We recently reported that two of the three locations for Soul Daddy, the restaurant concept which won America's Next Great Restaurant, had closed after only a few weeks. Word was that all of the resources were being shifted to support the remaining restaurant in Minneapolis. Now this last location has closed as well.
A PR statement reads, "This was a difficult decision for us, as we wanted to see Soul Daddy succeed, but the restaurant simply was not performing as we had hoped. We'd like to thank all of the customers who tried our restaurants and the people who worked hard to try to make the restaurants succeed."
According to Portfolio's estimates, the failure cost more than $3 million. Chipolte Corp. put in about $2.3 million. Chipotle founder Steve Ells and his fellow judges/investors Bobby Flay, Lorena Garcia, and Curtis Stone supposedly contributed $220,000...
A PR statement reads, "This was a difficult decision for us, as we wanted to see Soul Daddy succeed, but the restaurant simply was not performing as we had hoped. We'd like to thank all of the customers who tried our restaurants and the people who worked hard to try to make the restaurants succeed."
According to Portfolio's estimates, the failure cost more than $3 million. Chipolte Corp. put in about $2.3 million. Chipotle founder Steve Ells and his fellow judges/investors Bobby Flay, Lorena Garcia, and Curtis Stone supposedly contributed $220,000...
- 7/8/2011
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
One of the greatest mysteries of America's Next Great Restaurant is exactly how much money the show's four judges actually invested in the restaurant, Soul Daddy, which just closed its final location after just two months. If Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone, and Lorena Garcia all invested the same amount of money as Chipotle founder Steve Ells, the answer is $220,000. Along with that, Chipotle gave $2.3 million to be the show's prize sponsor, meaning the...
- 7/6/2011
- by Andy Dehnart
- Reality Blurred
NBC's recent reality series, America's Next Great Restaurant, wasn't a success in the ratings and was cancelled after one season. Fortunately, the TV series lasted long enough to to see a winner crowned on May 1st.
Jamawn Woods, the owner of a small Detroit catering business, won with his concept for a healthy soul food restaurant called Soul Daddy. As the prize from the show, Woods' eatery opened for business in three locations -- Manhattan, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis (in the Mall of America). Some of the investment money for the restaurants supposedly came from the show's judges -- Chipotle founder Steve Ells, and chefs Lorena Garcia, Curtis Stone, and Bobby Flay.
Now, it looks like two of the locations haven't lasted any longer than the seven episode series. Both the New York and Los Angeles branches of Soul Daddy have already closed, after...
Jamawn Woods, the owner of a small Detroit catering business, won with his concept for a healthy soul food restaurant called Soul Daddy. As the prize from the show, Woods' eatery opened for business in three locations -- Manhattan, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis (in the Mall of America). Some of the investment money for the restaurants supposedly came from the show's judges -- Chipotle founder Steve Ells, and chefs Lorena Garcia, Curtis Stone, and Bobby Flay.
Now, it looks like two of the locations haven't lasted any longer than the seven episode series. Both the New York and Los Angeles branches of Soul Daddy have already closed, after...
- 6/17/2011
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
America's Next Great Restaurant? Not so great just yet.
Soul Daddy, the winning restaurant from the NBC reality show, has shuttered two of its three locations in New York and Los Angeles, Eater reports.
From creator Jamawn Woods, Soul Daddy opened three restaurants in New York, Los Angeles and Minneapolis on May 2 with investors (and series judges) Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone, Lorena Garcia and Chipotle founder Steve Ells. Woods' healthy soul food cuisine beat out...
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Soul Daddy, the winning restaurant from the NBC reality show, has shuttered two of its three locations in New York and Los Angeles, Eater reports.
From creator Jamawn Woods, Soul Daddy opened three restaurants in New York, Los Angeles and Minneapolis on May 2 with investors (and series judges) Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone, Lorena Garcia and Chipotle founder Steve Ells. Woods' healthy soul food cuisine beat out...
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- 6/15/2011
- by Kate Stanhope
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Photo by Pop Culture Passionistas
We were big fans of the recent reality TV show America's Next Great Restaurant and were sad to see it end this past Sunday. But the best thing about the series is, it's the gift that keeps on giving. Because at the end of the road the winner received a restaurant chain with three locations, New York, Minneapolis and right here in Los Angeles. And so even before we knew who took top prize, we planned a pilgrimage to the eatery's opening day festivities on Monday morning.
It turns out our top choice was also the favorite of the judges — Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone, Lorena Garcia and Steve Ells. Soul Daddy was triumphant over Spice Coast and the Brooklyn Meatball Company. Creator Jamawn Woods started out his career running a chicken and waffles catering company out of his apartment and now he's a restaurateur. We...
We were big fans of the recent reality TV show America's Next Great Restaurant and were sad to see it end this past Sunday. But the best thing about the series is, it's the gift that keeps on giving. Because at the end of the road the winner received a restaurant chain with three locations, New York, Minneapolis and right here in Los Angeles. And so even before we knew who took top prize, we planned a pilgrimage to the eatery's opening day festivities on Monday morning.
It turns out our top choice was also the favorite of the judges — Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone, Lorena Garcia and Steve Ells. Soul Daddy was triumphant over Spice Coast and the Brooklyn Meatball Company. Creator Jamawn Woods started out his career running a chicken and waffles catering company out of his apartment and now he's a restaurateur. We...
- 5/4/2011
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
NBC's "America's Next Great Restaurant" selected Jamawn Woods as the winner after impressing investors Bobby Flay, Steve Ells, Lorena Garcia and Curtis Stone, who chose his Soul Daddy restaurant concept. His competition was Sudhir Kandula with Spice Coast and Joey Galluzzi with the (Saucy Balls) Brooklyn Meatball Company, but it was Wood's flair for soul food that won him three restaurants in New York, Hollywood, and Minneapolis. Monsters sand Critics spoke briefly with Jamawn Woods to learn more about how he will market a food that traditionally features fried chicken, ham hocks, black eyed peas, chitlins, mac n'cheese, collard greens and mayonnaise and sour cream laden salads. Monsters and Critics: Hey Jamawn, congratulations. Jamawn Woods: Thank you so...
- 5/4/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
NBC's "America's Next Great Restaurant" selected Jamawn Woods as the winner after impressing investors Bobby Flay, Steve Ells, Lorena Garcia and Curtis Stone, who chose his Soul Daddy restaurant concept. His competition was Sudhir Kandula with Spice Coast and Joey Galluzzi with the (Saucy Balls) Brooklyn Meatball Company, but it was Wood's flair for soul food that won him three restaurants in New York, Hollywood, and Minneapolis. Monsters sand Critics spoke briefly with Jamawn Woods to learn more about how he will market a food that traditionally features fried chicken, ham hocks, black eyed peas, chitlins, mac n'cheese, collard greens and mayonnaise and sour cream laden salads. Monsters and Critics: Hey Jamawn, congratulations. Jamawn Woods: Thank you so...
- 5/4/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
"America's Next Great Restaurant" has crowned its first ever winner, Jamawn Woods. The reality show by NBC which is a cross between "The Apprentice" and "Top Chef" named Woods' restaurant Soul Daddy as the winner of first season on Sunday, May 1 finale.
Soul Daddy beat Brooklyn Meatball Company and Spice Coast in the final challenge which was made ala "Hell's Kitchen". The finalists were tested with actual diners giving reviews on their meals. Before the soft opening, the restaurateurs were to meet architects to discuss the dining area and design the company's logos.
The judges, including Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone, Steve Ells, and Lorena Garcia, agreed that Soul Daddy's concept of healthy soul food was a success. They thought Spice Coast's concept was too similar to Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Brooklyn Meatball Company made them wait too long for their food, causing a backup.
"This is definitely the biggest moment of my life.
Soul Daddy beat Brooklyn Meatball Company and Spice Coast in the final challenge which was made ala "Hell's Kitchen". The finalists were tested with actual diners giving reviews on their meals. Before the soft opening, the restaurateurs were to meet architects to discuss the dining area and design the company's logos.
The judges, including Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone, Steve Ells, and Lorena Garcia, agreed that Soul Daddy's concept of healthy soul food was a success. They thought Spice Coast's concept was too similar to Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Brooklyn Meatball Company made them wait too long for their food, causing a backup.
"This is definitely the biggest moment of my life.
- 5/2/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
It was between the Brooklyn Meatball Company, Soul Daddy and Spice Coast for the title of "America's Next Great Restaurant" on Sunday, May 1. So who went home with the title and the chance to run a three-location chain of restaurants?
That would be Jamawn Woods and his concept Soul Daddy, which specializes in healthy soul food. The investing team -- which is made up of Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone, Steve Ells and Lorena Garcia -- chose Soul Daddy as Spice Coast was pretty similar to Chipotle (Ells' company) and Brooklyn Meatball Company's service was backed up over an hour during the final challenge.
The final challenge kind of resembled "Top Chef's" restaurant wars with each contestant developing a soft open for their concept restaurant. The contestants met with arthitects to design the eating space and graphic designers for their logos. Several hundred customers tried out the food.
Soul Daddy's restaurants in New York City,...
That would be Jamawn Woods and his concept Soul Daddy, which specializes in healthy soul food. The investing team -- which is made up of Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone, Steve Ells and Lorena Garcia -- chose Soul Daddy as Spice Coast was pretty similar to Chipotle (Ells' company) and Brooklyn Meatball Company's service was backed up over an hour during the final challenge.
The final challenge kind of resembled "Top Chef's" restaurant wars with each contestant developing a soft open for their concept restaurant. The contestants met with arthitects to design the eating space and graphic designers for their logos. Several hundred customers tried out the food.
Soul Daddy's restaurants in New York City,...
- 5/2/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Photo by MitchellHaaseth/NBC
We have mixed emotions about the season finale of America's Next Great Restaurant on Sunday night. We’re sad that the show is already wrapping up, but we’re excited that the following day we’ll be able to scoot over to the Hollywood & Highland complex and enjoy the winner’s food. We’re hoping that winner is Sadhir Kandula of Spice Coast but we’d be happy to eat at Jamawan J. Woods’ Soul Daddy, too. We’d even enjoy sampling Joey Galluzzi’s treats at the Brooklyn Meatball Company. In a recent conference call interview with Bobby Flay we found out a bit about the finalists and what he and his fellow investors will do to offer their continued support.
Flay explained his thought process going into Sunday night’s finale. “The most important thing is that as an investor you have an open...
We have mixed emotions about the season finale of America's Next Great Restaurant on Sunday night. We’re sad that the show is already wrapping up, but we’re excited that the following day we’ll be able to scoot over to the Hollywood & Highland complex and enjoy the winner’s food. We’re hoping that winner is Sadhir Kandula of Spice Coast but we’d be happy to eat at Jamawan J. Woods’ Soul Daddy, too. We’d even enjoy sampling Joey Galluzzi’s treats at the Brooklyn Meatball Company. In a recent conference call interview with Bobby Flay we found out a bit about the finalists and what he and his fellow investors will do to offer their continued support.
Flay explained his thought process going into Sunday night’s finale. “The most important thing is that as an investor you have an open...
- 4/29/2011
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
Many TV critics have already harped on the American Idol judges this season. Their refrain: J.Lo, Steven and Randy are nothing more than paid cheerleaders, incapable of criticism. In their eyes, all of the Top 13 contestants were winners, and their performances have deserved nothing worse than a "that was kind of pitchy."
American Idol: What do the girls need to do to survive?
We agree, and would like to offer some advice by pointing to lesser-seen TV competition America's Next Great Restaurant, the NBC show in which the winner gets to open a new fast-casual restaurant chain. Seems to us, the Idol panel could learn a lot from the show's four judges Curtis Stone, Bobby Flay, Lorena Garcia and Steve Ells.
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American Idol: What do the girls need to do to survive?
We agree, and would like to offer some advice by pointing to lesser-seen TV competition America's Next Great Restaurant, the NBC show in which the winner gets to open a new fast-casual restaurant chain. Seems to us, the Idol panel could learn a lot from the show's four judges Curtis Stone, Bobby Flay, Lorena Garcia and Steve Ells.
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- 4/20/2011
- by Denise Martin
- TVGuide - Breaking News
NBC recently debuted a new reality TV show for Sunday nights, America's Next Great Restaurant, and paired it with the latest edition of Celebrity Apprentice. How is it faring? Will it last as long as Donald Trump's series or be cancelled after one season?
America's Next Great Restaurant features contestants from across the country who pitch restaurant ideas to a panel of chef and entrepreneur judges. Those who are chosen go through various challenges and are mentored until a winner is chosen. The winner of the competition will receive financial backing so that they can open three restaurant locations, one each in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and New York. Judges include Curtis Stone, Bobby Flay, Lorena Garcia, and Steve Ells.
The series first aired on Sunday, March 6th. It attracted a very under-whelming 1.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic and just 4.59 million viewers, a...
America's Next Great Restaurant features contestants from across the country who pitch restaurant ideas to a panel of chef and entrepreneur judges. Those who are chosen go through various challenges and are mentored until a winner is chosen. The winner of the competition will receive financial backing so that they can open three restaurant locations, one each in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and New York. Judges include Curtis Stone, Bobby Flay, Lorena Garcia, and Steve Ells.
The series first aired on Sunday, March 6th. It attracted a very under-whelming 1.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic and just 4.59 million viewers, a...
- 3/21/2011
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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