The fantasy of opening up one’s very own quaint bistro or cute café can all too often come crashing down when reality sets in.

Celebrity chef and restaurant consultant David Adjey comes to the rescue in his new show The Opener, debuting tonight on the Food Network.

Each episode sees the charming, and surprisingly calm, Adjey (pictured) working with rookie restaurateurs just days before their grand openings.

The result is a fascinating look into how much goes into opening a restaurant and how little some dreamers really know before jumping in.

We think we'll stick with making reservations.

Tuesdays at 9 p.m., Food Network Canada, www.foodnetwork.ca