Ep 11. Mill Street Bistro, Part 1
- TV14
- March 1, 2013
- 43 min
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6.8 (181)
In Kitchen Nightmares season 6 episode 11, titled Mill Street Bistro Part 1, superstar chef Gordon Ramsay visits a struggling restaurant owned by a husband and wife team. With the restaurant located in a small town in Ohio, the couple is struggling to attract customers and keep their business afloat. Ramsay arrives in his signature style, ready to turn around the failing restaurant.
Upon arrival, Ramsay is shocked by the unpleasant outdoor seating area, which he likens to a prison yard. The inside of the restaurant is also in a sorry state, with a strange collection of decorations, including a life-size knight in shining armor. The chef's first impressions of the owners, Joe and Jeni Nagy, are mixed. Ramsay finds Joe to be overly aggressive and confrontational while Jeni is worried about how the business is affecting their finances.
After tasting the first dishes ordered by Ramsay, he is immediately concerned, as he deems all of them to be inedible. Joe's defensive personality continues to rear its head, but Ramsay is unrelenting in his bid to get through to the restaurant owner. The chef's team discovers that the restaurant is not only making terrible food but also tampering with recipes and using substandard ingredients.
As the episode continues, Ramsay torpedoes the food, leading Joe to become increasingly angry and aggressive. Ramsay doesn't relent, however, despite being on the receiving end of several rants. Joe, unwilling to trust Ramsay and his team, seems determined to sabotage the process.
Throughout the episode, Ramsay's no-nonsense approach leads to many arguments between him and Joe, culminating in an explosive outburst from the restaurant owner. Despite the confrontations, Ramsay persists in his goal to save the restaurant and restore its reputation.
The episode ends with Ramsay still struggling to connect with the stubborn Joe. Nevertheless, the celebrity chef promises to return to the restaurant and continue his effort to get through to the owner and help the restaurant get back on its feet.
