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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Extras
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Comal Heritage Food Incubator - Vian
At the Comal Heritage Food Incubator Lidia meets Chef Vian Al Nidawi.3:00 -
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The Meal at Ironbound Farm
Lidia hosts a dinner at Ironbound Farm in Asbury Township, New Jersey.1:30 -
The Great Mushroom Catch
In Petoskey, MI, Lidia joins Justin Rashid foraging for mushrooms with his grandson.0:31 -
Comal Heritage Food Incubator - Erika
At the Comal Heritage Food Incubator Lidia meets Erika Rojas, a graduate of the program.2:53 -
Herrera Barrel Making
Lidia meets Ramiro Herrera, one of only a few dozen master coopers in the world.2:01 -
Mushrooms on the Mother Fire
Ironbound Head Chef, Gunnar Bentley, shows Lidia how to cook on the 'mother fire'.1:15 -
Lidia Celebrates America: The Return of the Artisans Preview
Watch the preview for Lidia Celebrates America: The Return of the Artisans.1:23 -
Benton's Smoked Country Ham
In Madisonville, TN, Lidia visits Allan Benton, of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams.2:50
