
Gordon arrives to witness a dinner service and is surprised to see Rishi performing a belly dance and hides in the freezer to avoid it and the customers are confused. Steaks are coming back raw instead of medium but Rishi does not know what to do when a customer complains and Gordon has to assist her. Upon tasting the pot of gravy they discover it has gone sour. Gordon inspects the fridge and raw and cooked food next to each other is discovered. Gordon tells the customers to stop eating the food and shuts down the restaurant. The next day the staff reveal that Rocky is the problem. He goes outside during a busy service and he takes 3% of the tips as he told her this was standard. Rishi breaks down and admits she is scared to make changes especially with regards to Rocky.
Gordon promises to help her find a new chef. When Rocky arrives that evening, Rishi lets him go and he admits he had got complacent. Gordon gives Rishi a cooking lesson so she feels more comfortable in the kitchen. The restaurant is given a makeover, changing the restaurant to Prohibition Gastropub. The decor is modern and the bar brightens up the room. He also brings in a new chef Tyler to relaunch the menu and to help recruit a new chef. Gordon reveals the new simple menu and the staff are impressed with the new menu items. Rishi is also given a makeover and she is dressed in a smart suit. For relaunch night, Gordon has invited local influential bloggers to help spread the word and the customers love the food and he makes Rishi promise to put on no more dinner belly dance shows!
What Happened Next?
In the weeks that followed, the new improvements are a big hit and Rishi feels in control of her restaurant again. The changes have been met with a mixed response, both Yelp reviews and Trip Advisor reviews show both regulars preferring the old menu and new customers loving the new look and new menu. The restaurant was sold and is no longer owned by Rishi, it has however kept the same name and decor but Prohibition Grille closed in July 2017.
Rocky opened his own restaurant called Ole Soul Southern Creole, reviews are good.
Prohibition Grille was aired on 26 April 2013, the episode was filmed in November 2012 and is Kitchen Nightmares season 6 episode 13.
Huh. Never heard of this place, and I go to school there.
ReplyDeleteIt's on Hewit, between Rucker and Hoyt. I used to live real close to it, but I moved to Seattle.
DeleteI've seen every episode of Kitchen Nightmares from the UK and US, and I have to say Rishi is the biggest idiot that has ever been on this show, and that includes Amy and Samy from Amy's Baking Company. It saddens me that Rishi is a fellow Pacific Northwesterner.
ReplyDeleteI know this post is older but I couldn't agree more! (watching replay of the episode now) This woman really thinks she's something doesn't she? The trying to be "oh so sexy" was hilarious. LMFAO. Does she not know how ridiculous she looks? When she comes out in that belly dancing costume she should comp all of her customers meals because they will soon be losing their lunch. I cant believe how delusional she was about the way she thinks she looks & her restaurant.
DeleteI tell you what. Watching Rishi "belly dancing" gave me gastric distress. Also, I think that she had a fling with "Chef" Rocky, who had ex-con written all over him. Apparently, they are still open, but since I don't live in the area, I can't confirm that. Although, my dream has always been to live in the Pacific Northwest but the cost of living just got way too high.
DeleteI have to agree. She was also flirting with Ramsey when he came in. She actually touches him on the shoulder when he orders his meal and you can see he was visibly uncomfortable with it.
DeleteIt does continue to amaze me how 'out of touch' some people can be with how they think others view them.
We didn't know about this episode but happened to eat there this weekend, and it was FANTASTIC. Great food, warm decor, friendly service. We loved it and would go back.
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DeleteAbsolutely disgusting! How can any person be that oblivious to unhealthy handling of foods, visually awful texture and colors of the food is a SURE sign of. Freshness which they didn't have.. and the CHEF wanting to serve old nasty food and. Have that under his title but live w that ..its appauling!
ReplyDeleteWent here yesterday, had no idea of the KN connection or the restaurant's past. The food was amazing, the ambiance top notch and the food was tasty. We're going back for sure.
ReplyDeleteYou went there with no idea of the KN connection and the next day you post a glowing review on a KN fan page?
DeleteSure... we ALL believe that.
Well if you use your brain, you can come to the conclusion that they probably heard about the connection whilst there and then went to look it up at home.
DeleteI'm just getting around to viewing this KN recording. Gastropub makes me think that I'm going to get sick. I'm glad that it is still open but I am surprised that it is.
ReplyDeleteMutton dressed as lamb - and I'm not talking about the food!
ReplyDeleteGordon Ramsey RUINED this place. I loved it before he put his dirty hands on it!!!!! I will NEVER go back!!!!
ReplyDeleteRocky, is that you?
DeleteProbably.
DeleteGotta admit, Rocky took his firing like a champ. He admitted he screwed up and let things deteriorate and left without making a scene. Glad to see Rishi and Rocky are both doing well.
ReplyDeleteMy dance coach was friends with this woman, and can confirm that yes, she really is that much of an airhead.
ReplyDeleteI've been binge watching the whole series. I've been living in the UK but I am italian (chef). Can someone explain to me the health and safety regulations in the States? Does anyone overwatch those restaurants? I was shocked how they get away with. I mean how is it possible that The Government doesn't protect customers from those headious restaurants?
ReplyDeleteNo, there is minimal health inspector oversight of restaurant kitchens in the USA. Government oversight of anything for protection of the populace is extremely unpopular and difficult to find funding for in America.
DeleteAs a son of a very successful restaurant owner, I'm also shocked andrea. I've seen my father and his employees clean the kitchen every day and still got one or two warning amongst the years (in France), but these places are filthy beyond belief. And filth like that can't really be faked for the show, so I don't think I'll ever eat in a restaurant in the US XD
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