In his first mission, Gordon spies on Parthenon, a beloved family-run Greek restaurant in Washington, D.C.; Gordon's assignment is to embolden the owner to modernize and pass the torch of his nearly four-decade legacy to his son.
Gordon exposes the toxic working relationship between the married co-owners of a deteriorating Italian bistro which prides itself on delivering home-style cooking.
Gordon surveils and works to save a legendary soul food cafe on the verge of losing its legacy.
Gordon must orchestrate a fresh start for the owner of a fish-focused restaurant in Chesapeake Bay.
Gordon must tame a brawling staff and transform a sloppy kitchen crew into proper chefs.
Gordon must help the owner of Wilson's Secret Sauce, by minimizing the menu and inventory, and focusing on barbecue staples.
Gordon gains intel on community staple Callahan's Seafood Bar and Grill, which has rapidly declined since the owner died and left the restaurant to his three daughters.
After a much-needed reality check, sisters unite to rebuild their family's legacy with Gordon's help.
Gordon must help empower the owner of a female-run restaurant rediscover her passion for cooking.
Gordon must help a stubborn father and his frustrated son keep their outdated restaurant alive.
Gordon must neutralize the threat of vermin and unkempt kitchen habits at a Philadelphia restaurant and help the owner pass the torch to her children.
Boston's Savin Bar & Grill has a rich history but the crew is short-staffed and overworked, leaving Gordon to bridge the connection between the absent owners and exhausted staff to develop a cohesive restaurant identity.
Gordon tries to revamp Crazy Burger, a historic establishment located in the heart of Rhode Island.