HONORING BLACK LIVES MATTER MONTH
AND SOUL FOOD MONTH
By Great Performances
As we honor both Black Lives Matter Month and Soul Food Month, it is important to acknowledge the significant contributions of Black chefs and restaurant owners to the culinary world. From traditional Southern dishes to unique and creative fusion cuisine, Black chefs and restaurant owners have brought immense talent and creativity to the industry. We are honored to partner with Black chefs and restaurant owners who have made an impact on the culinary scene, both locally and nationally.
Join us as we celebrate their achievements, cultural heritage, and culinary mastery this month and every month.
Recent and Ongoing Collaborations Include:

Growing Our Family
We’re delighted to share the news of the youngest members of our Great Performances family! Ali Ciafre, Assistant Director of Catering at The Plaza and

Big Laughs, Bigger Purpose: Inside Comedy vs Cancer 2026
Jump to Menu Memorial Sloan Kettering Comedy vs Cancer | Jazz at Lincoln Center | Ronnie Davis, Managing Director I adore this event and have

Carrot and Parsnip Latkes
Carrot and Parsnip Latkes Yields 16 to 18 two-inch pancakes Ingredients 2 medium carrots, peeled 5 small parsnips (about 1 lb), peeled 1/4 cup

Dumpling Making at Home
Here are the basic steps to making a dumpling, but whatever filling you make, the whole family can help fill and shape them.

Madame Vo
People’s Kitchen partners with Madame Vo to bring our guests familiar, nostalgic Vietnamese dishes by Chef Jimmy Ly.

GP ARTIST: JOEY
JOEY Joseph Perniciaro | Producer I am excited to announce a Veteran’s Day benefit weekend reading of Sundogs, I am producing by Howard Emanuel. About

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

Mushroom-Hazelnut Stuffing
Ingredients 12 tbsp (1 ½ sticks) 4 small shallots, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chopped onion 3 tsp thyme leaves 1 lb
