Kesara Bandaragoda

ABOUT KESARA BANDARAGODA Kesara Bandaragoda is a Sri Lankan-born media entrepreneur currently based in Dubai, with a lifelong passion for storytelling, innovation, and all things screen-worthy. Whether it's a mind-bending sci-fi epic or the latest startup pitch on Shark Tank, Kesara is all in. In fact, he was one of the earliest content creators to cover Shark Tank Australia online and has been tracking its businesses, products, and founders since 2019 — long before it was cool. Kesara is the visionary CEO behind BrandFactory, a digital media company powering multiple content platforms that reach millions. When he’s not leading a team of creatives, he’s often geeking out over Marvel and DC universes, decoding Spielberg's directorial magic, or revisiting classics like The Shawshank Redemption, Interstellar, and Pirates of the Caribbean (yes, he's a Johnny Depp loyalist). INDUSTRY FOCUS Kesara’s writing and content leadership often focus on the intersection of entrepreneurship, entertainment, and emerging digital cultures. He’s particularly passionate about telling stories that celebrate founders, dissect business blueprints from media narratives, and spark curiosity in audiences across the globe. FAVORITE MEDIA A sci-fi enthusiast with a taste for high-stakes storytelling, Kesara’s favorite titles range from cerebral time-space odysseys to charismatic pirate adventures. He thrives in content that mixes real-world business insight with the spectacle of entertainment — think Shark Tank meets Black Mirror, with a touch of Marvel heroics.

Fiesta Sunrise’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Fiesta Sunrise was a  New York restaurant featured in season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. Fiesta Sunrise was episode 10 of season 2. Restaurant name  Fiesta Sunrise Owner   Patricia  Waiters/Staff Vic, Yolanda, Ambrosio, Don Chef:  Julieta Original Episode Air Date November 13, 2008 Fiesta Sunrise’s Address 50 N Rte 303 West Nyack, New York 10994 Is … Read more

What Happened to Cafe 36 in Chicago After Gordon Ramsay’s Visit?

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Cafe 36 was an Illinois restaurant featured on season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. Cafe 36 was a 22 Calendar Ave La Grange, Illinois 60525 restaurant featured on season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. Gordon Ramsay visited Cafe 36 in 2022 and the episode aired on January 15, 2009. As of 2024, Cafe 36 in Illinois is … Read more

Sushi-Ko’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Sushi-Ko was an Oaks restaurant featured on season 3 of Kitchen Nightmares. Sushi-Ko was episode 12 of season 3. Restaurant name  Sushi-Ko Owner   Akira and Lisa Waiters/Staff Sammy, Hana, Ashleigh, Mara, and John  Chef:  Akira Original Episode Air Date May 14, 2010 Sushi-Ko’s Address 2200 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Is Sushi-Ko’s … Read more

Mojito’s Kitchen Nightmares Update – Still Open Or Closed in 2024?

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Mojito Cuban Cuisine was a Brooklyn, New York restaurant featured on season 03 of Kitchen Nightmares. Gordon Ramsay visited the Mojito in 2009 and the episode aired in 2010. As of 2024, Mojito is closed. Since the episode aired in 2010 many are wondering whether Mojito is still closed. As of 2024, Mojito is closed … Read more

Mama Rita’s’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Mama Rita’s was a  Newbury Park restaurant featured in season 3 of Kitchen Nightmares. Mama Rita’s was episode 8 of season 3. Restaurant name  Mama Rita’s Owner   Laura- Waiters/Staff Cheryl, Brad, and Maggie Chef:  Perla Original Episode Air Date March 19, 2010 Mama Rita’s’s Address 360 Via Las Brisas Ste 110 Newbury Park, CA 91320 … Read more

Hot Potato Cafe’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Hot Potato Cafe was a   Folkestone restaurant featured on season 3 of Kitchen Nightmares. Hot Potato Cafe was episode 1 of season 3. Restaurant name  Hot Potato Cafe Owner   Erin, Claire, and Kathryn Waiters/Staff Brian and Rich Chef:  Danielle Original Episode Air Date January 29, 2010 Hot Potato Cafe’s Address 529 E Girard Ave … Read more

Fleming’s Kitchen Nightmares update – Still Open or Closed in 2024?

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Fleming was a  Miami, Florida restaurant featured on season 3 of Kitchen Nightmares.Gordon Ramsay visited the Fleming in 2009 and the episode aired in 2010. As of 2024, Fleming is closed.  Since the episode aired in 2010, many wonder whether Fleming is still open or closed. According to the sources Fleming is closed in Miami, … Read more

Why We Need Disruptive Technology

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Credit: Pixabay via Pexels Progress may move at different speeds, but it always moves forward. The tech genie is out of the bottle, and nothing will ever put it back! Smartphones are ubiquitous around the world. Billions of people use them globally, and we’re returning to the pre-digital world. Sometimes, our devices change faster than … Read more

Flamangos’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Flamangos was a  New Jersey restaurant featured on season 3 of Kitchen Nightmares. Flamangos was episode 2 of season 3. Restaurant name  Flamangos Owner   Bill Csepi, Adele Csepi, and Cheryl Csepi Waiters/Staff Bryan, Joe, Jodi, Christie, Isabelle, and Lisa  Chef:  Bryan Original Episode Air Date February 2, 2010 Flamangos’s Address 157 Main St Whitehouse Station, … Read more

Casa Roma’s Kitchen Nightmares Update – Still Open or Closed in 2024?

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Casa Roma was a Lancaster, California restaurant featured on season 3 of Kitchen Nightmares. Gordon Ramsay visited the Casa Roma in 2008 and the episode aired in 2010. As of 2024, Casa Roma is closed.  Since the episode aired in 2010, many wonder whether Casa Roma is still open or closed. According to the sources … Read more

Black Pearl’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Black Pearl was a  New York restaurant featured in season 2 of Kitchen Nightmares. Black Pearl was episode 5 of season 2. Restaurant name  Black Pearl Owner   David Leonard, Greg Ryan, and Brian Woods Waiters/Staff Steven, Phillip, Cat, and Nigel Chef:  Phil Original Episode Air Date September 25, 2008 Black Pearl’s Address 37 W 26th … Read more

Bazzini’s Kitchen Nightmares Update – Still Open or Closed in 2024?

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Bazzini was Ridgewood, New Jersey restaurant featured on season 3 of Kitchen Nightmares. Gordon Ramsay visited the Bazzini in 2009 and the episode aired in 2010. As of 2024, Bazzini is closed.  Since the episode aired in 2010, many wonder whether Bazzini is still open or closed. According to the sources Bazzini is closed in … Read more

Anna Vincenzo’s’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Anna Vincenzo’s was a  Boca Raton restaurant featured on season 3 of Kitchen Nightmares. Anna Vincenzo’s was episode 9 of season 3. Restaurant name  Anna Vincenzo’s Owner   Cece Waiters/Staff Angelo, Michael, and Ashton Chef:  Daniel Original Episode Air Date March 26, 2010 Anna Vincenzo’s’s Address 1930 NE 5th Ave Boca Raton, FL 33431 Is Anna … Read more

Zeke’s’S Kitchen Nightmares update – After Gordon Ramsay’s visit (OPEN OR CLOSED IN 2022)

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Zeke’s was a  Louisiana restaurant featured on season 4 of Kitchen Nightmares. Zeke’s was episode 13 of season 4. Restaurant name  Zeke’s Owner   Darryl Cortello and Ellen Cortello Waiters/Staff Emil Marcos, Jason Carpenter, Candace, Ashley Chef:  Emil Marcos Original Episode Air Date May 13, 2011 Zeke’s’s Address 1517 Metairie Rd Metairie, Louisiana 70005 Is Zeke’s’s still … Read more