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"A James Beard-winning chef and co-owner quickly launched pay-what-you-can take-home meal kits for industry workers and anyone affected by widespread closures; the kits sold out but an online waitlist is available and project updates are posted on social media. The team is seeking financial sponsorships and donations because recipient payments (for example, $5) don’t cover the cost of the $7 boxes being used. They are also planning a living virtual cookbook with new recipes so home cooks can recreate the restaurant’s style and flavors while in isolation." - Ashok Selvam