Food Network Show To Feature Chelmsford Restaurant

CHELMSFORD, MA — An upcoming episode of Food Network's "Restaurant: Impossible" will feature a Chelmsford restaurant, and the show will shoot in town this month. The network will film at Rosie's Diner June 26 and 27.

"Restaurant: Impossible" travels to struggling restaurants around the country to help them turn it around with a new menu and renovations. The show is hosted by Chef Robert Irvine, whose challenge is to rejuvenate the restaurant in two days with only $10,000 and community help.

A major component of the show is community involvement. The production staff is seeking design and construction volunteers to help with painting, crafting, construction, remodeling, cleaning and decorating, depending on their skill set. They are also seeking skilled contractors, electricians, plumbers, upholsters and painters to help out.

The volunteer schedule is as follows:

Shift #1 – Wednesday, June 26th: 12-7 p.m.
Shift #2 – Wednesday, June 26th: 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Shift #3 - Thursday, June 27th: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

- This is a volunteer position, however meals will be provided.
- You must be 18 years or older to volunteer.
- All volunteers must sign an appearance release on site.
- Please wear work clothing with no logos & sneakers/boots.
- Volunteers are not limited to one shift.

If interested, please email rivolunteer@levitylive.com by Friday, June 21st at 12 p.m. (PST) with your preferred shift(s), full name, email address, cell number and skill set or related profession (ex: plumber or painter).

Please use the following subject line: 1506 MA Volunteer

Anyone who replies to volunteer is guaranteed a spot. Confirmation emails will be sent the day before each shift.

Food Network is also inviting residents to attend the grand re-opening of Rosie's Diner at the end of the show. If you are interested in making a reservation, please email the Restaurant: Impossible production at rivolunteer@levitylive.com by Friday, June 21st, at 12 p.m. (PST). Please use the following in your subject line: 1506 MA RESERVATIONS.

Production will not cover the cost of the meal. The event is first come first serve by email, and the staff cannot guarantee a table to everyone who responds. If you are selected, you will receive a confirmation email close to the date of the dinner. Guests under 8 years old are prohibited.

Please include your contact information (full name, email address, cell number), your party size (number of people at your table) and the names of the people in your party.