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00:01:05Hey, Susan.
00:01:07Oh, those are delicious.
00:01:10Ah.
00:01:12Hey, Colleen.
00:01:14Grandma, what do you think you're doing?
00:01:18Why, hello there, dear.
00:01:20Grandma, we had an agreement.
00:01:23I know, sweetheart, but you've been so swamped lately.
00:01:27And running the market is my responsibility now.
00:01:31You're retired.
00:01:33I just don't want you to feel like
00:01:35you have to come in here all the time.
00:01:37Fine.
00:01:39Just let me take care of that one last customer.
00:01:43Then I'll be on my way.
00:01:45I promise.
00:01:46Mm-hmm.
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00:01:54I tried to get her to leave, I swear.
00:01:56Mm-hmm.
00:01:57Then why do I smell warm strawberry jam, huh?
00:02:00Grandma's famous strawberry scones?
00:02:02Okay, fine, I caved.
00:02:04You know I have a weak spot for her pastries.
00:02:07And the tabloids, apparently.
00:02:09What? I like to stay informed.
00:02:11I don't understand what's so interesting
00:02:13about celebrity drama.
00:02:14Don't knock it till you've tried it.
00:02:17Jonas Conway.
00:02:19Why am I not surprised?
00:02:21Atlanta's most eligible bachelor is at it again.
00:02:24The media sure does love to hate him.
00:02:26Yeah, can you blame him?
00:02:28I mean, this is his brand.
00:02:30Opinionated, controversial, judgmental, and stubborn.
00:02:33And the worst part is, young chefs idolize him.
00:02:36It's the bank.
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00:02:41Hello?
00:02:43Uh, yes, this is she.
00:02:45Hi, Shirley.
00:02:49Oh.
00:02:50Okay, I, uh, I understand.
00:02:52That makes perfect sense.
00:02:54Thanks for letting me know so soon.
00:02:56Okay, bye-bye.
00:03:01So, what's she saying?
00:03:08Can you explain this to me?
00:03:13Sure.
00:03:15That's not my good side.
00:03:17This is.
00:03:18I can't do anything about bad photography, my friend.
00:03:20Jonas, enough.
00:03:21I'm serious.
00:03:22This is the third time this month that we've had a negative headline.
00:03:25All press is good press, right?
00:03:27Insulting and offending your co-judge
00:03:29in the middle of a live series finale of Gourmet Relay
00:03:32is not good press.
00:03:33Come on, Ava, lighten up.
00:03:35I know the routine.
00:03:36They called you.
00:03:38You promised to talk some sense into me.
00:03:40Go ahead.
00:03:41Lay it on me.
00:03:42What is it that you need to tell me?
00:03:45Well...
00:03:47you're fired.
00:03:49Wait!
00:03:50What?
00:03:51You're out.
00:03:52The network's moving in a new direction.
00:03:54Ratings are low, and this isn't helping.
00:03:58Sorry, Jonas, but as your manager,
00:04:01you left me no choice.
00:04:04Oh, no.
00:04:05No.
00:04:06A PR firm?
00:04:07Not a chance.
00:04:08Seriously?
00:04:09If we're going to get you back on the show and fast,
00:04:11we need to do something now.
00:04:13You can't do this alone.
00:04:14It's time to call in reinforcements.
00:04:20It's okay.
00:04:22Shirley said we can reapply once our quarterly numbers go up.
00:04:25Oh, so we still have a chance.
00:04:27How much up?
00:04:29Uh...
00:04:32Way up?
00:04:34Way up.
00:04:37First, the big-box grocer opens up around the corner.
00:04:40And now this.
00:04:41You know, that loan was supposed to pay for renovation.
00:04:44Then those renovations were supposed to increase new business.
00:04:48How's a girl supposed to get ahead in this world?
00:04:50I know you hate when I bring this up,
00:04:52but what about taking Dexter up on his offer?
00:04:56No.
00:04:59Dexter works for one of the biggest PR firms in Atlanta.
00:05:02He doesn't want to take on a small client like us.
00:05:05Maybe you're right, but he's also your best friend,
00:05:07and he's offered to help like a million times.
00:05:09What are you so afraid of?
00:05:11I'm not afraid.
00:05:12I just don't want to be a burden on him.
00:05:14What are you so afraid of?
00:05:15I'm not afraid.
00:05:16I just don't want to be a burden.
00:05:18No, you just don't like to ask for help.
00:05:20That is so not true.
00:05:21Great. Then it's settled.
00:05:23Would you like to give him a call, or shall I?
00:05:26Cute.
00:05:28Give me that.
00:05:37I knew you'd come around.
00:05:39Dexter, seriously, if this is too much for you to take on right now,
00:05:42I understand. I know how busy you are.
00:05:44Are you kidding me?
00:05:46Leah, I am your best friend.
00:05:49We grew up on the same block.
00:05:51Of course I want to help.
00:05:53Your dream of transforming the market into a holistic teaching center
00:05:58where people can learn to grow and cook their own food?
00:06:01It's genius.
00:06:04Expensive, but genius.
00:06:08Which is why I've come up with a little plan.
00:06:12I like to call it Operation Market Makeover.
00:06:16I have mapped out a social media strategy,
00:06:19a fresh new marketing scheme,
00:06:22and a community outreach program
00:06:24all geared toward growing your customer base
00:06:27and raising awareness for your initiatives.
00:06:30Dexter, I don't know what to say.
00:06:34You've thought of everything.
00:06:38And that's not all.
00:06:40Voila.
00:06:42The grand finale.
00:06:44A pop-up restaurant.
00:06:47A restaurant?
00:06:49Um, like with people and servers.
00:06:54And home-cooked organic food?
00:06:57Uh-huh.
00:06:59Um, you want me to cook for all these people?
00:07:06Pop-up restaurants are all the rage.
00:07:09They attract large crowds,
00:07:11and the event could generate a ton of new customers for Lucy's Market.
00:07:16Okay.
00:07:18Okay, say that I did agree to this plan of yours.
00:07:23There is still that one fact that hosting a big event like this
00:07:27would cost a fortune.
00:07:30We're barely making ends meet as it is.
00:07:33That's why you have me.
00:07:35I'll come up with a plan to cover the cost.
00:07:38Give me a couple of days to figure it out.
00:07:44Okay.
00:07:45Okay?
00:07:46Okay.
00:07:47You won't regret it.
00:08:03Are those the numbers for this quarter?
00:08:05Mom, what are you doing here?
00:08:09I just ran out of eggs, and I thought I'd come by and pick up a couple dozen.
00:08:13At 11 o'clock at night?
00:08:15Come on.
00:08:17What's wrong with me helping out my granddaughter once in a while?
00:08:20Nothing.
00:08:21I appreciate it.
00:08:23I just want to make sure you have enough support.
00:08:27I do.
00:08:30I had a meeting with Dexter today.
00:08:33We organized a PR campaign for the market.
00:08:37You reached out to Dexter?
00:08:39Yep.
00:08:41It's going to be huge.
00:08:43A whole new image makeover.
00:08:45Like I told you, I have everything under control.
00:08:48Okay.
00:08:49I stand corrected.
00:08:54Good night, sweetheart.
00:08:56Good night, Grandma.
00:09:10It's like she doesn't even trust me.
00:09:12I'm sure that's not true.
00:09:14Well, she's retired.
00:09:15She could be traveling the world right now.
00:09:17But instead, she's watching me like a hawk.
00:09:19It's the only explanation.
00:09:21Retirement can be a huge adjustment for some people.
00:09:25She just needs time.
00:09:27Right.
00:09:28So listen, Dexter called and it seems like he's got something up his sleeve.
00:09:31So I'm going to be a little late.
00:09:33I'm walking into his office right now.
00:09:35That a girl.
00:09:36Seize the day.
00:09:37Carpe diem and all that jazz.
00:09:39All right.
00:09:40I'll call you later.
00:09:41Okay.
00:09:42Jonas Conway?
00:09:43No.
00:09:44No.
00:09:45Absolutely not.
00:09:48We have a busy couple of weeks.
00:09:50But if we can all get along,
00:09:52I am confident we can pull this off.
00:09:56What is this?
00:09:58It's important that people see you spending time together before the pop-up restaurant.
00:10:03So I've scheduled a couple of activities.
00:10:07It'll help us build rapport.
00:10:09A cooking class for the kids at the market.
00:10:12Volunteering at the community garden?
00:10:14You've got to be kidding me.
00:10:16What is wrong with gardening?
00:10:18Lucy's Market donates a third of its profits to various urban garden initiatives around Atlanta.
00:10:25The idea is to play to each of your strengths.
00:10:28Leah's green thumb and your culinary expertise.
00:10:33Which is why I'm here.
00:10:35To help and give back to the community.
00:10:38Oh, brother.
00:10:40Excuse me?
00:10:42Nothing.
00:10:44All right.
00:10:45On that note, we will have our first public event tomorrow.
00:10:50A meet and greet at Atlanta's Farmer's Market.
00:10:52Make sure to bring your Sharpie.
00:10:54You will be signing a lot of autographs.
00:10:58Okay.
00:11:00Let the partnership begin.
00:11:02He's late.
00:11:15Don't worry.
00:11:17He won't miss his own meet and greet.
00:11:19Okay, turn around.
00:11:23A little something for social media.
00:11:25Oh, perfect.
00:11:27Are you sure?
00:11:32Because I was kind of hoping he would.
00:11:35And post.
00:11:38Sorry, no backing out now.
00:11:41Ooh, I should check on the meet and greet.
00:11:43Sure.
00:11:54Jonas.
00:11:56Jonas Conrad?
00:11:58It's you.
00:11:59It's really you.
00:12:01It's me.
00:12:02And you are?
00:12:03Lucy.
00:12:04Nice to meet you.
00:12:05My granddaughter and I are huge fans.
00:12:08We watch Gourmet Relay together all the time.
00:12:11Can I get a selfie?
00:12:13Of course you can.
00:12:21Oh, there's my granddaughter now.
00:12:22Leah dear, over here.
00:12:27Grandma, what are you doing here?
00:12:29I couldn't miss the opportunity to catch you and Jonas in action.
00:12:32Get together, you two.
00:12:33I want to take a photo.
00:12:38Say cheese.
00:12:40Cheese.
00:12:42See, my granddaughter and the iconic Jonas Conway.
00:12:46People are going to freak out when they hear about this.
00:12:51Did you hear that?
00:12:53Iconic.
00:12:55Don't let it get to your head.
00:13:01How come you didn't tell me you were a fan?
00:13:03Because I'm not.
00:13:04Your grandmother says otherwise.
00:13:06Just because we watch your little show doesn't make me a fan.
00:13:10Oh, yeah?
00:13:11So what does that make you?
00:13:13A good granddaughter.
00:13:16Thank you.
00:13:19Let's get to work.
00:13:23This is going to be fun.
00:13:31These are delicious.
00:13:35Thank you so much.
00:13:36Thank you.
00:13:38You're never going to believe this.
00:13:40We sold out of eggplant.
00:13:42Oh, my gosh.
00:13:43I know.
00:13:44We never sell out of eggplant.
00:13:45No, look.
00:13:47Over here.
00:13:48One minute to time.
00:13:49Over here.
00:13:50We're going to be on TV.
00:13:52Hey, I am Leah Alexander, the owner of Lucy's Market.
00:13:55Jonas!
00:13:56Get over here.
00:13:57Rude.
00:14:03So tell me, why Atlanta?
00:14:06That's a great question.
00:14:08To be honest, I thought, what better time to reconnect with my roots?
00:14:12Atlanta's been my home for years, and I want to give back to my community.
00:14:17And why Lucy's Market?
00:14:21Supporting locals has always been important to me.
00:14:24I'm super excited to help put this struggling Atlanta business back on the map.
00:14:28Struggling?
00:14:30Okay.
00:14:31Go.
00:14:34Hi.
00:14:35Excuse me.
00:14:36I'm so sorry.
00:14:37I hate to interrupt.
00:14:39Lucy's Market is already on the map.
00:14:43In fact, we have been a staple here in this community for over four decades.
00:14:49A family-owned business built on the foundations of sustainable farming practices.
00:14:54I'm sorry.
00:14:55Who are you?
00:14:56I am Leah Alexander.
00:14:58I am the owner of Lucy's Market.
00:15:01And as Mr. Conway here so wrongly insinuated, we are definitely, we're not struggling.
00:15:11We just like to keep things more intimate and personal with our customers.
00:15:18Which is why you reached out to me.
00:15:21Our values are totally aligned.
00:15:23Right, because nothing says down to earth like a reality TV star.
00:15:27Oh, so Leah, what made you reach out to Jonas?
00:15:31While we're on the record, I would like to state that technically Jonas here reached out to me.
00:15:41Is that true?
00:15:43Yeah, it is.
00:15:44Some people have a hard time asking for help.
00:15:46Hi, I'm sorry.
00:15:47I have to steal these two away.
00:15:49But any further questions can be directed to Image Public Relations.
00:15:53I just had one more thing to say.
00:15:54And that's thank you.
00:16:00Next.
00:16:02What do you two think you were doing?
00:16:04I was trying to generate good publicity.
00:16:07For yourself, maybe.
00:16:08Enough.
00:16:09Do you have any idea how serious this is?
00:16:12Any ounce of negative press will completely derail our plan.
00:16:16Right, that's why I can't have him ruining Lucy's longstanding reputation.
00:16:20And by longstanding, I think you mean non-existent.
00:16:23Look, I know you two are both very passionate about your opinions.
00:16:28But we have to find a way to channel this into something positive.
00:16:38Like the zucchini race.
00:16:40That's it.
00:16:41You two are going to compete.
00:16:43That'll fix this.
00:16:45Oh yeah, a race.
00:16:47You're on.
00:16:49Care to make it more interesting?
00:16:51No.
00:16:52You will compete together.
00:16:54We are on the same side, remember?
00:16:57I cannot believe I have to remind you this, but all three of our careers are riding on this.
00:17:04He does have a point.
00:17:06I guess, yes.
00:17:08See?
00:17:09You do have something in common.
00:17:16I suppose we could be civil.
00:17:18Right?
00:17:19At least while the media is hanging around.
00:17:21Exactly.
00:17:24Okay, fine.
00:17:27Deal.
00:17:35How about this one?
00:17:36How about not?
00:17:38Oh, come on.
00:17:39Why not?
00:17:40It's perfect.
00:17:41It's got character.
00:17:42The heavier the zucchini, the faster the cart.
00:17:44Trust me.
00:17:45And who made you the zucchini cart racing expert?
00:17:48My grandma and I used to race every year when I was little.
00:17:51I've got this down to a science.
00:17:53Okay, fine.
00:17:54We'll do it your way, but you have to admit there is something to be said about originality.
00:17:57Well, there is also something to be said about reliability.
00:18:01You really know how to live life from the age down here.
00:18:04You passed me the glue.
00:18:12That's how you make a zucchini cart.
00:18:14You're right.
00:18:15That is pretty cute.
00:18:17Cute?
00:18:18You two are going down.
00:18:23I guess the competition is dead within with that.
00:18:54I won!
00:18:55I actually won!
00:18:57Thank you.
00:18:59Don't even.
00:19:00How about a picture with the winner?
00:19:02Of course.
00:19:07Don't worry.
00:19:08You guys did a good job, too.
00:19:10Thanks.
00:19:24Gabe!
00:19:27Well, well.
00:19:28Look who it is.
00:19:29If it isn't the man himself.
00:19:31Morning, Gabe.
00:19:33Congratulations.
00:19:34Looks like this lea is finally starting to rub off on you.
00:19:37I haven't seen you smile like this since you graduated culinary school.
00:19:41Yeah, don't let the smiles fool you.
00:19:43It's all for show.
00:19:44What's not to like?
00:19:45Lucy's Organic Market seems like a great business.
00:19:48And she's a catch.
00:19:49It's probably because she's a good cook.
00:19:51She's a catch.
00:19:52It's a PR campaign, Gabe.
00:19:54The sooner the scheme works, the sooner I get my job back.
00:19:57Why the rush?
00:19:58You said you were feeling burnt out.
00:20:00I am.
00:20:01I need a vacation, not a laundry list of community events to attend.
00:20:05Do you know that they're making me spend all afternoon at some community garden?
00:20:09Trying new things is the perfect cure for burnout.
00:20:12You might even get inspired for that cookbook you always talked about writing.
00:20:15I don't need some garden for inspiration.
00:20:18I've got all the inspiration I need.
00:20:20Right here.
00:20:23I'm going to make you pay for that.
00:20:25You know I am.
00:20:29Beautiful, beautiful.
00:20:30You look very handsome.
00:20:32Leah, you're looking great.
00:20:34Relax, okay?
00:20:36Beautiful.
00:20:38Lift the shovel a little higher.
00:20:40Like this?
00:20:43Perfect.
00:20:45I could do this all day.
00:20:47Beautiful.
00:20:48Big smiles, big smiles.
00:20:52Okay, let me see.
00:20:57Alright, I think that wraps things up.
00:20:59We have plenty to work with here.
00:21:01Awesome.
00:21:02Thank you, Dexter.
00:21:08I don't know about you, but all that gardening has me famished.
00:21:12What do you say we grab some ice cream?
00:21:15I'll take that as a no.
00:21:17You didn't actually think you were going to get off the hook that easy, did you?
00:21:21Well, I mean, technically we were gardening.
00:21:24You held a shovel.
00:21:26That wasn't gardening, that was a photo shoot.
00:21:28Yeah, but...
00:21:29What is that thing you people say again?
00:21:32If you can't take the heat...
00:21:34Get out of the kitchen?
00:21:36Oh, yeah.
00:21:37That's the one.
00:21:41Come on.
00:21:44Get out of here.
00:21:50Wow.
00:22:15Oh!
00:22:16Rule number one of gardening.
00:22:21Don't steal my carrots.
00:22:26Rule number two.
00:22:28Stay cool.
00:22:30Perfect timing.
00:22:35Oh, yeah.
00:22:36That's the one.
00:22:37That's the one.
00:22:38That's the one.
00:22:39That's the one.
00:22:40That's the one.
00:22:41That's the one.
00:22:42That's the one.
00:22:44That's the one.
00:22:47Yeah, nothing draws people in like ice cream.
00:22:51I thought this would help raise awareness for the community garden.
00:22:56Plus, I thought the volunteers deserved a little treat,
00:22:59and seeing as how I'm a volunteer,
00:23:01one pistachio ice cream cone, please.
00:23:04Make that two.
00:23:06Oh, it smells so good, thank you.
00:23:13Whoa, whoa, whoa, what are you doing?
00:23:26These shells aren't going to stop themselves.
00:23:28Oh, no, you know the rules.
00:23:29Leah doesn't want you overworking yourself.
00:23:32There's strawberry rhubarb pie under the counter.
00:23:35Fine, and after today, no more bribes.
00:23:52There you are.
00:23:53I've been looking all over for you.
00:23:56You were?
00:23:57Yeah.
00:23:58Oh, right, the sauce.
00:24:02Well, if you need help finding anything else, just let me know.
00:24:06Actually, before you go.
00:24:08Yes?
00:24:09I'll take the whole crate.
00:24:10Oh, sure.
00:24:11I'll bring it up for you.
00:24:12Okay.
00:24:13Pistachio, huh?
00:24:14I would have pegged you for more of a mint chocolate chip type of girl.
00:24:25And what is that supposed to mean?
00:24:27Sweet, but with a little bite, or a lot, depending on the day.
00:24:32Oh, hey.
00:24:35I on the other hand am quietly refined, just like the pistachio.
00:24:40Refined?
00:24:41I wouldn't say that, but generous.
00:24:45I really appreciate all this.
00:24:48We've never had so many visitors in one day.
00:24:52It's my pleasure.
00:24:55Well, who knows?
00:25:01You know, maybe if Gourmet Relay doesn't work out, gardening can be your plan B one day.
00:25:08It certainly is a lot more peaceful out here than in the studio.
00:25:12That's for sure.
00:25:13Yeah.
00:25:14It's nothing like a garden.
00:25:18Sure, it's hot and exhausting.
00:25:23Critters are always stealing your carrots, but it gives back if you let it.
00:25:29What do you mean?
00:25:33Well, take that garden bed, for example.
00:25:39Might not look like much right now, but in a few months, it's going to be full of vegetables
00:25:44for us to enjoy.
00:25:48Seeds want to grow, they just need to be planted in the right environment to reach their full
00:25:53potential.
00:25:54Here, you can try it sometime.
00:26:09Oh, thank you.
00:26:21Someone's hungry.
00:26:23Gabe, this is amazing.
00:26:25Got an Ellipses Market to thank for that.
00:26:28I was by there today.
00:26:29Got some of the ingredients.
00:26:30It's quite the spot.
00:26:31Great customer service, too.
00:26:32Oh, no.
00:26:33No.
00:26:34Don't give me that look.
00:26:35What look?
00:26:36Oh, please.
00:26:37Last time you gave me that look, you wrote me into helping you retile your bathroom floor.
00:26:50That's not going to happen.
00:26:51Okay, yes, but this time it isn't about manual labor.
00:26:55I was wondering, since you seem to be so enamored with Lucy's Market, maybe you'd be interested
00:27:02in helping us out with the pop-up restaurant.
00:27:05Tomorrow's our first meeting, and I know things around here have been super busy, but you've
00:27:10always been saying that I should try something new and a new thing.
00:27:13Sure.
00:27:14I'll do it.
00:27:15What?
00:27:16But I had this whole speech planned.
00:27:18No need.
00:27:20I'd love to help out.
00:27:21Hmm.
00:27:22What?
00:27:23What?
00:27:24What in the world is going on out there?
00:27:43What are all those people waiting for?
00:27:45We're full up, and they're waiting to get in.
00:27:49That's impossible.
00:27:50That's more people than we usually get all day.
00:27:53Just don't forget about me when you're all rich and famous.
00:27:56Give me that.
00:27:58Of course.
00:28:00They're not here to buy produce.
00:28:02They're here to see Jonas.
00:28:03So business is business.
00:28:06Yeah, but Jonas isn't going to be around forever.
00:28:10Why not?
00:28:11According to that article, and I quote, you two are inseparable.
00:28:18That's exactly what I was afraid was going to happen.
00:28:22At least people are talking about you.
00:28:24Yeah, for now.
00:28:26Once he's back on the show, we'll be yesterday's news.
00:28:28We need repeat customers if we're ever going to survive in this town.
00:28:32Which is exactly why we need to use this opportunity to our advantage.
00:28:37You always say our product speaks for itself.
00:28:40Once they try it, they'll be hooked on Lucy's.
00:28:42I guess you're right.
00:28:45Now this, this is what I'm talking about.
00:28:49You and Leah really stepped up your game.
00:28:53We have.
00:28:54Oh yeah.
00:28:55I mean, if I didn't know any better, I think the two of you would actually enjoy spending
00:28:58time together.
00:28:59Right.
00:29:00Fooled ya.
00:29:01This is a massive step in the right direction.
00:29:07Any word from the network yet?
00:29:08No, not yet, but keep up the charade for a little longer.
00:29:12Before you know it, they'll be begging to have you back.
00:29:20All right, all right.
00:29:21Sorry I'm late.
00:29:22Let's get this started.
00:29:24Okay.
00:29:25We have a lot of work to do if we are going to turn this rooftop into a pop-up restaurant
00:29:30in a couple of weeks.
00:29:31That's true.
00:29:32I guess.
00:29:33So, I have a list of tasks.
00:29:37I of course will be in charge of advertising and marketing.
00:29:40Jonas, Leah, you'll be in charge of the menu.
00:29:43And Jade, you're in charge of entertainment.
00:29:45Okay.
00:29:46That's good.
00:29:47Great.
00:29:48So, the only roles left to fill are staffing and decorating.
00:29:54Any takers?
00:29:55Sure.
00:29:56I don't mind.
00:29:57No, no, no.
00:29:58You guys have already done so much already.
00:29:59I'll take care of that.
00:30:00I don't mind.
00:30:01Sign me up.
00:30:02What?
00:30:03Grandma.
00:30:04I can see it already.
00:30:10We'll put the stage over there, hang drapery up there, and we can use the flowers from
00:30:17the community garden for the bouquets.
00:30:19It's perfect.
00:30:21I like the way you think, Lucy.
00:30:23Wait, hold up.
00:30:24I'm not so sure about that.
00:30:25I don't want everyone doing so much.
00:30:27Sorry, did I miss anything?
00:30:28Gabe, you made it.
00:30:29Everyone, I'd like to introduce you to Gabe.
00:30:34He's a close friend of mine, and he owns Gabriel's Italian restaurant down the street.
00:30:38He's offered to help us out.
00:30:41Thank you, Gabe.
00:30:45Nice to see you again.
00:30:46Lucy, right?
00:30:47Yes, Lucy.
00:30:48It's nice to see you again, too.
00:30:51All right.
00:30:53Where were we?
00:30:54Staffing.
00:30:55Ah, right.
00:30:56Staffing and decor.
00:31:00Gabe could probably help with staffing, right?
00:31:02Of course.
00:31:04My staff would love to help out for a good cause.
00:31:06Perfect.
00:31:07And if you'd like, we could donate some decorations, too.
00:31:10We've had our fair share of weddings at the restaurant over the years.
00:31:13Sure.
00:31:14Lucy's in charge of facilitating decorations, so you two can work together.
00:31:19Sounds like we have our work cut out for us, huh?
00:31:24Yes, we sure do.
00:31:27Hold on.
00:31:30Did I just see my grandma blush?
00:31:33Can you blame her?
00:31:34Gabe is a total punk.
00:31:36You're right.
00:31:38Maybe what my grandma needs is a new friend.
00:31:42Yes.
00:31:43Be okay with me?
00:31:44Get her off my back at work?
00:31:45They're so cute.
00:31:47Look.
00:31:48All right.
00:31:50Now that everyone has their tasks, let the pop-up preparations begin.
00:32:01I thought we were supposed to be working on the menu.
00:32:03I thought every chef knew that a good meal doesn't start in the kitchen.
00:32:06It starts in the garden.
00:32:08I can't argue with you there.
00:32:11It's important to me that we use as many garden-fresh, locally-sourced ingredients as possible.
00:32:17Okay.
00:32:18How about this?
00:32:21Kale Caesar with filet mignon, wine sauce,
00:32:27paume fondant,
00:32:29and charred green beans.
00:32:35Not bad.
00:32:38You have something better in mind?
00:32:40Well, since you asked, I was thinking a kale and radish salad
00:32:45with homemade potato gnocchi
00:32:48and roasted veggies.
00:32:50Oh, wow.
00:32:51A gardener and a chef.
00:32:54Not really a chef, exactly.
00:32:56Just...
00:32:57It's a family favorite.
00:32:59My grandpa used to make gnocchi every year when the potato harvest came in.
00:33:03Maybe we should go off book a bit, though.
00:33:05Try something new.
00:33:07Like a...
00:33:08Oh, I got it.
00:33:10Spicy bacon and goat cheese stuffed peppers.
00:33:14I think we should stick with the classics, okay?
00:33:16There is a lot riding on this.
00:33:18All the more reason to take the risk.
00:33:21A pop-off restaurant is a risk.
00:33:23Which is why we should think outside the box.
00:33:26Trust me, you don't want a boring menu.
00:33:28There's nothing boring about classics.
00:33:30Oh, yeah?
00:33:31Yeah.
00:33:32Prove it.
00:33:33Happy to.
00:33:34All right.
00:33:35How about a cook-off?
00:33:37Tomorrow.
00:33:38Gabe's restaurant.
00:33:39The best meal wins the menu.
00:33:41Unless you're afraid of losing.
00:33:44But if you're so sure of yourself, then why don't we make it even more interesting?
00:33:47How about we invite the whole gang?
00:33:49Gabe, Dexter, Jade, and my grandma.
00:33:51They'll choose the winner.
00:33:53Unless you're too afraid of being judged.
00:33:58May the best meal win.
00:34:01Fine.
00:34:08Hey...
00:34:10Yeah.
00:34:12Is that a one or is that a three?
00:34:15Hold on.
00:34:17Grandpa, please talk to me.
00:34:20Knock, knock.
00:34:21Oh, uh, I'm in here.
00:34:23Are you ready to head out?
00:34:27Whoa.
00:34:28I'll take that as a no.
00:34:30Dex, I'm so sorry.
00:34:31I totally forgot.
00:34:32No, no, no, it's okay.
00:34:33We'll just hang out.
00:34:36Who needs martinis when you've got, um...
00:34:39My grandfather's famous pesto gnocchi.
00:34:44Yep.
00:34:45You're definitely a shoe-in for the cook-off tomorrow.
00:34:49Okay, so it's been a few years since I've made it.
00:34:54Would help if I could read his handwriting.
00:34:56Grandpa certainly didn't get an A in penmanship.
00:34:59Why don't you ask Lucy?
00:35:00She'll remember it.
00:35:03Or you could make your own version.
00:35:07And why would I do that?
00:35:08He spent years perfecting the perfect ratio between flour, salt, and potato.
00:35:13A lot's on the line here, not just the market, but also my dignity.
00:35:16If I let Jonas win, he's never going to let me live it down.
00:35:19Okay, fine.
00:35:20You do you.
00:35:23I'm just happy to see you in the kitchen again.
00:35:26You used to cook all the time.
00:35:28Why'd you stop?
00:35:30I don't know.
00:35:31Life.
00:35:33Between the garden and the market, I barely have time to eat,
00:35:36let alone cook for myself, so...
00:35:39We have that dish towel over there.
00:35:47I just don't know how everybody does it.
00:35:49Does what?
00:35:50All this.
00:35:51The balancing work, life, family, finances.
00:35:55Don't forget about love.
00:35:58Dex.
00:36:01How come I feel like everybody's got it figured out except for me?
00:36:06They don't.
00:36:07Trust me.
00:36:09There's no recipe for life.
00:36:11We are all out here just making it up as we go along.
00:36:18It's not just great.
00:36:37I love you.
00:36:55Every chef knows that a good meal doesn't start in the kitchen.
00:37:01It starts in the garden.
00:37:04At first, it's just an idea.
00:37:08A dream.
00:37:15A seed waiting to be planted.
00:37:27Would you look who it is?
00:37:29Why, hello, dear.
00:37:30Where have you been?
00:37:32You haven't been at the market all day.
00:37:34Do you have any idea what kind of homemade pastry withdrawals
00:37:37you have me suffering from?
00:37:39Turns out, pop-up restaurants preparation
00:37:42have taken quite a bit of my time.
00:37:44But not to worry.
00:37:46Okay, I forgive you.
00:37:48My favorite.
00:37:55What do you think?
00:37:58Oh, you made these?
00:38:00Lucy and I made them together.
00:38:03On our break?
00:38:09Dexter, what is this?
00:38:11A cook-off.
00:38:13Now I can post this to our socials.
00:38:15People are going to go crazy for this.
00:38:18This was just supposed to be between us, not the entire...
00:38:21What's wrong, Alexander?
00:38:24Can't take the heat?
00:38:30Okay.
00:38:37Okay.
00:38:44Welcome, judges.
00:38:46It's time for our challenge.
00:38:49What do you think you're doing?
00:38:51Hey!
00:38:52You can't use a recipe. That's cheating.
00:38:54Okay, fine.
00:38:56You will have one hour.
00:38:58On your mark, get set, go!
00:39:28Okay.
00:39:48This looks so good.
00:39:51So, it was important to me that
00:39:54our pop-up menu reflected the values of Lucy's market.
00:39:57So, I decided to go with my grandfather's famous pesto gnocchi.
00:40:03It's a recipe that's been in my family for generations.
00:40:07This tastes different than I remember.
00:40:11Oh, well,
00:40:13I did have to make a few minor tweaks on the fly.
00:40:18Different, but better.
00:40:21You can't go wrong with gnocchi. It's a classic.
00:40:24That's right, Gabe. It is a classic.
00:40:27It's safe. It's comforting.
00:40:30But it's also predictable.
00:40:32Which is why I've created an inspired approach.
00:40:36Filet mignon with a Bordelaise wine sauce,
00:40:39pommes de terre fondant,
00:40:41and a kale Caesar.
00:40:44And you want us to pick which one is better?
00:40:46Yep! Pick mine.
00:40:48Okay, you two. This is pretty tough.
00:40:50Why can't we just go with both again?
00:40:52I agree. It's definitely a tie.
00:40:55A tie? No, no, no. We can't have a tie.
00:40:58Why? The more food, the better. Right?
00:41:01Ah, we can make it a buffet.
00:41:04Everyone loves a good buffet.
00:41:06Yes.
00:41:07Or we could do a whole farm-to-table experience.
00:41:09I've been to a few of those in Italy.
00:41:11You've been to Italy?
00:41:13Okay, yes.
00:41:14We could have long, communal-style tables with several dishes.
00:41:18All made from garden-fresh vegetables.
00:41:21A mix of classic and unique.
00:41:24Well, I guess it suits the market's mission statement.
00:41:30Farm-fresh in the big city.
00:41:33I'm willing to call it a draw if you are.
00:41:37That won't be necessary.
00:41:41You are both winners.
00:41:49Let me show you, okay? Like this.
00:41:53Now you try.
00:41:57Nice job!
00:41:59Took me all freshman year to learn that trick.
00:42:01What can I say? I'm competitive.
00:42:03No, really?
00:42:05You know, for a man like me,
00:42:07it's a lot easier to be competitive.
00:42:09I mean, it's a lot easier to be competitive.
00:42:11I mean, it's a lot easier to be competitive.
00:42:13I mean, it's a lot easier to be competitive.
00:42:15No, really?
00:42:17You know, for someone who claims they're not a chef,
00:42:20you really gave me a run for my money tonight.
00:42:22Oh.
00:42:24That? That was nothing.
00:42:26Nothing?
00:42:27You were chopping and sprinkling and flipping and...
00:42:32You got talent.
00:42:34Even for somebody without a recipe.
00:42:36Well, that means a lot coming from a real chef like you.
00:42:39Thanks.
00:42:40What is that, a real chef?
00:42:42I don't know, somebody who's got training,
00:42:44who actually knows what they're doing?
00:42:46You don't need training to be a chef.
00:42:48All you need is instinct.
00:42:50Some of the best chefs are actually the least trained.
00:42:53They're the ones that actually steal the show.
00:42:58It might get me in trouble sometimes,
00:43:01but my vote always goes to the chefs
00:43:03who are their heart and the slaves.
00:43:05Trouble, huh?
00:43:08My co-hosts and I
00:43:10don't exactly see eye to eye on anything, really.
00:43:16I'm sure Gourmet Relay had a problem with that.
00:43:18Oh, no, at first, no.
00:43:20They encouraged the conflict, it brought in the ratings.
00:43:23But then, just, things started to get too personal.
00:43:27Oh.
00:43:29Sorry.
00:43:30You must miss it.
00:43:31Your job on the show, I mean.
00:43:34Yeah, some parts of it, yes.
00:43:37And others, no.
00:43:39I certainly don't miss the stress and expectations.
00:43:43But isn't that your whole shtick?
00:43:45I mean, you're the infamous Jonas Conway.
00:43:48The hard-to-please, brutally honest, no-filter judge.
00:43:51It was fun, for a while, being the show's villain.
00:43:54I loved the shock value.
00:43:57Yeah?
00:43:59The thing I miss the most
00:44:01is mentoring the up-and-coming chefs.
00:44:04And I really do miss being a teacher.
00:44:07You know how it goes.
00:44:09Sometimes life just takes you down unexpected roads.
00:44:16It certainly does.
00:44:23Yeah, hats.
00:44:25They know best, Matt.
00:44:32Oh, yeah, this looks like a good spot.
00:44:35Okay.
00:44:37These turned out amazing.
00:44:39Oh, didn't they?
00:44:40Dexter is a marketing genius.
00:44:42The colors, the font, the layout.
00:44:44I can't take credit for any of it. It's all him.
00:44:46I'm not talking about the sign.
00:44:48I'm talking about the smile.
00:44:51I couldn't help but notice Susan Jonas yesterday.
00:44:55Grandma.
00:44:56What?
00:44:59What?
00:45:00A grandma knows.
00:45:02There's a little spark.
00:45:04I could see it.
00:45:06That was not a spark you saw.
00:45:08That was him driving me crazy.
00:45:10This is all about the market for me.
00:45:12Okay, okay.
00:45:14No spark.
00:45:15For now, anyway.
00:45:19Actually, maybe there was a spark.
00:45:21Between you and Gabe, perhaps.
00:45:23Gabe? Oh, no.
00:45:25We're just working together, that's all.
00:45:27Keeping it professional.
00:45:28Are you sure?
00:45:29Because it seems like you two have a lot in common.
00:45:32You're always friends of traveling the world,
00:45:34and he seems to be into that sort of thing.
00:45:37He does.
00:45:38Huh.
00:45:39I didn't notice.
00:45:42Uh-huh.
00:45:43But that didn't fool me.
00:45:45All right, make a try over there.
00:45:46Okay.
00:45:53Ava, hey.
00:45:55Well, well.
00:45:56It isn't the man himself.
00:45:58Didn't know you were such a food acrobat.
00:46:00I would have called the circus.
00:46:01It's not too late.
00:46:02Working in TV is overrated anyway.
00:46:04Well, actually, that's why I'm calling.
00:46:07Guess who has a hot lead for a new cooking show out of L.A.?
00:46:10Producers are looking for their new star judge,
00:46:12and they called, asking to see if you'd be interested.
00:46:16Oh, wow, L.A.
00:46:19That's right.
00:46:20Looks like our little PR stunt is finally starting to pay off.
00:46:24Forget about Gourmet Relay.
00:46:25Still nothing?
00:46:26Forget about Gourmet Relay.
00:46:28This will be your own show.
00:46:29No co-stars or guest judges to fight with.
00:46:33Right, no, I'm excited.
00:46:35I just...
00:46:36Atlanta's always been my home.
00:46:38And it always will be.
00:46:39Look, I know you've been enjoying this little time off,
00:46:42but it's time to get back to work.
00:46:44It's your job we're talking about.
00:46:46Right, no, you're right.
00:46:48Great.
00:46:49And in the meantime, keep up this little act with Leah.
00:46:53Oh, and Jonas.
00:46:55Got a good feeling about this one.
00:46:58This could be the big opportunity we've been working towards.
00:47:01Thanks, Ava.
00:47:09Big?
00:47:10This is more than big.
00:47:14It's viral.
00:47:16Our social media engagement has skyrocketed overnight.
00:47:20This is the kind of chemistry people are dying to see.
00:47:24Chemistry?
00:47:25That's right.
00:47:26And thanks to all this buzz,
00:47:27What's Hot Atlanta wants to have you two out
00:47:30for a couple of interviews on their live podcast.
00:47:34One about the kids' cooking show
00:47:36and the other about the pop-up restaurant.
00:47:39Live?
00:47:40As in on the air?
00:47:42Are you sure that's a good idea?
00:47:44Oh, don't worry.
00:47:45You won't be going in unprepared.
00:47:49What's this?
00:47:50Your homework.
00:47:54You expect us to read this entire book by tomorrow?
00:47:58And answer all the questions.
00:48:00It'll help you two get to know each other.
00:48:02Being prepared is key when it comes to interviews.
00:48:07Have fun.
00:48:19Hey, look who it is.
00:48:21You found us.
00:48:22This is quite the operation you have going on here.
00:48:25Forty years in the making.
00:48:29Let me make you dinner.
00:48:30Oh, I shouldn't stay.
00:48:32I just came to drop these off.
00:48:34I finally finished the seating charts.
00:48:36Now we can work face settings.
00:48:39Thank you.
00:48:40I guess I'll see you tomorrow, then.
00:48:42Bye.
00:48:43Bye.
00:48:44Face settings.
00:48:45Thank you.
00:48:46I guess I'll see you tomorrow, then.
00:48:48To go over place settings.
00:48:50Yep.
00:48:54Is that Jonas?
00:48:56Sure is.
00:48:57He always wanted to go to Italy,
00:48:58and so when he graduated culinary school,
00:49:00we took him.
00:49:02Have you ever been?
00:49:03No, I haven't.
00:49:05Not yet, anyway.
00:49:06I've always wanted to go,
00:49:08but never got around to it.
00:49:10Stay for dinner.
00:49:11I'll tell you all about it.
00:49:15Okay.
00:49:16Why not?
00:49:21My grandparents at the market's grand opening.
00:49:23You're kidding.
00:49:24That's you, right?
00:49:26No.
00:49:27It's my grandma.
00:49:28That doesn't look like Atlanta.
00:49:30Oh.
00:49:31No, that's their homestead.
00:49:33They, uh,
00:49:34they moved all the way from the country to Atlanta
00:49:37to follow their dreams.
00:49:40They wanted to bring the homesteading lifestyle
00:49:42to the big city.
00:49:44Hence the community garden.
00:49:46Uh, yeah.
00:49:47Growing your own food is a big part of it.
00:49:48Sure.
00:49:49And it turns out
00:49:51you don't actually need a whole lot of land.
00:49:53You just be creative.
00:49:55You can grow food pretty much anywhere the sun shines.
00:49:58So, got an empty lot, a balcony,
00:50:00even a rooftop.
00:50:02Now, what's your dream?
00:50:05Well, it's certainly a big question.
00:50:09Uh...
00:50:12Okay.
00:50:13Um, well,
00:50:14it's always been my dream
00:50:16to transform this place into more than just a market.
00:50:20A holistic teaching center
00:50:22where people learn to grow and cook their own food
00:50:26and there's a state-of-the-art kitchen
00:50:28and an urban garden space and a rooftop.
00:50:33Wow.
00:50:34Yeah, and what's holding you back?
00:50:36It's complicated.
00:50:39Money, mostly.
00:50:41Renovations are not cheap.
00:50:47Enough about me.
00:50:48Your turn in the hot seat, okay?
00:50:50What is your biggest dream?
00:50:52I don't know.
00:50:53Let's hear it.
00:50:55Okay.
00:50:56To be done with this workbook.
00:50:57Okay.
00:50:58Really?
00:50:59Okay.
00:51:00Uh...
00:51:01I've always wanted to publish a cookbook.
00:51:06Wow.
00:51:07And how's that going?
00:51:10Okay.
00:51:11Except for the fact that the only thing I've written
00:51:14is two sentences and a title.
00:51:18Wow, that's a start.
00:51:20You have been pretty busy.
00:51:22Very.
00:51:23Yeah, gourmet relay has been pretty demanding.
00:51:27It's been nice to have some time to breathe.
00:51:31Honestly,
00:51:33this is the most fun I've had in a long time.
00:51:37Me too.
00:51:43Oh, well, um...
00:51:46That is the final question, actually.
00:51:49Yeah.
00:51:50It's getting pretty late.
00:51:53Is it a tomorrow?
00:51:55Yeah.
00:51:59I'll take that back.
00:52:02Wow.
00:52:03Yeah.
00:52:04But, um...
00:52:07You can go ahead. I'll look up.
00:52:13Good night, Leah.
00:52:15Good night.
00:52:16Good night.
00:52:31And one more for good measure.
00:52:33There we go.
00:52:39There.
00:52:41Sorry.
00:52:48Ava, hey, good morning.
00:52:50Certainly is.
00:52:51I have good news.
00:52:52You do?
00:52:53Congratulations.
00:52:54You booked the job.
00:52:56You are officially the star of the new reality series,
00:52:59Meal Masters.
00:53:02I don't know what to say.
00:53:05I know uprooting your life won't be easy,
00:53:07but I'll be here with you every step of the way.
00:53:11When do I leave?
00:53:12They want to start filming in the next couple weeks,
00:53:14so you have time to wrap up this little PR stunt,
00:53:17and then you can toss in your gardening gloves for good.
00:53:20Oh, got a jet.
00:53:22I'll send over the contract once I have all the details finalized.
00:53:25Okay, um...
00:53:26Congratulations.
00:53:27We did it.
00:53:38Let's go over this one more time.
00:53:41Rule number one, stay positive.
00:53:44Rule number two, be yourself.
00:53:48And rule number three, don't let your guard down.
00:53:51Just because they're nice doesn't mean they're trustworthy.
00:53:54Hi there.
00:53:55Jay.
00:53:56Hi.
00:53:57Nice to see you.
00:53:59Jonas Conway.
00:54:00Leah Alexander.
00:54:01I'm a huge fan.
00:54:03Seriously, it's an honor.
00:54:05Thanks.
00:54:06We're happy to be here.
00:54:07Follow me.
00:54:08I'll show you to the green room.
00:54:09Do you guys want some tea or coffee?
00:54:16It sounds like you two have been busy, huh?
00:54:19We sure have, but it's been a lot of fun working together.
00:54:24So what's next?
00:54:25Well, actually, Jonas and I have...
00:54:27I mean for you, Jonas.
00:54:28Cormier Relay must be banging at your door to get you back.
00:54:31I mean, look at you.
00:54:32Well, I don't know about that.
00:54:34Don't be modest.
00:54:35You must be dying to get back in front of the camera
00:54:38where you belong, huh?
00:54:40Not necessarily.
00:54:42I think it's important to live life one day at a time,
00:54:45to be present.
00:54:47So you're not making any TV appearances anytime soon?
00:54:51I don't know what the future holds,
00:54:54but what I do know is I'm in no rush.
00:54:57Well, that's great.
00:54:59But what I do know is I'm in no rush,
00:55:02especially since Leah and I have some really exciting things planned,
00:55:06like a cooking class for kids this Thursday at the market.
00:55:11Yeah, that's right.
00:55:12Spots are filling up fast.
00:55:14So if any of you parents out there have an aspiring young chef
00:55:19who would like to learn to cook with Jonas Conway,
00:55:22get your tickets now.
00:55:25Coming right up.
00:55:27Oh, no, that's okay.
00:55:29It's on the house.
00:55:32On the house?
00:55:34So when did you start giving out freebies?
00:55:36That was Lucy.
00:55:38I promised her she could try my porcini pizza.
00:55:40You two have been spending quite a bit of time together, huh?
00:55:43I suppose you could say that.
00:55:45She's a nice lady.
00:55:47We get along just fine.
00:55:48Just fine?
00:55:49I think you get along more than just fine.
00:55:51She's totally into you.
00:55:53She's totally into you.
00:55:54I can tell.
00:55:55I don't think so.
00:55:56Well, I do.
00:55:57And you know what else I think?
00:55:59You should ask her on a date.
00:56:01A date? At my age?
00:56:03But what about you and Leah?
00:56:05I heard you on the radio this morning.
00:56:07Don't remind me.
00:56:09What's wrong?
00:56:11You sounded great.
00:56:13It sounded like you were speaking from the heart.
00:56:15And I was.
00:56:18Eva called me this morning for the interview.
00:56:21I've been offered my own cooking show.
00:56:23Jonas, that's great news.
00:56:25In L.A.
00:56:27I leave in a few weeks.
00:56:29That's not so bad.
00:56:31It's a short flight.
00:56:33Isn't that what you wanted?
00:56:35It is.
00:56:37Or it was at first.
00:56:39Eva and I always talked about getting my own show.
00:56:43I just didn't anticipate it being on the other side of the country.
00:56:46And you're right.
00:56:48Time off from TV hasn't been that bad.
00:56:51It's actually been quite enjoyable.
00:56:54What does Leah think?
00:56:56I haven't exactly told her yet.
00:56:58You've got feelings for her.
00:57:00And you're afraid she'll be disappointed.
00:57:02Sort of, yeah.
00:57:04And Eva asked me to keep it on the down low.
00:57:08Hmm.
00:57:10Well, you eventually have to tell her.
00:57:12If she has feelings for you, too, she'll understand.
00:57:15And I will.
00:57:17After the pop-up restaurant,
00:57:19there's no need to stir the pot right now.
00:57:26Okay, that's all 12 spaces filled.
00:57:30Lucy's Market's very first
00:57:32little sprout cooking class is officially full.
00:57:34I cannot believe all of this interest.
00:57:37I still have at least two dozen more people
00:57:40looking to register.
00:57:42Really?
00:57:44Do you think Jonas would be willing to come back
00:57:46and teach a couple more classes?
00:57:48Let's try to get through this one first, please.
00:57:50Why?
00:57:52I know it's going to be amazing.
00:57:54You and Jonas are the perfect team.
00:57:56So perfect,
00:57:58I'm thinking of starting up my own career.
00:58:01Oh, yeah, and what would that be?
00:58:03Matchmaking.
00:58:05Not you, too. Come in.
00:58:07Knock, knock.
00:58:09Hey, Grandma.
00:58:11I brought pizza.
00:58:13Speaking of matchmaking...
00:58:16What's so funny?
00:58:18Oh, nothing.
00:58:20Oh, I'm hungry.
00:58:27Thanks for coming, everybody.
00:58:29There's a lot of work to do, so let's get started.
00:58:32Group 1, you'll be in charge of herbs.
00:58:35We need sage, basil, chives, rosemary, and thyme.
00:58:38Group 2, you'll be in charge of veggies.
00:58:42This is beans, kale, radish, tomatoes.
00:58:46Okay, happy harvesting.
00:58:48And remember, we only want the very best ingredients.
00:58:56The countdown is on.
00:58:58I know, it's all happening so fast.
00:59:01Pop-up restaurant only a few days away
00:59:03and the cooking class this afternoon.
00:59:05You seem nervous.
00:59:07Very.
00:59:13Everything all right?
00:59:15Oh, yeah. Yeah, fine.
00:59:17It's just the usual.
00:59:19Good.
00:59:28You want to cut them when they look like this.
00:59:31That way, they'll be opening just in time for the pop-up restaurant.
00:59:36Voila.
00:59:38Perfect.
00:59:40Someone's a quick learner.
00:59:42Well, I have a great teacher.
00:59:44Speaking of teacher, that pizza last night was amazing.
00:59:48What's your secret?
00:59:50Wild mushrooms.
00:59:52I forage for them myself.
00:59:54Seriously?
00:59:56I change my pizza recipes depending on what's in season,
00:59:59what I can find.
01:00:01Actually, I plan on going tomorrow.
01:00:04You wouldn't have to want to join me, would you?
01:00:07We could use our harvest to make dinner together.
01:00:10I could teach you some more of my secrets.
01:00:13Join you?
01:00:15Um...
01:00:17I should probably check my calendar.
01:00:19Yeah.
01:00:21Will you give me a moment?
01:00:23Of course.
01:00:25That should work, I guess.
01:00:27Leah!
01:00:29Grandma, are you okay?
01:00:31What's wrong?
01:00:33Gabe asked me mushrooms.
01:00:35Mushrooms?
01:00:37Gabe asked me out on a date.
01:00:39He told me how he forages mushrooms.
01:00:41Then he asked me to go along.
01:00:43Oh, my gosh.
01:00:45You're going mushroom picking with Gabe?
01:00:47Oh, no.
01:00:49I'm not going.
01:00:51Well, why not?
01:00:53That sounds like it's right up your alley.
01:00:55Yeah, and with Gabe's expertise, he had nothing to worry about.
01:00:58He knows how to spot all the deadly mushrooms.
01:01:01It's not that.
01:01:03It's just a date at my age.
01:01:05It's been years.
01:01:07Don't put so much pressure on yourself, Gramps.
01:01:10It's just two people hanging out.
01:01:12Yeah, like Leah and I.
01:01:14Just hanging out.
01:01:16That's it?
01:01:18You two can come with us.
01:01:20Like a double date?
01:01:23Us? No.
01:01:25Me.
01:01:27You wouldn't want us tagging along, do you?
01:01:31Sure, what's the harm?
01:01:33Just four friends hanging out.
01:01:36She does have a point.
01:01:39Please.
01:01:42Fine.
01:01:44We'll come.
01:01:49This is going to be so fun.
01:01:51A double date with my granddaughter.
01:01:53I feel like a teenager.
01:01:58Hi.
01:02:00Hi.
01:02:02Good to see you.
01:02:04Hi.
01:02:06Finally, you're here.
01:02:08I printed these off for you.
01:02:11A script?
01:02:13Yes.
01:02:15It's outlining all of the important topics I'd like to cover today.
01:02:17You don't actually expect me to sell this, do you?
01:02:19It's the market's first cooking class.
01:02:21It has to be perfect.
01:02:23No, it doesn't.
01:02:25It's fine.
01:02:27Wow, the rooftop looks perfect.
01:02:31We ready?
01:02:34Ready as we'll ever be.
01:02:46Welcome, everybody, to Lucy's Market's Rooftop.
01:02:53I'm Leah Alexander, and this is...
01:02:56Jonas Conway.
01:03:05Take it away, Jonas.
01:03:07Today, we will teach you some simple ways
01:03:11you can take your cooking skills to the next level.
01:03:16Instincts are everything when it comes to cooking.
01:03:20And what better way to teach you to follow your instincts
01:03:25than by making your own personal-sized pizza?
01:03:32Leah's right.
01:03:37You know, there's a lot of room for improvisation
01:03:40when it comes to making pizza,
01:03:42especially since you get to choose the toppings.
01:03:46They can be savory or sweet.
01:03:55Anything goes.
01:03:58Today, there are no rules.
01:04:03That's not in the script.
01:04:05I know.
01:04:07Today is all about you guys.
01:04:10So if there's anything specific that you want from this class,
01:04:15now is the time to ask.
01:04:17Can you teach us how to do this?
01:04:20Oh.
01:04:22That, uh...
01:04:24Yeah, well, I don't know if...
01:04:28Uh...
01:04:32All right, sure.
01:04:38Watch and learn, kiddos.
01:04:40Ahem.
01:04:46Ta-da!
01:04:50Jonas, why don't you try an olive?
01:04:53I know you love them so much.
01:04:59Wow!
01:05:01Beginner's luck, beginner's luck.
01:05:03All right, everybody.
01:05:05Oh, almost! Look at you!
01:05:15Mmm!
01:05:37Interesting.
01:05:39Hmm.
01:05:46Hmm.
01:05:52Okay.
01:05:54Mm-hmm.
01:06:03Oh.
01:06:05I call it pizza al cioccolato.
01:06:15Mm-hmm.
01:06:23Now that...
01:06:25That's something else.
01:06:31So, Jonas, what's the verdict?
01:06:40These pizzas are crazy.
01:06:44Absolutely crazy.
01:06:48And that's what it's about.
01:06:51Trusting your instincts,
01:06:53trying new things,
01:06:55and breaking the rules.
01:06:58And you know what else?
01:07:00These kids know how to break the rules.
01:07:04Ah!
01:07:08Okay, everyone, lean in for a picture.
01:07:11You, too, Leah.
01:07:15All right, everyone say pizza!
01:07:18Pizza!
01:07:24Looks like your cooking class was a success.
01:07:27Our cooking class.
01:07:30I couldn't have done it without you.
01:07:45Oh, my lantern.
01:07:47Grandma, you look...
01:07:49Hot.
01:07:51She does.
01:07:53I kind of better dress the part for our double date.
01:07:56Double date?
01:07:58Don't ask.
01:08:00I will call you later.
01:08:03Lantern.
01:08:14So, here we are. What do you think?
01:08:16This is so nice.
01:08:21Hey, you two, we're going on up ahead.
01:08:23Great. We'll catch up.
01:08:26How long have you two known each other?
01:08:29My entire life.
01:08:32He and my dad were close friends before he passed.
01:08:35I'm so sorry.
01:08:37Thanks.
01:08:39After that,
01:08:41Gabe became sort of like a father to me.
01:08:44He gave me a job,
01:08:46and he even let me crash on his couch
01:08:48when I was paying my way to culinary school.
01:08:50Wow.
01:08:52You two sound like you have a pretty close bond.
01:08:54We do.
01:08:56Sort of like you and your grandmother, I suppose.
01:08:58Yeah, she's pretty special to me.
01:09:01My parents divorced when I was pretty young,
01:09:03so she's really been the only constant in my life.
01:09:05She still is.
01:09:07Well, I would love to see her spread her wings and fly.
01:09:11What do you mean?
01:09:13She's retired.
01:09:15She should be off traveling the world,
01:09:17but I can barely get her to leave the market half the time.
01:09:19Yeah, she certainly is a tough cookie.
01:09:21And stubborn.
01:09:23Must run the family.
01:09:25Hey, guys, look what Lucy found.
01:09:27Oh.
01:09:29They're so many different kinds.
01:09:31Thank you.
01:09:33You totally went to look for her.
01:09:35Nicely done, nicely done.
01:09:37Grandma, you're a natural.
01:09:39Isn't she?
01:09:41It's all because of you.
01:09:43No, you did this.
01:09:45This is the mother-in-law.
01:09:47Thanks for taking on for the team today.
01:09:50What are friends for?
01:09:53So, any word from Gourmet Relay?
01:09:56I'm sure with all the good prize,
01:09:58they must be thinking twice about firing you.
01:10:01Yeah, there's a lot up in the air right now.
01:10:04Who knows what we'll be doing in a couple of weeks.
01:10:07Well, I...
01:10:09We don't have anything lined up.
01:10:11I was thinking...
01:10:13Well, we were thinking
01:10:15maybe you'd join us for another cooking class.
01:10:18Like a guest instructor.
01:10:20Yeah.
01:10:22You were always saying you wanted to teach,
01:10:25and I think you're right.
01:10:27You're a natural with the kids.
01:10:29Thanks.
01:10:31But I am going to have to put you in touch with my people
01:10:34to negotiate the terms.
01:10:36I see.
01:10:38I could sweeten the deal with sprinkles.
01:10:42And?
01:10:45And no script.
01:10:47Fly by the seat of our pants.
01:10:50Deal?
01:10:52Deal.
01:10:56Jonas Conway!
01:10:58That's me.
01:11:01Dude, let's get a picture.
01:11:06Thanks, man.
01:11:08Thanks for watching.
01:11:10My man, Jonas.
01:11:12Right, okay.
01:11:14Uh, we should probably get going.
01:11:17We have a busy day tomorrow.
01:11:19The podcast's promotion.
01:11:21And Dexter sure does love to get us up, girl.
01:11:24He does.
01:11:26Chin Wong?
01:11:29Yeah, keep him around.
01:11:45No, I think we need to re-evalu...
01:11:47Hey, uh, can I call you back?
01:11:49Yeah, okay, bye.
01:11:51Hey!
01:11:52Hey, Ava, I got your message.
01:11:54Hate to rush you, but can we make this quick?
01:11:56Jonas, have a seat.
01:11:58I talked to the producers of Meal Masters today
01:12:01and they want you to fly out early.
01:12:03Okay, uh, how early?
01:12:05First thing tomorrow morning.
01:12:07What?
01:12:09No, no, the pop-up restaurant's tomorrow night.
01:12:12There's no way I'm missing that.
01:12:14I know, and I'm sorry.
01:12:16I know you were looking forward to that.
01:12:18People are expecting me to be there, Ava.
01:12:20I can't just leave Leah hanging like that.
01:12:22Well, actually, you will be making an appearance.
01:12:24We'll have you video chat in, make a quick little speech.
01:12:27That way you can please everyone.
01:12:29I know this is last minute, but they need you there ASAP.
01:12:32They have several talk show appearances lined up for you
01:12:34because of today's press release.
01:12:36Okay, I get that, but...
01:12:39press release?
01:12:41Where is he? It's almost 8.
01:12:44Sorry.
01:12:45I don't know. He texted me he was running late,
01:12:47but he assured me he'd be here.
01:12:49This doesn't make any sense.
01:12:51I hope everything's okay.
01:12:53It's not like him not to show up.
01:12:55I'm sure he has a good excuse.
01:12:57All right, we ready?
01:12:59The show must go on.
01:13:09And 3, 2...
01:13:12All right, and we are back with a very special guest,
01:13:16Leah Alexander.
01:13:18She's got some very exciting things happening
01:13:21at Lucy's Market.
01:13:22Isn't that right?
01:13:23Everyone's excited.
01:13:25That's right, Day.
01:13:26Tomorrow we're hosting our very first
01:13:28one-night-only farm-to-table culinary experience.
01:13:31We'll have gourmet food
01:13:33made with only the best locally sourced ingredients.
01:13:36Well, you heard it here first, folks.
01:13:38Wine and dine and support your local community market.
01:13:42Matt, are you ever making me hungry?
01:13:44Sign me up.
01:13:46Well, get your tickets fast because they are selling out.
01:13:48I'm sure they are.
01:13:50Will your partner in crime Jonas Conway
01:13:52be making an appearance?
01:13:54Of course.
01:13:55We'll be co-hosting the event together.
01:13:57Oh, I figured he'd be headed off to Hollywood already,
01:14:03given the recent headline.
01:14:11I'm sorry, I don't know what you're referring to.
01:14:14Only the biggest celebrity news of the day.
01:14:19Atlanta's native son is headed off to Hollywood
01:14:22to headline his own cooking show.
01:14:26And there he is.
01:14:35Thea, wait.
01:14:38I can explain.
01:14:43Explain what, Jonas?
01:14:46How you used me and led me on this entire time.
01:14:51That's not true.
01:14:54You had every opportunity to tell me about this job,
01:14:57and you didn't, so...
01:14:59I was gonna tell you, I swear.
01:15:02It's just that everything happened so fast,
01:15:04and honestly, I don't even know if I was gonna take the job.
01:15:08But you did.
01:15:10And you're leaving.
01:15:12Right, but it's not supposed to go that way.
01:15:15Well, it seems to me like you got exactly what you wanted.
01:15:19Your big publicity stunt worked.
01:15:22Congratulations.
01:15:24Leah, please.
01:15:27You mean more to me than this publicity stunt.
01:15:32I know.
01:15:34Whatever this was, it's over now.
01:15:39Good luck in L.A.
01:15:41I'm really, really happy for you, I am.
01:15:46Thank you.
01:15:59Hey, let's get you some parmesan.
01:16:02Say when.
01:16:05I can't believe I let this happen.
01:16:08You were right.
01:16:10I should have told Leah about the job offer as soon as I found out.
01:16:14Watch yourself up. You got a lot on your plate.
01:16:18It's never too late to make things right.
01:16:21No, I think it is.
01:16:23I fly out in the morning, they want me in L.A. right away.
01:16:26And what is it you want?
01:16:28What do you mean?
01:16:30Life's short, Jonas.
01:16:32What is it that makes you happy?
01:16:36Once you know the answer to that, everything else will fall into place.
01:16:41Thanks, Kim.
01:17:11Hey, Eva, it's Jonas.
01:17:41What do you think?
01:18:04Dex, I don't know how you did it, but thank you.
01:18:08Oh, Leah, this?
01:18:11This is all you.
01:18:13The market, the garden, the cooking classes.
01:18:17It's your dream.
01:18:19Of course I played a role.
01:18:22I love you, Dex.
01:18:31Speaking of love...
01:18:39Oh, okay.
01:18:44Hi, welcome. Enjoy.
01:18:47No, thank you for coming.
01:18:49Thank you.
01:18:50All right, have a wonderful flight.
01:19:09Everything's almost all set.
01:19:12Hey, Grandma.
01:19:21Are you okay?
01:19:23I'm okay.
01:19:25In fact, uh...
01:19:27In fact, I'm more than okay.
01:19:30It's a big night.
01:19:32I heard about Jonas.
01:19:35It's too bad he couldn't be here tonight.
01:19:37I'm fine.
01:19:40I mean, this was the plan the whole time, wasn't it?
01:19:43I shouldn't be surprised that he's putting his career first.
01:19:48It's a big opportunity for him.
01:19:54It's okay to be hurt, Leah.
01:20:00I'm okay.
01:20:03It's just...
01:20:06Grandma...
01:20:09How come I feel like I always come so close
01:20:12to getting what I want?
01:20:15Something's always standing in my way.
01:20:19Life is full of obstacles,
01:20:22but you can't give up hope.
01:20:24As long as you believe it will happen,
01:20:27it just takes time.
01:20:29I have to go.
01:20:31Maybe this whole farm-to-teal thing is just...
01:20:35not meant to be.
01:20:37Okay, so everything hasn't gone exactly as you hoped for,
01:20:41but that doesn't mean tonight's a failure.
01:20:47I don't know.
01:20:49I just wanted to show you I could handle everything on my own,
01:20:53but I feel like I've wasted everyone's time.
01:20:56And with Jonas not coming tonight,
01:20:59who knows?
01:21:01Leland's gonna show up.
01:21:03Leah, we're not here because of the pop-up restaurant.
01:21:07We're here because we love you.
01:21:10Look, I know I was a bit more involved
01:21:14than you had hoped for these last two years,
01:21:17but that doesn't mean I don't believe in you.
01:21:20You don't?
01:21:22You know.
01:21:24Honestly, watching you take risks,
01:21:28learn new things,
01:21:30and stepping out of your shell
01:21:33have inspired me.
01:21:38You bought a trip.
01:21:40A trip to Italy in the fall.
01:21:43Grandpa, that's amazing.
01:21:45Ben.
01:21:47Take it from me.
01:21:49Two steps forward and one step back
01:21:52is still progress.
01:21:55I know it's tough running the market,
01:21:59but you're stronger than you think.
01:22:09Thank you.
01:22:23Hi. Good to see you.
01:22:26Hey, girl.
01:22:28Hi.
01:22:30Hey, Gabe. How are you?
01:22:37Hello, everyone.
01:22:40Welcome to the first-ever
01:22:43Lucy's Organic Market farm-to-table experience.
01:22:47Thank you so much for coming.
01:22:50It is my honor
01:22:52to introduce the host of tonight's event,
01:22:55the owner of Lucy's Market,
01:22:58and my best friend,
01:23:01Leah Alexander.
01:23:10Good evening, everyone.
01:23:12And yes, again, thank you so much for being here,
01:23:16seeing all of you.
01:23:18For being here.
01:23:20Seeing all your faces tonight just...
01:23:23it means the world to me.
01:23:25I've always dreamed of a night like tonight
01:23:28where people could come together
01:23:31to share and laugh
01:23:34and enjoy a home-cooked meal
01:23:37straight from the garden.
01:23:40It's been a long road to get here tonight,
01:23:43and of course, like anything else,
01:23:46it doesn't come without its hurdles.
01:23:49But if I learned anything this past few weeks,
01:23:53it's that it's okay to lean on others for support.
01:23:57Asking for help isn't something to be ashamed of.
01:24:01It's, in fact, something to be celebrated.
01:24:05Which is why tonight
01:24:07I would like to celebrate all of you.
01:24:10I might not know what the future holds,
01:24:13but one thing I do know for certain is that Lucy's
01:24:17is more than just a market.
01:24:20It's a community.
01:24:25Yes, there is a lot more to do, of course,
01:24:29but thanks to every one of you,
01:24:32we are one step closer.
01:24:35So as that old saying goes,
01:24:37to plant a seed today is to believe in tomorrow.
01:24:41And I think we all certainly did that.
01:24:45So cheers to each and every one of you.
01:24:49And bon appétit.
01:25:00We did it.
01:25:02Don't look now, but I think that guy over there
01:25:05is staring at you.
01:25:09You got this.
01:25:12Mm-hmm.
01:25:20Hey.
01:25:22What are you doing here?
01:25:25Well, I tried to get a ticket, but your event sold out.
01:25:30Gabe snuck me into the back.
01:25:33Uh-huh.
01:25:36Shouldn't you be in L.A., Herman?
01:25:39Yeah, but I've been thinking about something
01:25:42you said a few weeks ago.
01:25:45Don't steal my carrots?
01:25:48No.
01:25:50You said seeds want to grow.
01:25:53They just need to be planted in the right spot.
01:25:57I've had more fun in the last few weeks
01:26:00than I've had in the last five years.
01:26:03I'm writing again.
01:26:05I'm cooking with kids.
01:26:07I'm with you.
01:26:10I'm growing.
01:26:12I don't want to throw that away.
01:26:17So you're, uh...
01:26:19you're not taking the job in L.A.?
01:26:22No.
01:26:24And I was thinking,
01:26:26if you're open to the idea
01:26:31of having me come back as a guest in the church...
01:26:35Under the same terms?
01:26:38Then won't I compromise?
01:26:44I'm really sorry, Amy.
01:26:48Of course I'll have you back.
01:26:52I was hoping you'd say that.
01:26:54Yeah.
01:26:58What is this?
01:27:01Dexter helped me with it.
01:27:04It's a business plan
01:27:07for your farm-to-table education center.
01:27:12The gourmet relay producers were so impressed
01:27:16with Dexter's transformation bus,
01:27:19they wanted to invest in your project.
01:27:23Are you kidding me?
01:27:25Jonas?
01:27:27That's amazing.
01:27:31Well...
01:27:33I guess you proved me wrong.
01:27:37Life isn't about following some recipe.
01:27:42Is it?
01:27:44It's about following your instincts.
01:27:48What are your instincts telling you now?
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