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If you haven't tried your hand at Christmas tamales, yet, 2020 should be your year. Get tips from Oyamel Cocina Mexicana chef Omar Rodriguez on ABC 7 News - WJLA!

We are 500,000 small businesses and 11 million jobs. We are doing everything we can. We are in need. We are asking Congress to help us survive. #SaveRestaurants #SaveBars

There’s no more time to wait. Independent restaurants and workers need Congress’s help before it’s too late. Sign our new letter to Senator Mitch McConnell, Spe...aker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Chuck Schumer and Leader Kevin McCarthy urging them to save our industry by passing the RESTAURANTS Act: saverestaurants.com/letter See more

Still trying to nail down the perfect dish for tomorrow? Get pro tips from Marcus Samuelsson, Mercado Little Spain's Nico Lopez, and more on Bloomberg Pursuits.

Welcome to West Hollywood, Fellow Traveler! (fellowtravelerwinebar.com)

Mark your calendar! The now virtual Lexus All-Star Chef Classic is this weekend, and while the accompanying four-course at-home meal is sold out you can still catch the entire stream live as Lexus Culinary Master Chefs Dominique Crenn, Ludo Lefebvre, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo prepare tantalizing dishes and share their tips, tricks, and techniques with host Nyesha Arrington. Plus pick up suggestions on wine pairings from Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy Jr. Head to lexusallstarchefclassic.com/ to register!

The Independent Restaurant Coalition's rise was swift and eager, with chefs, owners, and operators coming together to #SaveRestaurants when COVID upended the industry and put its collective future in jeopardy. DiningOut Magazine has an inside look at what's happened over the last 7 months since the IRC formed that's well worth the read.

Lexus All-Star Chef Classic is back, in a whole new (virtual) way with some of the biggest names in food and wine delivering a four-course meal (+amuse bouche) and two bottles of wine directly to you. Check out Robb Report for all the juicy details.

Denver friends! Grab a pizza in support of Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation at Pizzeria Locale's new 9th & Colorado location.

Pre-order Marcus Samuelsson’s new cookbook, The Rise, out October 27th!

Congrats to all of our friends who helped set a Guinness World Record during last week's Great American Sandwich Relay in support of World Central Kitchen and Feeding America. Click through for all the recipes, including Marcus Samuelsson's Crispy Bird Dog with Shado Beni Aioli, Alon Shaya's Oyster Schnitzel Sandwich, Matt Abdoo's Barbe-Cubano, and José Andrés's VERY FRESH Southern Spain-style Shrimp sandwich.

And then God said... SAVE RESTAURANTS. Without federal aid, the pandemic threatens to permanently close 85% of independent restaurants. 16M people risk losing their jobs. It’s time Congress steps up to #SaveRestaurants by passing the RESTAURANTS Act. Help us, and Morgan Freeman, by sharing this video and take action now at SaveRestaurants.com.

The fight to #SaveRestaurants is the fight to save our communities, our supply chain, and our economy. Haven't gotten involved yet? Do so now at SaveRestaurants.com. Thanks, Marcus Samuelsson, Independent Restaurant Coalition and ATTN: Video!

When we decided to pivot the Harlem EatUp festival into the #HarlemServesUp televised fundraiser, Humana stepped up in a big way by generously matching donation...s up to $250,000! Your donations will make an even bigger impact to the community of Harlem thanks to Humana. Please click to give: www.harlemservesup.com See more

Tune in to #HarlemServesUp! supported by Humana matching donations up to $250K! this Saturday, July 18th at 7pm on ABC7NY. So what do these beautiful peopl...e have in common? Simply put, #Harlem. Some were born, live or work in Harlem and all of them have convened in years past for the annual #HarlemEatUp! festival. In these times, and as a family, we're pivoting together through Harlem Serves Up! to continue our efforts in benefitting Harlem organizations that fortify small businesses and fight food insecurity. Join the family by donating at HarlemServesUp.com See more

This weekend there are TWO ways you can help #SaveRestaurants : Drink wine! Our friends at ... Peay Vineyards are giving 100% of the sales of their 2018 Sonoma Pinot Noir to the Independent Restaurant Coalition - plus they're including free overnight shipping and a 20% case discount! Order here: https://www.peayvineyards.com/store : Tell your reps to support the RESTAURANTS Act! Many restaurants have re-opened but with limited capacities, diminished tourism, public hesitation to eat out, and so much more, most are facing an uphill battle to STAY open. Just a few clicks and you can email your Senators and members of Congress to encourage swift action right here: saverestaurants.com/take-action

For your Tuesday listening & learning.

Matt Goulding looks at the current state of restaurants (and the Independent Restaurant Coalition’s fight to save them) and takes a glimpse into their future in The Atlantic.

Marcus Samuelsson continues to inspire.

Many of us are looking at how we can make an impact long past solidarity messaging, blackout posts, and going on mute. Chef JJ weaves calls-to-action for both restaurant-goers and owner/operators in with raw, honest candor and storytelling. This Esquire piece is a must-read.