Ep 8. Bummed Out

In season 8 episode 8 of Restaurant: Impossible, host Robert Irvine heads to Bummed Out, a struggling restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island. The restaurant, owned by sisters Courtney and Sarah, has been open for just six months and is already on the brink of closing due to financial woes and a lack of customers.

Upon arriving, Robert quickly realizes that the restaurant is in dire need of help. The decor is outdated and uninviting, the kitchen is dirty and disorganized, and the menu is confusing and unappetizing. To make matters worse, the sisters have no experience running a restaurant and are constantly at odds with each other.

Robert sets to work immediately, overhauling the decor and cleaning up the kitchen. He also enlists the help of local business owners to give the sisters a crash course in marketing and customer service. Together, they develop a new menu that focuses on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and features simple dishes that are easy to prepare.

As the week progresses, tensions rise between the sisters as they struggle to adapt to the changes that Robert is making. Courtney is resistant to the new menu and insists on keeping some of her signature dishes, while Sarah struggles to keep up with the demands of running a busy restaurant.

Despite these obstacles, Robert continues to push the sisters to improve. He brings in a renowned chef to teach them new techniques and surprises them with a visit from local food critics to give them feedback on their revamped menu.

In the end, Robert is able to help Bummed Out turn a corner and start on the path to success. The sisters are grateful for his guidance and newfound confidence in their ability to run a successful restaurant. The episode ends with a packed dining room and happy customers enjoying the new menu.