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:
Chef’s Plate: Our Katchkie Farm CSA
Check out some of the great things our chefs have been making at home with this year’s Katchkie Farm CSA shares.
Chefs’ Choir: Chef Tatiana Iglesias’ Fresh Sprout & Herb Salad
As we look ahead to the fresh flavors of Spring, Chef Tatiana Iglesias shares her Fresh Sprout & Herb Salad recipe.
Interview: Samuel Branch, Branch Patty
CHEF INTERVIEW: SAMUEL BRANCH, BRANCH PATTY By Georgette Farkas Delivering Jamaican Patties Handmade with Sustainable Ingredients – Branch Patty Established in 2013, Branch Patty is
GIRL POWER – A BUMPER CROP OF BABY GIRLS AT GP!
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; Aya
Broccoli and Cheese Polenta
Jump to Recipe About Chefs’ Choir® A chorus of culinary voices from Great Performances—our chefs step out of the kitchen to share recipes, stories, and
Creative Ways Our Team Celebrates Earth Day EVERY Day
Each year in April, we put our mind to what we can share with you for Earth Day. Not because it’s the only day we
November 2025 Food Festival: Cranberries
This month’s Food Festival celebrates cranberries with a chef-crafted cranberry sauce recipe, pro tips, and serving suggestions for your holiday table.
GP ARTIST: FORREST HEDDEN
FORREST HEDDEN Cookbook Author This spring I published my first book. Full Circle, Memories and Magic from a Family Table. It is a culinary memoir
A New Lens on Katchkie Farm – a Photo Journal by Patricia Cook
A NEW LENS ON KATCHKIE FARM: A PHOTO JOURNAL BY PATRICIA COOK Patricia Cook and Liz Neumark first connected years ago through the Women’s Forum,
