Opening Night
Chef and restaurateur Brian Duffy guides first-time restaurant owners through the pivotal days leading up to the moment they've been dreaming of: opening night. From menu development and branding to staffing and price points, Brian helps owners and chefs make the critical decisions that can turn their restaurant into the next big thing or force it to close too soon.
About The Show
Chef and restaurateur Brian Duffy guides first-time restaurant owners through the pivotal days leading up to the moment they've been dreaming of: opening night. From menu development and branding to staffing and price points, Brian helps owners and chefs make the critical decisions that can turn their restaurant into the next big thing or force it to close too soon.
Episodes
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Family-Style Italian
In Boston, restaurant consultant Brian Duffy helps sports reporter-turned-chef Jen Royle open her dream Italian restaurant. Brian guides her through the tricky task of opening in the North End neighborhood -- the heart of Little Italy, where there's competition on every corner. Jen envisions a family-style concept, but what to serve, how much food to make and how much to charge are just some of the things she needs to figure out before opening her doors to guests.