A Restaurant without Barriers
About the Episode
Lidia visits Contento, the East Harlem, NY restaurant of sommelier Yannick Benjamin. Paralyzed in a car accident, Benjamin’s restaurant is barrier-free for those with disabilities. He also co-founded Wheeling Forward, a nonprofit that supports and empowers people with disabilities, as well as Wine on Wheels, a sister program that raises awareness and funds for disabled people in the wine industry.
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Preview
Lidia Bastianich meets changemakers intent on re-shaping the future of food in America.1:02 -
Cooking with Lidia Bastianich
Lidia hosts a series of three stand-alone cooking videos. -
Lidia Celebrates America Preview
Chef Lidia Bastianich blends culture, cooking, and identity in towns and cities across America.0:58 -
Lidia Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us
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