Lidia Celebrates America

A Restaurant without Barriers

Clip: Special | 3m 32s  | Video has closed captioning.

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.

Aired: 12/14/21

Rating: NR

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Funding for LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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To celebrate and the adventures she had making 'Flavors That Define Us', Lidia organizes a potluck-style meal, in Washington D.C., where immigrants, now new friends, share food that is meaningful to them.

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