Me or the Menu 1x1 - Meet the Couples

Four restaurateurs chase their dreams of opening their firstrestaurant alongside their significant other. Although they'reat different stages of the process, they all feel thepressure. Kathleen, a home cook turned food truck owner, andher fiancé, Nate, have just a few hours to prepare for a bigevent, but Kathleen has doubts about whether Nate can step upand be the partner she needs. James, a rising star on theChicago culinary scene, and his supportive wife, Jessica,argue about finances both at home and at the restaurant.Working long hours puts pressure on Randi, an industry veteranand first-time restaurant owner, and his fiancée, Jeanette,as their lives are put on hold until their restaurant hits theblack. Nicole, a self-taught cook with big dreams, and herboyfriend, Alan, clash over power dynamics as they visit avegan spot to get ideas for their vegetarian restaurantconcept.