Hear Their Stories

The restaurant business isn’t for the faint-hearted, but no one could have anticipated the struggles of the past year. Meet the people who make our favorite places and foods possible.

Jeremy Umansky

Jeremy Umansky

Chef, Larder | Cleveland, OH

Named by Esquire as one of the 100 restaurants we need to save, Larder’s lead chef radiates palpable positivity. As much as he loves crafting flavor in his food, he cares equally about the people who step foot in his restaurant. Read More.

Joshua Moore

Joshua Moore

Executive Chef, Volare Ristorante | Louisville, KY

A Chopped champion with a zeal for Italian flavor, Chef Josh Moore does things big. After 17 years at the helm of Volare, he’s grown the restaurant into a must-visit, but more importantly a vital part of the community.
Read More.

Weekly Restaurant Winners

How you Can Help

The good news—and we could all use some these days— is that there are any number of things you can do to help save a restaurant that means something to you. The type of support you give is up to you. Just know that everything helps, from purchases to praise.

Post a moment, enter to win

Win Gift Card

Each week, the Certified Angus Beef ® brand will give away 10 $100 gift cards! To enter for a chance to win yours, post dining moments or stories with #RestaurantChallenge.

Official Rules
Only legal U.S. residents eligible. No purchase necessary to win. Purchase will not improve chance of winning. Odds depend on total combined valid entries received. Weekly sweepstakes start February 1, 2021, and end April 11, 2021. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited by law.

Tag your favorite restaurant team

Tag Your Restaurant Team

$2,500. That’s how much the Certified Angus Beef ® brand will donate to four of our qualifying partner restaurants’ teams each week! See that your favorite restaurant is entered by tagging it with #RestaurantChallenge whenever you post a story or special moment.

Official Rules
Only legal U.S. residents eligible. For qualifying U.S. restaurants, see official rules. No purchase necessary. Purchase does not improve chances. Odds depend on total combined valid entries received. Weekly sweepstakes start February 1, 2021, and end April 11, 2021. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited by law.

Help Out Your Way

A little encouragement goes a long way. Here are more ways to help your favorite place to eat.

  • Dine In (safely and where allowed)
  • Carry Out
  • Buy Gift Cards
  • Tip Generously
  • Leave a Positive Comment
  • Post a 5-Star Rating
  • Take a Moment to Thank the Staff

Find a Restaurant

One of the best ways to help a restaurant in need is also one of the most delicious. Click the link below to find a restaurant near you that serves the Certified Angus Beef ® brand. Then make a reservation or order takeout—whichever you can do and are most comfortable with.

Find a Restaurant
Find a Restaurant

How Others Are Helping

There’s no better way to spread the word about a cherished restaurant than to promote it on social media. Talk about a fond memory. Take a photo of a favorite dish. Let your friends and family know what you’re doing to help out and challenge them to do the same.

Connect with us

The Challenge is On

People. We bring life to restaurants. It’s more than food; it’s memories of anniversaries, shared stories of heartbreak, celebrations of life’s achievements. We risk losing these precious moments as restaurants struggle to survive. Hope is on the horizon if we’re up to the challenge. Join the Certified Angus Beef ® brand #RestaurantChallenge and help preserve the restaurants we love.

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The restaurant business isn’t for the faint-hearted, but no one could have anticipated the struggles of the past year. Meet the people who make our favorite places and foods possible.

Jeremy Umansky

Jeremy Umansky

Chef, Larder | Cleveland, OH

Named by Esquire as one of the 100 restaurants we need to save, Larder’s lead chef radiates palpable positivity. As much as he loves crafting flavor in his food, he cares equally about the people who step foot in his restaurant. Read More.

Joshua Moore

Joshua Moore

Executive Chef, Volare Ristorante | Louisville, KY

A Chopped champion with a zeal for Italian flavor, Chef Josh Moore does things big. After 17 years at the helm of Volare, he’s grown the restaurant into a must-visit, but more importantly a vital part of the community.
Read More.

Weekly Restaurant Winners

The good news—and we could all use some these days— is that there are any number of things you can do to help save a restaurant that means something to you. The type of support you give is up to you. Just know that everything helps, from purchases to praise.

Post a moment, enter to win

Win Gift Card

Each week, the Certified Angus Beef ® brand will give away 10 $100 gift cards! To enter for a chance to win yours, post dining moments or stories with #RestaurantChallenge.

Official Rules
Only legal U.S. residents eligible. No purchase necessary to win. Purchase will not improve chance of winning. Odds depend on total combined valid entries received. Weekly sweepstakes start February 1, 2021, and end April 4, 2021. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited by law.

Tag your favorite restaurant team

Tag Your Restaurant Team

$2,500. That’s how much the Certified Angus Beef ® brand will donate to four of our qualifying partner restaurants’ teams each week! See that your favorite restaurant is entered by tagging it with #RestaurantChallenge whenever you post a story or special moment.

Official Rules
Only legal U.S. residents eligible. For qualifying U.S. restaurants, see official rules. No purchase necessary. Purchase does not improve chances. Odds depend on total combined valid entries received. Weekly sweepstakes start February 1, 2021, and end April 4, 2021. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited by law.

Help Out Your Way

A little encouragement goes a long way. Here are more ways to help your favorite place to eat.

  • Dine In (safely and where allowed)
  • Carry Out
  • Buy Gift Cards
  • Tip Generously
  • Leave a Positive Comment
  • Post a 5-Star Rating
  • Take a Moment to Thank the Staff

One of the best ways to help a restaurant in need is also one of the most delicious. Click the link below to find a restaurant near you that serves the Certified Angus Beef ® brand. Then make a reservation or order takeout—whichever you can do and are most comfortable with.

Find a Restaurant
Find a Restaurant

There’s no better way to spread the word about a cherished restaurant than to promote it on social media. Talk about a fond memory. Take a photo of a favorite dish. Let your friends and family know what you’re doing to help out and challenge them to do the same.

Connect with us