The Impossible made Possible.
2020 shuddered many restaurants all over the world. The former Deraney’s Two City Tavern received the opportunity of a lifetime when Chef Robert Irvine and crew from Food Network’s ‘Restaurant: Impossible’ completely transformed Deraney’s into Christopher’s final vision of a warm and inviting Italian Dining Room. Enjoy the before, during, and after photos from the restaurant and production in early 2021, and be sure to visit the new restaurant, Mangia on Main owned by Chef Bill!
A view of the former "Logo Wall" and seating area.
A broad view of the former dining room and bar area.
A view of the former bar area from the front door.
A view of the back bar area prior to RI.
A view of the former dining side.
Christopher reading a personal letter to his staff during production.
The Deraney's "family" listening to Christopher as he reads a personal message to them.
Katelyn Womack as Christopher is reading.
Chef Bill and Christopher embrace after he finishes his letter to the staff.
Chef Robert Irvine, Designer Lynn Kegan, and builder Tom Bury on the Deraney's set discussing design implementation.
Christopher, Chef Bill, and Chef Irvine during a menu training moment during filming.
Part of the Deraney's staff and Chef Irvine during filming.
A tearful Christopher just after the restaurant is revealed to him and just before Chef Bill is introduced to it.
Christopher and Chef Bill after the restaurant is revealed to Chef Bill.
Christopher and Caleb Anthony during the reveal service and grand re-opening.
Executive Assistant, Harriette Greene, savoring a moment with the new Lamb Shank menu addition.
Christopher checking in with Chef Bill during the grand-reopening service.
Christopher and Chef Robert Irvine at the end of filming.
Christopher and brother, John Deraney, watching the episode in real time with a packed restaurant on June 16, 2021.
Christopher's nieces, Peyton and Piper Deraney, watching the episode at the Premiere Party on June 16, 2021.
The entire Deraney's restaurant family at the episode premiere.
A view of the new dining room from the brick dining side.
A view of the dining side including the new light wall and brick wall featuring a mural with the original Deraney's lettering.
A view of the entire new restaurant from the front door just after filming.