Restaurant Stakeout

After his mother's passing, Joe took a big gamble and used his inheritance to open Joe Broadway's Billiards and Sports Pub in Staten Island, N.Y. For the past year, Joe has run himself into the ground simply trying to stay afloat.

Willie Degel's heads to Sugo Cafe, a family-run business in Long Beach. For six years, Desperate to spend time with his loved ones, Alan staffed Sugo with family and friends, but discovers that business and family do not mix.

Willie Degel's heads to Sugo Cafe, a family-run business in Long Beach.

Willie Degel comes to the aid of BlonDee's Bistro and Bar in Huntington. Dena opened BlonDee's to support her 3 children. But, after an unfavorable review from the New York Times, she spends all of her time at the restaurant.

Willie Degel rushes to 90 Park to the rescue of owner Antonia. Due to a family illness, Antonia's attention shifted and now she's paying for it. Though a wiz in the kitchen, Antonia is a disaster at staff and finance management.

Willie Degel's called in by a woman, the owner of Beso Restaurant and Bar in Brooklyn. Though a successful businesswoman, her first try at running a restaurant is coming as a shock. A strong start has turned into bad reviews.

Willie Degel heads to North Arlington to help Larry and Jack, the owners of The Original Mama Angelo's. The authentic Italian cuisine is no longer enough to keep patrons coming back even with their life savings.

Willie Degel travels to Staten Island to rescue the chef/owner of PK's Restaurant and Lounge. When he opened his restaurant a year ago, it was a dream come true, but now it's a nightmare, and Willie is determined to get things under control.

Willie Degel swoops in to Jersey City's VB3 to come to the aid of two cousins who opened a high-end Italian restaurant. One cousin is running the kitchen with precision, while the other is having trouble managing the restaurant and staff.

A former boxing champ used his winnings to open his own business, A Plate of Soul, in Jamaica, New York. His family depends on the restaurant for their livelihood but, despite his passion, he can't turn a profit.

Willie steps in to helps a couple who own 12 Grapes Wine Bar in Peekskill, New York. The husband has invested everything they have into the business, but now, his dream is jeopardizing their financial future.

Willie helps a pair of lifelong best friends. The former Wall Street hotshots opened Somers 202 in Yorktown Heights, New York. While locals initially loved the restaurant, lately business has bottomed out.

The man who runs Division Street Grill, was once a hands-on owner, but has recently lost his passion for the business and his staff is following his lead.

On top of a failing business, a restaurant owner needs to cut back his hours to address health issues. With a troublesome staff he is often working 90 hours a week, and Willie is determined to bring some relief to this restaurant.