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Consumed: The Real Restaurant Business

Season 1 · 8 episodes · May 13, 2015

  1. Episode 1

    Eat or Get Eaten

    May 13, 2015

    Three restaurants fight for success on the mean streets of New York. Trend-setting chain The Meatball Shop looks to expand its empire, while Harlem hotspot Melba's searches for new ways to grow. Meanwhile, family-run Ann & Tony's struggles to attract customers in a changing Little Italy.

  2. Episode 2

    It Takes Two

    May 20, 2015

    The co-owners of The Meatball Shop and Ann & Tony’s face internal rifts, while Melba prepares to make the biggest bet of her career.

  3. Episode 3

    Boiling Point

    May 27, 2015

    Ralph and Anthony receive a million- dollar proposal, Melba is hit with a violation, and Michael and Daniel come to a crossroads.

  4. Episode 4

    Raising the Bar

    Jun 3, 2015

    Melba tries to meet a deadline; Daniel faces some harsh financial realities; Ralph and Anthony tinker with a new source of revenue.

  5. Episode 5

    Nothing Ventured

    Jun 10, 2015

    Daniel races to fix his flagship location in time for the fifth anniversary party, while Michael begins a new chapter. Rohini prepares to re-launch her struggling New York location.

  6. Episode 6

    Unsustainable

    Jun 17, 2015

    Michael makes two enormously risky decisions; Rohini pushes her staff to refresh Vermilion's menu; Daniel must find a way to cap his soaring labor costs.

  7. Episode 7

    Doors Open

    Jun 24, 2015

    Rohini finally re-launches Vermilion and faces her critics; Daniel deals with a potentially devastating crisis; Ralph and Anthony decide to honor their parents with a big event.

  8. Episode 8

    We Are Not Going Anywhere

    Jul 1, 2015

    Ralph and Anthony pay tribute to their family and prepare to pass the torch; Michael puts his risky concept to the test; Daniel makes a decision that will change his and Michael's lives forever.