Love Bites Cafe - Kitchen Nightmares Update - Already Closed

On this week's episode of Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay is in Saugerties, New York to help out the restaurant Love Bites Cafe.  Love Bites is a small restaurant owned by engaged couple Chris and Tess.  They are apparently having trouble separating their personal and work lives and Gordon Ramsay is there to help save their restaurant and their relationship.

Kitchen Nightmares visited Love Bites Cafe in June 2023 to film the episode, and I searched around the Internet to read stories, comments and reviews about Love Bites Cafe to get an idea of how the restaurant is doing since Gordon Ramsay visited, and here is what I found (note - all reviews are post Kitchen Nightmares):

The Juicy Box - Kitchen Nightmares Update

On this week's episode of Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay is in Brooklyn, New York to help out the restaurant The Juicy Box.  The full name is The Juicy Box Juice Bar & Lounge and it is a Haitian-American restaurant and bar.  The Juicy Box has apparently been chaotic after the owner's children prioritized partying over the success of the business. 

Kitchen Nightmares visited The Juicy Box in June 2023 to film the episode, and I searched around the Internet to read stories, comments and reviews about The Juice Box to get an idea of how the restaurant is doing since Gordon Ramsay visited, and here is what I found (note - all reviews are post Kitchen Nightmares):

Da Mimmo - Kitchen Nightmares Update

On this week's episode of Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay is in Dumont, NJ to help out the restaurant Da Mimmo.  Da Mimmo was opened in November 2022 by a trio of TikTok influencers Antonio, Vincent, and Vito who are all brothers. Despite being a new restaurant, they are already having financial problems.  When Gordon Ramsay enters the kitchen, he says it smells like Snoop Dogg has been in there. 

Kitchen Nightmares visited Da Mimmo in June 2023 to film the episode, and I searched around the Internet to read stories, comments and reviews about Da Mimmo to get an idea of how the restaurant is doing since Gordon Ramsay visited, and here is what I found (note - all reviews are post Kitchen Nightmares):

In The Drink - Kitchen Nightmares Update

On this week's episode of Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay is in Wayne, New Jersey to help out the restaurant In The Drink Bar and Restaurant.  In The Drink is located on a golf course and Gordon Ramsay finds that the food is not very good.  The owner is an absentee owner and the restaurant is supposedly in debt $250,000.

Kitchen Nightmares visited In The Drink in May 2023 to film the episode, and I searched around the Internet to read stories, comments and reviews about In The Drink to get an idea of how the restaurant is doing since Gordon Ramsay visited, and here is what I found (note - all reviews are post Kitchen Nightmares):

Bask 46 - Kitchen Nightmares Update

On this week's episode of Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay is in Woodland Park, New Jersey to help out Bask 46. Bask 46 has been open for less than a year and Gordon notices that the portion sizes at the restaurant are too big.  The head chef is also confrontational and the menu is dysfunctional.  Gordon will try to provide advice to help turn the restaurant into a success

Kitchen Nightmares visited Bask 46 in May 2023 to film the episode, and I searched around the Internet to read stories, comments and reviews about Bask 46 to get an idea of how the restaurant is doing since Gordon Ramsay visited, and here is what I found (note - all reviews are post Kitchen Nightmares):

Kitchen Nightmares - Bel Aire Diner Update

On the season 8 premiere of Kitchen Nightmares, Gordon Ramsay is in Queens, New York to help out the restaurant Bel Aire.  Bel Aire is a family restaurant and Gordon needs to get the two brothers to work through their emotional conflicts in hopes of saving the restaurant.  While Gordon is there he discovers a menu that is too large, a filthy kitchen and food that doesn't taste good.

Kitchen Nightmares visited Bel Aire in May 2023 to film the episode, and I searched around the Internet to read stories, comments and reviews about Bel Aire Diner to get an idea of how the restaurant is doing since Gordon Ramsay visited, and here is what I found (note - all reviews are post Kitchen Nightmares):

New Kitchen Nightmares Episodes Start September 25 on Fox

Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay makes its return to TV with new episodes that start Monday, September 25th at 8pm ET on Fox.  Kitchen Nightmares has not had a new episode air since 2014, so this is the first new episode in about 9 years.  Gordon Ramsay did have a similar show 24 Hours to Hell and Back that aired for 3 seasons from 2018-2020, but the format was a little bit different. 

This is the eighth season of Kitchen Nightmares (US version) and the season will be 10 episodes long. Each of the 10 restaurants that appear on the show this season will be in either New Jersey or New York.  Filming took place over a 5 week period, so they had to stay in the same area for filming to be able to complete 10 episodes. 

Here is a preview video of the season from Fox.  Also, look for the detailed updates for each of the restaurants that appear on the show on the Kitchen Nightmares Updates page. 

Lowery's Seafood Restaurant Has Closed - 24 Hours to Hell and Back Update

Lowery's Seafood Restaurant in Tappahannock, Virginia, which appeared on season 3 of 24 Hours to Hell and Back has closed.  The restaurant closed in 2020 and they filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2020, later converting to a chapter 7 liquidation in September 2020 (Link).

The closure of the restaurant comes after more than 80 years in business.  You may recall in the episode update that the building was for sale before Gordon Ramsay did the makeover for 24 Hours to Hell and Back.  The closure came less than a year after the show aired.

Despite filing for bankruptcy in 2020, the building remains for sale as of writing this and the MLS listing states, "Are you ready to make the move and start your own restaurant, Brewery, wine shop, at this well-equipped fully furnished seafood restaurant is ready to open. Established in 1938 with a reputation throughout the east coast for good seafood and a family atmosphere. Located in a small riverfront town on a major highway between Richmond and Northern Virginia with over 25,000 car count per day $400K gets fully equipped restaurant business and lease all the space you need or just part, 2 mil gets you building everything"

So it appears the building is available for lease or purchase.

Lowery's Seafood Restaurant has been marked as 'Closed' on the 24 Hours to Hell and Back Updates page. 

Bayou on the Vine Has Closed - 24 Hours to Hell and Back Update

Bayou on the Vine in Kansas City, Missouri which appeared on season two of 24 Hours to Hell and Back has closed.  The restaurant has not posted on Facebook since April 2020 and their website no longer works.  Bayou on the Vine posted a picture on their Instagram page in June 2020 that said, "Business is permanently closed."  So it appears they have been closed since at least June 2020 and they have no plans to reopen.

Bayou on the Vine appeared on 24 Hours to Hell and Back in early 2019 and during the episode, Gordon Ramsay decided to rename the restaurant Gadson's.  They decided not keep the new name and went back to Bayou on the Vine.


Bayou on the Vine has been marked as 'Closed' on the 24 Hours to Hell and Back updates page and here is the detailed update from when the episode aired.

Jaxon Edwin from 24 Hours To Hell and Back Has Closed

Jaxon Edwin Social House, which was featured on 24 Hours to Hell and Back in May 2020 has closed.  Jaxon Edwin was part of the Ellicott City, Maryland special which was filmed in February 2020, where Gordon Ramsay helped multiple businesses recover after a flood.

Jaxon Edwin posted the following message on their Facebook page on August 6, 2020:

"It gives me great pain to let everyone know that we will sadly be ceasing operations for Jaxon Edwin. This company started as kickstarter and ended with a Gordon Ramsay remodel. After filming, we were on fire-standing room only each weekend. My chef Brenden says we were on our way to building something beautiful. Then 3 days later we were shut down due to this pandemic. In May we safely reopened but what we’ve learned the past few months is there are too many things working against us. The pressure of owing 100% of our rent during a time when we are reduced to 50% at best has become too much to bear. While our landlords got most of their burden deferred for several months, we owe 100%. So we’ve tried to reopen per the law, which did not cover expenses. Many people are not yet comfortable with indoor seating, but sadly we were not able to obtain a solution to bring in that business. Several Fridays ago we had a band play and then we later found out that 2 customers had tested positive for COVID-19. I do not want to bear the guilt if someone were to get sick due to us being open. In a perfect world I would love to reopen in a year when it’s safe, but we don’t own our building and it’s been made clear no renegotiations will be made. The overwhelming amount of support that we have received has been incredible. Thank you to all who said you would support us once Covid is over. From the bottom of my heart I am truly sorry to my family for putting us in an awful financial situation. All I ever wanted to do was create a cool concept for this town and help boost EC. I’m sorry to the community for not taking the time to get to know you all. I brought a very successful company to Main Street 4 years ago which lead to having 3 businesses at once. My biggest regret was not getting to know more of you. I should have taken more time to meet you all. Finally I’m sorry to my loyal customers and staff. I know you all love our concept and it brings me to tears (if you can believe that) to know we can’t serve you anymore. Maybe one day when the world is healthy we can try again, but in the meantime, please stay well. #ellicottcity #ecstrong #imsorry"

Obviously COVID-19 and the regulations that have been put on restaurants has been tough for many restaurants and it seems that Jaxon Edwin was unable to make it work.  They had a lot of well wishes in the comments of their post and the restaurant said hopefully some day they could return.  The space is currently available and the other businesses that appeared on 24 Hours to Hell and Back are still open.

Jaxon Edwin has been updated as 'Closed' on the 24 Hours to Hell and Back Updates page.