The chief strategy officer at the James Beard Foundation has been on the ground since day one of lockdowns. His organization has helped with the launch of financial relief funds, government coalitions to represent independent restaurants across the U.S. and a new campaign called Open for Good which aims to help rebuild the industry on a stronger path.
“We want restaurants to open for a long time, not just patch it all up and start again where they were. Those that have the opportunity, now is the chance.”
