Season 1
11 episodes · Jan 21, 2015
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- S1E1
Italian Cuisine
Jan 21, 201560mTwo delectable new restaurants serving Italian cuisine face off in three daunting challenges. Doma in Beverly Hills features Italian food with a global twist while the team at Dolce Italian in South Beach is dedicated to serving authentic Italian dishes. Service is the key to success in this episode where Doma's veteran waiter Igor puts on a show at every meal and Dolce's general manager Dean has hospitality in his genes.
- S1E2
Shared Plates
Jan 28, 201560mTwo innovative restaurants making waves with their shared plates concepts face off. Miami's The Federal is run by a powerhouse couple who put their life savings into the restaurant. In Austin, Swift's Attic is the creative brainchild of an experienced culinary dream team.
- S1E3
New Service Concepts
Feb 4, 201560mTwo restaurants specializing in unique service models face off. The Church Key in Los Angeles entertains diners with its dim sum and drink carts, while Restaurant Jezebel in Austin promises customized menus for its diners. Will the restaurants live up to their creative concepts?
- S1E4
Operated by Couples
Feb 11, 201560mR House in Miami features globally inspired cuisine. Barlata Tapas Bar specializes in authentic Spanish cuisine to Austin.
- S1E5
Battle of the Burger
Feb 18, 201560mTwo restaurants nationally known for their amazing burgers face off. Porter Ale House in Austin has curated one of the best beer menus in the state.Tongue & Cheek in Miami has become famous for its delicious dishes and craft cocktails.
- S1E6
European Inspired
Feb 25, 201560mTwo restaurants serving European fare tangle in a food fight. Included: a married couple's French-inspired bistro in California.
- S1E7
Fast Casual Dining
Mar 4, 201560mTwo restaurants specializing in high-end cuisine in a casual atmosphere battle it out. Morgan's BBQ was created by two longtime friends and serves up authentic Texas barbecue in the heart of Brooklyn. Miami trendsetter Buns & Buns is winning fans over with globally-inspired, high-quality ingredients, dishes and specialty breads. Seasoning proves to be a challenge at both restaurants as they push out fancy yet fast food.
- S1E8
Seasonal Menus
Mar 11, 201560mTwo restaurants with intimate dining rooms, seasonal menus and a passion for nose-to-tail cooking face off. The Pines from Brooklyn, New York is run by a young crew with serious chops. Across the country in Pasadena, California, a veteran chef is drawing diners with his seasonal Italian menu.
- S1E9
Semifinal Round 1
Mar 18, 201560mFour winning restaurants return to compete in the semifinals, but they are in for a twist when they find out the semifinal round in reality started weeks ago when secret diners were sent to investigate all of the restaurants. It is sudden death as two restaurants are eliminated from the competition on the spot while the remaining two are tasked to create pop-up restaurants representing the next evolution of their concepts in 24 hours.
- S1E10
Semifinal Round 2
Mar 25, 201560mIn the second semifinal round, the remaining four winning restaurants arrive to discover the competition has already commenced as a new group of secret diners visited all of the restaurants. In a second round of immediate elimination, two restaurants are sent home from the competition on the spot while the remaining two are given 24 hours to create pop-up restaurants representing the next evolution of their concepts.
- S1E11
Finale
Apr 1, 201560mThe competition to find the Best New Restaurant comes to a head as the last two restaurants standing face off. Each visits their competition to experience a dinner service and see what tricks the other is bringing to the table. Back in New York, both establishments do battle at Tom Colicchio's restaurant River Park and serve their best 4 course meals to a room packed full of VIP diners. In the end, one restaurant will win $100,000, an editorial feature in Bon Appétit, a featured spot at America's number one global food festival, Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appétit 2015, and the title of Best New Restaurant.