Restaurant Revisited: Nanny Goat’s Cafe & Feed Bin by Maria Russo in Shows, February 20th, 2013
In one of his most dramatic missions to date, Robert Irvine arrived in Kilgore, Texas, to help Nancy Dupre, then owner of Nanny Goat’s Cafe & Feed Bin, transform her failing restaurant. But on day one of renovations she stormed out, vowing to end her Restaurant: Impossible experience before it even started. She became frustrated and simply overwhelmed when it was revealed that her daughter, Jessica, then cook at Nanny Goat’s, was the root of her business’s problems. Despite Nancy’s refusal, her mother, Sissy, and Jessica agreed that Robert and his team should continue their project, and the next day, a calmer, more composed Nancy returned to the site more committed to this mission than ever.
Although Robert and his team helped launch Nanny Goat’s into a new season of success with a crowd-pleasing menu and clean yet comfortable decor, Nancy decided to sell the restaurant for a profit, and has since entered retirement. Jessica no longer works at Nanny Goat’s Cafe, but much of the eatery’s other staff remains.
We checked in with Sharon Henley and Glenda Reid, the new owners of Nanny Goat’s, who took control of the restaurant in the new year, and they’re proud to say that their restaurant is “full of customers every day.” They’re pleased with its fresh, welcoming look and admit that they “work together like a well-oiled machine” with their employees.
Nanny Goat’s is currently not serving dinner, although they plan to start nighttime service at the end of February. Looking back on the past couple months, Sharon and Glenda say, “We are grateful for everyone’s support. We can’t succeed without them.”
More From Restaurant Revisited:
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Windseeker Restaurant (January 16)
Whiskey Creek Steakhouse (January 2)
Rising Sun Bistro (December 19)
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri (December 9)
Bronk’s Bar and Grill (December 5)
Rohrer’s Tavern (November 28)
Poco’s on the Boulevard (November 21)
Oleander Bar and Grill (October 17)
Valley Inn (October 10)
Whistle Stop (October 3)
The Maple Tree Cafe (September 26)
Michele’s (September 19)
Paliani’s Restaurant (September 12)
Frankie’s (September 5)
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This was the most confusing episode I've ever watched. First Jessica tells Robert that she's leaving and then, we see her cooking! Her food is slop but Robert never tried to get her out of the kitchen.
I hope Kern's Kitchen was watching this episode. Derby Pie is a trademark that they closely guard and have filed suit an number of times to protect.
Thieves. Have the show do YOUR work for free and then, sell the place for a profit. Did you bother to cut a check for the Food Network to reimburse them?
I cannot wait until karma comes knocking at your door. Since you are retired, you will be there to answer it.
I hope that Nancy gets shot by someone she ****s on her way to profits. She is the worst person I've ever seen on RI; people like her used to get tarred and feathered, now they just get on TV. Worthless fat waste of time and resources who should go chow on the business end of a 12 gauge.
wow… mentally unstable you are. yes, she was rotten but "shot". You seriously need help and lots of it! And not the kind Robert can give you… Insanity, table for one please…
still don't like it….you order you food, you get your own drink, you find a table, they do bring the food to you, but yet they have a tip jar next to the register??? You want me to tip you??? for what??? Charburger doesn't have a tip jar and they are friendly and fun….not so much at Nanny Goat's. It is a cute resturant but just not inviting.
We live in a world of drama and "me, me, me". It is disappointing that RI decided to give them the 'help' to 'save' their 'failing restaurant'. This is money that could have been better utilized for a family who was in real need. It is very disconcerting that we have had to witness something as despicable as this family. Shame on them and RI, I truly hope you've learned from this. And Robert, when television exec's tell you that drama sells, please don't believe them. It may sell to lesser intelligent people but the majority of us still would like to see quality.