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)
Gusanoz (August 29)
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Sounds like they Robert and company were used so they could just flip the restaurant. More info if you click on my name
Great makeover. I'm not surprised that they sold it. These people had no interest in actually running a restaurant. The promo for next week's show looks rather interesting – some guy ready to duke it out with Robert.
I sure hope Roberts inflatable pecs don't pop!
Im really mad this lady took advantage of RI to make a profit….She just called and made the drama probably to make it seem like she really wanted to save her restaurant,…shame on her!
I have to agree. That lady did not have any intention of keeping her restaurant and running it. I think they used Robert and crew to flip the restaurant and create a new menu that would sell the place instead of being saddled with it. Shame on them!
Robert should sue Nancy for the cost of this stupid makeover. I was apparent at the first of the show what her pattern was
Unreal. She did a fake temper tantrum just to make a profit. Shame, shame shame on her!
Guess she knew more about the finances than she let on. Quite an actress. The mom is the one who really disappoints, though – a family of con artists, it would seem.
There are plenty of people who are in need and it's disgusting to see this pig take advantage of Robert and the RI Team just to make a quick extra profit.
She's probably laughing it up at the bank right now thinking how smart she is and is going to get herself into the same dumb mess in another get rich quick scheme. She should truly be ashamed!!!!
She told the limey wanker that she flipped restaraunts, within the first five minutes of the show. Do you wear a helmet?
I love this show concept but please get rid of robert. Not personable and under qualified. I mean really, all the good host out there and this great show has to employ him???
Ya… Bobby Flay did so great with 3 days to open…
DISAGREE …Robert is the show !!
-10 and counting!
Get rid of Robert? You are out of your mind, he is the best! Love love LOVE him, and so does everyone else…
Best of luck to the new owners! Liked the makeover and new menu. Nanny Goat is better off without the old owners around, anyway. I am more likely to visit without the she-banshee ex-owner and her incompetent daughter running the place. Sissy was the only one of the three who seemed like she had a good head on her shoulders. Hope Nancy can live with herself. What a conniver!