Watch Say It To My Face

2015
1 Season
6.9 (18)

Say It To My Face is a television series that premiered on FYI in 2015. The show is hosted by Andrew Gruel, a renowned chef and founder of Slapfish, and Anthony Dispensa, a life coach and author. The concept of the show revolves around tackling face-to-face confrontations and resolving issues between people who have conflict.

The series features a diverse range of individuals who have personal grievances with someone in their lives, be it a friend, a family member, or a co-worker. The participants are brought to a secluded location and are challenged to have an honest and open conversation with the person they have a conflict with. Andrew and Anthony facilitate the conversation, and their goal is to help the participants resolve their issues and come to an understanding.

Candidly speaking, the show is a refreshing take on reality television. The format of the show forces the participants to confront their issues face-to-face instead of resorting to passive-aggressive behavior, which is often seen in other reality shows. The conversations are not sugar-coated, and there are moments of tension and drama. Yet, the show manages to maintain a respectful and empathetic tone throughout the series.

One of the unique aspects of the show is the participation of Andrew Gruel, who brings his expertise in the hospitality industry to help the participants communicate effectively. He often uses cooking metaphors and analogies to navigate the conversations and keep the tone relaxed. His genuine interest in improving the communication skills of the participants is evident throughout the show.

Anthony Dispensa plays a crucial role in the show as well. As a life coach, he provides insights that help the participants understand their emotions and express themselves effectively. The conversations between Anthony and the participants are vulnerable and insightful, and he brings a sense of calm to the overall ambiance of the show.

The series is visually appealing, with beautiful scenery in the backdrop and interesting camera angles that capture the participants' reactions. The focus is on the conversations, and the camera work is not overtly dramatic or intrusive. The editing is crisp, and the pacing of the show is perfect, allowing the audience to understand the issues without feeling overwhelmed.

Overall, Say It To My Face is an engaging and sincere show that challenges the norms of reality television. It has something for everyone, be it those who enjoy drama or those who appreciate insightful conversations. The show reinforces the importance of effective communication and resolving issues respectfully, making it a valuable addition to the genre.

Say It To My Face is a series that ran for 1 seasons (15 episodes) between May 9, 2015 and on fyi

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Seasons

15. Those Who Forget the Past

September 26, 2015

Chef/hosts Andrew Gruel and Anthony Dispensa count down the top five biggest restaurant redemptions on this season of Say It To My Face. They remember everything from the worst of the food, d cor, and attitudes to the best buzzworthy dishes and updated spaces.

14. Asian (Con)fusion

September 26, 2015

Guest hosts Michael Chernow and Daniel Holzman, owners of "The Meatball Shop," travel to Pasadena, CA to help the owner of Equator Caf conquer his terrible online reviews. Owner Teddy B. is in danger of closing the doors to his restaurant, due to his confusing and poorly executed dishes, apathetic wait staff, and completely offensive choices in artwork.

13. Wake Up David!!

September 19, 2015

David Chen recently purchased The Black Olive, an Italian restaurant in Lomita, CA that has been around for more than 20 years. But with bland food and an unwelcoming ambiance, the restaurant is losing thousands of dollars per month. David is so paralyzed by fear of failure that he has neglected to make any changes, and is now suffering from terrible online reviews.

12. Asian Fusion

September 26, 2015

The owners of The Meatball Shop join the team to assist another restaurant owner. This restaurant owner is bogged down by poorly made dishes, a lazy staff, and bad artwork.

11. Up in Smoke

September 19, 2015

Lenny Bent, who owns Cookin' with Lenny's Smokehouse, looks to Andrew and Anthony for assistance in order to raise his restaurant reviews.

10. This is Effing Personal

September 12, 2015

Say it to My Face travels to California to assist a Mexican-food establishment owner whose cuisine taste like plain frozen food.

9. Health Hazard Pizza

September 5, 2015

Buddies Ramy Abdh and Damon Tavis thought that opening Uncle Red's Pizza in Bellflower, CA would be a great and easy way to lose their corporate identity while finding creativity. But with their out of the ordinary low quality food, and poor cleaning habits, they may not be able to stay open because of their negative online reviews. Will Anthony Dispensa and Andrew Gruel (chef/hosts) be able to persuade Ramy and Damon to improve their mediocre pizza? Or will Uncle Reds have to close its doors forever?

8. Cater Haters

September 5, 2015

Chef Jen Story is a freelance caterer and owner of "Cooking Thyme" in Lawndale, CA. Even though she has managed to produce a successful catering business all by herself, Jen is quickly finding that running a restaurant is an entirely different beast. With a complicated menu, slow service, and cluttered decor, her new restaurant is already in danger of closing due to negative online reviews.

7. Lead From the Front

August 29, 2015

Best friends Nick Velez and Calvin Spencer own "Bastards" sports bar in Downey, CA. They are proud of their military service--so much so they have decorated their restaurant like a combat zone and named the restaurant after their Marine Unit "The Magnificent Bastards".

6. Soul Searching

August 29, 2015

Julie Peterson, a single mom of two kids, has been running R&J Soul Food in Downey, CA for over 19 years, using Louisiana recipes she created by her grandmother.

5. Your Customers are Dying Off!

June 4, 2015

The mother and son owners of Culver City steakhouse Dear John's are losing tons of money every month, and they believe negative online reviews are to blame. When chef/hosts Andrew Gruel and Anthony Dispensa bring them face-to-face with their online critics, they find that the problems run so much deeper: horrendously outdated food, a dreadful ambience, and a geriatric client base. Can Andrew and Anthony help the owners fix these problems? Or will their business be six feet under?

4. Slammin' the Salmon

May 28, 2015

Mike and Susie Walsh, husband and wife owners of Redondo Beach restaurant Jimmy's Bar & Grill, are down to their last pennies trying to keep the doors open of their beach-side eatery. They blame their struggles on unfair, negative online reviews. When Mike and Susie come face-to-face with their biggest critics, will they stand by their bland, generic food, depressing decor and inattentive service? Or will they listen to chef/hosts Andrew Gruel and Anthony Dispensa and work to turn this dreary mess into the beach hangout it needs to be.

3. Meatball Meltdown

May 21, 2015

Terry, the owner of Guisseppe's restaurant in West Hills, CA feels her fine-dining Italian restaurant is being destroyed by negative online reviews. She is down to her last dollars trying to keep the place open. When she confronts her harshest critics face-to-face, will she accept their suggestions to change her bland food, tacky d cor and aggressive attitude, or will she battle to keep things the way they are? Chef/hosts Andrew Gruel and Anthony Dispensa have their biggest challenge yet as they try to help Terry's business survive.

2. Showdown in Shrimp-Town

May 14, 2015

Nick, the owner of Arcadia, CA's Shrimp House restaurant, has been getting into nasty online arguments with angry diners who have trashed his food, his ambience and his service. In an effort to save his struggling business, Nick will come face-to-face with these reviewers. Will he be open to making the necessary changes to his flavorless, brown-colored dishes and cluttered d cor? Or will he insist that keeping costs down as the only way to turn a profit? Chef/hosts Andrew Gruel and Anthony Dispensa will attempt to convince him that mediocrity is a recipe for disaster.

1. WTF is American Fusion?

May 9, 2015

Mark Cammarano says he's about to lose his Simi Valley restaurant because he's being unfairly crushed by negative online reviews. When Mark comes face-to-face with his worst critics, will he opt to stick with his failing business plan or tackle the food and d cor issues head on? Chefs Andrew Gruel and Anthony Dispensa host this explosive restaurant rescue, and they have their work cut out for them when they attempt to help Mark fix the problems before it's too late.

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Where to Watch Say It To My Face

Say It To My Face is available for streaming on the fyi website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Say It To My Face on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.