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We’re in Phase 4 of reopening New York and it couldn’t come at a more perfect time. As the days get hotter, we have some great ideas for you to cool off at some of our favorite venues.
Live Concert on the Lawn Series beginning August 1
Caramoor kicks off its four part Concert on the Lawn series with Charles Turner & Uptown Swing. You may recognize them from the late night session at Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Upcoming concerts include performances by Latin Grammy® nominee and Latin Grammy Award Winner, Flor de Toloache, the first all-female Mariachi and by Beginner’s Ear, an immersive listening experience. Click here to learn more about Caramoor’s Concert on the Lawn programming.
Looking for musical escapes from the comfort of your home? Caramoor has a series of livestreams featuring a variety of artists and musical styles. Click here to see Caramoor’s upcoming calendar of events.
Opens July 30
Wave Hill reopened on July 30 and we couldn’t be more excited to visit this hidden gem in The Bronx. Advance ticket reservation is required and begins each Monday, so make sure to make your plans as soon as possible. For the first two weeks, admission is free. You’ll wander across 28-acres which include gardens, greenhouses and woodlands and enjoy more than 4,000 varieties of plants. If you haven’t been to Wave Hill, make sure to add it to your list. Click here to visit this Garden of Wonders nestled in The Bronx.
In between visits, or if you can’t make it in person, make sure to check out their virtual programs. You’ll find Adult Workshops, Garden Notes, and Nature Expeditions. Click here for Branching Out, Wave Hill’s virtual programs.
Even as we’re practicing social distancing, we continue to see great examples of how life happens around food. Instead of the corporate lunches, we’re seeing teams enjoy video conference lunches; instead of big dinner parties, families are having home-cooked meals together; and instead of packing bars at happy hours, friends are toasting each other virtually.
With more people cooking at home, we’re collecting recipes from our Great Performances’ team members, families, friends and partners to share with you and provide some inspiration for delicious dishes you can make at home. Share your recipes and photos with us: tag us on social media #gpcovidcooking, direct message @gpfood or email marketing@greatperformances.com.
In the salad I made, I used about a quarter of a small rotisserie chicken which I removed from the bone and shredded. My base was chopped frisee lettuce (white parts only) and romaine, with shaved carrot, diced avocado, a hearty spoon full of the marinaded chickpeas and diced tomato. I topped it with a tablespoon of chopped Marcona almonds, but any nut will add great crunch and flavor. I whisked together some heart healthy extra virgin olive oil, aged sherry vinegar, a touch of Dijon mustard and local raw honey for the dressing.
Recipe provided by Great Performances’ chef
Geoff Rudaw
Executive Chef
CPS Events at The Plaza
1/4 cup sherry vinegar (substitute red wine vinegar if needed)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp local raw honey
1/4 tsp kosher salt
3 grinds black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Procedure:
Whisk together the first 5 ingredients in a stainless steel mixing bowl.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking steadily to emulsify the oil and other ingredients.
Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator after use.
From Chef Geoff’s Notebook:
Since some people have a little bit more time on their hands lately, let’s take a moment to discuss the merits of raw honey. Local raw honey is believed to have holistic value through the theory that ingestion of micro amounts of pollen and nectar, would in time build an immunity to aid the allergy sufferer of those plants. On another note, honey is believed to be a topical burn aid, a digestive aid and an elixer for sore throats. A one ounce serving of local raw honey contains abundant vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5. Raw and local honey is also full of essential minerals like copper, calcium, iodine, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, selenium, sodium, zinc, and iron.
By Great Performances
“I think food, culture, people and landscape are all absolutely inseparable.”
-Anthony Bourdain
One of the ways we experience, enjoy and learn about another culture is through food. Travel guides and lists often highlight monuments, museums and cultural institutions and invariably will have a section dedicated to food. Enjoying a local meal is one of the ways that we feel we’ve truly experienced another country or culture. Recently, it’s become even more popular to be able to experience this in our own backyards. But more than just visiting the local Japanese restaurant for Omakase or digging into bayenetu at an Ethiopian restaurant, it’s experiencing other aspects of culture including history, music and art.
Within our cafes and restaurants at cultural institutions, we’re careful to develop more than just menus, but experiences that reflect current exhibits and provide guests with an immersive journey.
For Brooklyn Museum’s exhibit, Pierre Cardin: Future of Fashion, we transformed The Norm into an homage to Pierre Cardin’s restaurant, Maxim’s de Paris. The menu features classic dishes from the Maxim’s de Paris cookbook and seasonal dishes inspired by the iconic restaurant. The menu has evolved since its launch in June, moving from the fresh Mediterranean influences of southern French cuisine in the summer towards the more comforting warm and robust flavors of northern and central France as we head into winter.
French chef and restaurateur Eric Ripert, famous for his flagship restaurant Le Bernardin, recently visited ordering Salade aux Poires et Roquefort, Carpaccio d’Aubergines, Branzino en Papillote and Onglet Grillé . He complimented Chef Andy Mejias remarking that the “flavors were so good!”
Recently, Chef Corey Samuel hosted a tasting experience at Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Chef Samuel took guests on a delectable journey, exploring the foods of his childhood prepared using classic techniques and drawing on modern influences.
Firmly rooted in southern tradition and anchored with ingredients associated with southern cuisine, international flavors, varied cooking methods and unique pairings elevated each dish. Chef Samuel shared stories from his youth as he presented each dish, engaging the guests in conversations about food, culture and tradition.
Following the meal, guests enjoyed dessert along with a set at Dizzy’s Club, celebrating the natural synergy between soul food and Jazz.
By The Sylvia Center
It’s almost for the 11th Annual Latke Festival, where guests indulge in a wide variety of creative and delectable latkes from eateries and restaurants all across New York City. Students from The Sylvia Center will create latkes that are representative of their community and use the skills they learned in the kitchen, while adding a healthy twist.
The potato latke is incredibly versatile and fun to experiment with simply by adding different ingredients for taste and texture. Creating a latke that could win the best and most creative is a challenge the students are thrilled to participate in to showcase their skills and celebrate diversity.
All proceeds from the Latke Festival help fund The Sylvia Center programs in New York City, which teach young people real skills in the kitchen that they can use to make healthy choices.
The ultimate celebration of latke takes place on Monday, December 16th, 2019 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at The Brooklyn Museum. The latkes—sweet or savory, healthy or indulgent, classic or innovative—will be enjoyed by more than 700 food enthusiasts, including a curated panel of celebrity judges, partners and press, at one of the most delicious events of the year.
Mark your calendars and get your tickets today!