Ep 10. El Greco

In Kitchen Nightmares season 5 episode 10, Chef Gordon Ramsay visits El Greco, a Greek restaurant in Austin, Texas. The owner, Makis, is deeply passionate about his restaurant but is struggling to keep it afloat. Makis has invested his life savings into the restaurant and has been running it for fifteen years, but despite his best efforts, the restaurant is failing.

Upon arriving at El Greco, Chef Ramsay meets with Makis and is immediately struck by the outdated decor. Chef Ramsay takes a tour of the kitchen and is horrified by the state of the kitchen, citing it as one of the worst he has ever seen. The kitchen is dirty, disorganized, and filled with expired food. Chef Ramsay is also concerned about the lack of training for the kitchen staff and the lack of communication between the front of house and the kitchen.

Chef Ramsay orders a variety of dishes from the menu and is disappointed in the quality of the food. Many of the dishes are cold, overcooked, or unappetizing. Chef Ramsay confronts Makis and the kitchen staff about the poor quality of the food and the lack of attention to detail.

Over the course of the episode, Chef Ramsay works with the staff to revamp the menu, train the kitchen and wait staff, and update the decor. Chef Ramsay also spends time coaching Makis on how to manage his finances and run the business more effectively.

In the end, Chef Ramsay is able to turn El Greco around. The restaurant is filled with new customers, the food is delicious and well-presented, and the staff is working together more efficiently. Makis is grateful for Chef Ramsay's help and is proud to see his dream of running a successful Greek restaurant come to fruition.

Overall, this episode of Kitchen Nightmares is a great example of Chef Ramsay's ability to turn struggling restaurants around. With his expertise and guidance, El Greco was able to overcome the obstacles that were holding it back and achieve success.