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At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, one restaurant has been going above and beyond to help Baltimore. On today’s episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, restaurateur Philip Camino and chef Nyesha Arrington talk about the Famous Fund.

What started as a bet between a Baltimore restaurant owner and Barstool founder Dave Portnoy turned into nearly $500,000 raised to help local restaurants during a time of crisis. With major donations from people like Baltimore Ravens football players and a ton of small donations coming from individuals, the Famous Fund has helped nearly 20 restaurants so far.

Listen to Philip and Nyesha discuss the Famous Fund:

• The Famous Fund started as a bet between Jimmy’s Famous Seafood co-owner John Minadakis and Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports
• The Famous Fund surpassed their $100,000 goal, getting to just shy of $500,000 thanks to massive donations from people like Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey and left tackle Ronnie Stanley
• The fund has already helped several local restaurants

Links:

Happy Mouth Podcast Instagram

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood - The Famous Fund shirt

Famous Fund website

CBS Baltimore - The ‘Famous Fund’ is now a nonprofit organization

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