Kitchen Nightmare is back in style with a ninth season in which it seems there will be no more moments of rest.. On his first day, Alberto Chicote faced a situation of absolute chaos when he visited the Nicasso restaurant, a traditional tapas bar located in the popular El Clot neighborhood of Barcelona. The explanation of the name of the place already warned that it would be a program full of challenges for the chef. According to the owner’s son, this name was given because his father “doesn’t listen to anyone”, something he demonstrated throughout the program, where The presenter’s advice was always answered wrongly and with the craziest justifications..
Manel is the stubborn owner and chef of this place where calçots and typical dishes of Catalan gastronomy are the specialty.although he cannot stand being contradicted and is not particularly friendly with customers and the waitresses who provide service.. He also doesn’t treat Jonathan, his son, particularly well, who works in a small grocery store in a wall-to-wall space, so it’s common for him to have to leave his abandoned business to help the restaurant with all sorts of situations and problems. From changing a butane bottle to fixing the disastrous electrical installation that breaks down from time to time and leaves the customers and the kitchen completely in the dark. As if that weren’t enough, Cockroaches are the real queens of the place and roam freely on the tables and plates of the guests, causing the most unpleasant moments.. The solution of Vanesa, one of the waitresses, is none other than kill them one by one with a blowtorch or whatever is within reach at any time.
Faced with these bleak prospects, Chicote didn’t know where to turn and had one of his usual moments where he threatens to leave with his entire team and do nothing to help them. The straw that broke the camel’s back was the owner’s response to one of the customers’ complaints: “There’s a Chinese bar next door, if you want I’ll send you there. fuck“.
Although he tried to make some small changes in the way of working and in the organization, the disaster did not improve at all and Manel was still determined not to listen to reason.Do what you want, I’ll leave tomorrow with a clear conscience.“, said the Madrid native before specifying that he was experiencing “the worst reopening of service in eleven years”.
Alberto Chicote discovers the big problem of the owner of Nicasso
Although Chicote pays close attention to what happens in the kitchen, he also looks for the root of the problems, which led him to discover the personal drama of the businessman, who has suffered for years from his addictions.I thank God that I wake up every day and don’t drink. No matter what happens, the important thing for me is not to drink. It is a very serious and deadly disease.“, news he gave her before assuring her that he was still undergoing therapy to avoid a relapse.
One of those who suffered most from these alcohol problems was his son, which has led to a complicated coexistence today.He’s mad at me because I wasn’t there for five years of his life. I think he loves me a lot, but it’s hard for him.” said Manel before the young man appeared on the scene and gave him a hug to confirm their reconciliation.
With this new start, Nicasso has started a new stage with changes in its decoration and in its menu, even if The service and the relationship between each will have to change a lot for this to move forward successfully..
