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Season 1 – Best New Restaurant

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Culinary experts dine at U.S. restaurants, judging them on food, decor and hospitality.
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Best New Restaurant — Season 1

Best New Restaurant — Season 1

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Tom Colicchio

Host

Maggie Nemser

Self

Jeffrey Zurofsky

Self

Gordon Ramsay

Executive Producer

Tom Colicchio

Executive Producer

Elizabeth Cook

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 21, 2015 Italian Cuisine Two Italian restaurants face off, as culinary experts judge them on food, decor, service, and hospitality; Doma features food with a global twist while Dolce Italian's team is dedicated to serving authentic Italian dishes. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 28, 2015 Shared Plates: Miami's The Federal vs. Austin's Swift Attic Making waves with their shareable plates, Miami's The Federal faces off against Swift's Attic in Austin, Texas. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 4, 2015 New Service Concepts: Los Angeles' The Church Key vs. Austin's Restaurant Jezebel Two restaurants with 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, Texas, promises customized menus for its diners. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 11, 2015 Operated by Couples: Miami's R House vs. Austin's Barlata Tapas Bar Run by a veteran chef and his new husband, Miami's R House features globally inspired cuisine, while Barlata Tapas Bar is run by a married couple who bring Spanish cuisine to Austin, Texas. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 18, 2015 Battle of the Burger: Austin's Porter Ale House and Gastropub vs. Miami's Tongue & Cheek Two restaurants famous for their burgers face off; in Austin, Texas, Porter Ale House specializes in high-end pub fare and boasts an excellent beer menu; Miami's Tongue & Cheek is known for its delicious dishes and whimsical craft cocktails. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 25, 2015 European Inspired: New York's L'Apicio vs. Orange County's Little Sparrow In Santa Ana, Calif., Little Sparrow is a French-inspired bistro whose owners rallied the community to help fund the restaurant; In New York, L'Apicio serves up spicy Italian dishes with first-class hospitality. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 4, 2015 Fast Casual Dining: Miami's Buns & Buns vs. New York's Morgan's BBQ Two competing restaurants dish out high-end cuisine in a casual atmosphere; Morgan's BBQ serves up Texas barbecue in the heart of Brooklyn, N.Y.; in Miami, Buns & Buns wins over patrons with globally-inspired ingredients, dishes and specialty breads. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 11, 2015 Seasonal Menus: Los Angeles' Union Restaurant vs. New York's The Pines Two restaurants feature seasonal menus and nose-to-tail cooking; The Pines in Brooklyn, N.Y., is run by a young crew with serious chops; in Pasadena, Calif., Union Restaurant's veteran chef attracts diners with his seasonal Italian menu. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 18, 2015 Semifinal Round 1 While four winning restaurants compete in the semifinals, it is revealed that secret diners have been judging them for weeks; two competitors are eliminated, and the remaining two are tasked with creating pop-up restaurants in 24 hours. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 25, 2015 Semifinal Round 2 In the second semifinal round, the four remaining winning restaurateurs discover their eateries have been visited by secret diners; two competitors are sent home, while two must create pop-up restaurants in 24 hours. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 1, 2015 Finale The final two establishments face off for the title of Best New Restaurant; the remaining restaurateurs visit the competition for dinner, then their crews serve up four-course meals to VIP diners at Tom Colicchio's New York restaurant, River Park. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Gordon Ramsay, Tom Colicchio, Elizabeth Cook, Nicola Moody, Patricia Llewellyn, Ben Adler
Network
Bravo
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Reality, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 21, 2015