ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — A popular show on the Food Network will be shooting an episode in Abilene later this month, and they’re asking for help from the community.
The show Restaurant: Impossible will be filming in the Key City on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday March 23.
The show is hosted by Chef Robert Irvine, who travels to struggling restaurants around the country and helps them renovate their building and menu in two days with only $10,000 and help from the community, according to a news release from Food Network.
Their task in Abilene will be turning around Texas Cowboy BBQ, located in the 1800 block of North Treadaway Boulevard.
Residents can make reservations for lunch on Tuesday, March 22 at 11 a.m. and/or the grand reopening dinner on Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. COVID-19 protocols will be enforced, and those wishing to dine will be required to take a COVID test before the meals, and masks must be worn until food is served.
The show is also looking for volunteers to work with Chef Irvine and his renovation team as design and construction “volunteers” on the episode.
According to a news release, they are looking for the following:
We need driven helpers and we always appreciate those who are skilled or proficient in painting, crafting, constructing, remodeling, cleaning, decorating or upholstering.
Shift #1 – MARCH 22ND @ 1:00PM
Shift #2 – MARCH 23RD @ 10:30AM
- You must be 18 years or older
- Everyone must sign an appearance release on site
- This is a paid position
- If you are selected, you will be subject to a COVID test prior to filming
- Masks are required on set at all times
- Please wear sneakers or boots and work clothing with no logos.
If interested, please email us at reservationsimpossible@gmail.com by MARCH 17TH, at 12:00PM (PST) with your full name, email address, cell number and any pertinent skill set / related profession (ex: plumber or painter). Please use the following subject line: 2010 / TEXAS COWBOY BBQ Volunteer.
The entire news releases read as follows:
RESTAURANT: IMPOSSIBLE
WANTS YOU TO BE A PART OF THE STORY
The hit Food Network series is offering you a rare opportunity to secure reservations to dine during their filming at:
TEXAS COWBOY BBQ
(ABILENE, TX)
WHEN:
LUNCH – TUESDAY, MARCH 22ND @ 11:00AM
GRAND RE-OPENING DINNER – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23RD @ 7:00PM
Restaurant: Impossible is hosted by Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine. Robert’s Challenge: Save America’s most desperate restaurants from impending failure in just two days.
Come dine with us and be one of the first patrons to see the newly renovated space. If you are interested in making a reservation at TEXAS COWBOY BBQ for either service, please email the Restaurant: Impossible production at: reservationsimpossible@gmail.com by MARCH 17TH at 12:00pm (PST). Please use the following in your subject line: 2010 / TEXAS COWBOY BBQ RESERVATIONS.
PLEASE NOTE: Production will be covering the cost of the LUNCH meal but is NOT covering the cost of your GRAND RE-OPENING meal – you will be responsible for paying your own bill. Reservations are first come, first served by email and we CANNOT guarantee everyone who responds will get a table. If you are selected, you will receive a confirmation email close to the date of the dinner.
Unfortunately, we cannot have any guests under 8-years-old.
COVID SAFETY: Our ultimate goal is to ensure the re-opening of the restaurant is a safe environment for our guests, the restaurant staff, and the production crew. So please be prepared for the following:
– All guests will be required to take a COVID test prior to dining – MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE WORN BY ALL GUESTS AT ALL TIMES! Of course, once the service starts and you get your food you will be able to take them off.
We will be practicing social distancing on set
Please include your contact information (full name, email address, cell number) your party size (number of people at your table) and the names of the people in your party.
Restaurant: Impossible
Needs YOUR Design / Construction help!!!
TEXAS COWBOY BBQ
ABILENE, TX
Restaurant: Impossible is coming to ABILENE, TX on MARCH 22ND & 23RD! We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who would love to work with Robert Irvine and his talented renovation team as design and construction ‘volunteers’ on an episode!
We need driven helpers and we always appreciate those who are skilled or proficient in painting, crafting, constructing, remodeling, cleaning, decorating or upholstering.
Shift #1 – MARCH 22ND @ 1:00PM
Shift #2 – MARCH 23RD @ 10:30AM
– You must be 18 years or older
– Everyone must sign an appearance release on site
– This is a paid position
– If you are selected, you will be subject to a COVID test prior to filming
– Masks are required on set at all times
– Please wear sneakers or boots and work clothing with no logos.
If interested, please email us at reservationsimpossible@gmail.com by MARCH 17TH, at 12:00PM (PST) with your full name, email address, cell number and any pertinent skill set / related profession (ex: plumber or painter). Please use the following subject line: 2010 / TEXAS COWBOY BBQ Volunteer
If you email stating your interest, you may be contacted by our construction team.
