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:
Feeding the Future: A Celebration of Place with Open House New York
Jump to the menu Jump to the gallery Open House New York Open City Benefit | Hosted at GLDG 303 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
From Field to Fork: A Late-Summer Dinner at Platform by JBF
September is one of the best times to be at Katchkie Farm. Summer crops are still coming in, fall vegetables are starting to make an
Exciting Events Around Town: August 2026
Asia Society | Brooklyn Museum| The New York Historical | Platform by the James Beard Foundation | Poster House | Wave Hill Jump to Bronx Events
Lekka Burger
People’s Kitchen partners with Lekka Burger to bring our guests unique vegetarian burgers by Andrea Kerzner & Amanda Cohen.
Grilled Whole Cabbage with Garlic Butter & Chili Crisp
Chef Anastassia and Chef Mike share their savory, smoky, and utterly delicious recipe for grilled whole cabbage.
The Woman Behind 22,000 Backpacks: Meet Rachel Weinstein
The hottest trend is giving back, Volunteers of America’s Rachel Weinstein tells us how
Ilgaz Sen on Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup) and Late-Night Comfort
Ilgaz Sen is an Event Producer at Great Performances. For our Food Festival Series, she shares Mercimek Çorbası, a Lentil Soup from Turkey. Dish: Mercimek
Food Facts and Trends: What We Ate In 2019
Great Performances Catering Food Trends 2019.
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
