Food
Unexpected Pairings: Katz’s Delicatessen and Teranga
Museum of the City of New York 1220 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesWhen New Yorkers think of "comfort food," there are unending possibilities beyond the classic pizza slice – from pastrami to the ancient grain fonio. In this warming, winter iteration of our Unexpected Pairings series, Pierre Thiam, co-founder and executive chef of the new West African comfort food spot Teranga (at The Africa Center), joins Jake Dell, owner of the famed NYC landmark Katz’s […]
Presidents’ Day: Cacao with the Founders
New-York Historical Society 170 Central Park West, New York, NY, United StatesA cozy and tasty celebration for Presidents' Day! Learn about colonial hot chocolate with early American chocolate enthusiasts President George Washington and First Lady Martha Washington, as portrayed by historical interpreters, and chat with President James Madison and First Lady Dolley Madison. In between sips of cocoa, visit hands-on stations to learn about chocolate’s journey […]
Eat Joy: Stories and Comfort Food From Celebrated Writers
Symphony Space 2537 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesArt and food go hand in hand in this exciting new collection of culinary essays, illustrations, and recipes, Eat Joy, which explores how food connects us to others and provides comfort. Acclaimed food writer Helen Rosner leads a unique evening of storytelling and conversation, featuring several of the book's contributors, including an introduction from editor Natalie Eve Garrett, and […]
New York Stories: Danny Meyer
National September 11 Memorial and Museum 180 Greenwich St., New York, NY, United StatesCelebrated restaurateur Danny Meyer, whose past and present portfolio includes classic New York City eateries such as Union Square Café, Eleven Madison Park, and Gramercy Tavern as well as the Shake Shack empire, shares his own 9/11 experience as a midtown resident and business owner. As chair of the Restaurant Committee for NYC & Company in […]
Herbal Medicine 101 at Kamwo, NYC’s Oldest Chinese Herbal Dispensary
Kamwo Meridian Herbs 211 Grand Street, New York, NY, United StatesWhile you've probably walked by herbal drug stores or tea shops countless times, how much do you really know about the 2,000-year-old practice of traditional Chinese medicine? Step inside one of the country's most respected herbal dispensaries, located in the heart of New York's Chinatown, to get the real scoop behind what herbology is all about. Join New […]