Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Kitchen Nightmares Closed Restaurants



Reference: Kitchen Nightmares Closed Restaurants


Total closed restaurants: 61/78


SEASON 1 (9/10)
(Still open: The Olde Stone Mill)
Peters is closed. They closed in December 2008 and their father passed away in 2009.Dillons/Purnima is closed. They closed in 2009 and Martin tried to sue Gordon for $3million and to stop the show being aired but it was thrown out of court.
The Mixing Bowl is closed. They closed in January 2009. The restaurant had closed briefly before the filming of the show but reopened for filming.
Seascape is closed. They closed in August 2017 just five months after the episode was filmed and after reverting back to their old menu.
Sebastians is closed. They closed in January 2008 after the family moved back to Boston. Sebastian had a small part in a movie and runs landscaping and financial companies.
Finn McCool's is closed. They sold the restaurant in 2009 with the family continuing to work there. They closed in March 2012 after an issue with the lease.
Lelas is closed. They closed shortly after filming as Lela's debts were too high to recover.
Campania is closed. The restaurant was sold in September 2010 and eight days later Joe sadly took his own life. They closed in January 2011.
The Secret Garden is closed. They closed in March 2010 after selling the restaurant, this sale fell through but he found another buyer. He had abandoned Gordon's changes quickly after filming.



SEASON 2 (11/11, 100%) (all closed restaurants)
Handlebar is closed. They closed in 2009 shortly after Gordon revisited and the restaurant was sold. Bill sadly passed away after a cancer battle in November 2015.
Giuseppi's is closed. They closed in July 2009, blaming the economy and the lack of a liquor license for the closure.Trobiano's is closed. They closed in October 2008 after the restaurant was seized by the state for not paying their taxes.
Black Pearl is closed. They closed just 4 days after the episode aired with owner David posting one a passive aggressive rant online at Gordon.
J Willy's is closed. They closed in February 2009 after choosing to close rather than cut quality due to increasing food costs.
Hannah & Mason's is closed. They They closed in February 2010 with Chris blaming Gordon's menu and falling customer numbers for both the bistro and catering services.
Jack's Waterfront is closed. They closed in December 2010, presumably due to their debts as reviews were much more positive after the episode was filmed.
Sabatiello's is closed. They closed in October 2008 and Samy told the media that he regretted appearing on the show. He opened another pizzeria that closed due to unpaid rent.
Fiesta Sunrise is closed. They closed in September 2008 after the restaurant was seized due to failing to pay taxes. They had closed the previous year due to failing to pay taxes but paid in full and reopened.
Santé La Brea is closed. They closed in June 2011 after selling the restaurant. Dean retired in 2009 and was living overseas and the restaurant was run by his sons prior to closure.
Cafe 36 is closed. They closed on 18 April 2009 with the owners blaming the economy and Gordon's changes to the restaurant for the closure.

SEASON 3 (10/12)
(Still open: Lido di Manhattan, Le Bistro)
Hot Potato Cafe is closed. They closed in August 2010 as their lease was due to expire and a closed sign was put up on the door. Danielle went to college and trained to be a nurse.
Flamangos/The Junction is closed. They closed in April 2011 as Bill and Adele decided to re-retire to Florida. Cheryl moved out of her parents house in 2016.
Bazzini is closed. Bazzini closed in June 2010 and Paul now works as a chef with his son. In a revisit we see Sharyn who had began working full time baking her cakes.
Mojito is closed. Mojito closed in March 2016 and Katalina went travelling, documenting her food journey on Instagram.
Casa Roma is closed. They reverted to their old menu and briefly rebranded as The AV Roadhouse Restaurant Bar & Grill before reverting back.They closed in July 2017.
Mama Rita's is closed. They closed in December 2010 after abandoning Gordon's menu but the catering business continued for a number of years.
Anna Vincenzo's is closed.They closed in April 2010 and Cece sold the restaurant so that she could spend more time with her children. Cece and Michael had seperated.
Fleming is closed. They closed in October 2010, 5 months after airing after trying a number of different menus and event nights.
Sushi Ko is closed. They closed in August 2009. Lisa believes it was too little too late and Samy blames the show and the local economy.

SEASON 4 (10/12)
(Still open: Spanish Pavillon, Oceana Grill)
Classic American is closed. The restaurant closed in August 2013 and they continued offering catering services.
PJ's Steakhouse is closed. They closed a few weeks after filming in May 2010 as the takings were low and the debts were high and returned to the construction trade.
Grasshopper Also is closed. They closed in October 2012, was sold and reopened with new management, new staff and a new makeover. The restaurant has changed hands many times since.
Davide is closed. They closed in May 2014 after being sold in January 2014, as the owners wanted to start a farming venture and food tours of Boston North End.
Downcity is closed. They closed on 10th December 2011, after struggling in the decline of the local economy. Aby is now a personal trainer.
Cafe Tavolini is closed. They closed in December 2010, just weeks after filming with an answerphone recording saying that they were closing for medical reasons.
Kingston Cafe is closed. They closed as a restaurant in August 2018, however the space is still used for events and catering functions.
La Frite is closed. The restaurant was sold to a new owner in July 2016 and closed in September 2017 when the owner changed the restaurant to an Italian eatery called Modo Mio.
The Capri Restaurant featured in Kitchen Nightmares season 4 episode 10 and is closed. They closed in September 2019 due to the twins health issues and declining sales at the restaurant.
Zeke's is closed. They closed in October 2012 after taping a notice to the door and the restaurant was sold to new owners. Daryll and Ellen now own LUCA Eats in New Orleans.

SEASON 5 (9/14)
(Still open: Leone's, Luigi's D' Italia, The Greek at the Harbor, Spin a Yarn Steakhouse, Cafe Hon)
Blackberry's is closed. They closed in March 2013 as Shelly no longer saw room for growth, were maintaining and not getting the clientele they wanted.
Mike and Nellie's is closed. They closed in January 21st 2012 and Mike now owns his own catering company.
Burger Kitchen is closed. The restaurant was sold to new owners in August 2011, was rebranded and closed in February 2012.
Michon's is closed. They closed in August 2013 and two other locations closed - Downtown burnt down in a fire in March 2012 and Peach Tree Centre closed in early 2018. Reviews at the original location were negative after filming.
El Greco is closed. They closed in December 2011 as their debts were too large. Many staff had left due to conflict and reviews after filming were negative with complaints on food and service.
Park's Edge is closed. They closed in early 2014 after their lease ran out and they did not open in a new location. They returned some items to the menu due to customer requests.
Charlie's Italian Bistro is closed. They closed in July 2012 and Genevieve sadly passed away from complications due to epilepsy.
Chiarella's Ristorante is closed. They closed on the 30th June 2015 after their lease expired and they could not afford an increase in rent.
Zocalo is closed. They closed January 2013 after failing to open after Christmas due to spiralling debts including for taxes. Greg and Mary divorced and he remarried waitress Maria.

SEASON 6 (9/13)
(Still open: Mama Maria's, Mrs. Jean's Southern Cuisine, Olde Hitching Post, Yanni's Greek Restaurant)
La Galleria 33 is closed. They closed suddenly in November 2018 with no announcement of the closure.
Barefoot Bobs is closed. They closed suddenly in December 2016 with no announcement of the closure. Prior to the closure they reverted to their old menu and brought back the tiki decor.
Levanti's American Bistro is closed. They closed in November 2013 after Tony decided to retire nine months after the episode was aired.
Sam's Mediterranean Kabob Room is closed. They closed in January 2014 as appearing on the show didn't increase customers numbers and more competition had opened in the area.
Nino's Italian Restaurant is closed. They closed in August 2016 due to retirement. Carina said that the remodel was done using cheap furniture that were not fit for purpose.
Mill Street Bistro is closed. Joe renamed the restaurant to Maple City Tavern and they closed in February 2016. Joe sued Gordon after the episode for missing items and damage to the restaurant.
Prohibition Grille is closed. They closed in July 2017. Chef Rocky opened his own restaurant that had excellent reviews prior to its closure.
Chappy's is closed. Chappy blames the closure on Gordon and has opened and closed a number of restaurants since appearing on the show.
Amy's Baking Company is closed. Amy closed the restaurant in September due to landlord troubles and after much online drama to open an online cookery school. Amy and Samy now live in Israel.

SEASON 7/FINAL SEASON (4/6)
(Still open: Pantaleone's, Zayna Flaming Grill)
Old Neighborhood Restaurant is closed. They closed as of May 1st 2016 after selling the restaurant business, the building was sold in June 2014.
Kati Allo is closed. They closed in April 2014, days after the episode aired. The closure was temporary for renovations but they never reopened.
Mangia Mangia is closed. They closed in November 2014 and Trevor went to rehab, got clean and planned to go to culinary school.
Bella Luna is closed. They closed 3 and a half months after filming in November 2013 and blamed a dispute with the landlord.

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Caribbean Basterds (2010): Enzo G. Castellari's Final Film

After Enzo G. Castellari's string of most Italian films and cameoed in Quentin Tarentino's 2009 film Inglorious Basterds, he came back for final film as a director (so far). It is unknown how the movie was filmed during by the time when Quentin filmed Enzo as part of cameo.

In 2010, "Caribbean Basterds" was released. The story about the three youngsters, Roy, Linda and José, who dressed as a  'modern' pirates, ended up in drug traffic. It was English-language Italian film and afterwards, it is unknown why Castellari had no more new films anymore after this due to his health or busy for personal events.


As for "Caribbean Basterds", it is unknown how made it to the Italian box office or at American box-office, or not in both of the box office.

Then and Now from Rare #1:: Bollywood's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (Mahakaal) (1993)



If I wonder where are the actors who starred in Bollywood's 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' (Mahakaal AKA The Monster)? If so, there are some actors who then and now...

(According to IMDb, there were 14 cast members, but only 11 that I found. Only 2 members were missing from now and whether it is unavailable due to faded into obscurity or disappeared from public scene.)



                                                                           Karan Shah

                                                               Archana Puran Singh

                                                     Reema Lagoo (died May 18, 2017)

                                                               Kulibhushan Kharbanda

                                                                     Dinesh Kaushik

                                                                 Kunickaa Sadanand

                                                                      Mayur Raj Varma
                                                                     Johnny Lever
                                                       

                                                                         
                                                                       Asha Patel

Unfortunately, only Baby Swetha and Sunil Dhawan had no recent photos yet.

Baby Swetha

                                                                       Sunil Dhawan

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Simone Gillianti: Author of "Rick Springfield"

Simone Gillianti was the author of biography of Rick Springfield which his career is up to 1984.

It is unknown where this author born or unknown jobs before leading into author career.

In 1984, Gillianti wrote about Rick Springfield which documented the career up to 1984 including as an actor and as a singer. According to Awful Library Books about the two books on famous two male 1980s teen idols (one for Springfield, other was Michael J. Fox from pop culture author Keith Elliot Greenberg), this book contains two pages of Facts & Figures.

It's unknown for other books aside from this either out of stock or in stock and nothing much heard from Simone up to now.