NBC Takes Another Shot at Restaurant Reality

Faith W | March 19, 2008

The last time NBC tried its hand at a restaurant-themed reality show it was in 2003 with The Kitchen. Although it managed to hang around for two seasons, it was no Hell’s Kitchen in the ratings department, and was quietly put to rest. Next season they are going to give it another try with a cooking-based reality show called The Chopping Block.

The food-based competition will differ from similar shows like Hell’s Kitchen and Top Chef in that eight couples will be split into two teams and each team will be given a restuarant to develop from the ground up. They will be given feats each week, ranging from picking the theme and decor for their respective establishments, to actually promoting the eatery. The competitions will be judged by professional food critics, and at the end of each episode one couple will be eliminated.

Coincidentally, the British version of the show was hosted by Gordon Ramsay until he was replaced by his mentor, chef Marco Pierre White. White will be hosting the American version as well.

For more details about the show, click here.