In his first mission, Gordon spies on Parthenon, a beloved family-run Greek restaurant in Washington, D.C.; Gordon's assignment is to embolden the owner to modernize and pass the torch of his nearly four-decade legacy to his son.
Gordon exposes the toxic working relationship between the married co-owners of a deteriorating Italian bistro which prides itself on delivering home-style cooking.
Gordon surveils and works to save a legendary soul food cafe on the verge of losing its legacy.
Gordon orchestrates a fresh start for the overworked and burdened-by-debt owner of a “haunted” restaurant.
Gordon attempts to tame a brawling staff and transform the sloppy kitchen crew of a near-bankrupt family-owned business into proper chefs.
Gordon helps the owner of an understaffed barbecue joint start anew by minimizing the menu and inventory by focusing on BBQ staples.
Using his covert alias and high-tech surveillance equipment, Gordon gains intel on the community staple, Callahan's Seafood Bar and Grill, which has rapidly declined since the owner died and left the restaurant to his three daughters. Callahan's used to be the center of their familial bond, but the eldest daughter's substandard leadership skills and the kitchen staff's lack of respect for management and overall indifference has left the restaurant and the sister's relationship in turmoil. Phase one of Gordon's assignment: compel the sister co-owners and staff to take accountability.
After a much-needed reality check, the sisters unite to rebuild their family's legacy with Gordon's help. What starts as a heartfelt memorial for their father turns into a mission to revamp Callahan's Seafood Bar and Grill. Operation Callahan 2.0 is underway, with the sisters and staff committed to the high-stakes task of maintaining the pride and legacy of the restaurant. Leadership and communication are key ingredients for a successful mission and failure is not on the menu. Phase two of Gordon's assignment: relaunch and sustain a functional restaurant.
