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See Episode GuideBarbecue Bootcamp
Barbecue Street is an old-school Georgia BBQ joint stuck in its ways. With their business dwindling, restaurant consultant Monti Carlo and a group of elite Yelp reviewers step in with hidden cameras to see what's really going wrong. The reviews are shocking and so is the surveillance footage, which reveals the reason Barbecue Street's 'cue is tough, dry, and inedible. To get them out of this rut, she brings in BBQ expert Robby Royal to give them the latest techniques and help revamp a few dishes. Then, Monti invites another round of elite Yelp reviewers to see if the owners are able to break their bad habits.
Barbecue Bootcamp
Barbecue Street is an old-school Georgia BBQ joint stuck in its ways. With their business dwindling, restaurant consultant Monti Carlo and a group of elite Yelp reviewers step in with hidden cameras to see what's really going wrong. The reviews are shocking and so is the surveillance footage, which reveals the reason Barbecue Street's 'cue is tough, dry, and inedible. To get them out of this rut, she brings in BBQ expert Robby Royal to give them the latest techniques and help revamp a few dishes. Then, Monti invites another round of elite Yelp reviewers to see if the owners are able to break their bad habits.
Brooklyn Taco Fail
Chef Monti Carlo enlists a team of Yelpers to help raise the dismal Yelp rating of Paco's Tacos, a Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn run by two Italian-Americans. Six Yelpers expose the problems before Monti works her magic with the owners and their chef, then another six Yelpers dine undercover. Will their posted reviews help lift the restaurant out of its two-star slump?
Brooklyn Taco Fail
Chef Monti Carlo enlists a team of Yelpers to help raise the dismal Yelp rating of Paco's Tacos, a Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn run by two Italian-Americans. Six Yelpers expose the problems before Monti works her magic with the owners and their chef, then another six Yelpers dine undercover. Will their posted reviews help lift the restaurant out of its two-star slump?
Brooklyn Taco Fail
Chef Monti Carlo enlists a team of Yelpers to help raise the dismal Yelp rating of Paco's Tacos, a Mexican restaurant in Brooklyn run by two Italian-Americans. Six Yelpers expose the problems before Monti works her magic with the owners and their chef, then another six Yelpers dine undercover. Will their posted reviews help lift the restaurant out of its two-star slump?
Comfort Food Catastrophe
The Spot in Montclair, NJ, hoped that their crispy fried chicken and gooey mac and cheese would make them the neighborhood's go-to restaurant, but their Yelp reviews are full of complaints about sub-par service, management failures and basic cooking mistakes. Restaurant consultant Monti Carlo steps in to help, giving one dish a social media makeover, challenging the lead cook to a consistency test and doing a crash course in management. Then, a group of Yelp reviewers decides if these changes hit the spot!
Comfort Food Catastrophe
The Spot in Montclair, NJ, hoped that their crispy fried chicken and gooey mac and cheese would make them the neighborhood's go-to restaurant, but their Yelp reviews are full of complaints about sub-par service, management failures and basic cooking mistakes. Restaurant consultant Monti Carlo steps in to help, giving one dish a social media makeover, challenging the lead cook to a consistency test and doing a crash course in management. Then, a group of Yelp reviewers decides if these changes hit the spot!
Burger Bomb
The Delkwood Grill in Marietta, Ga. is a family-run joint with an aging clientele. Owners Dawn and Paul desperately need younger customers to keep their doors open, but they haven't changed a thing in decades in an attempt to honor their father's legacy. On top of that, there's a major sports stadium opening nearby that will bring new crowds. Enter host Monti Carlo and her team of elite Yelp reviewers, who use hidden cameras to uncover flavorless food and overcooked burgers. Monti sends the kitchen to burger school, but will the Delkwood follow her advice in order to entice both the stadium crowd and the younger generation?
Burger Bomb
The Delkwood Grill in Marietta, Ga. is a family-run joint with an aging clientele. Owners Dawn and Paul desperately need younger customers to keep their doors open, but they haven't changed a thing in decades in an attempt to honor their father's legacy. On top of that, there's a major sports stadium opening nearby that will bring new crowds. Enter host Monti Carlo and her team of elite Yelp reviewers, who use hidden cameras to uncover flavorless food and overcooked burgers. Monti sends the kitchen to burger school, but will the Delkwood follow her advice in order to entice both the stadium crowd and the younger generation?
Comfort Food Catastrophe
The Spot in Montclair, NJ, hoped that their crispy fried chicken and gooey mac and cheese would make them the neighborhood's go-to restaurant, but their Yelp reviews are full of complaints about sub-par service, management failures and basic cooking mistakes. Restaurant consultant Monti Carlo steps in to help, giving one dish a social media makeover, challenging the lead cook to a consistency test and doing a crash course in management. Then, a group of Yelp reviewers decides if these changes hit the spot!
Barbecue Bootcamp
Barbecue Street is an old-school Georgia BBQ joint stuck in its ways. With their business dwindling, restaurant consultant Monti Carlo and a group of elite Yelp reviewers step in with hidden cameras to see what's really going wrong. The reviews are shocking and so is the surveillance footage, which reveals the reason Barbecue Street's 'cue is tough, dry, and inedible. To get them out of this rut, she brings in BBQ expert Robby Royal to give them the latest techniques and help revamp a few dishes. Then, Monti invites another round of elite Yelp reviewers to see if the owners are able to break their bad habits.
Comfort Food Catastrophe
The Spot in Montclair, NJ, hoped that their crispy fried chicken and gooey mac and cheese would make them the neighborhood's go-to restaurant, but their Yelp reviews are full of complaints about sub-par service, management failures and basic cooking mistakes. Restaurant consultant Monti Carlo steps in to help, giving one dish a social media makeover, challenging the lead cook to a consistency test and doing a crash course in management. Then, a group of Yelp reviewers decides if these changes hit the spot!
Barbecue Bootcamp
Barbecue Street is an old-school Georgia BBQ joint stuck in its ways. With their business dwindling, restaurant consultant Monti Carlo and a group of elite Yelp reviewers step in with hidden cameras to see what's really going wrong. The reviews are shocking and so is the surveillance footage, which reveals the reason Barbecue Street's 'cue is tough, dry, and inedible. To get them out of this rut, she brings in BBQ expert Robby Royal to give them the latest techniques and help revamp a few dishes. Then, Monti invites another round of elite Yelp reviewers to see if the owners are able to break their bad habits.
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