Gastonia restaurant featured on ‘Restaurant: Impossible’

GASTONIA, N.C. — A Gastonia restaurant was highlighted on the Food Network Thursday.

Chef Robert Irvine selected Smith’s Soul Food Bistro on Chestnut Street for a makeover on his show “Restaurant: Impossible.”

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Owner Cheryl Littlejohn said the chief’s crew made about $200,000 worth of changes.

Littlejohn said Irvine was drawn to her business because she gives to veterans and those experiencing homelessness.

She said her business employs young people who are overcoming obstacles. She said that Irvine has offered to pay their college tuition.

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