American Diner Revival
The television series American Diner Revival airs on the Food Network and is hosted by Ty Pennington and Amanda Freitag. They and their staff go into unsuspecting diners in need of assistance and apply a spark of success often much to the surprise of their owners.
- 2015-2016
- 2 seasons
- Food Network
- Reality
The television series American Diner Revival airs on the Food Network and is hosted by Ty Pennington and Amanda Freitag. They and their staff go into unsuspecting diners in need of assistance and apply a spark of success often much to the surprise of their owners.
Season 2 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Rock 'n Rock Railcar
Fri, Nov 27, 2015 21 mins
A classic 1940s boxcar diner in Westwood, New Jersey, receives a hip makeover, while the owners are away for the weekend in the Season 2 premiere. Included: chef Amanda Freitag updates the menu's bland and boring food.
Episode 2
Degreasing the Greeks
Fri, Dec 4, 2015 21 mins
A mom-and-pop diner in Kearny, New Jersey, is losing business because of its overindulgent greasy spoon fare.
Episode 3
Reviving Southern Soul
Fri, Dec 11, 2015 21 mins
One of the last mom-and-pop diners in the town of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, is struggling after the death of the owners' son. To save this Southern kitchen, the hosts devise a plan that embrace traditional flavors.
Episode 4
Ditching the Dive
Fri, Dec 18, 2015 21 mins
The Hermitage Café, which used to be a popular late-night hangout in Nashville, is transformed from haggard eyesore to funky and functional. But it's a challenging makeover for the hosts, who only have two days to clean up the fifth.
Episode 5
Last Luncheonette Standing
Fri, Jan 1, 2016 20 mins
A diner renovation in Manhattan involves taking a hole in the wall and giving it a whole new attitude, while dealing with limited space and time constraints.
Episode 6
Beat-Up Bohemian Chic
Fri, Jan 15, 2016 21 mins
"Slim Goodies Diner" in New Orleans receives a makeover, with food and designs meant to encompass the city's uniqueness.
Episode 7
Cuban Diner Crisis
Fri, Jan 22, 2016 21 mins
The owner of "El Mago de las Fritas" in Miami struggles to remain passionate about serving Cuban food, after 31 years in business and the death of his wife.
Episode 8
Who Dat' Nation Fixin' Anita's Grill!
Fri, Jan 29, 2016 21 mins
"Anita's Grill" in New Orleans, which was once a tailgating hot spot, is renovated so that it can better compete with other nearby sports bars. Plans include a crowd-pleasing menu and Saints-inspired color scheme.
Episode 9
Drenched in Drama
Fri, Feb 5, 2016 21 mins
"Andrews Diner" in Wilton Manors, Florida, feels like a home away from home to many, but it's also leaving a bad taste in the mouths of customers, with its drab décor and deep-fried dishes.
Episode 10
Say I Do to a Re-Do
Fri, Feb 12, 2016 21 mins
The owner of "Linda Kay's" in Scranton, Pa., puts off marrying the love of her life, to deal with the debt and disarray that's overwhelming her restaurant.
Episode 11
Bakery Shake-Up
Fri, Feb 19, 2016 21 mins
The menu at Glenburn Grill and Bakery in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, lacks warm bakery foods, and their decor needs a home-style shake up. Can Chef Amanda and Ty help this family diner make enough dough to stay afloat?
Episode 12
From Drive-by Diner to Diner Destination
Fri, Feb 26, 2016 21 mins
The cost of caring for their mother's cancer is taking a toll on the owners of "El Cabanal" in Jersey, N.J., a restaurant that's in rough shape when Ty and Amanda arrive to deliver a makeover that reflects the family's Ecuadorian heritage.
Episode 13
One-Stop Truck Stop
Fri, Mar 4, 2016 21 mins
Amanda and Ty embrace the trucker lifestyle, as they work to transform "SNS Diner", a truck stop that doubles as a car wash in North Las Vegas.
Episode 14
From a Blank Box to 70s Spectacular
Fri, Mar 11, 2016 21 mins
In the Season 2 finale, Amanda and Ty bring their expertise to a rundown diner in Las Vegas, which had its heyday in the 1970s and is now in desperate need of a signature style and exciting menu.