The Chopping Block, March 11th at 8 PM ET on NBC

Marco Pierre White has been awarded three Michelin stars during his career and is recognised by customers and peers alike for having provided a highly creative and innovative energy into contemporary international cuisine. He is known as much for his qu ick temper as for his exceptional skills as a chef and he will show no mercy to the contestants in this new reality TV series.In each episode, noted food critics will be assigned to observe the chaos that inevitably unfolds on opening night and after th e dust has settled, Marco Pierre White will return with the reviews. Courtesy of; REALITY TV MAGAZINENBC Announces New Restaurant-Themed Reality Series: The Chopping BlockFebruary 21, 2009 12:00:35 by Paulene Hinds NBC is airing a new reality TV cooking series, The Chopping Block, that will have couples competing against each other for the opportunity to win a grand prize of $250,000 to open their own restaurant. The worst-performing team will have to plead their case and one couple each week will be asked to remove their aprons as they are sent home.To see a preview of The Chopping Block:Click Here.The series will premiere Wednesday March 11th at 8 PM ET on NBC. Both restaurants will open at the same time and will be competing for the same customer s.The show is hosted by Marco Pierre White an English chef and restaurateur. For more information on the new series: Click Here.Photo Credit: NBC ~Cheers The contestants will be split into two teams of four couples each and given to two empty restaurant spaces, side-by-side, in the middle of the world's busiest and hungriest city, Manhattan.The contestants will have less than a week to design and makeover each space, plan a menu and generate buzz-worthy publicity to ensure a crowd on opening night.