A Fine Mess

Antonio Santinni, an Italian immigrant who came to this country with nothing but a dream and an iron resolve, built Santinni's from the ground up. What started out as a small, unknown fine dining bistro has now become one of L.A's hottest spots. Santinni's success is due almost entirely to Mr. Santinni, himself. He has had his hands in everything, from preparing the food to busing the tables. Every detail of the restaurant's inner workings was watched over by Mr. Santinni. And he always expected perfection. His entire staff viewed him with equal parts of love, respect, and fear, especially, Grant, his general manager and right hand man. Now, at 74, Mr. Santinni is a wealthy and popular man, but age may be his undoing. Mr. Santinni is becoming more senile by the day, and what was once a fine, respected restaurant is now becoming a fine mess. What will become of the restaurant without Mr. Santinni's genius? Grant is doing his best to hold the restaurant together and maintain Santinni's prestige, but he may be fighting a losing battle. With Mr. Santinni's resentful son, Tony, thwarting him at every turn, a Chef who's latest creations are making the patrons sick, and a wild wait staff, Grant has his work cut out for him. Mix in a brand new bartender, who's attracted Tony's interest, and the excessive demands of his customers, and you have a recipe for disaster.