This TikTok potato cake is the wild energy we deserve right now

Plus, a scripted Julia Child series is coming to HBO Max Plus, a scripted Julia Child series is coming to HBO Max | [View on the web]( TODAY'S FEATURE [HOW I FOUND EMPOWERMENT IN THE HISTORY OF BLACK VEGANISM]( As a Black woman, any personal choice I make to celebrate my identity is inevitably political, and over the past four years, I’ve learned that my veganism is, in fact, a homecoming. [rabbit]( Illustration by Cienna Smith AT HOME [The soothing bento YouTube videos that will inspire you to get back in the kitchen]( Imamu Room’s weekly bento-making ritual is my new, calming source of inspiration. [To combat cooking burnout, do it all at once]( Meal prepping is a great way for any burnt-out cook to get dinner on the table. [This TikTok potato cake is the wild energy we deserve right now]( TikTok user Zacharias Hayes-Thro, a.k.a @zhthot, is the baker behind the show-stopping creation. [A scripted Julia Child series is coming to HBO Max]( The show will look into her life, marriage, and trailblazing career. TOP NEWS [America's independent bowling alleys might not make it through the pandemic]( Alongside restaurants and bars, recreational spaces like bowling alleys are also feeling the pressures of indefinite closures. [Biden’s plan to help battered restaurants is unclear as he pushes for $1,400 stimulus checks]( The president-elect’s COVID-19 relief plan also includes $400 enhanced jobless checks, paid sick leave, rental assistance, and other measures. [As national ghost kitchen companies gain prominence in Portland, local chefs fight back]( With dining rooms shut down in Portland for the foreseeable future, many chefs feel forced to adapt to compete with companies like Reef or Cloud Kitchens. [New York temporarily allows indoor dining in most of the state, except NYC]( The state made the decision in response to an ongoing lawsuit, but it’s unclear how long this measure will last. [Thomas Keller deletes Twitter account after latest online backlash]( The famed chef received criticism for posting a remembrance of casino magnate and conservative donor [Sheldon Adelson](. [Groupon reactivated an eight-year-old coupon without this pizzeria’s consent]( Now, Benchmark Pizzeria’s owners say they have to deal with angry customers demanding half-price meals. [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( EATER CITY UPDATES [WHERE TO FIND CHAMPAGNE, CAVA, AND OTHER BOTTLES OF BUBBLES IN D.C.]( Eleven small, local businesses to seek out the next time you’re ready to pop a cork. [Sign up for the Eater DC newsletter for more local dining news, guides, and maps.]( [bubbly]( Photo: Shutterstock EATER NEW GUARD [JANUARY 17 IS THE LAST DAY TO NOMINATE CHEFS, BAKERS, NONPROFIT WORKERS, AND MORE FOR EATER’S NEW GUARD]( Use [this nomination form]( to tell us who will effect positive change in food. [eng]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. Manage your [email preferences](, or [unsubscribe]( to stop receiving emails from Eater. View our [Privacy Policy]( and our [Terms of Service](. Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved.