Ep 12. All in the Family

Summary:

In this episode of Restaurant: Impossible, Chef Robert Irvine visits All in the Family, a restaurant in Westport, Massachusetts owned by the Perry family. The restaurant has been struggling to stay afloat due to the owner's lack of experience in the industry and the outdated decor and menu. Chef Robert needs to revamp the restaurant's menu and decor to attract more customers and make the restaurant profitable again.

The episode begins with Chef Robert arriving at the restaurant and meeting with the owner's wife, Janet Perry, who is managing the restaurant. Janet explains that the restaurant has been struggling and she hopes Chef Robert can help them turn things around. Chef Robert inspects the restaurant and finds that the decor is outdated, the menu is uninspired, and the kitchen is disorganized.

Chef Robert meets with the rest of the family, including the owner, Tony Perry, and his sons, Tony Jr. and Cory. Chef Robert learns that Tony had bought the restaurant without any prior experience and has been struggling to keep the business running. Chef Robert expresses concern about the lack of experience and asks the family to be honest with him about their commitment to making the restaurant successful.

Chef Robert starts by revamping the menu, adding more fresh and healthy options, and removing items that aren't selling. He also teaches the kitchen staff new recipes and techniques to improve the quality of the food. Meanwhile, the design team works to create a more modern and welcoming atmosphere in the restaurant.

The family members are initially resistant to the changes, especially Tony Jr. who is accustomed to doing things his own way. Chef Robert tries to get through to him, reminding him that he needs to put the success of the restaurant first.

As the renovation comes to an end, Chef Robert hosts a stress test to see if the restaurant can handle the increase in business. The family members are put to the test as they struggle to keep up with the orders and maintain quality in the kitchen. However, they all come together in the end to pull off a successful service.

At the end of the episode, Chef Robert reveals the renovated restaurant to the family and their reactions are emotional. The restaurant has a fresh new look and the menu is much improved. Chef Robert also gives the family a pep talk, reminding them that they are a team and they need to work together to make the restaurant successful.

Overall, Restaurant: Impossible season 15 episode 12 "All in the Family" is an inspiring story of a family working together to save their struggling restaurant. With Chef Robert's guidance, they are able to overhaul the menu and decor to attract more customers and turn the business around.