Restaurant: Impossible

About Restaurant: Impossible

Released in 2011, "Restaurant: Impossible" is an American reality television series that follows celebrity chef Robert Irvine as he revamps failing American restaurants. The premise of the show is a unique challenge where Irvine is given only two days and a budget of $10,000 to bring the restaurant back on track. It is a journey of transformation not just in terms of the restaurant’s ambience and menu but also the mindset of the restaurant owners and the employees.

Making / Production

"Restaurant: Impossible" is produced by Marc Summers and Shooters TV. Production of each episode is characterized by tight schedules and uncompromising deadlines with filming often lasting for 10-12 hours a day. The production team has a large role in not just capturing on camera the process of transformation but also actively being a part of the change through redesigning, redecorating and even sometimes constructing parts of the restaurant.

Actors

• Robert Irvine: As the host of the show, he utilizes his creativity and culinary expertise to revamp the menu and decor. His tough love approach and no-nonsense attitude create a dynamic and engaging atmosphere throughout the series
• Taniya Nayak: As one of a rotating group of interior designers on the show, Nayak is known for her amazing designs that transform the restaurant interiors in less than two days.
• Tom Bury: A construction manager who worked on the show from 2011 to 2016. Bury's role in the show was critical to turn the design dreams into reality within the short span of time.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was rebooted in 2019 as "Restaurant: Impossible Revisited" and "Restaurant: Impossible: Back in Business" in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Robert Irvine's $10,000 budget has to cover not just food and decor but also sometimes new appliances, which presents a unique challenge in each episode.
• Despite the attempts to save each restaurant, not all have succeeded in staying open after appearing on the show.

Awards

While the series "Restaurant: Impossible" has garnered a large fan base and high ratings, it has not won any notable awards to date.

Quotes

• "What's important is the passion, the love for cooking, and love for people."
• "It's not always about food, it's about the emotions."

Music, Soundtrack

• The music in "Restaurant: Impossible" is primarily instrumental, setting the mood and pace of the show.
• The intense sound cues accompany the critical moments of the show, adding a depth of emotion and drama.