Jay asks the question, "Are you saying this could be our Blue Hill at Stone Barns?" He is referencing the actual high-end farm-to-table restaurant located in Pocantico Hills, NY, nestled in the Westchester County region of the Hudson Valley.
The proposed destination restaurant and Jay's career as a chef in general: it's a huge character shift for the US version to give him an occupation that's key to the success of the B & B. In the original Ghosts, Mike's previous work remains elusive and, although he turns his hand to many jobs, and is enthusiastically and loveably supportive of Alison, he's often far from successful in most of his attempted roles at the start.