Chef Antonia Lofaso goes undercover in high-stakes restaurant rescues alongside her sous-chef Nestor Milian, slipping into failing restaurants that are one bad review away from total collapse. While Antonia watches the drama unfold from a secret command center -- spying on every meltdown, mistake, and questionable choice -- Nestor is on the inside, embedded with the staff and digging up the juicy truth. From toxic team dynamics to truly tragic food, nothing stays hidden for long. When the real reasons customers aren't coming back are exposed, Antonia storms in to call out the chaos and whip these teams into shape. But with the clock ticking and closure looming, only time will tell if Antonia can turn these hot messes into hot spots.
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In Kitchen Undercover, chef Antonia Lofaso goes undercover in high-stakes restaurant rescues alongside her sous-chef Nestor Milian, slipping into failing restaurants that are one bad review away from total collapse. While Antonia watches the drama unfold from a secret command center — spying on every meltdown, mistake and questionable choice — Nestor is on the inside, embedded with the staff and digging up the juicy truth. From toxic team dynamics to tragic food, nothing stays hidden for long. When the real reasons customers aren't coming back are exposed, Antonia storms in to call out the chaos and whip the teams into shape. But with the clock ticking and closure looming, only time will tell if Antonia can turn these hot messes into hot spots.
Best known for her many roles on Food Network, Bravo’s Top Chef, and CNBC’s Restaurant Startup, Antonia Lofaso is one of America’s most popular and beloved chefs. She is currently the executive chef and owner of Black Market Liquor Bar (Studio City, California) and Scopa Italian Roots (Venice, California). Her most recent concept DAMA (Downtown Los Angeles, California) has received rave reviews and critical acclaim since opening its doors in late 2018. In addition to her thriving restaurant businesses, Antonia is revolutionizing the hospitality industry’s aesthetic by redesigning chef wear for style and functionality, through her brand Chefletics.
