
Pinklady Cheese Tart
People’s Kitchen partners with Pinklady Cheese Tart to bring our guests decadent treats by Owner Jean Lim.
Fabrique is an artisanal stone oven bakery from Stockholm, Sweden. What we do is simple, but far from the ordinary. We use fresh, natural ingredients and traditional methods to make artisanal pastries and sourdough bread. After a success of opening 19 shops since 2008 back home in Stockholm, we have been captivating London’s hearts with our bread and cinnamon buns. We now have 6 shops in London, and 1 in New York.

People’s Kitchen partners with Pinklady Cheese Tart to bring our guests decadent treats by Owner Jean Lim.

People’s Kitchen partners with New Kam Hing to bring our guests the best sponge cakes in Chinatown.

People’s Kitchen partners with Bite to bring our guests mini donuts baked in Brooklyn by cousins B and Sam.

People’s Kitchen partners with Librae Bakery to bring our guests unique treats by Dona Murad-Gerschel.

Georgette Farkas shares her recipe for this very grown-up version of a rich and very dark chocolate pudding to share with your special someone.

People’s Kitchen partners with Chef Fany Gerson to bring our guests unique artisanal Mexican treats.
Charles Gabriel was born October 12, 1947 near Charlotte, North Carolina. He was one of twelve brothers and eight sisters. His parents were sharecroppers. The family – including Charles from the age of six – picked cotton from 6am to 6pm on a nearby plantation. In the evening, his mother would cook for the entire family. In his mother’s kitchen, Charles learned to prepare the food we all enjoy today.
At seventeen, Charles moved to New York City to work for an older brother who had opened a restaurant on the Upper West Side. A few years later, he began working at the legendary Copeland’s Restaurant in Hamilton Heights where he stayed for over twenty years rising to the position of head cook.
By the mid 1980’s, Charles decided to go off on his own. He started cooking out of his Harlem apartment, putting a folding table in front of his building to serve his first customers. One day, a woman asked Charles whether he wanted to buy her food truck. They agreed he would pay her $25 per week until the food truck was paid off. Charles ran his food truck for five years; building his reputation in Harlem and beyond.
Charles’s first brick and mortar restaurant was on 8th Avenue between 152nd and 153rd Streets. His “take out” spot was soon joined by his “breakfast” spot and his legendary “buffet.” He operated all three locations for over twenty years.
Now, in 2021, Charles is opening a new series of Charles Pan-Fried Chicken restaurants. He’s starting in Harlem and the Upper West Side and then, who knows.
Photos courtesy of Charles Pan-Fried Chicken

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH By Great Performances February marks Black History Month, an annual American initiative designed to bring awareness and recognition of the achievements

People’s Kitchen partners with Zanmi to bring our guests Haitian dishes with a modern twist by Chef Wesly Jean Simon.

CHEF INTERVIEW: JJ JOHNSON, FIELDTRIP By Georgette Farkas Founded in 2019 by Chef JJ Johnson, FIELDTRIP is a community-based dining experience that celebrates culture through

People’s Kitchen partners with Melba’s Restaurant to bring our guests premier comfort food by Chef Melba Wilson.

People’s Kitchen partners with Charles Pan Fried Chicken to bring our guests Harlem’s Finest Soul Food by Chef Charles Gabriel.

People’s Kitchen partners with Tris Pies to bring our guests pies baked by Tristan Trowers right in the Bronx!
Julian Medina, acclaimed chef-owner of Toloache, Coppelia, Tacuba Mexican Cantina, La Chula Taqueria, El Fish Shack and Kuxé has been creating refined Mexican cuisine for 20 years. Raised in Mexico City, Julian was inspired by his father’s and grandfather’s authentic home cooking. Trained professionally in Mexico City, Julian later came to New York City and enrolled in the French Culinary Institute, graduating with recognitions.
Since 1999, Chef Medina has created numerous acclaimed food concepts around New York City, and garnered accolades from the food media, including The New York Times and The New Yorker, as well as various high-profile television shows. In 2010, The New York Times’ food critic Sam Sifton praised Toloache’s food and service, and gave it a coveted one star. In March 2011, Julian made his premiere on Iron Chef America: Mexican Chocolate Battle.
Julian continues to open restaurants throughout New York City, including La Chula Taqueria in Spanish Harlem, Washington Heights and at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B; Kuxé in the West Village; and a second El Fish on the Upper West Side slated to open in Summer 2022. In addition, he will be extending is New York City footprint to Miami with a new concept scheduled to open in 2023.
Photos courtesy of La Chula Taqueria

People’s Kitchen partners with La Chula Taqueria to bring our guests acclaimed Mexican dishes by Chef Julian Medina.

People’s Kitchen partners with Tiny’s Cantina to bring our guests contemporary, innovative Mexican cuisine.

People’s Kitchen partners with Tres Leches Café to bring our guests classic Latin desserts by Chef Ronaldo Felipe.

People’s Kitchen partners with Toloache to bring our guests acclaimed Mexican dishes by Chef Julian Medina.

People’s Kitchen partners with Tacos Güey to bring our guests modern Mexican dishes by Chef Henry Zamora.

People’s Kitchen partners with Café Habana to bring our guests Cuban-Mexican classics by Chef Luke Thomas.
Pi Bakerie draws on the experience and vast background of mediterranean culture, with its roots originating from Greece. Our recipes are carefully selected and date back to our ancestors. We have kept our recipes traditional and have added our own signature , This signature is unique as it draws from previous experience and recipes. Over the years we have perfected this in order to offer you the ultimate tasting experience. Our recipes come from various areas and regions of Greece as well as southern italy. Each region has its own culture and flavors, we fuse those flavors together with contemporary baking to bring you our heritage and our love for the mediterranean cuisine.
Photos courtesy of Pi Bakerie

People’s Kitchen partners with Sylvia’s Restaurant to bring our guests comfort food by the Queen of Soul Food, Sylvia Woods.

People’s Kitchen partners with Ovenly to bring our guests inventive treats by Agatha Kulaga and Erin Patinkin.

People’s Kitchen partners with Bite to bring our guests mini donuts baked in Brooklyn by cousins B and Sam.

People’s Kitchen partners with Fabrique to bring our guests artisanal pastries by the famous Swedish bakery.

People’s Kitchen partners with Loi Estiatorio to bring our guests upscale Greek dishes by Chef Maria Loi.

People’s Kitchen partners with Mokbar to bring our guests traditional Korean dishes made by Chef Esther Choi.
Previously known as Mei Li Wah, this beloved Chinese bakery has been a staple in Chinatown since the early 2000’s, hosting visitors from all over the world. Their menu is recommended to Chinese cuisine lovers alike, many stopping in to try any number of their famous buns. Their most beloved menu item is the Baked Roast Pork Bun. We encourage you to stop into this fun little shop in Chinatown to try their other menu items.

People’s Kitchen partners with Mission Chinese to bring our guests unique Sichuan-style dishes Chef Danny Bowien.

People’s Kitchen partners with Fong On to bring our guests handmade tofu delights produced by the Eng Family.

People’s Kitchen partners with New Kam Hing to bring our guests the best sponge cakes in Chinatown.

People’s Kitchen partners with Thaimee Love to bring our guests home-style Northern Thai dishes by Chef Hong Thaimee.

People’s Kitchen partners with Soogil to bring our guests thoughtfully crafted French Korean dishes by Chef Soogil Lim.

People’s Kitchen partners with Dainobu to bring our guests authentic Japanese delights.
Established in 1933, Fong On is a family-owned tofu shop that has been in the Eng Family for four generations and counting. Originally prepared one block at a time, the Eng family ramped up production using barrels starting in the 1940s; a tradition that they still utilize today.
Many things have changed over the years including flavors, toppings, and selection, but the Eng family still proudly produces the same great tofu that New Yorkers have enjoy for many years. Today, Fong On is a ready-to-eat tofu bar offering freshly-made hot or cold Tofu Pudding with customizable toppings, as well as homemade Sticky Rice Cakes and Soy Milk.

People’s Kitchen partners with Dainobu to bring our guests authentic Japanese delights.

People’s Kitchen partners with Sylvia’s Restaurant to bring our guests comfort food by the Queen of Soul Food, Sylvia Woods.

People’s Kitchen partners with New Kam Hing to bring our guests the best sponge cakes in Chinatown.

People’s Kitchen partners with Thaimee Love to bring our guests home-style Northern Thai dishes by Chef Hong Thaimee.

People’s Kitchen partners with Omusubi Gonbei to bring our guests carefully crafted Japanese Rice Rolls.

People’s Kitchen partners with Soogil to bring our guests thoughtfully crafted French Korean dishes by Chef Soogil Lim.
This holiday season, give the gift of culture to your loved ones by purchasing a membership for them to one of our cultural partners! Memberships provide a deeper connection to art, culture, and community. They also come with a ton of great perks including early access to tickets, ticket discounts, exclusive events, merchandise discounts, and more.
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Madame Vo and Monsieur Vo are two modern Vietnamese restaurants in the heart of the East Village in New York City. The creation of husband-wife duo Chef Jimmy Ly and Yen Vo, Madame Vo opened in 2017 specializing in homestyle cooking, noodle soups, and comfort foods. Monsieur Vo opened in 2022, focusing on original takes on street food, drinking food, as well as large-format meat and fish.
It all started when would-be Chef Jimmy met Yen, who had moved to New York from Houston to pursue a career in fashion. Back in Texas, Yen was used to eating traditional southern Vietnamese food at the hundreds of Vietnamese restaurants in town. So when a friend introduced the soon-to-be couple, Yen wanted to know: “Where can I find good Vietnamese food in New York City?”
In 2022, the team unveiled Monsieur Vo — an elegant and modern Vietnamese meat and seafood restaurant in the East Village that spotlights Vietnam’s ăn nhậu culture, referring to the beloved tradition of celebrating and bonding over savory foods and plentiful drinks.
Taking over the space that previously housed Madame Vo BBQ, which closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Monsieur Vo is a totally new and original concept that expands beyond Vietnamese barbecue with reimagined street dishes as well as more large-format meat platters like a Bun Bo Hue Beef Shank (grilled shank marinated for 24 hours in a Central Vietnamese soup base then brushed with lemongrass-shrimp butter).

People’s Kitchen partners with Omusubi Gonbei to bring our guests carefully crafted Japanese Rice Rolls.

People’s Kitchen partners with Soogil to bring our guests thoughtfully crafted French Korean dishes by Chef Soogil Lim.

People’s Kitchen partners with Thaimee Love to bring our guests home-style Northern Thai dishes by Chef Hong Thaimee.

People’s Kitchen partners with Fuku to bring our guests signature sandwiches by Chef David Chang.

People’s Kitchen partners with Mokbar to bring our guests traditional Korean dishes made by Chef Esther Choi.

People’s Kitchen partners with Laut to bring our guests South East Asian Michelin rated dishes by Chef Salil Mehta.
Dainobu, a Japanese grocery store, which was established in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan in 1916, has been continuously owned and operated by four generations of the Dainobu family. In 2008, Dainobu established its first Japanese grocery store in New York City and went on to open 5 more around the city. Most products are also available online for nationwide shipment.
Dainobu’s goal is to provide a space for both Japanese and non-Japanese clients to experience Japanese food culture. It strives to bring authentic Japanese food to the United States by working with top Japanese manufacturers and trading companies as well as collaborating with Japanese restaurants in the U.S.

People’s Kitchen partners with JoJu to bring our guests modern Vietnamese sandwiches.

People’s Kitchen partners with New Kam Hing to bring our guests the best sponge cakes in Chinatown.

People’s Kitchen partners with Mokbar to bring our guests traditional Korean dishes made by Chef Esther Choi.

People’s Kitchen partners with Tanoreen to bring our guests unique Palestinian dishes by mother-daughter duo Rawia & Jumana Bishara.

People’s Kitchen partners with Mission Chinese to bring our guests unique Sichuan-style dishes Chef Danny Bowien.

People’s Kitchen partners with Omusubi Gonbei to bring our guests carefully crafted Japanese Rice Rolls.
Each month, our Great Performances menus feature seasonal ingredients. It’s our way of celebrating the earth and bringing our special touch to every menu.
The nutrients in fennel provide many health benefits. 1 cup of raw fennel is a good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant nutrient involved in immune function, collagen production and more. Both the bulb and seeds of fennel contain manganese, a mineral involved in immune health, metabolism and other functions. Plus, fennel has a long history of being used as a remedy to aid digestion.
Fennel is rich in phytochemicals. Fennel’s unique licorice flavor comes from anethole, a bioactive compound that may benefit health.
Our Culinary Operations Manager, Robert Schwarz, shared his very own Roasted Fennel & Parsnip Soup recipe.
Serves 6-8
Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, NY is dear to our hearts, not only because that is our local, organic farm; but because it allows us to educate children on food and where it comes from via the Sylvia Center. Katchkie Farm has recently become one of our wedding venues.