How One of New York’s Best Restaurants Built a New Business During Lockdown — Mise En Place

When Olmsted, one of Eater NY’s 38 best restaurants, was forced to close its dining room, chef Greg Baxtrom sprang into action. He and his team pivoted to making 400 free meals a week for healthcare workers, preparing dishes for a food bank they set up, and transitioned the dining room into a “trading post” so the public can buy their supply of sauces, meats, wines, and help keep the business afloat. See what it takes for the restaurant to pivot to feeding people in need as well as the general public during a time when meals and groceries are tougher to get. Support the Lee Initiative here: https://leeinitiative.org/ https://ny.eater.com/maps/best-new-york-restaurants-38-map Credits: Producer/Director/Editor: Daniel Geneen Camera: Daniel Geneen, Jay Simms Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri Development Producer: McGraw Wolfman Coordinating Producer: Stefania Orrù Audience Engagement: Daniel Geneen, Terri Ciccone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more episodes of 'Mise En Place,' click here: https://trib.al/mTrzwmv Eater is the go-to resource for food and restaurant obsessives with hundreds of episodes and new series, featuring exclusive access to dining around the world, rich culture, immersive experiences, and authoritative experts. Binge it, watch it, crave it.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel now! http://goo.gl/hGwtF0