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S1E4
French Fight
Michel an arrogant, womanizing French chef steals from Jack's menu and seduces Mimi, his head waitress, sparking a brutal feud between Nolita and a rival French bistro.
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#2
S1E2
Aftermath
With Nolita's becoming a smashing success, Jack must find a way to reconcile his promise to Primo to run a by-the-book kitchen with his need for Steven's less-than-legal tactics that keep the kitchen running smoothly. Meanwhile, newly-promoted floor captain Mimi's decision to stop pooling tips leads to a feud between waiters Cameron and Donna, and Jack gets a second chance with ex-girlfriend Audrey.
#3
S1E3
Dinner Date with Death
Jack's intimidating cooking instructor announces that, because he is suffering from heart disease, he is going to eat at Nolita's every night until he dies, prompting the kitchen staff to go to great lengths to concoct potentially fatal entrées, while Jack is conflicted over his food killing somebody. Meanwhile, a hot dog vendor sets up shop on the sidewalk outside the restaurant to cash in on Nolita's overflow crowds.
#4
Rabbit Test
S1E6
#5
Teddy Takes Off
S1E8
#6
Praise Be Praise
S1E10
#7
An Affair to Remember
S1E11
#8
The Robbery
S1E9
#9
Exile on Main Street
S1E1
#10
Let's Do Brunch
S1E7
Lowlights
After an article on page Six claims that Jack snubbed a famous actress at Nolita, Jack's boss realizes that part of the success of the restaurant includes the chef spending time with Nolita's patrons. Not wanting to leave a hole in his very busy kitchen, Jack hires a female chef he knows and trusts. At first, the boys resent a woman in their midst, but Becky quickly wins the crew over - and the more Becky fits in, the less space there is for Jack.
#12
And the Award Goes to...
S1E13
#11
Power Play
S1E12
#10
Let's Do Brunch
S1E7
#9
Exile on Main Street
S1E1
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