Episode 1
Aired Oct 1, 2007
Bistro Aubergine
A floundering French bistro is transformed into a pub.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 8, 2007
Dhaba Indian Excellence
An Indian restaurant needs a new menu and a renovated dining area.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 15, 2007
La Cabana
Eduardo was getting the restaurant ready when it was broken into and trashed.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 22, 2007
Seashell Seafood
The Seashell Seafood Restaurant gets a new menu so that the family tradition can live on.
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Episode 5
Aired Oct 29, 2007
Bagel World
Bagel World is a landmark institution that has been serving bagels since 1965.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 5, 2007
Essence
Memorial Day weekend pushes back plans for a big reveal.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 12, 2007
Waterfall Martini Lounge
Waterfall Martini Lounge in Toronto.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 19, 2007
Calypso Hut
The Calypso Hut replaces its bamboo bar and transforms into a refined restaurant.
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Episode 9
Aired Nov 26, 2007
Bulldog Cafe
The Bulldog Coffee shop, a cappuccino champion, competes with the neighborhood's corporate coffee.
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Episode 10
Aired Dec 3, 2007
The Central
The team redo the decor, update the menu and use every trick to make the restaurant a success.
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Episode 11
Aired Dec 10, 2007
The Richmond Rogue
Todd needs an exorcism; he bought the Richmond Rogue pub five years ago, and has already lost a partner, been sued, and suffered through a smoking ban with no patio.
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Episode 12
Aired Dec 17, 2007
Hollingers
The Hollinger Restaurant.
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Episode 13
Aired Dec 24, 2007
Golden Flame Restaurant
The Golden Flame Restaurant.
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Episode 14
Aired Jan 8, 2008
Bakerberry Caffe
Kirsten and Jon are all guts, no glory; they hope to realize their romantic dream of running a chic European café and start turning a profit, but instead, Bakerberry fades into the background because it has zero personality.
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Episode 15
Aired Mar 31, 2008
Dooney's
For 25 years this local spot has been famous for drawing the bright lights of film, literature and theater and giving these people a place to enjoy; sadly this place is going downhill and needs a facelift.
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Episode 16
Aired Apr 7, 2008
Hamar Weyne
Ali owns the Hamar Weyne and learns that the restaurant business can be hard to run.
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Episode 17
Aired Apr 14, 2008
Massimo's
Tony tries to keep his father's dream and legacy alive.
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Episode 18
Aired Apr 21, 2008
Il Papagallo
Lou wants Il Pappagallo to be the restaurant that his mother remembers from her visits back to Italy.
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Episode 19
Aired Apr 28, 2008
Mighty Mike's
Hasan is going through a rough time both in his life and restaurant; Hasan's floor manager, Kassandra, is passionate about her work and wants to help improve his business, so she lends a hand to get her boss out of a rut.
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Episode 20
Aired May 12, 2008
Kensington's
The Kensington gets a makeover.
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Episode 21
Aired May 19, 2008
Pita Stop
The Pita Stop gets a makeover.
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Episode 22
Aired May 26, 2008
Aggie Martin's
This space has already morphed from busy boutique to bustling bakery, but now that the owners want to expand into a full eatery.
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Episode 23
Aired Jun 2, 2008
Di and Gabby's
A solution for turning Di & Gabby's back into a viable business.
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Episode 24
Aired Jun 9, 2008
Jonathan's
A traditional Portuguese restaurant that is getting a contemporary flair.
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Episode 25
Aired Jun 16, 2008
Roma Ristorante
Owners of an Italian restaurant get some much needed help.
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Episode 26
Aired Oct 6, 2008
Hollywood Panini
Hollywood Panini is a box office flop; the hardworking couple thought they could make a go of the bare-bones panini shop when they bought it a year ago.
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