The Pivot: How 13 Restaurants Reinvented Themselves In 2020
"New York City “Junzi Kitchen is a northern Chinese counter-service spot where you can customize your own rice bowl, noodle bowl, or wrap. But when the pandemic hit, Junzi started a weekly delivery series called Distance Dining, in which they mashed up their menu with another restaurant’s for a one-off, three-course meal. I became a bit of a fangirl for Junzi’s incredible collaborations, especially the one with Adda. But on Juneteenth, I was really impressed when Junzi opened up a conversation about the little-known intersection between Chinese food history and Black culinary heritage through a collaboration with Harlem’s Teranga. The chefs involved went live on Instagram to educate diners about the menu, and all of the proceeds were donated to Harlem Grown - a youth development nonprofit that teaches urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.” -Nikko Duren, NYC Editorial Assistant" - team infatuation
