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Lidia Celebrates America

A Restaurant without Barriers

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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Lidia Cooks Mussels Triestina
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Today Lidia is making Mussels Triestina, a simple ten-minute dish.
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What happened when Julia Child visited Lidia’s first restaurant and ordered the risotto?
Making Eggs Jeannette with Jacques Pépin
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Lidia has her friend Jacques Pépin in the kitchen and they’re cooking eggs!
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