Ep 6. Truffles and Champagne

In Sweetbitter season 2 episode 6 titled "Truffles and Champagne," Tess and Will find themselves at odds when Simone's ex-husband, David, comes to visit the restaurant. Meanwhile, Sasha mentors Heather on how to impress the regulars and Jake prepares for a big date with a customer.

As soon as David arrives, the tension between him and Simone is palpable, leading Will to become protective of his friend. But as David joins Simone at the bar, Tess can't help but feel drawn to him, despite Simone's warnings not to get involved. Tess finds herself caught in the middle of their drama as she tries to maintain her relationships with both Simone and Will.

Meanwhile, Sasha is tasked with training new server Heather, who quickly proves to be inexperienced and unaware of the restaurant's high-end clientele. Sasha shows her the ropes, teaching her how to pronounce the French menu items and impress the regulars to earn bigger tips. However, when Heather finds herself in over her head during a VIP dinner service, she turns to Sasha for help.

Jake, on the other hand, is preparing for a big date with a wealthy customer named Gloria. He spends the day prepping truffles and pairing champagne for their dinner, hoping to impress her and secure a larger tip. But when Tess confronts him about his intentions, Jake begins to question his own motives and the true value of his relationship with Gloria.

As the night at the restaurant wears on, tensions between the staff and the customers begin to simmer. Heather struggles to keep up with the demands of the VIP guests, while Sasha grapples with his own ethics in serving the elite. Tess becomes increasingly curious about David, even as she tries to avoid getting involved in his drama with Simone. Will finds himself torn between loyalty to his friend and the desire to protect her from harm.

In the end, "Truffles and Champagne" leaves the characters grappling with their own motivations and desires in the fast-paced and unpredictable world of fine dining. As they navigate the complex relationships that define their lives, they must confront the inherent inequalities of the restaurant industry and the ways in which they are complicit in upholding them.