Restaurant Stakeout

Willie Degel helps Anthony and Toby, owners of Hot Rods Real Pit BBQ in Wharton, N.J. After 10 years, the restaurant is still struggling to succeed and it's robbing them of hours they should be spending with their daughter.

Willie Degel comes to the aid of Luis and his mother who own The Latin Kitchen. After his mother's freak accident and arrival of new competition, Luis' close to ruin. Willie takes on the unfocused, unguided staff.

The owner of A.J.'s Burgers in New Rochelle, can't seem to make ends meet despite award winning burgers. Willie Degel soon discovers A.J.'s issues including an overloaded menu, confused identity and a burned out manager.

Willie Degel's called to help Shiraz Persian Restaurant that's been forced out business twice before. With staff infighting, laziness and an owner too afraid to lay down the law, Willie finds there may be more than he can fix.

Willie Degel steps in to help Lisa, owner of The Bayou in North Bellmore, N.Y., After 22 years of authentic cajun flavors, customers now seem to be disappearing. Willie discovers what may be at the heart of the problem.

Willie Degel comes to the aid of Danny's Steakhouse in Red Bank, N.J. The owner desperate to slow down, but doesn't think his staff can manage without him. Willie discovers that the staff is incompetent and there may be a thief.

An overly generous brother may be the root of this restaurant's problems.

Sisters Kim and Trisha own the Dock's Clam Bar & Pasta House in Staten Island, N.Y. Faced with a devastating setback following Hurricane Sandy, Willie Degel is their last hope to save the only business they've ever known.

Willie Degel assists the young owner of Smokehouse Barbecue in Somerville, New Jersey. Willie finds an unprofessional staff that is more interested in pulling pranks than customer service.

After 20 yrs of hard work and chasing the American dream, Juan opened Roasted Peppers in Mamaroneck with his business partner and co-chef Darrell. They can barely make ends meet. Juan turns to Willie Degel to keep his dream alive.

Joe, Sommerville's The Venetian Grille owner, took over the family restaurant 8 yrs ago. After failing to open a new restaurant, he returned to find customers have disappeared. Willie Degel discovers the problems that need fixing.

Willie Degel answers the call to the owner of Michael's Roscommon House in Belleville, New Jersey. The man inherited the restaurant from his late father and is struggling to keep it going. Willie soon discovers his problem.

Willie Degel comes to the aid of Rene, co-owner of Barzola Restaurant in Flushing. Rene inherited the restaurant from his parents, but is struggling to make ends meet. Willie uncovers what may be dragging the restaurant down.