

At Mamma Júlia, Jacquin deals with sewage, disorganization, and an owner nicknamed “Big Dog,” who is more of a hindrance than a help.

At Ça-Va, Jacquin faces a cramped kitchen, extreme heat and resistance from an unprepared staff in a French bistro in name only.

At Estrela de Roma, Jacquin deals with debt, disorganization, and a family drama: father and son partners who haven't spoken in 27 years.

At Kitanda, Jacquin finds an exhausted chef, an unprepared staff, and resistance to change that threatens the restaurant's future.