

Restaurant: Impossible
2011-01-19 · 43 min / episode · ★ 6.8
Chef Robert Irvine tries to turn around restaurants across America that are facing an impending demise if things don't improve. With a $10,000 budget and two days to work, Irvine uses his creativity and resourcefulness to turn the eatery's fortunes around.
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- Marc Summers Productions
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- India, United States of America
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- Canceled
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Robert IrvineSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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