In his first quarantine report, host Michael Ruhlman checks in with Chef Suzanne Cupps. They discuss the closure of her brand new restaurant 232 Bleecker. Cupps outlines the decision making involved in such a major turn of events and what's she's doing to keep busy during quarantine.

Also, Ruhlman speaks with farmer Zaid Kurdieh about the difficult decisions that small farmers are having to make when restaurants aren't purchasing from them.

To support chef Suzanne Cupp's Staff at 232 Bleecker, visit their GoFundMe Campaign here:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/232-bleecker-team-relief-fund

To purchase vegetables for home delivery in the NYC area, visit Norwich Meadows Farm's Instagram Account here:

https://www.instagram.com/norwichmeadowsfarm/?hl=en

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