Synopsis: "The Restaurant" is a one-hour unscripted drama that offers a behind-the-scenes look at rising New York star Rocco DiSpirito, a first generation Italian-American chef and one of People's "Sexiest Men Alive," as he puts his reputation on the line and risks losing everything to fulfill his lifelong dream to create, launch and operate his own ultra-chic Manhattan eatery.

The workplace drama will also follow the foibles and flirtations of his waiters, waitresses, bartenders and sous chefs as they mix it up with the steady flow of Manhattan's social scene. And, in a unique twist, "The Restaurant" will be the first dramatic series that literally caters to the viewing public. Unlike other so-called "reality shows," fans can actually visit "The Restaurant" where Rocco and his wait staff will welcome them for a truly unforgettable night on the town. In a country starved for something different, "The Restaurant" serves up an original.

The Cast:
Rocco DiSpirito as The Chef
Heather Snell as Bartender
Mama DiSpirito as Executive Chef
Matt Heien as Publicist
Pete Giovine as Waiter
Uzay Turner as Captain
Natalie Norman as Waitress
Emily Shaw as Captain
Lonn Coward as Waiter
Carrie Keranen as Waitress
Heather Snell as Bartender
Alex Corrado as Maitre D'
Colleen Fitzgerald as Captain
Topher Goodman as Waiter
Caroline Matler as Waitress
Lola Bell as Bartender
Brian Petruzzell as Food Runner
Suzanna Hari as Kitchen Staff
Tony Acinapura as Chef
Laurent Saillard as General Manager
Gideon Horowitz as Waiter
Perry Pollaci as Kitchen Staff