The team behind Chicago’s popular restaurant The Bear is struggling with the weight of an impending closure due to decreased farmers’ market orders and a loss of nuance in their dishes. Just two weeks into a two-month deadline, the threat has taken its toll on the crew, particularly Richie, who seems resigned to letting his chef cousin Carmy stew in his own sadness. The once confident Richie now appears uncertain about his role, as he fails to deliver motivational quotes and lacks confidence in his abilities.
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