Restaurant Startup
TV ShowReturning Series

Restaurant Startup

2014
2 seasons
18 episodes
Reality

Restaurateur & TV personality Joe Bastianich and chef/restaurateur Tim Love vie against each other to invest their own money in food concepts they believe will make millions. Each week, two teams will compete for a shot at making their dreams come true.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Exotic Eats, U.S. Currency

    08-07-201443m

    Joe Bastianich and Tim Love decide whether or not to invest in Kraken Congee in Seattle, Wash. or Ramy's Falafel Fusion in Portland, Ore.

  • Ep 2

    2.A Truck Load of Money

    15-07-201443m

    Food trucks are featured, including Baby's Badass Burgers in Los Angeles; and Bacon Bacon in San Francisco, which features a bacon-theme menu.

  • Ep 3

    3.Cold Cash for Warm Bread

    22-07-201443m

    Baked goods are featured. Included: a mother-and-daughter team from Brooklyn who want to open a quick-serve waffle-cone restaurant in Manhattan; and friends from New Jersey who cam...

  • Ep 4

    4.Small Plate, Big Money

    29-07-201443m

    Two fledgling "small plate" businesses from Los Angeles are featured. Included: a catering company run by two best friends; and a husband-and wife team who want to grow their charc...

  • Ep 5

    5.Pasta-Bilities for Investment

    05-08-201443m

    Two pasta companies compete for financial assistance, including a gluten-free-pasta concept that uses chickpeas as a main ingredient; and a ravioli tasting bar featuring unusual fl...

  • Ep 6

    6.Sweet Investment

    12-08-201443m

    California natives have a idea of infusing bacon and chocolate. A couple from Oakland hope to sell alcohol infused marshmallows.

  • Ep 7

    7.Comfort Food Cash-in

    19-08-201443m

    Joe Bastianich and Tim Love hear a pitch from Mac-o-licious, a pair of divas from Los Angeles who claim to have the best Mac ‘n’ Cheese. By adding artisanal cheeses and high-end in...

  • Ep 8

    8.The Best Ingredient for Investment

    26-08-201443m

    A chef and his wife create a successful snout-to-tail catering company; a small anchovy-themed pop-up is run by a recently divorced couple who want a more permanent location.

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