Ep 4. Mojito's

In Kitchen Nightmares season 3 episode 4, Gordon Ramsay heads to Brooklyn, New York to help out Mojito's, a Cuban restaurant that is struggling to stay afloat. The restaurant is run by a married couple, Marcelo and Kata, who both have different visions for the restaurant's future and can't seem to agree on anything.

At first glance, the restaurant's decor looks like it was put together by a teenage girl who just discovered Pinterest. The walls are painted bright pink and green, and there are mismatched chairs and tables throughout the dining room. Gordon is immediately put off by the decor and notes that it doesn't fit the theme of the restaurant at all.

As Gordon sits down to sample some of the food, he is disappointed by what he tastes. The appetizers are bland and overcooked, and the entrees are lacking in flavor and seasoning. Gordon takes a trip back to the kitchen to see how things are being prepared and immediately notices a lack of organization and cleanliness. The kitchen staff is careless when it comes to food safety and aren't keeping up with the orders.

Gordon sits down with Marcelo and Kata to discuss the issues with the restaurant. Kata is emotional and can't seem to handle the criticism, while Marcelo is defensive and unwilling to listen to Gordon's suggestions. Gordon calls an emergency meeting with the staff and reiterates the importance of cleanliness, organization, and consistency.

Throughout the episode, Gordon works on revamping the menu and updating the decor to fit the theme of the restaurant. He leads a cooking lesson with the kitchen staff, teaching them how to properly prepare the dishes on the menu. He also brings in a professional mixologist to help Kata revamp the drink menu and focus on creating signature cocktails.

As the episode comes to a close, Gordon has made significant changes to Mojito's. The decor has been toned down and now features more traditional Cuban elements, like exposed brick walls and vintage posters. The menu has been updated to feature authentic dishes that highlight the flavors of Cuba, and the kitchen staff is now focused on consistency and cleanliness.

The final reveal of the restaurant to the owners and customers is emotional, with tears of joy all around. Marcelo and Kata are both grateful for Gordon's help and are excited for the future of their restaurant.