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The Chopping Block


The Chopping Block has returned to our screens for a second series, with celeb chef Matt Moran pitting restaurants against each other for a chance at $20,000.

For those not familiar with the show, the set-up is as follows: each week two restaurants are visited and reviewed by a top-secret critic. They are then given $5000 and 48 hours to revamp their restaurant, and the most improved takes home the prize money.

We'll be updating this page each week as the winners are announced, so stay tuned. For more information visit Channel Nine's official Chopping Block site.

1
 
Pizza Piazza
Windsor
Episode eight. The couple behind this Chapel Street restaurant hoped the business would support their young family, but success has been hard to come by.

2
 
Morri's Place
Armadale
Episode eight winner. Once a successful restaurant, Morri's Place now faces closure as its owners get deeper and deeper into debt.

3
 
Baja Cantina
Glebe
Episode seven winner. Inconsistent service and poor presentation are causing problems for this Mexican restaurant.

4
 
Modena 88
Woolloomooloo
Episode seven. This Greek eatery has all the bells and whistles, but steep prices are keeping customers away.

5
 
Mambo Italiano
Essendon North
Episode six. The Giandinoto family have seen little return for the hard work they've put in since opening Mambo Italiano 18 months ago - despite their trademarked signature dish, the pizza nappa.

6
 
Courthouse Restaurant
Berwick
Episode five winner. Mod-Oz restaurant The Courthouse is suffering under the leadership of its chef Tim. His staff openly disrespect both him and his food.

7
 
Hotel Eden
Berwick
Episdode five. Hotel Eden is pulling in the crowds, but not with its food. Dance parties held every Friday are proving popular, but are diverting the staff's time and energy away from the restaurant.

8
 
South Yarra China House
South Yarra
Episode four winner. This well-appointed Chinese restaurant has potential, but it held back by the owner's insistence that the chef cater to 'western palettes', resulting in bad 'Anglo-Cantonese' food.

9
 
Piazza Navona
South Yarra
Episode four. Viewers were moved by the death of Mama Rosa , who had nominated her own restaurant Piazza Navona. She lost her battle with cancer shortly before the episode went to air.

10
 
La De Da's
Swansea
Episode three - winner. This modern Australian eatery has only been on the Swansea scene for 18 months, but already the owners are close to shutting up shop in the face of financial ruin.

11
 
Anacapri
Toronto
Episode three. Despite the picturesque location and access to some great local produce, Anacapri is losing business fast by serving up below-par counter meals.

12
 
Emad's
Surry Hills
Episode two winner. Another Sydney institution, Emad s has been dishing up Lebanese cuisine for almost 40 years, but recent increases in their rent and more competition in the area means they re in trouble.

13
 
Gloria's Cafe
Petersham
Episode two. A well-established restaurant, this 20-year-old cafe was once an integral part of the Portuguese community, but has recently suffered from a dramatic drop-off in business.

14
 
Tandoori Junction
Shellharbour
Episode one winner. Established just two-and-a-half years ago, this Indian restaurant has been struggling to break even, despite having a respected Indian chef at the helm.

15
 
Angelina's
Shellharbour
Episode one. The owner of this traditional Italian restaurant is having trouble sustaining the business, which has been suffering from his lack of direction and leadership.