Synopsis

The inaugural episode unfolds at La Lanterna in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, a restaurant helmed by twenty-eight-year-old Alex. As owner and head chef, he presents modern Italian cuisine – a slice of Little Italy nestled within England’s pioneering garden city. The establishment thrives under the guidance of his closest friend, maitre d' Gavin, with support from Alex's former air hostess girlfriend, Emily. Alex faces a daunting reality: dwindling clientele, malfunctioning kitchen equipment, and