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#SaveRestaurants was created by the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) as a part of the group’s efforts raise awareness and support for independent restaurants and chefs impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a harsh reality that many restaurants across the country are struggling, and many will never open their doors again.
Brian Ackerman, chef-owner of Splendido at the Chateau in Beaver Creek, is bringing the IRC’s support efforts to the Vail Valley with the Blue Tape Project, a fundraising event on Tuesday, March 9, with renowned culinary personalities including Andrew Zimmern making appearances.
“We’re calling it the Blue Tape Project because the idea is to have restaurants that are doing okay help restaurants that are not okay,” shares Ackerman. “So this would only be the first fundraising dinner of many.”