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(bright instrumental Italian music)
Ah!
(Amy speaking in Italian)
(Mama speaking in Italian)
Bella, your pronunciation is getting molto bene.
Okay, so, spaghetti.
Chicken parm.
Extra spaghetti.
Extra-
Mama Tucci, this is too much.
Nah, there's no such thing.
Well, I'll have plenty of leftovers for my coworkers.
[Mama] Good.
Are you sure you don't mind watching Amy again?
No, it's my pleasure.
I promise I won't be too late.
Bye, pumpkin. - Bye, Dad.
Oh, my Amy.
You're such a strong girl.
Just like you, Mama.
Ah! (laughing)
Uh!
So we're gonna make the primavera?
- Yeah. - [Mama] Okay.
Let's get cooking! (man singing in Italian)
(Mama laughing)
[Mama] Grazie!
(pan pounding)
Woo! (bright Italian music)
Cool, Mama.
(man singing in Italian) (bright Italian music)
(meat sizzling)
(man singing in Italian) (bright Italian music)
Welcome, everyone.
Hello. Good evening.
So, for those of you who are new here tonight,
Family Dinner Fridays is a tradition that my nonna
started back in Napali way back when.
(crowd chuckling)
She would invite the entire neighborhood
to come and share a meal.
So to continue her legacy and honor Nonna,
we welcome you to our Friday Night Supper Club.
We care about our customers.
We treat you like family.
So you're a part of the Tucci family now.
Whether you like it or not.
(crowd laughing)
So.
A Nonna.
- A Nonna. - A Nonna.
(glasses clinking)
Amy?
Earth to Amy, do you copy?
Oh.
I gotta take that pasta to table nine,
unless you want to stare at it longer?
No, no, it's all yours.
I used to be like that primavera.
Bold.
Full of life.
Flavor.
What happened to me, Christine?
You're still all those things.
You're just stuck in a rut right now, that's all.
How long do I have to toil away as a mid-level manager
before I finally get the next opportunity?
What if this is it for me?
I'm still singing our cheesy Happy Birthday songs
to customers when I'm 90.
Okay, well, you're being dramatic.
Things don't change for me around here soon,
I'm movin' on.
You decided all that just by staring at some pasta?
Usually that just gets me into trouble.
Okay, it wasn't just the primavera.
(Amy sighing)
Oh.
Mama?
Yeah.
We've been playing phone tag lately.
Could really use her advice right about now.
Well, maybe today's the day things change.
Everyone gather round.
(employees murmuring)
As you know, we've been interviewing applicants
for the permanent manager position.
I know you've all been anxious to hear who we've selected.
It's my pleasure to announce
that the honor goes to
Benjamin Stewart from our Upper East Side location.
Let's make sure he feels welcome
when he arrives this afternoon.
Okay, back to work.
Thank you.
(employees murmuring)
(Amy scoffing)
(horn honking)
[Sal] Hey, Nunzio, table four.
Clean it, please.
De facto.
All right, I dare you to find me a more perfect tiramisu.
Outside of Italy, that is.
Frank, uh, listen, I know there's a lot
been going on lately,
but you really should slow down a little.
You really shouldn't rush your craft,
especially on a day like today, right?
Hey, wait, wait, wait.
What are you doin'?
What are you?
I'm a server, so I'm gonna serve.
No, uh, the chef will deliver the dessert.
Frank, come on.
We really can't afford a bad review today.
Okay, Kimberly may be a tough critic,
grant you that, but there's no way she doesn't
fall head over heels in love with this.
I know, it's nice, but you know your menu
has its detractors, right?
Ah.
They'll warm up.
Just like that caramel drizzle if you don't let go.
Thank you. (hand slapping)
All right, I'm here.
(Sal sighing)
For dessert, tiramisu di Franco.
Caramel drizzle topping, dusted with cocoa.
I, uh, I just wanted to thank you again
for making the time to review our new menu.
I've always had a lot of respect and admiration
for your column in The Times.
Hmm.
I'm sorry, was that a hmm?
Or a mmm?
It's nothing.
No, but if it was somethin', you could tell me.
Mr. Rossi, I'm not really supposed to give
feedback before my review goes live,
but it's a little dry.
I'm sorry.
Did you just cause my famously moist tiramisu
a little, uh, dry?
Just a touch.
[Frank] But that's impossible.
Well, it's certainly possible.
I'm sorry, it's just never has there been a more
perfect customer fit for a more perfect dessert.
I'm just, have another bite.
I think I've sampled enough.
You'll find my review online later this evening.
And it'll be a good one, right?
(lighthearted music)
Uh, did I mention how much I appreciate
and admire you and your column?
And she's gone.
Ah, don't worry about it. (car starting)
Really?
I mean worry about it a little.
Amy, I'd like you to take Benjamin under your wing,
help him get acclimated.
As the most senior manager here,
I want him in the most capable hands.
Well, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.
I thought my seniority would've given me
a leg up on that opportunity.
We'll see what opens up next year.
I made myself a promise that if I didn't
move up this year, I would move on,
and I need to keep that promise.
I understand.
You're always welcome back if you change your mind.
(Amy sighing) - [Amy] Yup.
Mmm-hmm, I feel liberated.
Yes!
I feel free!
- 'Atta girl! - I feel so scared.
Oh, you were on such a roll.
I don't have anything lined up.
But this is what you've been saving for.
Now you can devote all your time to unlocking your destiny.
Destiny.
All right.
Yeah, there's some confidence.
(phone ringing)
Is that destiny calling already?
Hello?
Amy Lamay?
David Lewis, attorney.
I know you've been trying to reach Ms. Tucci.
I'm sorry to inform you that she recently passed away
and we need you to come into our offices
for the reading of her will.
How's Friday?
Yeah. Okay.
Friday, I'll be there.
(soft somber music)
Is everything all right?
(soft somber music)
(horns honking)
(keyboard clicking)
Hey, so.
Stop refreshing.
Huh?
I'm not refreshing.
I'm playing solitaire.
Why am I lying to you?
It should be up by now!
So you know, her rating has nothing to do
with all your hard work.
You're right.
I'm, ah, eh, I'm letting go.
- [Sal] Let it go! - I'm keeping cool.
It doesn't even. (computer beeping)
Whoa, it's up, it's up!
- It's up. - [Frank] It's up.
Hey, what does it say?
Chef Frank Rossi largely abandons the restaurant's
original menu in favor of some new age Italian fusion.
Nice. (hands slapping)
That just isn't quite there yet.
Mmm-mmm.
What's the missing ingredient?
Could be as simple as a bit more love.
Five forks.
Oh, that's good.
Out of 10 forks.
How do you erase something from the internet?
What?
No, that'll be in print later this week.
What effect is it gonna have on business?
Well, uh, you know, our client base
is kind of doing this a little bit,
and Kimberly's articles tend to make things go like this
or like that.
- Okay. - [Sal] Yeah.
Okay, no, it's okay.
I can edit the recipes for a little more flavor.
Or less.
Or a little more love.
What does that even mean, Sal?
I-I-I, you know.
Maybe she's referring to your demeanor,
'cause sometimes you can come across a little brash.
Brash?
Bra, uh, it's passion, Sal.
Okay, I'm Italian.
I can't help it. You know this.
Yeah, I do. (phone ringing)
Oh, well, maybe this is her
calling to change her mind.
Hello?
[David] Is this Frank Rossi?
Yeah, this is Frank Rossi.
[David] Maria Tucci passed away recently.
What?
[David] I'm sorry for your loss.
Wait. What?
[David] I'm her attorney David Lewis.
We need you to come in for a reading of her will.
Yeah.
[David] Can you come in this Friday?
Okay, Friday.
[David] We'll send you the details.
Thank you.
What is it?
You all right?
I need some air.
Okay.
You okay?
[Man] Good morning.
Good morning.
Ah, cappuccino with an extra splash of espresso, please.
[Man] Yeah, you got it.
Uh, and a cannoli.
Oh, lucky you. It's our last one.
I'll take a paper, too.
Sure, thanks.
- Hey. - [Man] Hey.
Can I get a cappuccino with an extra splash
of espresso, please?
Oh, and a cannoli.
Unfortunately, we just gave out our last one.
Ah, okay.
Just the cappuccino then, please.
[Man] Yeah.
(Frank sighing)
Couldn't help but overhear we ordered
the exact same drink.
Ah, yeah.
Good friend of mine introduced it to me.
This place, too, actually.
Same here.
(Frank chuckling)
Chef Frank.
Or Frank.
I don't know why I said that.
I guess I'm just used to introducing myself that way.
Amy.
What kind of chef are you?
Oh, uh, Italian.
Kind of renowned, actually.
Renowned, wow.
Ah, just a little.
You know, gotta stay humble, right?
What line of work are you in, Amy?
Management.
Oh.
Lack thereof at the moment.
I'm still trying to figure out my destino right now.
Ah, I see.
Yeah.
Destino. (chuckling)
(lighthearted music)
Cannoli.
Uh, you're the, you're the lucky one who got
the last cannoli.
Yeah.
But lucky isn't how I describe myself lately.
Wanna split it?
I, uh, I already had half.
Right, yeah, of course.
Why would...
Uh, mind if I just take a look at the paper?
Gotta check the scores.
Which team?
Yankees.
Who else?
It's not baseball season.
That was a joke, Amy.
Not one of my best.
You know what?
I've gotta get going, actually,
so the paper and cannoli are all yours,
renowned chef Frank.
You have a nice day.
Well, nice to meet you.
And she's gone.
(lighthearted music)
So who are we waiting for?
Just one more person.
(door clicking)
[Frank] Sorry I'm late.
(door closing)
Uh, weird chef guy?
Last cannoli girl?
What, you think I'm weird?
How did you know Mama?
I'm head chef at her restaurant.
I've been practically runnin' the place the last year.
Wait, how do you know her?
We were close.
We hadn't spoken for awhile.
So you two know each other?
- No. - Yes!
Yeah!
We just met.
Yeah.
Mama wanted you both present to hear the instructions
laid out in her will.
Amy, I have the utmost confidence that you will
dutifully and faithfully preside over my life's work.
You were like a granddaughter to me.
So, that's why I'm leaving you my restaurant.
Mama's is now yours.
What?
Mama's wish is for Frank to remain at the restaurant
in his current capacity as head chef.
There is also a substantial inheritance,
predicated on Amy taking ownership.
Oh.
And
she also left this.
(Amy sighing)
That book.
She never let anyone else touch this.
Wait, wait, that's it?
No other details?
She's left nothing else.
I'm afraid her intentions are up to your interpretation.
(lighthearted music)
Good morning.
[Frank] Good morning.
Boss.
(Amy chuckling)
Boss.
Wow.
You know, I had my own plans for Mama's where
I'd one day take over,
but I suppose that just wasn't my destino.
Speaking of which, is that for me?
Extra splash of espresso and a cannoli.
Tryin' to butter me up?
It's a peace offering.
Mama was special to both of us,
and she had no other family.
We can make this work.
(Frank sighing)
(soft dramatic music)
Enjoy, ladies. (chuckling)
Hey.
Ugh, no more fresh gnocci.
No more gnocci.
Amy, I'm slammed in the kitchen.
I can't believe how busy we are.
I need you to help me.
What? No.
Oh, no, I, I'm just the busser.
No, no, there's no just anything here at Mama's.
Every role is vital to this restaurant, you know that.
What's the number one rule?
Work at everything you do with all your heart,
soul, mind and strength.
Perfect.
You'll learn the rest of the rules by my side.
Right now you're promoted.
Congratulations.
Okay.
There's your first customer.
Smile.
Benvenuti.
Welcome to Mama's.
(lighthearted music)
What did you do to Mama's?
(lighthearted music)
Sales have dipped.
Tiny dip.
Itty bitty, in technical terms.
No plans, repairs or updates.
I got those plans.
Just right up here.
The menu's completely changed.
Where are Mama's dishes?
We're still working out the kinks.
We just need new, uh-
Everything?
Okay, we're in the middle of an upgrade, okay?
Look, things have been kind of crazy
ever since Mama slowed down and stepped back
from her duties last year.
Obviously I'm not much of an interior decorator,
but I do make a mean tiramisu.
All right, I come from a big corporate franchise,
and I've developed a system that will help
fix all of these issues.
And then once Mama's is back in decent shape,
we can both move on.
Oh, wait.
So you're not planning on staying?
Financials, attendance, scheduling, trust.
The FAST system.
Yeah, I got my own system.
It's called DIY.
Mmm.
DIY hasn't been W-O-R-K-ing.
Yes, acronym thing's real cute.
Definitely won't get on my nerves.
What is that? (pinball machine chiming)
Oh, that is Galaxy Blast.
Just the greatest arcade game of all time.
Wanna play?
Mama's classic Italian restaurant
now features Galaxy Blast?
Yeah.
Okay, I'm shutting this down.
What?
Mama's needs a total refresh.
But you know, with the inheritance she left,
I think we can really bring this place back to life.
You're the boss.
What should we do with this?
I'm not sure if she left it for you or for me.
You know what?
Uh.
It's all yours.
(soft gentle music)
[Amy] Ooh, biscotti.
Mmm-hmm.
I figured some Italian desserts would be a good way
to break the ice with the employees
of your Italian restaurant.
My restaurant.
Nothing daunting about those words.
It's kind of funny, though, isn't it?
You just quit your job at Chow,
and then this opportunity falls right into your lap.
Destino.
Oh, I don't know about destino.
Why, what do you mean?
I know I should do what Mama wants.
It's just that I don't know that I can do her legacy
justice if I stay long-term, you know?
She-she put her heart and soul into that place,
and if I fail at this, then I, you know, I fail her.
Hey, you won't fail her.
You've never failed her before, right?
Right.
[Sal] So, Frankie, how you feelin'?
I think I'm still in the anger stage of grief.
Miss her.
Yeah, me too.
It's a lot to take in all at once.
But you know, we're gonna get through this.
I know.
You know what's funny? - What?
I ran into Amy at Destino's before we went
to the lawyer.
Uh-huh.
Think she was flirting with me.
Really?
That's a good thing you didn't flirt back with her.
That would make things a little interesting around here.
Yeah, it's...
Oh no.
You flirted with her, didn't ya?
I don't think she noticed.
I'm about as smooth as a pine cone.
Plus, we got the stresses of this situation
distracting us.
Yeah, about that.
What's your plan?
Well, Mama made one thing clear.
She wants me to stay.
Truth is, I don't know if I can.
(lighthearted music)
Hi, everybody. I'm Amy.
I'm the new owner and manager,
and I've brought you biscotti.
My best friend Christine made them.
Dig in.
I'm sure they'll go well with the coffee.
(lighthearted music)
Uh, yeah, let's do it after.
That's fine.
So.
Why don't you tell me about yourselves?
Okay, I'll kick things off.
Well, I'm Frank. - [Amy] Mmm-hmm.
Head chef.
And the menu is my duty.
And my duty only.
(Amy chuckling)
Hey, I'm Sal.
I've been here for a couple years helpin' out, you know.
Hostin', servin', cookin', all that stuff.
Welcome, Amy.
Thank you.
Uh, yeah. Name's Lorenzo.
I'm an old, old friend of Frank's.
He actually brought me in here once things
started falling apart and-
Eh.
(Lorenzo clearing throat)
Just to handle odds and ends.
I'm very handy.
Great.
Listen, everyone.
I know this is a tough transition for all of us.
We all loved Mama, so, so let's just try to do this
to honor her memory.
On that note, I took the liberty.
Can you pass these out?
I've assigned various tasks to each of you
based on your names.
Fun, right?
Yeah, that's one way to put it.
Mama's inheritance will cover a one-month refresh,
and during that time we'll experiment
with a soft open,
and we will culminate in a grand reopening celebration.
It's gonna be big.
Go team! (chuckling)
- All right. - Okay.
And don't forget the biscotti.
It's really good.
Nice to meet you.
Biscotti?
[Lorenzo] I'm good.
Don't worry about them.
They'll come around.
(biscotti crunching)
(gentle inspiring music)
Your ragu was Papa's favorite.
He always said the key to the perfect sauce
is to go easy on the seasoning and heavy on the confidence.
Roberto, come try my ragu.
(soft instrumental Italian music)
Perfecto.
And now try (speaking in Italian).
(soft Italian music)
(Papa speaking in Italian)
And now try this.
I'm still full from taste testing your carbonara
an hour ago.
What's the worry?
This is a lot of pressure.
The First Generation Food Festival is known
to launch careers.
Emilio entered last year and now look.
Emilio's on Broadway.
You have faith in your cooking, yeah?
Of course.
Then it will all work out as it should.
Destino.
Whether it's today or years from now,
you will open your dream restaurant.
Now why are you rushing around?
We've got plenty of time.
Come with me.
I have a surprise for you.
(soft gentle music)
This festival is important,
but not more important than making time for family.
Masseto.
But we can't afford-
I sold a few lasagnas in Brooklyn last weekend.
I really like it there.
(wine pouring)
Tell me, what are you seeing?
The Manhattan skyline.
Mmm.
The view from a quaint, brick building.
My restaurant.
Mama's.
(soft inspiring music)
One day I will give you that view.
To Mama's.
(glasses clinking)
(footsteps clomping)
Frank.
Look, look at this.
Papa's sacrifices are ultimately what led
to the success of my famous ragu sauce.
Each recipe has a memory,
and there's photos and stories.
And nothing super helpful for our immediate situation?
Well, not necessarily.
What if the key to refreshing this place
is to go back to the beginning and replicate
the original look and feel of Mama's?
Okay.
Listen, I know it must feel like I'm just coming in here
to change everything.
Remember, this is for Mama.
Think of it as a reboot.
Everybody loves a reboot.
Do they?
Mmm.
I'm gonna need you to trust me.
[Frank] Does that go both ways?
Of course.
So you trust me with the menu?
Uh.
You have nothing to worry about.
[Amy] Why does that worry me more?
Okay, let me catch you up with the evolved
flavor of Mama's, huh?
Can I get rid of the pinball machine?
Absolutely not, no.
(hand smacking)
I will think about it.
Well, then, I will give you a chance.
Catch me up on the evolved flavor of Mama's.
All right, okay.
(uplifting music)
Hey, sorry I'm late.
We still have time to catch that movie.
How was day one?
When I quit my job for more of the challenge,
I think I wanted something a little less challenging.
Is this about Frank?
Yeah.
But also about Mama.
[Christine] Mmm.
You know how I said I never failed her?
Yeah.
Well, we had a big falling out
after I left all those years ago,
and we hadn't spoken since.
So why would she leave me her restaurant?
(soft gentle music)
Looking good, Emily.
This place is sparkling clean.
Maybe a bit too sparkling.
Go easy on yourself.
How's it goin' up here, Lorenzo?
Doin' fine.
Amy, these chandeliers are a little dim.
Are you sure that's what Mama's used to look like?
Yeah.
No.
Maybe a touch dimmer.
Dimmer?
Oh, perfect.
Almost.
Huh.
You want me to add a touch of white?
Break it up a bit?
Yes!
Okay.
Great idea.
(pinball machine chiming)
Hate to interrupt Space Blast.
Galaxy Blast.
(pinball machine chiming) Oh! Oh! Oh!
Why?
I was just about to beat Sal's high score.
Well, I'm gonna be frank with you.
I haven't heard that one before.
I need your help.
Help me recreate Mama's classics.
(Frank sighing)
Come on.
I'm still gonna give you a chance to show me
your version of the menu.
Why is recreating the original Mama's so important to you?
Why are you so opposed to bringing back the classics?
Okay, I will think about it.
Okay, great.
Thank you.
When are we sampling?
Oh, uh, yeah.
Meet me in the dining room in two hours for dinner.
Okay.
And bring an appetite.
(upbeat bright music)
You don't hurry up, dinner's gonna become breakfast.
Okay, you really shouldn't rush the chef.
Here is your complete sampling of Mama's new menu.
Where do you wanna start?
What's that one?
Ah, these are roast branzino with tomatoes,
potatoes, and olives.
You know what it's not?
What?
Mama's penne.
I know.
That's Mama's right here.
Oh.
Great!
Here we go. (chuckling)
It's hot.
Not very adventurous, are ya?
Adventurous?
Not when it comes to habanero penne.
It's habiata.
Look, the menu's sort of become a fusion.
It's Mama's classics with a little more edge.
Old and the new, come together as one.
And how did you end up at Mama's?
Ah, eh, Lorenzo!
Tiramisu?
[Lorenzo] Comin' right up, Frankie!
You're deflecting.
I'm not deflecting.
You are. There's a story there.
I'd like to hear it. - No story.
I applied, she hired me.
That's the end of it.
Ah. Here, perfect.
Try some, go ahead.
Thanks.
[Lorenzo] You got it, boss.
You know, I'm more of a cannoli girl.
Are you a picky eater?
No.
Oh my gosh, no wonder you're so opposed to my menu.
Your tastes are less branzino habiata,
more chicken nuggets, mac and cheese.
Who doesn't love chicken nuggets and mac and cheese?
Oh, we could sample the kid's menu instead.
Okay, now you're being obnoxious.
I will try your famous tiramisu one day.
Well, I'm gonna hold you to that.
Great.
Now that I've sampled some of Frank's fusion,
how about you try something for me?
(lighthearted music)
Can I get Mama's Flight?
- [Waiter] You got it. - Thank you.
Mama's Flight?
Yeah.
All Mama's favorite wines.
I'm surprised you didn't know about this place.
Nice place.
Thanks.
Chianti.
Light, fruity.
It's comforting.
Well, this was our drink of choice
whenever we'd have long talks about life and love.
And this
is a Meroni.
(Frank sipping)
Mmm.
Bold.
Yeah, well that's why Mama associated that one
with the rush of taking risks in life.
Is that one familiar at all?
(Frank sniffing)
(Frank sipping)
It's Masseto.
Mama and Papa's favorite.
Exactly.
I checked the stock room.
Why aren't we carrying any of Mama's favorite wines?
Oh, we had to scale back.
I mean, as our customer base slowed, so did our demand.
Sure, but as you lose the staples,
you lose Mama's memory.
I mean, you don't want people to forget about her, do you?
No.
No, no, of course not.
Hey, well, that's why we need to go back to the basics.
We need more Mama, not less.
So does this, uh, this new reboot idea of yours
mean you're stickin' around?
I, uh.
Maybe.
Could be a way for me to make things right again.
Make things right?
Yeah.
Aesthetically, you know?
[Frank] Yeah.
You ready for one more stop?
Do I have a choice?
Drink up.
The Masseto's expensive.
You're awfully quiet all the way here.
Didn't wanna make any sudden moves.
Your tastes may be safe, but your driving?
Ha! Another story.
(Amy scoffing)
I was so far from that man when I parallel parked.
Yeah, keep telling yourself that.
(train clattering)
There it is.
Mama and Papa's first apartment here in the States.
That's where she dreamed of making her mark
on the culinary world and then accomplished so much.
There's so much history there.
Seasons change, history remains, huh?
Poetic.
I wanted to show you something, look.
1972.
[Frank] Ah.
Mama's opened exactly 50 years ago this year.
What better way to honor her memory than to reopen
on the 50th anniversary?
The 15th?
Yeah.
That's two weeks away.
What happened to our one month timeline?
We'll, we'll just expedite the schedule
so the reopening coincides with the anniversary.
It will be a lot of work, but we can do it.
Mama will be our guide.
Seems overly ambitious, don't ya think?
(phone ringing)
Oh, gotta take this.
Excuse me.
This is Frank.
Hey, Frank, how you doin'?
It's Wallace here over at Reggio's on 52nd.
You may have heard that we're getting ready
to open in a couple of weeks.
Listen, I heard that you are on the hunt for a new gig.
I have an opening for you.
[Frank] Yeah, talk to me.
(contemplative music)
Ah, we're reopening in two weeks.
Two weeks?
That's fast.
You worried?
Was. Not anymore.
Got an interview.
Interview what?
At Reggio's.
Looking for a new head chef.
If all goes according to plan, uh,
think I'm leavin' Mama's.
What do you mean you're leaving Mama's?
Shh, shh, shh.
Look, you know I wanna do my own thing, right?
Doesn't look like I can do that here anymore.
- You can't. - Just-
[Amy] Gather around, everyone!
Talk later.
(Sal sighing)
All right.
Our timeline just got a little bit tighter.
The 50th anniversary of Mama's is in two weeks,
and we're aiming to be open by then.
I even took out an ad in The Times to celebrate.
And, to lighten your load, I'm gonna bring in more crew.
Sound good?
Uh, good is not the word for it. (sighing)
Oops, didn't think you could hear me.
Was hoping you'd be more of a team player, Frank?
Loyal associate.
Amy, we're a family here at Mama's, okay?
Not corporate employees.
Hmm.
No, you're right.
Well.
On what?
You're right.
We're a family.
Absolutely.
Yeah.
I'd also like us to be friends.
Well, you wanna be my friend?
I propose a compromise.
We'll carry the old with the new.
Some of Mama's recipes and some of yours.
Mama did love a compromise.
Okay, yeah, we can be friends.
All right, so then how about you brush up
on Mama's recipes and I'll go handle the hiring?
Menu is your territory, right?
Yeah, right.
Right.
Okay, all right.
Let's all go home and get some sleep.
We'll come back tomorrow rested and ready to go.
We can do this!
Yeah!
all around the restaurant.
These are rich with history, so let's put them
back up where they belong.
There's some of Mama, Italy, Papa, of course.
Recapture the spirit of Mama's.
(woman singing in foreign language)
(bright Italian music)
(woman singing in foreign language)
Here at Mama's we are lookin' for somebody
who is enthusiastic and hardworking.
Responsible.
Punctual.
Tenacious.
(knife tapping)
(whisk scraping)
(woman singing in foreign language)
Someone who is excited to come to work everyday.
Someone who wants to be part of our family,
because here at Mama's it's not just the food,
it's the people who make this place so special.
Now I know you already have another job,
but the qualifications are impeccable,
your years of experience impressive,
and your baked goods are out of this world,
so if you're looking for some extra hours,
I'd love to bring you on.
What do you say?
I say sign me up.
(both laughing)
I'm so glad we're gonna be working together again.
Oh, I'm so happy you offer such a generous
employee discount!
Okay!
Okay, no, I'm happy to work together with you.
Okay.
(Christine laughing)
Didn't realize there was a tornado in the forecast.
I'm a little rusty on Mama's old recipes.
Feeling any less rusty?
Eh.
When's the last time you ate?
Why do you ask?
(knuckles rapping)
[Amy] Come in!
Hope this pairs well with whatever takeout
you're ordering for us tonight.
What are you doing?
I'm not ordering takeout.
I'm gonna make you a spaghetti di Maria.
Oh, really?
Okay.
Having said that, I'm not really a good chef,
hence my landing on the management side. (chuckling)
You're like Papa.
I guess that makes you like Mama.
(water boiling) (soft gentle music)
So I may need some of your chef skills to (chuckling)
fill in any knowledge gaps I might have.
I doubt you'll need any help from me.
Well, you know.
(noodles clattering)
On second thought, (laughing)
what could it hurt?
Hmm.
Use Parmesan instead of... (upbeat jazzy music)
[Frank] You're doing great.
- Am I? - [Frank] Doing great.
[Amy] This is hard work.
[Frank] Not, not too much.
It's fun, though, right?
(upbeat jazzy music)
[Amy] There you go.
(upbeat jazzy music)
See? Simple.
(utensils clinking)
Mmm.
I forgot how delicious that was.
Isn't kind of hard not to think about her
when making her specialties?
It's been the toughest part for me, yeah.
When was the last time you two spoke?
Oh, we checked in here and there over the past few months,
but the last thing I said to her in person was,
"Don't eat too much gnocci."
(Amy laughing)
What about you?
(phone ringing)
It's, uh.
(phone ringing)
Hey, Emily. What's up?
Oh, hey.
Um, not much.
Just a little problem.
Big problem!
Sorry, did Lorenzo just say big problem?
What's goin' on?
[Amy] I don't know.
[Lorenzo] Ah, nothing, Frank.
It's this stove, we're trying to fire it up.
Frank, the thing is kaput.
It's not, eh.
You could be a little more tactful, you know?
What, there's no use dancin' around it.
Well, you could dance a little around it.
It's fine, Frank.
We're almost there.
That stove has been in desperate need of a tuneup.
We just hadn't gotten around to it.
(Amy gasping)
It's this thing right here, I'm telling you, yeah.
The soft open is in two days.
Can we fix it before then?
Uh...
[Lorenzo] All right.
Lift this up. - [Sal] Yeah, yeah, go ahead.
Just gonna lean over a little bit.
Okay, go ahead.
- [Lorenzo] Oh, I got it. - [Sal] Nice.
[Lorenzo] I think I got it.
I don't got it.
(Amy sighing) - [Frank] Hmm.
Hmm.
(pages rustling)
[Mama] I paired my gnocci with my ragu sauce
for the food festival.
It fit together like me and Papa.
The perfect match.
[Woman] Hey, Frank, you gotta try the pizza!
Gnocci ragu.
Extra for you.
Thank you.
Mmm.
You two make quite the team.
(Mama chuckling)
Jacob.
I'm an accountant and also an investor.
Come by for a business consultation.
I think I may be able to help you expand Mama's.
Here's my fee, I marked it down.
That's very kind of you, but I'm afraid we still
can't afford this.
I'm also looking for a little help around the office.
Errands, paperwork.
Gopher-type tasks.
Maybe we could work out a deal.
I'll do it.
Roberto, but you already have a job.
I can work nights.
And maybe I'll pick up some budgeting tips.
I believe in you.
When can I start?
I think you just did. (Mama laughing excitedly)
Ah, what Papa proved is hard work
and opportunity can come together
and create a beautiful recipe that we called good fortune.
Well, I did what I could.
Needs a new spark module.
Without that, the oven is just a giant paperweight.
So we'll order a new part.
It's just a small hiccup.
Well, good luck finding one.
This thing's from the '60s.
I don't even know if they make replacement parts
for it anymore.
Okay, so it's a bad case of the hiccups,
but we'll just dig in and work harder.
We could just get a brand-new stove.
It's just a part, Frank.
There's no need to replace Mama's original stove
for one part.
If we find it, can you fix it?
Yes, ma'am.
(Amy chuckling)
Yeah, all right.
I'll, I'll, I'll help you find it.
Great.
Thank you.
We'll scour the city first thing tomorrow.
(Frank chuckling)
Didn't put up much of a fight.
Huh?
Who is this softy and what has he done
with the bold as brass Frank Rossi, huh?
I was being a team player.
Oh, is that what it was?
- Yeah. - Uh-huh.
Plus, you know, this soft open is a great way
to get my menu out before I take it elsewhere.
Mmm, mmm, yeah, no.
No, that's not what it is.
(lighthearted music)
Could it be?
Nah.
Nah is right.
Mmm-hmm.
(Frank scoffing) (lighthearted music)
No.
Okay. - Uh-huh.
Frank. - [Frank] Yeah?
Kitchen's that way.
- I know. - Uh-huh.
Kitchen's in there.
(light contemporary music)
[Mama] My famous wedding soup is best served
with a little spontaneity.
Surprise, amore mio.
Surprise doesn't even begin to describe it.
How did you do all of this without my knowing?
The rooftop was completely empty before.
I snuck away during your busiest hours.
Slowly brought things up one at a time.
I tried to make an amazing wedding soup.
Seemed appropriate for today.
I just hope it's edible.
I'm sure it's perfect.
♪ By the look in your eyes ♪
I thought this can be our secret spot,
a sacred place just for us.
What did I say?
It's not you, it's just I really am the luckiest girl
in the whole world.
And that must make me the luckiest guy.
I don't know what I would do without you.
You have sacrificed so much for me.
I'd do it over again in a heartbeat.
I love you, Roberto.
(Mama speaking in Italian)
(Papa speaking in Italian)
I love you, too.
♪ Mmm, mmm, mmm ♪
♪ Magic ♪
(romantic '50s music)
(Papa speaking in Italian)
(Mama speaking in Italian)
♪ Sweeter than wine ♪
35 years.
Look what we've done.
♪ Everything I want I have ♪
Well, here's to another 35.
Yeah.
I love you.
[Papa] I love you.
(birds cawing)
(door creaking and closing)
Yeah, I've been, uh, flippin' through it.
Come up here to read sometimes.
It's peaceful.
(soft acoustic music)
Oh, new project of mine.
Basil, bay leaves, rosemary.
There's something beautiful about cultivating
your life up here.
(soft acoustic music)
Sorry, were you looking for me?
Are you okay?
Yeah, it's just been awhile since I've been up here.
My memories of Mama hit especially hard sometimes, I think.
Yeah.
Well, today was Mama and Papa's wedding anniversary.
Do you know they celebrated up here every year?
Had an inkling.
Let's go get that spark module.
Yes.
After a quick detour first.
Come on.
(soft gentle music)
[Amy] Little Italy?
Mama's home away from home.
I figure we could celebrate Mama's and Papa's
wedding anniversary in her absence
by visiting a few of their favorite spots.
And according to this,
favorite gelato place should be
right there.
So is this little excursion really just
to celebrate Mama and Papa?
It may also be a chance for me to get to know
my new friend.
What do you wanna know?
Well, you wanted to keep Mama's memory alive,
let's keep it alive.
Tell me about what it was like growing up with her.
Well, she kind of helped my dad raise me
after we lost my mom.
She became my surrogate mama.
And she was just always there for me,
especially after my dad retired and moved to Florida,
left me the apartment.
How traditionally New York, eh?
(Amy laughing)
And she and Papa both taught me better
than to settle for second-best.
Gosh, told me everything about Papa.
[Amy] Yeah.
You're really lucky to have known him.
Yeah.
You know, you, uh, you never told me about
the last time you and Mama spoke.
You know, we should really go find that spark thing.
Aw, come on.
Now you're deflecting.
Come on.
There's not much to tell.
I mean, it was about a year after I left Mama's and...
Amy?
Surprise!
I haven't seen you in months!
I know.
I've been so busy at the new job.
It's unforgivable, I'm sorry.
[Mama] What are you wearing? (chuckling)
Well, Chow's more about professionalism
than getting your hands dirty.
Oh, sounds like a lot of fun.
I know. (both laughing)
So, listen.
I heard you guys were going through a bit
of a slump lately.
No.
The crew let me in over the weekend,
and I put together a little surprise for you.
What?
[Amy] Yeah, come see.
[Mama] What are we doing?
I present to you, Mama's on the Rooftop.
It could be a whole new experience,
attract a younger crowd,
make Mama's an even hotter hot spot.
What do you think?
I think this is not Mama's.
What do you mean?
The rooftop was never meant for business.
It was always just a special place for
me and Papa.
Yeah, I thought, I thought you'd wanna share that
with the world.
I don't wanna share it.
It's a sacred place for, for us.
I just,
I just wanted to help boost business
and modernize a bit.
You know, I would just hate to see Mama's close.
We're not closing.
We're doing just fine.
We don't need any change.
Please, take this down before you go.
(soft troubling music)
And then life just got busy,
and we exchanged messages,
but we never got the chance to reconcile.
Or say goodbye.
But I'll always be her little tesoro.
Wait a minute.
What'd you say?
- Tesoro? - Mmm-hmm.
She talked about you.
What?
Yes, all the time.
She talked about her tesoro, her treasure,
how she missed you dearly, how she loved you.
I just realized she was talkin' about you.
You don't have to try to make me feel better.
No, trust me.
I'm not known for going out of my way
to be sweet and comforting.
I'm telling the truth, Amy.
(soft touching music)
So, you ready for detour number two?
How many?
Well, it's up to Mama and Papa, isn't it?
(soft sweet music)
All right.
(Amy chuckling softly)
This is supposed to be where their favorite
hotdog spot was, but times change, I guess.
But history remains, right?
Right.
Let me ask you the same question you asked me.
What kind of impact did Mama have on you?
Saved me from myself in a way.
Used to be a little hard headed.
No!
There are remnants of the old Frank there, maybe.
I'm human, after all.
It's just a defense mechanism, you know.
Is that right, Dr. Drew?
(Amy chuckling)
I've seen glimpses of the real Frank,
the one who saw I was having a tough time
on the roof and orchestrated an anniversary getaway
to cheer me up.
Yeah, don't mention it.
I mean that.
It's getting a little too sentimental in here.
Oh-ho!
Look at this!
Mama loved knickknacks like this.
It's us!
It's cute.
I'll take it.
What are you gonna do with that?
What am I gonna do?
We'll find a spot for it.
And I love what it represents.
Friendship is all about understanding and trust, honesty.
All the things we have now.
Right.
So where to next?
Last stop.
This one's a special one.
Thank you.
[Mama] Mama's recipe for a successful marriage.
(soft sweet music)
I didn't think we'd get a moment of peace
and quiet today. (chuckling)
(Mama sighing)
Hmm.
You're nervous about the future.
It's a good nervous.
Here.
This is a worry.
No.
This is a rock.
Yes, but imagine it's a worry,
a fear, a problem.
Hold onto it for a second, but only for a second.
And then...
(Papa grunting) - [Mama] Oh!
(water splashing)
Let go! (Mama laughing)
My father put a lot of pressure on me
to make something of myself like my brothers did
back in Tuscany.
They all had made their mark in the wine industry,
but I had other plans.
It was my mother who encouraged me to follow my heart.
And look what happened.
It led me to you.
(Mama chuckling)
Hmm?
(water splashing)
(Mama laughing)
Don't you feel lighter?
Much lighter.
(both laughing)
We should get back before the reception.
Okay, but first,
one for each of my new in-laws.
Hey!
(water splashing)
Recipe for a successful marriage.
One part trust, one part communication,
and many parts wine and pasta.
(Frank chuckling)
That tracks.
You know, Mama had a new lesson for me
every time I came to work.
Guess I could look at these as all the ones
we never got to.
You know, deep down she forgives you,
no matter what happened.
You can let go.
Hmm.
Come here.
(soft sweet music)
All right, give me that.
(Amy chuckling)
(Amy sighing)
(water splashing)
(Frank sighing)
(soft sweet music)
hat?
I cannot believe you found a place
that sells vintage appliance parts.
I knew a guy.
I mean, key to finding anything in this city,
you gotta know a guy.
I was very impressed.
You're so much more than just the weirdo
I met that the coffee shop.
You love calling me weird.
It was cute.
Listen, thank you for today.
It's been tough doing this without her.
I think it's made me a little messy
in terms of how I've been handling things around here.
Messy's okay sometimes.
(soft sweet music)
Uh, eh, it's your stop.
I'm gonna go pick up a few more things
for the soft open tomorrow.
[Amy] Mmm-hmm.
All right.
Uh, Frank?
Were you gonna ask me out when we first met
at the coffee shop?
Is that why you were acting so weird?
What?
At?
The?
(Frank sighing)
Okay, it's just too bad, because I,
I think there's a chance I might've said yes.
Uh.
(Frank chuckling)
(Frank sighing)
(bright exciting music) (flames humming)
She's as good as new.
Just in time.
(bright exciting music)
(soft contemplative music)
[Mama] Papa made the perfect cappuccino.
His secret, that extra splash of espresso.
(both laughing)
(soft contemplative music)
[Christine] Hey, boss lady.
What you doin'?
Ah, I was just reading about how Mama and Papa
got together at this little cafe.
Oh, kind of like how you and Frank met, hmm?
I know what you're implying.
But no, it's a little different, actually.
Hmm, interesting.
Tell me, where did you two go yesterday
that was so important you had to cancel
drinks with me?
It was pretty important.
[Christine] Mmm-hmm.
We had to find a spare part for the stove.
Mmm.
Oh, but first we went for a little walk in Little Italy,
and then we went to this cute, little flea market,
and then to the East River.
(lighthearted music)
He pulled a Mama.
A what?
A reverse date.
It's how she and Papa got together.
He didn't know he was on a date until he was
already on it.
Oh, wow, that's genius.
She was a genius!
Listen, I need to go put this stuff away,
but this conversation is not over.
Okay.
Not over, missy.
Okay.
Benvenuto.
Mama's will be open in just a few minutes.
I had to be first to make a reservation.
The tiramisu looks delicious.
I don't care what that review said.
If Mama loved it, I'm sure I'll love it, too.
Review? What review?
The review from The Times.
Oh, boy.
[Amy] Indeed. (Amy sighing)
He didn't tell you about this?
No, no.
He didn't tell his boss that the menu
he's been fighting so hard for has been panned by critics.
One critic.
Kimberly Ramirez,
the top critic in all of New York.
That's the equivalent of like 10 really good critics.
Fair.
What are you gonna do?
I wanted to give him a chance, but after this?
(Amy sighing)
We can't serve his menu at Mama's.
(soft somber music)
All right, everyone.
Gather round, please!
So this is our first official run through as a team,
and I know that we are going to make
Mama and Papa very proud.
So, Frank, of course, will cook.
Sal and Christine will host and serve.
Lorenzo is going to take care of everything else
with the help of our new hires,
and Emily and I will take orders and run the cash.
Sound good?
Really?
Your hard work has paid off.
You've just been promoted.
[Lorenzo] Oh, hey! (group applauding)
Okay, okay, okay, we're officially on a time crunch,
so let's prep.
All right, all right, okay.
Frank.
Yeah?
About the menu, take this.
We're gonna make some changes,
so if you have any questions, let me know.
Got it.
So why'd the menu change?
We're just gonna keep things simple
so we can serve more customers more efficiently.
Okay.
Benvenuti, welcome to Mama's.
All right, keep it tight.
Knees lookin' weak, Tom, let's go.
[Tom] Yup.
Hey, how's it goin' here?
- Oh, beautifully, Sal. - Nice.
Took me all morning, but I pre-prepped
quite a bit of my wild mushroom crostini,
branzino and pork chop frisee.
Uh-oh.
Uh-oh? What?
Well, you didn't look over the new prep sheet?
Amy updated it.
Only includes Mama's staples.
Not now. What?
Yeah, it's only the staples.
You did prep that stuff, no?
Yeah, no, of course.
I just, I'm, I assumed we'd be selling
equal amount of my items, too.
[Sal] Oof.
Why would she change the menu, Sal?
Hey, first order's up for spaghetti,
three chicken parm, two fettucine.
Three chicken parm?
Okay, okay, okay.
It's gonna take a whole half an hour.
It's okay, it's okay, we got this.
Let's go. Gonna help out.
Let's jump in.
The three chicken parms all day, let's go.
- Enjoy. - Thank goodness.
What is going on back there?
Well, Frank didn't prep enough of Mama's
signature dishes.
What, didn't he get the changes?
- I don't know. - Well, what happened?
Why didn't you tell me you made these changes?
- You tryin' to set me up? - Set you up?
I gave you the folder.
All you had to do was open it.
We agreed to use my menu, remember?
Yeah, that was before I knew about the review
in The Times.
Oh, this is not good.
I was gonna, I was gonna tell you about that.
When?
A few weeks from now after we already reopened?
I was waiting for the right time.
You know what, it's really hard to work with someone
who doesn't reciprocate trust and honesty
and communication.
Amy.
I thought we had that.
I thought we were friends.
Okay, guess I was wrong.
All right.
(Frank sighing)
(soft somber music)
No, look, I mean, this is almost an exact replica.
You know, I mean, almost.
(Frank chuckling)
I haven't been able to say goodbye to Galaxy Blast yet.
Are you still thinking about leaving for another job?
My interview's this afternoon.
It's a new era here, Sal.
I'm just in the way.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait a second.
You've never given up on anything this easily.
What aren't you telling me?
Huh?
It's Amy, isn't it?
See, I knew it.
Listen, you go in there, you just be honest with her.
You lay it all out, you earn some of that trust back.
It's not that simple, Sal, okay?
Being here is just not my destino,
and I've accepted that.
(Frank sighing)
Had a lot of good times together, old pal.
Yeah.
Yeah, we have.
(pinball machine chiming)
(lighthearted music)
[Frank] You can help me haul this in the back.
Yeah.
(soft gentle music)
[Mama] Pasta primavera was Amy's favorite.
(food sizzling) (knife chopping)
Mama?
Amy!
Just in time.
I'm making your favorite, primavera.
Can we talk?
Sure.
You talk, I listen, and I make primavera.
It's what we do. (laughing)
I got a job offer.
Chow.
In Midtown.
They're looking for an assistant manager.
Oh.
Um.
You should take it.
Really?
Well, yeah.
You know the restaurant business in and out.
Papa and I have taught you everything.
It's about time you got to, uh, spread your wings
and show the world what you have to offer.
I know, but this is the only place I've ever worked,
and it's so scary.
You have to take risks in order to have
a rich, fulfilling, successful life.
Imagine if I stayed in the same place my whole life.
Well, all this would've never have come to be, right?
Yeah.
How am I suppose to leave you?
You know, when I lost Papa all those years ago,
I had two choices.
I could continue to grieve,
or I could live life,
loving the people who are right in front of me.
People like you.
And it was hard losing Papa,
and it'll be hard when you leave.
But, Amy, you'll never get the chance to spread
the love that you found here
if I don't let you go.
(Amy crying)
[Amy] I'll come visit you all the time, I promise.
My tesoro.
Thank you for everything you've done for me.
You've done so much more for me.
We need a picture together.
We need a photo.
Okay.
- Okay. - [Mama] Okay.
Will you take a picture of us?
Thank you.
(kiss smacking)
(camera clicking)
(soft sweet music)
[Mama] Tiramisu di Franco is a sweet reminder
of the importance of moving forward.
Why'd you leave your last job, Frank?
Eh, what the heck.
It's like my 10th interview and no one's given
me a shot yet and why should they?
I was too proud.
I wanted to cook a certain way,
my manager disagreed,
and I was let go.
I deserved it.
I had passion, but I wasn't the boss.
Lesson learned, right?
Thank you for your time.
I'll see myself out.
Appreciate it.
No, no, come on, sit.
You want an espresso?
Uh, sure?
Okay.
Duo, espresso, per favore.
Eh, relax.
I appreciate your honesty.
Yeah, blessing and a curse.
(Mama laughing)
I know that well.
(both laughing)
So what is it that motivates you?
I mean, why do you wanna cook?
Cookin' to me, it's, it's, it's food.
Food is my safe place.
It's my nonna and my mom in the kitchen,
whippin' up some maccugan dish.
It's garlic and the olive oil simmering in the pan.
Best smell in the world.
And it's just feeling instantly better
when you walk in your house, and you know,
the sounds and the smells of the kitchen, you know?
It's love, it's family.
That's what I wanna do.
I wanna, I wanna make a place
for love, laughter and family.
That simple, really.
It's all I wanna do.
Okay.
(soft gentle music)
I can offer you a couple of things.
I can offer you a lot of garlic and olive oil
and a lot of fun in the kitchen.
Does that interest you?
You won't regret this, Mrs. Tucci.
I'm your guy, for sure.
Call me Mama.
Of course, Mama.
(Mama speaking in Italian)
(Frank speaking in Italian)
Salute.
[Mama] Salute.
(lighthearted music)
Menu's prepped for tonight.
Just experimenting with a new dish.
Mmm, duck?
Duck sugo.
Hmm.
You know, Frank, you've been doing a fantastic job here.
You proved me right by hiring you.
What can I say?
I'm a changed man.
Well, I'm gonna take a little advice from Papa,
and you know that I'm not really that good at change.
No.
(Mama laughing)
But, um.
What's this?
Every artist starts with a blank canvas.
You should make it your own.
Me?
You're ah...
You trust me to create my own menu?
You think you would like to do that?
Absolutely, yes!
Yeah, I've been workin' on a recipe for tiramisu.
I think it'll be fantastic.
Oh, great.
Let's serve it tonight.
Yes!
(bright Italian music)
Mmm.
There you are.
We put the finishing touches in the dining room,
and I put out a basket of my biscotti.
Are you okay?
I've been doing it all wrong.
Doing what wrong?
Taking Mama's back to square one.
It's not what she wanted.
(soft sweet music)
d we he
some final prep work to do.
Where's Frank?
- Frank? - Yeah.
Frank stepped out to the market.
Uh, eh, grab some tomatoes and peppers
and things like that.
Oh.
Bummer.
He's gonna miss the good news.
Change of plans.
We're gonna reincorporate his items into the menu.
- Nice. - Yeah, okay?
Okay.
Cool.
Okay, look.
Don't panic, but Frank's actually at
a job interview right now.
- What? - Yeah.
That seems like a great reason to panic.
He can't leave.
I know.
Well, we gotta get 'em to make up.
Yeah, but how?
How what?
How beautiful is that coat?
Is it new?
Yeah, it's beautiful.
Where you headin'?
To talk to Frank.
Did he go to Prospect Park?
46th Street.
Manhattan?
What's he doing in Manhattan?
Well, have you seen the stock of tomatoes?
The best in New York.
You know Frank.
Always going above and beyond, so.
Yeah, and I mean, I'm sure he'll be back soon.
You may as well just wait for him here.
No, I, I need some fresh air.
I'll see you in a bit.
Yeah, see ya.
So you're calling him, right?
[Sal] Yeah.
(phone ringing)
Oh.
Hey.
Hey, so how'd it go?
Couldn't of gone better.
That's great.
More importantly, I realized something.
I think I know what my recipes have been missing.
Yeah, you can tell me about that later.
Look, Amy's been lookin' for you.
You didn't-
[Sal] I didn't tell her about the interview, no.
Head over to the 46th Street market.
I told her you were picking up tomatoes.
Okay, on it.
Hey, thanks for covering.
(horns honking) (soft gentle music)
Frank.
Hey. - Amy, uh?
What are you doing here?
Uh, I actually came
to apologize.
You did?
Yeah.
I went a little overboard trying to replicate Mama's,
and I shouldn't of dismissed your contributions.
I was just so set on making Mama proud that I,
I kind of lost sight of that very thing.
What do you mean?
I was reading through her cookbook,
and she included your recipes.
I didn't realize she had so much fait in you,
and I didn't realize that she was ready to embrace change.
Yeah, well, it wasn't exactly working.
Well, maybe that's because you were only
one half of a team.
(people talking excitedly in background)
I wanna move forward with your menu.
You do?
Yeah.
Mama's wishes should come first.
And who cares what some critic thinks, right?
You know, I was really embarrassed the other night
at the soft open.
Now I know I had some fault, too.
I should've talked to you earlier one-on-one.
I shouldn't have done that in front of all those people.
Hey, can we still be friends?
(Frank sighing)
Friends again.
I'll see ya back at Mama's.
(soft gentle music)
(papers rustling)
[Mama] Dear Amy.
A new friend inspired me to write this letter.
Hey, Mama, I was, uh...
Is everything okay?
Yeah, it's okay.
I, uh.
I'm just thinkin' about some of my life
and one big regret.
Yeah, I've got plenty of those.
You wanna tell me about it?
I had a special friend.
Mio tesoro.
And we had this falling out and it was really
all my fault because I had such a big,
emotional reaction and I pushed her away,
and you know, life goes by, time flies,
and we all get busy.
And we lost touch.
Well, I believe someone taught me
that true friendship can withstand anything.
(Mama chuckling)
What would you do if you were in my shoes?
I'd write a letter.
I think there's something special and comforting
about receiving a tangible memory that can be
held onto forever.
I was a shy kid.
I wrote girls little notes and poems all the time.
I don't know.
What a romantic.
Oh, yeah, right.
You know, you're both about the same age,
and I, I do hope one day you meet.
Yeah, I'm not so great at relationships.
She'd really be having to compromise with me.
Mmm.
Hey, when do you leave for Napoli?
Tomorrow night.
(Frank sighing)
(Frank speaking in Italian)
All right, have fun.
(Frank speaking in Italian)
Don't eat too much gnocci.
(Mama laughing)
Water my plants.
[Frank] I got it, I got it.
(soft gentle music)
[Mama] I'm sorry that we've fallen out of touch.
I take responsibility for how I reacted,
but the wonderful thing about relationships is,
they can withstand just about anything.
Life might change and time may pass,
but family is forever.
Papa taught me that.
And just like Papa, no matter where you are,
I'll always be there with you.
Love always, Mama.
(soft gentle music)
Frank, wait.
What's this?
I found it in Mama's cookbook.
She hadn't sent it to me.
Did you tell her to write this letter?
(soft gentle music)
This is the closure I never had with her
and you helped me find that.
You have no idea what this means to me.
(door closing)
Frank.
Hey.
Sorry to interrupt.
This'll just take a moment.
I don't know if you're aware,
but this guy is one tough nut to crack.
He just won't give me a straight answer.
Look, Frank, I came by tonight to see if there's
anything else I can do to sweeten the deal.
Now we would love to have you as head chef at Reggio's.
Come on. How about it?
(Frank sighing)
[Frank] Amy, wait.
(Frank sighing)
Benvenuti.
Welcome to Mama's.
I hope you enjoy your experience here tonight.
Take a trip down memory lane with us,
but keep an open mind, because we have some new treats
for you, as well.
Okay, come on in.
(crowd murmuring)
Hey, welcome. Welcome back.
Come on in.
One for you.
And the wine list is on the back.
I gotta tell ya,
there's something different about you lately.
I feel revitalized, Sal.
I do. - Yeah.
Finally took the time to slow down
and reconnect with what I'm doing, you know?
Try this, try this. - [Sal] Nice.
Okay. - What do you think?
That's delicious.
You are back, baby.
I'm back, baby.
It's too bad being back actually means you're leaving,
but, eh.
Aw, come on.
Don't, don't do that.
Oh, how I'll miss you constantly
shovin' down your emotions, huh?
It's not like we won't be friends anymore, Sal.
I know.
I'm being dramatic.
Have you had a chance to talk to Amy yet?
What do you think?
I think you should tell her how you feel.
I meant the-
I know you meant the branzino.
But you're leaving.
What have you got to lose?
Wasn't Mama all about taking risks?
Ppmm, this looks good.
(big band music)
♪ Had no romantic ambitions ♪
Here it is.
♪ No dream that I deemed to come true ♪
Tonight's going pretty smoothly, huh?
Yeah.
Frank really turned things around since the soft open.
Guess your communication's finally improved.
Better late than never.
I am proud of you, you know?
For letting him go.
Well.
I mean, it's what he wants.
Who am I to stop him?
♪ When I found ♪
Let's go, we're draggin' it!
Oh!
Oh, sorry.
No, my fault.
Listen to us apologizing.
You'd never guess two weeks ago we were the most
stubborn two people on the planet.
(Frank chuckling)
Uh, about me leaving.
I, uh-
So Sal will step in while we find a chef,
and Christine will be our resident baker, and that's it.
We're totally covered.
Don't worry.
I'm happy for you.
I really mean that.
[Man] Hey, Lorenzo.
These two are good to go.
Okay.
♪ Now that I've found you ♪
Here you go.
Behind you, watch out.
Thank you.
Here we go, guys.
Salad for you.
(jazzy big band music)
Kimberly, hey!
How are you?
Thank you for coming.
Let me take your coat for you, all right?
Thank you.
You're very welcome.
It's good to see you. - You, too.
I'm afraid I didn't make a reservation.
- Ooh. - [Man] I'll take it, Sal.
Well, thanks, Mig.
Ah, might be tough tonight.
No, no, I'm joking.
Come on in, please.
Good to see you.
Kimberly.
[Kimberly] Frank.
Giving us another chance, huh?
I couldn't miss the grand re-opening.
Ah.
Maybe you found your missing ingredient.
(Frank chuckling)
Please.
Enjoy.
Does everybody have a drink?
This is
a Masseto.
It was Mama's favorite wine.
It wasn't because of the flavor
or the steep price tag, even though she did
have champagne tastes, oh yes.
(Frank chuckling)
It was her favorite
because she shared it with Papa.
[Crowd] Aww.
Their dedication and commitment and,
and everlasting love for one another
is the reason that Mama's will thrive once again.
You are now all official members
of the Friday Night Supper Club.
Welcome to our family.
(crowd laughing)
To family.
[Crowd] To family.
To family.
(glasses clinking)
Okay, well, this is the part where Mama would interrupt
and say mangiamo, let's eat.
(bright big band music)
♪ How lucky can one guy be ♪
♪ I kissed her and she kissed me ♪
♪ Like a fellow once said ♪
♪ Ain't that a kick in the head ♪
[Kimberly] Mmm.
♪ The room was completely black ♪
♪ I hugged her and she hugged back ♪
♪ Like the sailor said, quote ♪
♪ Ain't that a hole in the boat ♪
You guys.
Kimberly sent over an early edit of her review.
And?
Mama's seems to have found its missing ingredient.
10 out of 10 forks.
(group laughing)
Whoa!
Oh my god!
I'd say this bodes well for the future!
Amazing!
(group laughing)
[Woman] Wow!
- Uh, Sal? - Yeah.
Where's Frank?
Frank, he's in the back cleaning up, I think.
Can you help me with something?
- Yeah. - Okay.
[Lorenzo] But it's your move.
- Okay, uh. - Yeah, go.
- Take over for me. - Yeah.
Oh, hey.
I thought you left without saying goodbye.
(Frank sighing)
Is, uh, is Amy still here?
She's in her office.
Thanks.
(pinball machine chiming)
(soft gentle music)
Hey, would you do me a favor?
Sure.
I can't, I can't find it.
I lost Mama's cookbook.
I have a feeling it will turn up.
No, but how could I lose it?
Hey.
I think there's someone who wants to see you.
(pinball machine chiming)
(soft gentle music)
Amy, getting to know you
has made me realize somethin'.
Mama made the right choice in leaving you the restaurant.
I also realized somethin' else.
Please meet me where the room has no walls,
where the ceiling breaks,
and only the sky is above us.
(soft gentle music)
(traffic humming softly)
(Amy chuckling)
I thought you might wanna celebrate a great evening
with a little dessert.
When did you do all this?
I snuck away in my down time.
Picked up a few tips from Papa.
Your famous tiramisu.
The one and only.
(Amy chuckling)
Of course I could order you some chocolate pudding
off the kid's menu instead, if you like.
It's perfect.
Dining room looks a little messy
with my pinball machine in there.
Messy can be a good thing sometimes. (chuckling)
♪ This magic moment ♪
♪ So different and so new ♪
♪ Was like any other ♪ (Amy chuckling)
♪ Until I kissed you ♪
Frank Rossi, are you asking me to dance?
♪ And then it happened ♪
That's bold.
Bold and brash.
It's who I am.
♪ That you felt it too ♪
♪ By the look in your eyes ♪
So here's the thing.
I was thinkin' about asking you out at the coffee shop.
(Amy chuckling)
I knew it.
And I did also sorta take you on a reverse date.
I know.
What I didn't expect was,
was how much you helped me.
You kept Mama's memory alive when I was
trying to run from it,
and that's exactly when I needed to find
my passion again.
How can I thank you?
Thank me by staying.
♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪
I'll make you an offer.
I'm listening.
Let's be co-owners.
That's a bold offer.
I can be bold sometimes, too. (chuckling)
I changed my mind.
I decided to turn down the job.
You did?
It was risky.
Could've been the best thing that ever happened to me.
But then I realized I already had that.
It was right in front of me the whole time.
(lively '50s music)
♪ Sweeter than wine ♪
♪ Softer than the summer night ♪
You know, Mama left the rest of her cookbook blank,
so what do you say we pick up where she left off?
Carry on her legacy?
[Amy] Mmm-hmm.
Well, this is one time I can confidently say
that is exactly what Mama would want.
♪ Lasts forever ♪
♪ Forever till the end of time ♪
♪ Magic ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
♪ Magic ♪
♪ Magic moment ♪
(bright lighthearted music)