Tuesday, January 28, 2020

24 Hours to Hell and Back - Botto's Italian Line Update

On tonight's episode of 24 Hours to Hell and Back, Gordon Ramsay is in Swedesboro, New Jersey to try to save Botto's Italian Line.  Botto's Italian Line is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has an outdated interior which Gordon Ramsay says reminds him of a funeral parlor.  Gordon is also disgusted by the kitchen and finds disgusting nacho cheese and guacamole that does not belong in an Italian restaurant.


Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Botto's Italian Line since 24 Hours to Hell and Back and Gordon Ramsay made all of the changes to the restaurant (note - all reviews are post-makeover).


Tuesday, January 21, 2020

24 Hours to Hell and Back - Caneda's White Rooster Update

On tonight's episode of 24 Hours to Hell and Back, Gordon Ramsay is in Toms River, New Jersey to try to save Caneda's White Rooster.  Caneda's White Rooster is a Cuban-fusion restaurant which opened in August 2018, and Gordon Ramsay is supposedly needed after a year in business.  The owner Patty Caneda is in denial about her restaurant and an investor is almost ready to pull the plug on his investment.


Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Caneda's White Rooster since 24 Hours to Hell and Back and Gordon Ramsay made all of the changes to the restaurant (note - all reviews are post-makeover).


Saturday, January 18, 2020

Vasi's Taverna From 24 Hours to Hell and Back Has Closed

Vasi's Taverna in Waterbury, Connecticut which appeared on season two of 24 Hours to Hell and Back has closed.  The restaurant closed in January 2020 and posted the following message on their Facebook page:

"Since February 2002, Vasi’s Taverna (formerly known as Vasi’s Restaurant and Bar), has been honored to serve the greater Waterbury area. Despite the support of our loyal customers and our efforts to rebrand over the last year, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors. We thank all of our loyal customers and employees for the great run we had.
If you have any question or concerns regarding our closing, please leave a message 203.755.3936 and we will return your call. Thank you all very much."

During the 24 Hours to Hell and Back makeover, Gordon Ramsay decided to rename their restaurant from Vasi's Restaurant and Bar to Vasi's Taverna and they did keep the name.  The restaurant closes after 18 years in business and a year after the Gordon Ramsay visit.

In a CT Post article, owner Vasilios Kaloidis said he closed after receiving an offer to be bought.  The deal ended up falling through, but he already told staff and returned deposits for upcoming events at the restaurant.  After that, he "didn't have the heart to reopen" and the restaurant remains for sale.  Vasilios also said he doesn't blame the 24 Hours to Hell and Back for closing and business increased a little bit after the show aired, then went back to normal.  Vasilios also went back to his normal menu based on customer feedback.


Vasi's Taverna has now been marked as 'Closed' on the 24 Hours to Hell and Back Updates page

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

24 Hours to Hell and Back - Blend on Main Update

On tonight's episode of 24 Hours to Hell and Back, Gordon Ramsay is in Manasquan, New Jersey to try to save Blend on Main.  Blend on Main is owned by Lou Smith who is also the chef of the restaurant.  The restaurant is in a tourist town and Gordon Ramsay needs to figure out how to keep the restaurant busy in the off-season.  While Gordon is there, he finds that Lou's personality is causing a lot of conflicts in the restaurant and with Gordon Ramsay.


Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Blend on Main since 24 Hours to Hell and Back and Gordon Ramsay made all of the changes to the restaurant (note - all reviews are post-makeover).


Tuesday, January 7, 2020

24 Hours to Hell and Back - Lowery's Seafood Restaurant Update

On tonight's episode of 24 Hours to Hell and Back, Gordon Ramsay is in Tappahannock, Virginia to try to save Lowery's Seafood Restaurant.  Lowery's Seafood Restaurant is a seafood restaurant that has been family owned and operated for over 80 years.  Gordon Ramsay finds that the owners are at odds over who is in charge and that the staff doesn't know who to look to for leadership.



Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Lowery's Seafood Restaurant since 24 Hours to Hell and Back and Gordon Ramsay made all of the changes to the restaurant (note - all reviews are post-makeover).


Monday, January 6, 2020

Stone's Throw from 24 Hours to Hell and Back Has Closed

Stone's Throw in Seymour, Connecticut which appeared on season two of 24 Hours to Hell and Back has closed.  The restaurant is marked as 'Closed' on all of the online review sites and the last post the restaurant had on Facebook was November 19, 2019.  The restaurant closed shortly after that.  Customers are asking why the restaurant closed, but Stone's Throw has yet to respond.

The Stone's Throw property is also listed for sale and the current asking price is $1,425,000.  Here is a link to the listing that has the description and pictures.

UPDATE - The building sold for $802,361. (Link)

Stone's Throw has now been marked as 'Closed' on the 24 Hours to Hell and Back Updates page.