Ep 8. Fixin' Anita's Grill
- TV-G
- January 29, 2016
- 21 min
American Diner Revival season 2 episode 8, titled "Fixin' Anita's Grill," follows hosts Amanda Freitag and Ty Pennington as they head to Selma, Alabama to revive Anita's Grill, a historic diner that has been a staple in the community for over 70 years.
Upon arriving at Anita's Grill, Amanda and Ty meet with owner Anita Johnson and her daughter Tywanna, who have been struggling to keep the diner afloat. The decor and equipment in the diner are outdated and in need of repair, and the menu is uninspired and not attracting new customers.
Amanda and Ty get to work immediately, starting with revamping the menu. They bring in Chef John Besh, a James Beard award-winning chef, to help create a menu that highlights flavors from the South while also adding a modern twist. The trio works tirelessly to come up with dishes that will bring in new customers and keep the regulars coming back.
While the menu is being revamped, Ty and his team work on updating the diner's decor. They remove old tables and chairs and replace them with new booths and tables that better fit the classic diner theme. They also update the lighting and add new paint to the walls, giving the diner a fresh and inviting feel.
Back in the kitchen, Chef Besh and the team work on creating the perfect dishes to showcase on the new menu. They create signature dishes like a crawfish omelette and pecan-crusted catfish that are sure to draw in visitors from all over.
Throughout the episode, Amanda and Ty also work on bringing in members of the Selma community to help with the restoration process. They hold a community event where locals can come in and help with the painting and restoration work, making it truly a community effort.
Overall, "Fixin' Anita's Grill" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the power of community and the importance of preserving historic landmarks. With the help of Amanda, Ty, and Chef Besh, Anita's Grill gets a much-needed facelift and a new menu that is sure to keep the diner running for many more years to come.
