In the series premiere, three Italian women from Brooklyn (Rossella, Angela, and Nonna) who serve up authentic Italian food battles against best friends from Connecticut who put a modern twist on traditional Italian dishes.

Two brothers (Mookie and Saoul) compete against a mother/daughter duo in a family-style battle.

Two experienced teams from Illinois and Texas test out their skills in a cooking competion. One has ambitious plans for a European bistro, while the other wants to open a modern piano bar featuring regional American cuisine.

A team of Private chefs play it safe with a small rustic menu that evokes childhood memories, while best friends from Massachusetts pack their ambitious menu with authentic Sicilian cusine.

A couple from Philadelphia serve retro comfort food in their 1950s-inspired eatery, while a New York couple open a brunch place specializing in sweet and savory jellies.

A father and son (Lad and Andrew) with a Filipino-American concept called 'Noy go up against two best friends (Neeka and Dorinda) with a menu that they describe is "not your grandmother's vegetarian" restaurant named (Alive).

A battle pits two couples with failed business experiences against each other. One plans to open a Latino restaurant called Lulabah (Chris and Francisco). While the other (Mitchel and Sara) revives their old food truck named The Q Company, a Texas BBQ restaurant.

The first theme restaurant battle has begun with two different concepts, including one that is "trailer chic" and one that's inspired by cavemen by serving prehistoric barbeque.