About
Carmen Berzatto, a brilliant young chef from the fine-dining world is forced to return home to run his local family sandwich shop - the Original Beef of Chicagoland - after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he's used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing reality of trading in Michelin star restaurants for the small 'business' kitchen filled with strong-willed and obstinate staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother's suicide.
Top Cast
Carmen 'Carmy' Berzatto
An award-winning New York City chef de cuisine, who returns to his hometown of Chicago to run his late brother Michael's failing restaurant. Carmy tries to balance the chaos of the restaurant and come to terms with the lose of his brother.
Sydney 'Syd' Adamu
A talented young chef, eager for redemption who joins The Beef as its new sous chef under Carmy in the hopes of creating her own success.
Richard 'Cousin' Jerimovich
The de facto manager of the restaurant and Carmen's late brother Michael's best friend. Described as a mess of a person, Richie struggles to find his path in life and goes on a journey of self-improvement.