Pesadelo na Cozinha
A Brazilian reality television series in which chef Érick Jacquin is invited by the owners to spend a week with a failing restaurant in an attempt to revive the business.
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Episodes
1 · Escondidinho da Amada
★ 8.0Jan 26, 2017
Chef Jacquin visits Escondidinho da Amada in Pinheiros, São Paulo, and finds a restaurant on the brink of collapse. The biggest obstacle? The conflict between the owners, Fernando and Amada, which compromises the kitchen and service.
2 · Najjah
★ 7.5Feb 2, 2017
At Najjah restaurant in Santana, São Paulo, Jacquin finds a disorganized kitchen, a lot of dirt, and a rivalry between the chefs. The owner, Arthur, dreams of success, but is far from achieving it without drastic changes.
3 · Saia do Padre
★ 7.5Feb 9, 2017
At the Saia do Padre bar in Pompeia, São Paulo, Jacquin meets a couple at odds. Elaine insists on keeping the dream alive, but Itamar no longer believes in it. With a debt of R$30,000, the chef must restore the union—and their finances.
4 · Nahamalho
★ 7.0Feb 16, 2017
Jacquin visits Nahamalho, a restaurant in Perdizes, São Paulo, where cost-cutting has become a priority—too much so. With a precarious structure and partners constantly at odds, the chef will have to impose order and restore the business's quality.
5 · Hooker
★ 7.5Feb 23, 2017
Jacquin visits Hooker, a burger on the trendy Rua Augusta, where owner Cézar claims to have the best burger in town. But the untrained staff and disorganized management are putting the business at risk. The chef will need to cut back on the hype and ego.
6 · Fina Farina
★ 7.5Mar 2, 2017
Chef Jacquin visits Fina Farina, an Italian restaurant in Vila Mariana, São Paulo, where owner Luciano faces a R$120,000 debt and serious management problems. Saving the business will require much more than a good sauce.
7 · Samosa & Company
★ 7.0Mar 9, 2017
Jacquin visits Samosa & Company, an Indian restaurant near Paulista Avenue. The local clientele rejects the strong flavors, and the biggest obstacle is Vijay, an inflexible and authoritarian owner who resists any suggestion.
8 · Burg One
★ 7.0Mar 16, 2017
Jacquin travels to Jacarepaguá, RJ, to help out at Burg One. Run by Pedro and Michel, two partners with no experience in the industry, the burger joint is floundering due to basic errors and disastrous decisions. The chef has his work cut out for him.
9 · La Cabaña
★ 7.5Mar 23, 2017
Jacquin visits La Cabaña, a traditional Argentine restaurant in Moema, SP, which is experiencing dark times. Deep in debt, the restaurant is the scene of constant arguments between owner Oliveira and chef Juan, a former partner.
10 · Los Molinos
★ 7.5Mar 30, 2017
Jacquin visits Los Molinos, a Spanish restaurant founded in 1982 in Ipiranga, SP. Once an award-winning restaurant, the restaurant now faces debt and almost no customers. The chef's challenge will be to restore its prestige and attract customers back.
11 · Sal e Pimenta
★ 6.5Apr 6, 2017
Jacquin visits Sal e Pimenta, a Portuguese restaurant in the Paraíso neighborhood of São Paulo. With an owner unfamiliar with Portuguese cuisine and an untrained staff, the chef must revive the menu's tradition and motivate his staff.
12 · Dedo de la Chica
★ 5.5Apr 13, 2017
In the heart of Vila Madalena, São Paulo, Dedo de la Chica attracts few customers and accumulates losses. With no culinary experience and poor management, owner Aline turns to chef Jacquin to save the restaurant from closure.
13 · Trilha da Costela
★ 6.5Apr 20, 2017
At Trilha da Costela restaurant in Mooca, SP, Jacquin finds more than just disorganization: the team is constantly in conflict, and there's a battle of egos among the cooks. The challenge will be to calm tempers and unite the team to save the business.
