Restaurants & Bars

Celebrity Chef Seeks To Aid Struggling Pittsburgh Restaurants

A world-renowned chef is looking to help Pittsburgh restaurants that have fallen on hard times.

PITTSBURGH, PA — A casting company has put out the call for struggling Pittsburgh restaurants that want a boost from a celebrity chef.

Caity Lee, a casting producer at JS Casting, said on social media that her company is looking for restaurants in the Pittsburgh area who are interested in receiving advice from world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay.

Ramsay has opened a string of successful restaurants across many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Singapore. He also has starred in chef-related TV shows such as "Hell's Kitchen," "Kitchen Nightmares," "Hotel Hell," and "MasterChef US."

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"Our company has cast dozens of shows for various networks including Netflix, Food Network, Hulu and Max," Lee wrote. "I am reaching out because we are currently looking for restaurants in the Pittsburgh area who are interested in receiving professional guidance from world renowned Chef
Gordon Ramsay for a restaurant show on a major TV network.

"Are you a restaurant owner looking for a change? This life-changing opportunity could be the perfect chance for you and your restaurant."

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JS Casting is led by Jennifer Sullivan Long and based in New York City.

JS describes itself on its website as "the premier reality casting company" with an "innovative and exhaustive casting process, large talent pool across numerous genres, and a team that has been with the company since its inception.

"The JS Casting approach is centered on rigorous outreach, in-depth interviews, detailed pitches, meticulous pitch materials, and thorough paperwork, leading to a proven track record of success."


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