Situated forty-five minutes from Manhattan, Tuckahoe is a wealthy town in New York. The Olde Stone Mill was established six years ago when owner Dean converted a mill into a restaurant. He did all the carpentry and construction himself. Yet the place is empty. Michael the chef has lost his passion for cooking. The staff doesn't even want to eat there. With an assisted-living home next door, the customer base is mostly elderly.

Gordon arrives on motorcycle and is impressed with the exterior of the mill even though he can't find it because there's no sign. After meeting the staff, he sits down to eat. The waiter assures him that the crab cakes are fresh. He also orders shrimp, chopped salad, risotto and tilapia. Gordon notes that the waiter is unabashed about chewing gum.