The Opener

The Opener

2 Seasons

Everybody thinks they have what it takes to open a restaurant, but Celebrity Chef and restaurant consultant David Adjey knows better. Will he succeed in turning these dreamers into successful restaurateurs?

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The Opener

12 Episodes

  • The Opener, S2, E1: El Barrio
    44:07
    The Opener, S2, E1: El Barrio
    Episode 1

    The Opener, S2, E1: El Barrio

    Episode 1

    Fusion eatery in the Kensington Market district of Toronto.

  • The Opener, S2, E2: The Giggling Jerks
    44:07
    The Opener, S2, E2: The Giggling Jerks
    Episode 2

    The Opener, S2, E2: The Giggling Jerks

    Episode 2

    A businessman and a semi-pro football player set out to corner the Ottawa market on Caribbean food. But sibling rivalry's and financial pressures threaten to turn this dream into a nightmare.

  • The Opener, S2, E3: Le Boucan
    44:07
    The Opener, S2, E3: Le Boucan
    Episode 3

    The Opener, S2, E3: Le Boucan

    Episode 3

    Three hockey pals attempt to open and run their own restaurant in an up-and-coming area of southwest Montreal.

  • The Opener, S2, E4: Poco a Poco
    44:07
    The Opener, S2, E4: Poco a Poco
    Episode 4

    The Opener, S2, E4: Poco a Poco

    Episode 4

    Chef Adjey helps a former realtor realize his dream of opening an upscale restaurant. But first, they have to whip into shape a green team of cooks and managers that threatens to de-rail the opening.

  • The Opener, S2, E5: Dave's Oyster Bar
    44:07
    The Opener, S2, E5: Dave's Oyster Bar
    Episode 5

    The Opener, S2, E5: Dave's Oyster Bar

    Episode 5

    A fisherman decides to buy his wife a restaurant of her own, and names it after himself.

  • The Opener, S2, E6: Huvar's Artisan Market
    44:07
    The Opener, S2, E6: Huvar's Artisan Market
    Episode 6

    The Opener, S2, E6: Huvar's Artisan Market

    Episode 6

    A man who inherited a fortune finds out that new eateries need more than cash.

  • The Opener, S2, E7: Janohn's
    44:07
    The Opener, S2, E7: Janohn's
    Episode 7

    The Opener, S2, E7: Janohn's

    Episode 7

    A father-son team are struggling to open an unusual high-end fusion bistro in rural Louisiana. But there's a big problem: economic troubles have left no market for an expensive new restaurant. Can Chef Adjey turn their high-end menu into a budget friendly offer?

  • The Opener, S2, E8: Michele's
    44:07
    The Opener, S2, E8: Michele's
    Episode 8

    The Opener, S2, E8: Michele's

    Episode 8

    A 50-something former spa manager wants to open South Florida's most romantic dining lounge. She convinces her love-struck new husband to loan her $1.3 million to get it up and running - with their marriage on the line.

  • The Opener, S2, E9: Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse
    44:07
    The Opener, S2, E9: Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse
    Episode 9

    The Opener, S2, E9: Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse

    Episode 9

    Chef Adjey works with the owners of a Brazilian steakhouse in Edmonton.

  • The Opener, S2, E10: Savor
    44:07
    The Opener, S2, E10: Savor
    Episode 10

    The Opener, S2, E10: Savor

    Episode 10

    Now the proud owner of a gorgeous historic building in downtown Springfield, MI, businessman and artist, Erik wants to build a gallery and restaurant in one.

  • The Opener, S2, E11: The Helm
    44:07
    The Opener, S2, E11: The Helm
    Episode 11

    The Opener, S2, E11: The Helm

    Episode 11

    Four friends decide they are tired of working for others, but don't realize how hard it is to open a restaurant.

  • The Opener, S2, E12: Unwind on Union
    44:08
    The Opener, S2, E12: Unwind on Union
    Episode 12

    The Opener, S2, E12: Unwind on Union

    Episode 12

    Running away from their old soul-crushing jobs, two foodies want to open a classic American cuisine joint in San Francisco. Financial pressures threaten to tear apart their marriages. Can Chef Adjey save their relationships and the restaurant?

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