

Air Date
May 13, 2015
Episodes
8 episodes
Consumed: The Real Restaurant Business
Season 1
Episodes
1. Eat or Get Eaten
Three restaurants fight for success on the mean streets of New York. Trend-setting chain The Meatball Shop looks to expand its empire, while Harlem hotspot Melba's searches for new ways to grow. Meanwhile, family-run Ann & Tony's struggles to attract customers in a changing Little Italy.
2. It Takes Two
The co-owners of The Meatball Shop and Ann & Tony’s face internal rifts, while Melba prepares to make the biggest bet of her career.
3. Boiling Point
Ralph and Anthony receive a million- dollar proposal, Melba is hit with a violation, and Michael and Daniel come to a crossroads.
4. Raising the Bar
Melba tries to meet a deadline; Daniel faces some harsh financial realities; Ralph and Anthony tinker with a new source of revenue.
5. Nothing Ventured
Daniel races to fix his flagship location in time for the fifth anniversary party, while Michael begins a new chapter. Rohini prepares to re-launch her struggling New York location.
6. Unsustainable
Michael makes two enormously risky decisions; Rohini pushes her staff to refresh Vermilion's menu; Daniel must find a way to cap his soaring labor costs.
7. Doors Open
Rohini finally re-launches Vermilion and faces her critics; Daniel deals with a potentially devastating crisis; Ralph and Anthony decide to honor their parents with a big event.
8. We Are Not Going Anywhere
Ralph and Anthony pay tribute to their family and prepare to pass the torch; Michael puts his risky concept to the test; Daniel makes a decision that will change his and Michael's lives forever.