23:40,453 --> 00:23:42,586 -inviting, fresh. -Looks good. 626 00:23:42,622 --> 00:23:44,889 We've got a shrimp remoulade salad. 627 00:23:44,924 --> 00:23:46,490 Mixed greens, heirloom tomato, 628 00:23:46,526 --> 00:23:48,526 and a nice creole dressing. 629 00:23:48,561 --> 00:23:50,294 A chicken and andouille sausage 630 00:23:50,329 --> 00:23:52,396 with gumbo, pickled okra. 631 00:23:52,431 --> 00:23:55,065 Buttermilk fried chicken. Classic, right? 632 00:23:55,101 --> 00:23:56,767 Let's cook together, okay? 633 00:23:56,803 --> 00:23:58,636 Eggs Benedict. Hot pan. 634 00:23:58,671 --> 00:24:01,272 Three slices of that caramelized ham. 635 00:24:01,307 --> 00:24:03,240 Absolutely beautiful. 636 00:24:03,276 --> 00:24:05,209 Get it nice and crispy on the edge. Out. 637 00:24:05,244 --> 00:24:07,678 Keep the pan as it is, piping hot. 638 00:24:07,713 --> 00:24:09,713 Absorb all that fat on the bun. 639 00:24:09,749 --> 00:24:11,115 Now, the flavor's incredible. 640 00:24:11,150 --> 00:24:14,218 Eggs to a rolling boil for one minute. 641 00:24:14,253 --> 00:24:16,687 The art is in the preparation. 642 00:24:16,722 --> 00:24:19,423 A beautifully flavored Tabasco Hollandaise, 643 00:24:19,458 --> 00:24:21,725 glazed over the eggs. 644 00:24:21,761 --> 00:24:24,562 Look what happens when I put that knife in there. 645 00:24:24,597 --> 00:24:26,330 It just oozes out. 646 00:24:26,365 --> 00:24:28,933 That is a classic Eggs Benedict. 647 00:24:28,968 --> 00:24:31,101 Let me tell you what's gonna happen throughout the night. 648 00:24:31,137 --> 00:24:33,704 Each and every one of these amazing chefs 649 00:24:33,739 --> 00:24:36,140 are gonna teach you one on one, 650 00:24:36,175 --> 00:24:39,376 and you're gonna absolutely nail this menu. 651 00:24:39,412 --> 00:24:41,278 Come around, get familiar with them, 652 00:24:41,314 --> 00:24:43,147 and get frickin' busy. 653 00:24:43,182 --> 00:24:44,148 -Dawn? -Yes. 654 00:24:44,183 --> 00:24:45,382 Nice to meet you. 655 00:24:45,418 --> 00:24:47,151 All right, we're gonna be friends now, okay? 656 00:24:47,186 --> 00:24:48,719 Right now is make or break for Dustin. 657 00:24:48,754 --> 00:24:50,855 This is definitely an opportunity. 658 00:24:50,890 --> 00:24:52,089 GORDON: If he doesn't step up, 659 00:24:52,124 --> 00:24:53,557 find his voice, and start cooking, 660 00:24:53,593 --> 00:24:54,825 we've got no chance. 661 00:24:54,861 --> 00:24:56,460 Not only that, but his team behind him 662 00:24:56,495 --> 00:24:58,829 needs to learn this menu quickly. 663 00:24:58,865 --> 00:25:00,231 -Dawn? -Yes? 664 00:25:00,266 --> 00:25:01,899 Can you do me a favor and poach me a couple of eggs? 665 00:25:01,934 --> 00:25:03,200 (chuckles) 666 00:25:03,236 --> 00:25:06,203 (rock music) 667 00:25:06,239 --> 00:25:09,540 ♪ 668 00:25:09,575 --> 00:25:11,375 Agh! 669 00:25:11,410 --> 00:25:13,978 -Oh, let's start over. -What are you doing? 670 00:25:14,013 --> 00:25:17,581 Oh, crap, I'm already frickin' breaking the egg wrong. 671 00:25:17,617 --> 00:25:19,083 Oh... 672 00:25:19,118 --> 00:25:20,517 (tense music) 673 00:25:20,553 --> 00:25:22,620 I popped it wrong, 'cause it ain't doing right. 674 00:25:22,655 --> 00:25:23,687 WOMAN: Still not cutting it. 675 00:25:23,723 --> 00:25:24,989 All right, what are you doing next? 676 00:25:25,024 --> 00:25:26,891 Hollandaise is made in a double boiler. 677 00:25:26,926 --> 00:25:28,792 You whisk, whisk, whisk. 678 00:25:28,828 --> 00:25:31,762 Ooh, hot. That was hot. Ooh, shoot. 679 00:25:31,797 --> 00:25:33,063 Careful to not get scrambled eggs, 680 00:25:33,099 --> 00:25:34,131 which is what's happening. 681 00:25:34,166 --> 00:25:35,833 -It's getting too hot. -Uh-oh. 682 00:25:35,868 --> 00:25:37,868 -Let's go. -Let's see those eggs. 683 00:25:37,904 --> 00:25:41,238 -Looks beautiful. -Yay. 684 00:25:41,274 --> 00:25:43,941 -I messed up. -Yes, you did. 685 00:25:43,976 --> 00:25:45,576 Ooh! 686 00:25:45,611 --> 00:25:47,444 -Not good? -No. 687 00:25:47,480 --> 00:25:48,512 Unbelievable. 688 00:25:48,547 --> 00:25:52,149 (solemn music) 689 00:25:52,184 --> 00:25:54,785 Oh, my gosh. Inedible. 690 00:25:54,820 --> 00:25:56,921 GORDON: Uh, Dustin? -Yes, sir? 691 00:25:56,956 --> 00:25:58,789 -Two seconds, please? -All right. 692 00:25:58,824 --> 00:26:01,392 GORDON: Oh, man. 693 00:26:01,427 --> 00:26:03,060 There's a problem in there: 694 00:26:03,095 --> 00:26:04,395 Dawn. 695 00:26:04,430 --> 00:26:06,030 Almost, almost getting there. 696 00:26:06,065 --> 00:26:08,666 Yay, I'm finally getting there... 697 00:26:08,701 --> 00:26:10,200 I think. 698 00:26:10,236 --> 00:26:12,102 This is a girl that's, in your mind, 699 00:26:12,138 --> 00:26:15,239 a general manager, 700 00:26:15,274 --> 00:26:17,441 masters the kitchen in your absence. 701 00:26:17,476 --> 00:26:20,177 She couldn't even poach an egg. 702 00:26:20,212 --> 00:26:22,079 Oh, God. (sighs) 703 00:26:22,114 --> 00:26:24,448 -Dustin... -That's bad. 704 00:26:24,483 --> 00:26:26,650 -That's...that's... -Why is she employed? 705 00:26:26,686 --> 00:26:28,953 Is there a feel-sorry factor? What is it? 706 00:26:28,988 --> 00:26:30,254 Well, probably partly that. 707 00:26:30,289 --> 00:26:32,957 And why do you feel sorry for her? 708 00:26:32,992 --> 00:26:34,758 Yeah, but she's bringing you down. 709 00:26:34,794 --> 00:26:37,695 (solemn music) 710 00:26:37,730 --> 00:26:39,997 That clock is ticking away. 711 00:26:40,032 --> 00:26:41,198 When are you gonna take the reins? 712 00:26:41,233 --> 00:26:44,802 You can't go forward in that business 713 00:26:44,837 --> 00:26:46,403 carrying excess baggage. 714 00:26:46,439 --> 00:26:48,138 I can't believe she can't poach an egg, 715 00:26:48,174 --> 00:26:50,107 or know what hollandaise sauce is 716 00:26:50,142 --> 00:26:51,008 when we use it every day. 717 00:26:51,043 --> 00:26:53,877 Make some substantial changes. 718 00:26:53,913 --> 00:26:56,714 I am not good at this at all. 719 00:26:56,749 --> 00:26:58,382 (dramatic tone) 720 00:27:02,638 --> 00:27:05,172 That clock is ticking away. 721 00:27:05,207 --> 00:27:07,141 (solemn music) 722 00:27:07,176 --> 00:27:10,177 You can't go forward in that business 723 00:27:10,212 --> 00:27:11,845 carrying excess baggage. 724 00:27:11,881 --> 00:27:14,381 DUSTIN: I can't believe she can't poach an egg, 725 00:27:14,417 --> 00:27:15,683 or know what hollandaise sauce is, 726 00:27:15,718 --> 00:27:16,684 when we use it every day. 727 00:27:16,719 --> 00:27:19,386 I am not good at this at all. 728 00:27:19,422 --> 00:27:23,057 Make some substantial changes. 729 00:27:23,092 --> 00:27:29,663 ♪ 730 00:27:31,534 --> 00:27:33,100 -Dawn, we need to speak. -Huh? 731 00:27:33,135 --> 00:27:34,735 We need to talk. 732 00:27:34,770 --> 00:27:41,742 ♪ 733 00:27:41,777 --> 00:27:43,077 You have to go home. 734 00:27:43,112 --> 00:27:47,548 ♪ 735 00:27:47,583 --> 00:27:49,350 It's not gonna work. 736 00:27:51,120 --> 00:27:52,720 Yes. 737 00:27:52,755 --> 00:27:57,157 ♪ 738 00:27:57,193 --> 00:28:00,060 -You're just throwing me out? -This has to be done. 739 00:28:00,096 --> 00:28:01,795 -Nothing you... -What did I do wrong? 740 00:28:01,831 --> 00:28:03,364 Honestly? 741 00:28:03,399 --> 00:28:06,266 Can you look at me and tell me what did I do wrong? 742 00:28:06,302 --> 00:28:08,535 ♪ 743 00:28:08,571 --> 00:28:11,338 You're not equipped to be in the kitchen. 744 00:28:11,374 --> 00:28:13,006 This has to be done. 745 00:28:13,042 --> 00:28:15,109 For me to succeed... 746 00:28:15,144 --> 00:28:17,544 I have to be in the kitchen, I have to run the place, 747 00:28:17,580 --> 00:28:19,513 I have to get my [bleep] together, 748 00:28:19,548 --> 00:28:21,248 or it's gone. 749 00:28:21,283 --> 00:28:22,850 This is what I need. 750 00:28:22,885 --> 00:28:24,218 -Okay. -Okay? 751 00:28:24,253 --> 00:28:26,587 (soft music) 752 00:28:26,622 --> 00:28:28,922 Okay? Sorry. 753 00:28:28,958 --> 00:28:31,658 -Go home and get some rest. -(sobs) I'm sorry. 754 00:28:31,694 --> 00:28:33,460 Don't be sorry. No, I let myself down. 755 00:28:33,496 --> 00:28:35,329 I let the restaurant down. 756 00:28:35,364 --> 00:28:37,331 That ain't on nobody else but me. 757 00:28:37,366 --> 00:28:39,767 ♪ 758 00:28:39,802 --> 00:28:41,201 Okay? 759 00:28:41,237 --> 00:28:47,441 ♪ 760 00:28:49,311 --> 00:28:51,412 Can I go hug her? 761 00:28:51,447 --> 00:28:54,515 ♪ 762 00:28:54,550 --> 00:28:56,150 As a friend, yes, it does hurt, 763 00:28:56,185 --> 00:28:58,252 but with three kids, 764 00:28:58,287 --> 00:29:02,156 it's my responsibility to make some difficult decisions. 765 00:29:02,191 --> 00:29:04,558 That sucks. 766 00:29:04,593 --> 00:29:07,394 DUSTIN: At this point, I'm at the last straw. 767 00:29:07,430 --> 00:29:10,130 Either I'm gonna do what I have to do, 768 00:29:10,166 --> 00:29:11,799 put everything into it, succeed, 769 00:29:11,834 --> 00:29:14,034 or I'm gonna... the doors will be closed. 770 00:29:14,069 --> 00:29:16,804 -Who's working in the kitchen? -Us three. 771 00:29:16,839 --> 00:29:19,640 Whatever we gotta do to get it done. 772 00:29:19,675 --> 00:29:22,109 A little bit. 773 00:29:22,144 --> 00:29:24,311 Dustin's starting to finally understand 774 00:29:24,346 --> 00:29:26,313 what it's like to be back in control, 775 00:29:26,348 --> 00:29:29,249 but if you haven't got discipline in your business 776 00:29:29,285 --> 00:29:31,051 -on a daily basis... -No, no, no, no, no... 777 00:29:31,086 --> 00:29:33,720 Ooh, yeah, she just... may I grab that one? 778 00:29:33,756 --> 00:29:36,723 Your reputation will fall down quicker than you built it. 779 00:29:36,759 --> 00:29:38,959 You dump that, you have to re-plate the whole thing. 780 00:29:38,994 --> 00:29:40,694 GORDON: He needs to find that inner strength; 781 00:29:40,729 --> 00:29:42,663 he needs to dig deep and wake up and get a grip 782 00:29:42,698 --> 00:29:44,565 -before it's too late. -That's what you want. 783 00:29:44,600 --> 00:29:47,234 -You want this color. DONALD: Yeah, that's perfect. 784 00:29:47,269 --> 00:29:49,536 GORDON: The tables are beginning to turn for Dustin. 785 00:29:49,572 --> 00:29:51,305 But with limited time remaining, 786 00:29:51,340 --> 00:29:54,842 the Old Coffee Pot is not yet out of the woods. 787 00:29:54,877 --> 00:29:56,610 (dramatic tone) 788 00:29:56,645 --> 00:29:58,879 -Do you think we hit something? -We hit a wire. 789 00:29:58,914 --> 00:30:00,214 Uh, let me find a panel box. 790 00:30:00,249 --> 00:30:02,716 Nail, went through a piece of MC cable. 791 00:30:02,751 --> 00:30:04,852 Oh, my God. 792 00:30:04,887 --> 00:30:06,753 I've never seen anything like that before. 793 00:30:06,789 --> 00:30:08,455 Yes! 794 00:30:08,491 --> 00:30:09,957 (upbeat music) 795 00:30:09,992 --> 00:30:11,992 -Okay. -All right, we're moving. 796 00:30:12,027 --> 00:30:14,895 -We're grooving. -Very good. Good, good, good. 797 00:30:14,930 --> 00:30:17,197 The chandelier, the big chandelier's coming out. 798 00:30:17,233 --> 00:30:19,533 Where should we put it? Right in that van. 799 00:30:19,568 --> 00:30:23,637 Get me the NOLA letters that are in the back of the truck. 800 00:30:23,672 --> 00:30:24,872 I'm scared on this one. 801 00:30:24,907 --> 00:30:27,207 I'm scared we're not gonna finish. 802 00:30:27,243 --> 00:30:29,009 This place is in really bad shape. 803 00:30:29,044 --> 00:30:32,012 (groovy bass music) 804 00:30:32,047 --> 00:30:33,680 ♪ 805 00:30:33,716 --> 00:30:35,849 -How's that coming, John? -Good. 806 00:30:35,885 --> 00:30:37,384 DUSTIN: I'm exhausted, I'm tired, 807 00:30:37,419 --> 00:30:38,952 working all night, 808 00:30:38,988 --> 00:30:41,655 but to have Jonathan and my dad 809 00:30:41,690 --> 00:30:44,358 in the kitchen, on my side, it's amazing. 810 00:30:44,393 --> 00:30:45,626 These are completed. 811 00:30:45,661 --> 00:30:47,427 All right, just bring 'em straight to the table. 812 00:30:47,463 --> 00:30:48,829 Okay. 813 00:30:48,864 --> 00:30:50,163 Rise and shine. 814 00:30:50,199 --> 00:30:52,332 Can't nobody walk as fast as you. Let's go. 815 00:30:52,368 --> 00:30:54,568 Chefs, ladies, welcome. 816 00:30:54,603 --> 00:30:56,937 Just take a look at that food on the table. 817 00:30:56,972 --> 00:30:58,705 WILHELMENIA: Presentation is very good. 818 00:30:58,741 --> 00:31:00,440 The food looks very appetizing. 819 00:31:00,476 --> 00:31:01,875 GORDON: Well, those chefs standing behind you have worked 820 00:31:01,911 --> 00:31:04,444 throughout the night, and they've worked bloody hard. 821 00:31:04,480 --> 00:31:06,446 You can see the change here. 822 00:31:06,482 --> 00:31:08,749 But there's an even bigger change, 823 00:31:08,784 --> 00:31:10,817 and that is in the man behind you. 824 00:31:10,853 --> 00:31:13,186 Dustin, do you have something to tell your staff? 825 00:31:13,222 --> 00:31:14,888 DUSTIN: Um... 826 00:31:14,924 --> 00:31:16,456 definitely realized that a lot of things 827 00:31:16,492 --> 00:31:17,491 -that needed to be changed... -Yes. 828 00:31:17,526 --> 00:31:21,094 So I had to make a difficult decision. 829 00:31:21,130 --> 00:31:23,330 Oh, Lord, what's this? 830 00:31:23,365 --> 00:31:25,198 Dawn is no longer with us. 831 00:31:25,234 --> 00:31:27,100 WOMAN: (gasps) 832 00:31:27,136 --> 00:31:29,136 (tense music) 833 00:31:34,460 --> 00:31:36,960 Um, Dawn is no longer with us. 834 00:31:36,996 --> 00:31:38,562 (tense music) 835 00:31:38,597 --> 00:31:41,431 I had to make that difficult decision, 836 00:31:41,467 --> 00:31:44,401 because I needed to be able to step up, 837 00:31:44,436 --> 00:31:45,802 run my kitchen, 838 00:31:45,838 --> 00:31:47,704 run my restaurant the way it needs to be ran. 839 00:31:47,740 --> 00:31:51,375 Is that Dustin that's doing all the talking? 840 00:31:51,410 --> 00:31:54,578 Change, change, like, overnight. 841 00:31:54,613 --> 00:31:57,781 Dustin, a great move that you made, 842 00:31:57,816 --> 00:31:59,916 and I think all of us 843 00:31:59,952 --> 00:32:02,319 appreciate you making that great move. 844 00:32:02,354 --> 00:32:04,254 Yes. Yes. 845 00:32:04,290 --> 00:32:06,823 It felt amazing to have the staff behind me 846 00:32:06,859 --> 00:32:09,293 after the difficult decisions that were made. 847 00:32:09,328 --> 00:32:11,328 Thank you. Thanks for everything. 848 00:32:11,363 --> 00:32:12,896 DUSTIN: Today, for the first time, 849 00:32:12,931 --> 00:32:16,233 I will admit that I think I got my staff's attention. 850 00:32:16,268 --> 00:32:19,169 To have them fully committed with me, 851 00:32:19,204 --> 00:32:21,605 never felt that with them before. 852 00:32:21,640 --> 00:32:23,006 You're ready for more, aren't you? 853 00:32:23,042 --> 00:32:24,241 -Yes. GORDON: Good. 854 00:32:24,276 --> 00:32:26,810 The journey hasn't even started yet. 855 00:32:26,845 --> 00:32:28,412 Two very important things: 856 00:32:28,447 --> 00:32:30,881 This is the staple of a menu 857 00:32:30,916 --> 00:32:32,115 that we'll be launching tonight. 858 00:32:32,151 --> 00:32:34,885 Small menu, but it's a fresh, powerful menu. 859 00:32:34,920 --> 00:32:38,355 Now, we are on one of the busiest quarters 860 00:32:38,390 --> 00:32:39,823 anywhere in New Orleans. 861 00:32:39,858 --> 00:32:43,527 This is one of the biggest missed opportunities: 862 00:32:43,562 --> 00:32:45,996 the Old Coffee Pot grab-and-go. 863 00:32:46,031 --> 00:32:48,131 What is that saying on that bag? 864 00:32:48,167 --> 00:32:49,733 ALL: "Old Coffee Pot." -The Old Coffee Pot. 865 00:32:49,768 --> 00:32:50,934 It is a marketing tool. 866 00:32:50,969 --> 00:32:52,936 It is a way of selling that business. 867 00:32:52,971 --> 00:32:55,806 Coffee to go, beignets to go. 868 00:32:55,841 --> 00:32:59,509 I want all of you to dig in and start tasting this menu. 869 00:32:59,545 --> 00:33:01,678 -Mmm. -Mmm-mmm. 870 00:33:01,714 --> 00:33:03,380 SHIRLEY: This is very good. 871 00:33:03,415 --> 00:33:04,881 JONATHAN: It tastes completely different. 872 00:33:04,917 --> 00:33:06,416 Very good. 873 00:33:06,452 --> 00:33:08,752 -Chicken's good, huh? -Yeah, it's one of the best. 874 00:33:08,787 --> 00:33:10,187 Matter of fact, everything is good. 875 00:33:10,222 --> 00:33:11,655 (laughter) 876 00:33:11,690 --> 00:33:13,890 The new menu, I'm super excited about it. 877 00:33:13,926 --> 00:33:15,125 That's what we needed. 878 00:33:15,160 --> 00:33:16,293 We needed some sort of guideline, 879 00:33:16,328 --> 00:33:17,861 like, "This is what you do," 880 00:33:17,896 --> 00:33:19,830 and it's a great start. 881 00:33:19,865 --> 00:33:21,798 GORDON: With only four hours until the relaunch, 882 00:33:21,834 --> 00:33:24,835 the team is racing to finish the renovation, 883 00:33:24,870 --> 00:33:27,371 but signs of fatigue are showing. 884 00:33:27,406 --> 00:33:29,373 Oh, this is great out here. 885 00:33:29,408 --> 00:33:31,074 (snoring) 886 00:33:31,110 --> 00:33:32,609 (chuckles) Wilhelmenia. 887 00:33:32,644 --> 00:33:35,045 (upbeat music) 888 00:33:35,080 --> 00:33:36,380 (snoring) 889 00:33:36,415 --> 00:33:37,447 Really good job. 890 00:33:37,483 --> 00:33:40,650 Bright, vibrant, authentic. 891 00:33:40,686 --> 00:33:42,018 You got it, you got it. 892 00:33:42,054 --> 00:33:43,553 That's gonna hang there, is that right? 893 00:33:43,589 --> 00:33:46,189 Uh, Dustin, I need you in the kitchen now. 894 00:33:46,225 --> 00:33:47,557 Let's go. 895 00:33:47,593 --> 00:33:49,393 Just come in here. 896 00:33:49,428 --> 00:33:51,661 How does this feel? How does it look? 897 00:33:51,697 --> 00:33:53,196 DUSTIN: It definitely does not look like 898 00:33:53,232 --> 00:33:54,698 the same restaurant. (laughs) 899 00:33:54,733 --> 00:33:56,433 GORDON: This place has been gutted top to bottom. 900 00:33:56,468 --> 00:33:58,869 It has been steamed clean. It is immaculate. 901 00:33:58,904 --> 00:34:02,172 And an exterminator has gotten rid of all those rats. 902 00:34:02,207 --> 00:34:04,474 It's up to you to continue that, yes? 903 00:34:04,510 --> 00:34:06,309 -Yes. -Now, a gift: 904 00:34:06,345 --> 00:34:07,444 an amazing array 905 00:34:07,479 --> 00:34:08,812 of professional equipment from Breville. 906 00:34:08,847 --> 00:34:10,647 We've gotten some utensils as well: 907 00:34:10,682 --> 00:34:13,383 weight and measures, microplanes, spatulas, spoons. 908 00:34:13,419 --> 00:34:16,620 And last but not least, your new coffee machines! 909 00:34:16,655 --> 00:34:18,855 Yay! (all cheer) 910 00:34:18,891 --> 00:34:20,624 -It's your own machine! -Yes. 911 00:34:20,659 --> 00:34:21,625 GORDON: All right. 912 00:34:21,660 --> 00:34:23,326 You, get them going. 913 00:34:23,362 --> 00:34:24,961 You get organized. 914 00:34:24,997 --> 00:34:27,397 We're 46 minutes away from opening those doors. 915 00:34:27,433 --> 00:34:28,632 Yeah? 916 00:34:28,667 --> 00:34:30,333 GAYNELL: I need to go get our uniform shirts. 917 00:34:30,369 --> 00:34:32,302 Girl, we gotta get ready. 918 00:34:32,337 --> 00:34:34,171 Re-butter all of these for me. 919 00:34:34,206 --> 00:34:35,672 Coming through. 920 00:34:35,707 --> 00:34:37,174 Finishing the project. We're good. 921 00:34:37,209 --> 00:34:38,608 I think we're totally good. 922 00:34:38,644 --> 00:34:39,876 GORDON: [bleep] come on. 923 00:34:39,912 --> 00:34:42,012 Let's go! 924 00:34:42,047 --> 00:34:44,881 (tense music) 925 00:34:44,917 --> 00:34:46,716 Final meeting. 926 00:34:46,752 --> 00:34:48,452 Oh, no, we're leaning at the bar. 927 00:34:48,487 --> 00:34:49,886 -No leaning at the bar. -(laughs) 928 00:34:49,922 --> 00:34:52,923 (overlapping chatter) 929 00:34:52,958 --> 00:34:54,891 Um, just turn around, 930 00:34:54,927 --> 00:34:56,560 and have a look at this gorgeous room. 931 00:34:56,595 --> 00:34:57,861 WILHELMENIA: The looks of it is so beautiful. 932 00:34:57,896 --> 00:34:59,329 GORDON: Yes. WILHELMENIA: Oh, my God. 933 00:34:59,364 --> 00:35:00,864 GAYNELL: It make you wanna do a little bit more, 934 00:35:00,899 --> 00:35:02,332 -just a little bit more... -Oh, no, no, no... 935 00:35:02,367 --> 00:35:04,734 Just a lot. A lot. (laughs) 936 00:35:04,770 --> 00:35:06,603 No, no, we're selling, we're not dancing. 937 00:35:06,638 --> 00:35:08,505 90 seconds before we go. 938 00:35:08,540 --> 00:35:10,707 Final words: Young man, how are you feeling? 939 00:35:10,742 --> 00:35:11,675 Feeling good. 940 00:35:11,710 --> 00:35:13,276 It's been a tough 24 hours, right? 941 00:35:13,312 --> 00:35:14,678 -(chuckles) -You've been to hell and back. 942 00:35:14,713 --> 00:35:15,745 That's putting it lightly. 943 00:35:15,781 --> 00:35:17,047 Anything you'd like to say to the team? 944 00:35:17,082 --> 00:35:21,151 I thank y'all for standing behind me 945 00:35:21,186 --> 00:35:22,486 and rallying, 946 00:35:22,521 --> 00:35:24,421 and now it's time that we have to put it to work. 947 00:35:24,456 --> 00:35:25,956 Damn right. That's right. 948 00:35:25,991 --> 00:35:27,557 -Yeah. -(applause) 949 00:35:27,593 --> 00:35:29,159 -Right. -Yes, well done. 950 00:35:29,194 --> 00:35:30,694 Remember what's at stake. 951 00:35:30,729 --> 00:35:34,764 ALL: Five, four, three, two, one. 952 00:35:34,800 --> 00:35:37,868 -Let's go. Come on. -(applause) 953 00:35:37,903 --> 00:35:39,269 It's the new Coffee Pot. 954 00:35:39,304 --> 00:35:41,805 Oh, it's adorable. 955 00:35:41,840 --> 00:35:43,573 Such a cute place. 956 00:35:43,609 --> 00:35:45,075 GORDON: In only 24 hours, 957 00:35:45,110 --> 00:35:47,644 my team has completely renovated the Old Coffee Pot 958 00:35:47,679 --> 00:35:49,513 from top to bottom. 959 00:35:49,548 --> 00:35:50,714 MATTHEW: It's really come together. 960 00:35:50,749 --> 00:35:52,849 It really looks completely different. 961 00:35:52,885 --> 00:35:54,651 GORDON: We have replaced the dated décor 962 00:35:54,686 --> 00:35:56,887 with a fresh and modern look. 963 00:35:56,922 --> 00:35:58,355 Isn't it beautiful? 964 00:35:58,390 --> 00:36:00,624 MAN: It is beautiful. GAYNELL: Oh, I feel good. 965 00:36:00,659 --> 00:36:02,058 I feel good. It's just a pleasure 966 00:36:02,094 --> 00:36:04,394 to walk into something like this. 967 00:36:04,429 --> 00:36:05,829 GORDON: Customers will no longer walk past 968 00:36:05,864 --> 00:36:07,430 an abandoned and dirty restaurant... 969 00:36:07,466 --> 00:36:09,466 -We're ready, right? -Got this. 970 00:36:09,501 --> 00:36:11,635 GORDON: They'll see a revived eatery 971 00:36:11,670 --> 00:36:14,671 that has been serving the Big Easy for over 100 years, 972 00:36:14,706 --> 00:36:18,008 and a menu that brings old-world charm 973 00:36:18,043 --> 00:36:19,709 into every bite. 974 00:36:19,745 --> 00:36:21,978 It's warm outside. Do you fancy a nice cold brew? 975 00:36:22,014 --> 00:36:24,314 It's...(chuckles)...warm outside. 976 00:36:24,349 --> 00:36:25,615 How about a nice cold brew? 977 00:36:25,651 --> 00:36:26,816 I love this place. 978 00:36:26,852 --> 00:36:29,653 We just like to make the customers smile. 979 00:36:29,688 --> 00:36:31,021 You got gray hairs coming. 980 00:36:31,056 --> 00:36:33,056 Oh, yeah. You're giving them to me. 981 00:36:33,091 --> 00:36:34,958 I think it's all gonna work out. 982 00:36:34,993 --> 00:36:36,526 On the menu, we have... 983 00:36:36,562 --> 00:36:40,230 ♪ Fried chicken 984 00:36:40,265 --> 00:36:41,765 First order on, Dustin, yes? 985 00:36:41,800 --> 00:36:44,200 Shrimp Remoulade, Gumbo, Crawfish Po' Boy. 986 00:36:44,236 --> 00:36:46,403 Crawfish Po' Boy. Got it. 987 00:36:46,438 --> 00:36:49,205 Good. Get that pan nice and hot first, yeah? 988 00:36:49,241 --> 00:36:50,540 -You, use your voice tonight... -Yes, Chef. 989 00:36:50,576 --> 00:36:52,542 Do as you're told and listen, yes? 990 00:36:52,578 --> 00:36:54,644 -Yes, Chef. -Good. 991 00:36:54,680 --> 00:36:56,880 -Is this your appetizer? -Yeah. 992 00:36:56,915 --> 00:36:58,114 DUSTIN: Order coming in. 993 00:36:58,150 --> 00:36:59,516 JONATHAN: Two Banana Fosters, two minutes. 994 00:36:59,551 --> 00:37:00,850 Good, nice timing. 995 00:37:00,886 --> 00:37:02,919 DUSTIN: Order up for table five. 996 00:37:02,955 --> 00:37:04,821 Coming up now, order, Gaynell. 997 00:37:04,856 --> 00:37:05,922 Order up. 998 00:37:08,026 --> 00:37:11,261 Ooh, nice. 999 00:37:11,296 --> 00:37:14,598 -(speaks indistinctly) -Lots of fresh crème. 1000 00:37:14,633 --> 00:37:16,666 -Hi. That's beautiful. -Awesome. Oh, my God. 1001 00:37:16,702 --> 00:37:18,768 -Thank you so much. -All right. 1002 00:37:18,804 --> 00:37:21,471 This is the cutest. 1003 00:37:21,506 --> 00:37:24,140 -Mmm. -Wow, that's good. 1004 00:37:24,176 --> 00:37:27,377 We got one chicken, right? 1005 00:37:27,412 --> 00:37:28,478 DONALD: Chicken. DUSTIN: Two chickens. 1006 00:37:28,513 --> 00:37:30,747 -Two chickens. -All right. 1007 00:37:30,782 --> 00:37:32,349 What's going next, please? 1008 00:37:32,384 --> 00:37:34,084 Two...two fried...I have four. 1009 00:37:34,119 --> 00:37:35,485 Two chickens, one, uh... 1010 00:37:35,520 --> 00:37:36,920 No, you have two right now. 1011 00:37:36,955 --> 00:37:39,189 DONALD: Two fried... two fried chickens. 1012 00:37:39,224 --> 00:37:41,524 Come on, please, guys, this is not [bleep] difficult. 1013 00:37:41,560 --> 00:37:43,159 -Two fried chickens up. -Thank you. 1014 00:37:43,195 --> 00:37:44,928 Thank you. 1015 00:37:44,963 --> 00:37:46,329 Chickens for the gentlemen, 1016 00:37:46,365 --> 00:37:47,797 and I'll be back with your gumbo. 1017 00:37:47,833 --> 00:37:51,668 (tense music) 1018 00:37:51,703 --> 00:37:54,004 MAN: Excuse me... 1019 00:37:54,039 --> 00:37:55,805 ♪ 1020 00:37:55,841 --> 00:37:57,307 Okay. 1021 00:37:57,342 --> 00:37:58,942 ♪ 1022 00:37:58,977 --> 00:38:01,911 -What's wrong? -I'm sorry. 1023 00:38:01,947 --> 00:38:04,648 -(mumbles) -It's raw. 1024 00:38:04,683 --> 00:38:06,583 ♪ 1025 00:38:06,618 --> 00:38:10,020 What happened? Oh, [bleep]. 1026 00:38:10,055 --> 00:38:12,355 No, no, no, [bleep] hell. 1027 00:38:12,391 --> 00:38:13,857 Hey, hey, all of you! 1028 00:38:13,892 --> 00:38:15,392 This is [bleep] undercooked. 1029 00:38:15,427 --> 00:38:17,060 It's [bleep] raw, both of them. 1030 00:38:17,095 --> 00:38:18,561 (dramatic tone) 1031 00:38:22,067 --> 00:38:23,400 (tense music) 1032 00:38:23,435 --> 00:38:25,702 This is [bleep] undercooked. 1033 00:38:25,737 --> 00:38:28,204 It's [bleep] raw, both of them. 1034 00:38:28,240 --> 00:38:30,507 That's not 30 seconds away, okay? 1035 00:38:30,542 --> 00:38:32,676 Now when they're that thick, how long do they need? 1036 00:38:32,711 --> 00:38:33,943 About eight minutes? 1037 00:38:33,979 --> 00:38:35,478 Hey, we got off to a great start. 1038 00:38:35,514 --> 00:38:37,147 I know it's a mistake, but don't drop your head now. 1039 00:38:37,182 --> 00:38:38,948 You can't give up. Now, I know it's your dad, 1040 00:38:38,984 --> 00:38:41,751 but you still gotta tell him it's [bleep] undercooked. 1041 00:38:41,787 --> 00:38:43,953 [bleep]. 1042 00:38:43,989 --> 00:38:45,555 -They're raw. -The chickens? 1043 00:38:45,590 --> 00:38:47,857 Chickens. You [bleep] should've cooked. 1044 00:38:47,893 --> 00:38:50,727 And look, Dustin, don't go quiet on me, okay? 1045 00:38:50,762 --> 00:38:52,495 -Yes, sir. -We're re-firing them. 1046 00:38:52,531 --> 00:38:54,664 Let's get over it and bounce back, yes? 1047 00:38:54,700 --> 00:38:56,199 What's the ETA on another chicken? 1048 00:38:56,234 --> 00:38:57,500 One minute. 1049 00:38:57,536 --> 00:38:59,536 (rock music) 1050 00:38:59,571 --> 00:39:01,071 All right. 1051 00:39:01,106 --> 00:39:04,274 Concentrate, concentrate. You got this. Don't buckle. 1052 00:39:04,309 --> 00:39:07,844 Two chickens, right there. 1053 00:39:07,879 --> 00:39:09,479 DUSTIN: Order up! 1054 00:39:09,514 --> 00:39:10,947 Lovely color, Donald, on the chicken. 1055 00:39:10,982 --> 00:39:12,449 -Nice and crispy. Good. -Thank you. 1056 00:39:12,484 --> 00:39:14,384 Follow to table six, please, thank you. 1057 00:39:14,419 --> 00:39:15,719 Good job. Thank you. 1058 00:39:15,754 --> 00:39:17,887 Good, that's how we work as a team. 1059 00:39:17,923 --> 00:39:19,155 Keep it going, yes? 1060 00:39:19,191 --> 00:39:21,024 With the kitchen running together... 1061 00:39:21,059 --> 00:39:22,926 Two fried chickens, one Benedict. 1062 00:39:22,961 --> 00:39:25,562 GORDON: And Dustin's passion reignited... 1063 00:39:25,597 --> 00:39:28,164 -We got this. -Behind you, Chef. 1064 00:39:28,200 --> 00:39:29,999 -Hey, it's ready. -Yeah. 1065 00:39:30,035 --> 00:39:31,768 -Thank you. -You got it. 1066 00:39:31,803 --> 00:39:33,536 GORDON: I'm finally starting to see the charm 1067 00:39:33,572 --> 00:39:35,405 of the Old Coffee Pot again... 1068 00:39:35,440 --> 00:39:39,642 ♪ 1069 00:39:43,381 --> 00:39:45,648 And so are the customers. 1070 00:39:45,684 --> 00:39:47,016 Ladies, nice to see you. Good evening. 1071 00:39:47,052 --> 00:39:48,151 Hi. 1072 00:39:48,186 --> 00:39:50,120 Are you, uh, picking up some coffee? 1073 00:39:50,155 --> 00:39:51,955 -To grab and go. -Grab and go, how nice. 1074 00:39:51,990 --> 00:39:54,023 I wanna try the Caribbean. That sounds good. 1075 00:39:54,059 --> 00:39:56,192 And then the beignets. 1076 00:39:56,228 --> 00:39:57,694 WOMAN: This place is cute. 1077 00:39:57,729 --> 00:39:59,095 WILHELMENIA: There you are. -Thank you so much. 1078 00:39:59,131 --> 00:40:00,663 WILHELMENIA: All right, thank you. 1079 00:40:00,699 --> 00:40:02,499 GORDON: With a logo stamped on every grab-and-go bag, 1080 00:40:02,534 --> 00:40:03,867 the Old Coffee Pot will be seen 1081 00:40:03,902 --> 00:40:06,436 throughout all the French Quarter. 1082 00:40:06,471 --> 00:40:08,738 Dustin, VIP table. 1083 00:40:08,774 --> 00:40:10,406 -This time they're not critics. -Okay. 1084 00:40:10,442 --> 00:40:11,741 I think you'll recognize them. 1085 00:40:11,777 --> 00:40:13,143 Look at those dudes over there. 1086 00:40:13,178 --> 00:40:14,544 -Oh, man... -Hi, Daddy! 1087 00:40:14,579 --> 00:40:17,547 Look at...(chuckles) Look at...(chuckles) 1088 00:40:17,582 --> 00:40:19,716 -Hey, Dad! -Look...(chuckles) 1089 00:40:19,751 --> 00:40:21,918 Hey, how cool are they? 1090 00:40:21,953 --> 00:40:23,319 Man. 1091 00:40:23,355 --> 00:40:24,754 First of all, congratulations, 1092 00:40:24,790 --> 00:40:27,056 uh, not just on an amazing family, 1093 00:40:27,092 --> 00:40:29,459 the help you got with that family. 1094 00:40:29,494 --> 00:40:32,228 DUSTIN: My kids are the most important to me. 1095 00:40:32,264 --> 00:40:34,464 Everything I've done regardless of what I've been through, 1096 00:40:34,499 --> 00:40:36,166 this is the reason I do it. 1097 00:40:36,201 --> 00:40:37,600 I do this for them. 1098 00:40:37,636 --> 00:40:39,469 That's what it's all about, right? 1099 00:40:39,504 --> 00:40:42,405 This and securing their future. 1100 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:44,440 You know Daddy's lucky, right? 1101 00:40:44,476 --> 00:40:47,277 He's excited. I'm happy. 1102 00:40:47,312 --> 00:40:49,679 I believe I have so much more confidence now 1103 00:40:49,714 --> 00:40:51,581 than I had 24 hours ago. 1104 00:40:51,616 --> 00:40:53,550 Love you. 1105 00:40:53,585 --> 00:40:55,118 All right, see you in a little while. 1106 00:40:55,153 --> 00:40:56,486 I'm very proud of how it came together, 1107 00:40:56,521 --> 00:40:58,221 but I think it started with me. 1108 00:40:58,256 --> 00:41:01,624 I had to make decisions. I had to... 1109 00:41:01,660 --> 00:41:03,226 get myself together. 1110 00:41:03,261 --> 00:41:05,261 My time is done. Good luck. 1111 00:41:05,297 --> 00:41:07,363 Thank you. 1112 00:41:07,399 --> 00:41:10,500 And wear that jacket with pride. 1113 00:41:10,535 --> 00:41:12,068 I'm the one that bought this restaurant. 1114 00:41:12,103 --> 00:41:14,337 I'm the one that... 1115 00:41:14,372 --> 00:41:16,339 is gonna put it back on the map. 1116 00:41:16,374 --> 00:41:18,107 Follow me. 1117 00:41:18,143 --> 00:41:20,143 A present for all of you. 1118 00:41:20,178 --> 00:41:22,178 (soft music) 1119 00:41:22,214 --> 00:41:25,281 (laughter) 1120 00:41:25,317 --> 00:41:27,317 Oh, thank you! 1121 00:41:27,352 --> 00:41:29,652 It's for bread, not a hamster wheel, okay? 1122 00:41:29,688 --> 00:41:31,287 (laughter) 1123 00:41:31,323 --> 00:41:32,689 Right. Good night. 1124 00:41:32,724 --> 00:41:34,891 Good night. Thank you so much. 1125 00:41:34,926 --> 00:41:36,192 Thank you so much. 1126 00:41:36,228 --> 00:41:38,061 These last 24 hours, honestly, 1127 00:41:38,096 --> 00:41:39,696 I've truly gone to hell and back, 1128 00:41:39,731 --> 00:41:42,098 but tonight, the Old Coffee Pot heartbeat 1129 00:41:42,133 --> 00:41:44,067 is beating strongly again. 1130 00:41:44,102 --> 00:41:47,737 It's returning to its former glory days. 1131 00:41:47,772 --> 00:41:49,772 Man, I'm toast. 1132 00:41:49,808 --> 00:41:52,342 Not as much as that [bleep] mouse. 1133 00:41:52,377 --> 00:41:53,776 What the [bleep] was all that about? 1134 00:41:53,812 --> 00:41:55,678 Good evening. Nice to see you. 1135 00:41:55,714 --> 00:41:58,281 Watch out for the mice. 1136 00:41:58,316 --> 00:42:01,217 Hey Chef Gordon, this is Dustin from the Old Coffee Pot 1137 00:42:01,253 --> 00:42:03,887 and I was just giving y'all an update on everything. 1138 00:42:03,922 --> 00:42:05,321 The restaurant's been doing pretty good. 1139 00:42:05,357 --> 00:42:06,623 We had our ups and downs... 1140 00:42:06,658 --> 00:42:09,359 Banana Foster all day, one yogurt, one gumbo. 1141 00:42:09,394 --> 00:42:10,927 But the menu's doing really well. 1142 00:42:10,962 --> 00:42:12,695 Everybody seems to love the items. 1143 00:42:12,731 --> 00:42:14,097 French toast. 1144 00:42:14,132 --> 00:42:15,698 DUSTIN: The kids are awesome... 1145 00:42:15,734 --> 00:42:17,300 Daddy, you super rad. 1146 00:42:17,335 --> 00:42:19,836 But they're not liking me working all my nights. 1147 00:42:19,871 --> 00:42:21,571 WILHELMENIA: Gordon Ramsay, 1148 00:42:21,606 --> 00:42:24,274 all the ladies at the Coffee Pot are doing very well. 1149 00:42:24,309 --> 00:42:28,344 And thank you so much for everything that you did for us. 1150 00:42:28,380 --> 00:42:32,515 And I thought maybe you might want an order of toast. 1151 00:42:32,550 --> 00:42:34,584 GORDON: Next week, I head to the heart of Los Angeles, 1152 00:42:34,619 --> 00:42:37,387 where I meet an owner so broken by tragedy... 1153 00:42:37,422 --> 00:42:39,322 I never saw when they pulled that trigger, 1154 00:42:39,357 --> 00:42:40,924 but I heard it all over the place. 1155 00:42:40,959 --> 00:42:42,859 GORDON: That he has lost control of his business... 1156 00:42:42,894 --> 00:42:44,060 I quit. 1157 00:42:44,095 --> 00:42:46,296 GORDON: And the staff that runs it. 1158 00:42:46,331 --> 00:42:48,031 What a disgusting way to behave in front of your boss. 1159 00:42:48,066 --> 00:42:50,166 -You should be ashamed. -I'm not. 1160 00:42:50,201 --> 00:42:52,635 GORDON: The only chance I have to save this restaurant... 1161 00:42:52,671 --> 00:42:56,339 Where's the guy with 37 years' experience gone? 1162 00:42:56,374 --> 00:42:58,174 Will be to save him first. 1163 00:42:58,209 --> 00:43:03,246 What's more important to you, family or a restaurant? 1164 00:43:03,281 --> 00:43:05,715 Announcer: Tomorrow night, don't miss this summer's hottest talent competition. 1165 00:43:05,750 --> 00:43:07,483 The Four is all new!