Season 1

01 Exotic Eats, U.S. Currency Episode 18th July 2014 Joe Bastianich and Tim Love decide whether or not to invest in Kraken Congee in Seattle, Wash. or Ramy's Falafel Fusion in Portland, Ore. 02 A Truck Load of Money Episode 215th July 2014 Food trucks are featured, including Baby's Badass Burgers in Los Angeles; and Bacon Bacon in San Francisco, which features a bacon-theme menu. 03 Cold Cash for Warm Bread Episode 322nd July 2014 Baked goods are featured. Included: a mother-and-daughter team from Brooklyn who want to open a quick-serve waffle-cone restaurant in Manhattan; and friends from New Jersey who came up with the idea of an upscale bread company. 04 Small Plate, Big Money Episode 429th July 2014 Two fledgling "small plate" businesses from Los Angeles are featured. Included: a catering company run by two best friends; and a husband-and wife team who want to grow their charcuterie business. 05 Pasta-Bilities for Investment Episode 55th August 2014 Two pasta companies compete for financial assistance, including a gluten-free-pasta concept that uses chickpeas as a main ingredient; and a ravioli tasting bar featuring unusual flavor combinations. 06 Sweet Investment Episode 612th August 2014 California natives have a idea of infusing bacon and chocolate. A couple from Oakland hope to sell alcohol infused marshmallows. 07 Comfort Food Cash-in Episode 719th August 2014 Joe Bastianich and Tim Love hear a pitch from Mac-o-licious, a pair of divas from Los Angeles who claim to have the best Mac ‘n’ Cheese. By adding artisanal cheeses and high-end ingredients, they hope to get a shot at creating their dream restaurant. Next up is a pitch from a young couple who burst onto the San Francisco food scene with Bespoke Donuts, a made-to-order, hand-crafted doughnut restaurant offering both sweet and savory choices. 08 The Best Ingredient for Investment Episode 826th August 2014 A chef and his wife create a successful snout-to-tail catering company; a small anchovy-themed pop-up is run by a recently divorced couple who want a more permanent location.