CHEF’S LAB
Chef’s Lab is a monthly series of collaborative dinners and seasonal soireés blending music, art and food at Refettorio Harlem to raise awareness and support for Free Food Harlem’s mission. Refettorio Harlem is a collaboration inside and among Free Food, The EMANUEL AME historic Church, and the global nonprofit Food for Soul founded by chef Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore. Proceeds from the event support Free Food’s programs to prevent food waste and social isolation among Harlem’s neighborhoods.
The Harlem Chef’s Lab Series has featured culinary talents and collaborations, including chefs J.J. Johnson, Stefano Secchi, Russell Jackson, Anthony Mangieri, Michele Casadei Massari, Aliyyah Baylor Silvia Baldini, Sydney McGee, Jimmy Thomas, Asia Shabazz, Nino and Bilena Settepani, and many more.
CULINARY EXPERIENCES FEATURING NEW YORK’S FINEST CHEFS
UPCOMING LABS
September 29th - Chef’s Lab x Gustiamo and Friends
6:00 - 9:00 pm
The beauty and value of food can be found in its simplicity and culture, made even better when shared around the table. Join us for a tastemade evening - as founder Beatrice Ughi +Team Gustiamo, Forsythia NYC, and Cafe Panna prepare a multi-course dinner highlighting artisanal ingredients of the Italian landscape.
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
October 13th - A Dinner with Alexander Smalls
5:30 - 7:30 pm
From James Beard Award–winning chef Alexander Smalls, New York Times bestselling author Denene Millner, and award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison comes a “vibrant visual narrative” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) of family, traditions, and the little moments shared at the dinner table that make all the difference.
October 20th - Chef’s Lab x The Contemporary African Kitchen with Alexander Smalls
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Breaking bread around the heart of Africa in Harlem with words, sound and delicious food with Alexander Smalls, Chef Joe Hayes, Chef Nduvo Salaam and Ian Troost. Program details to be announced.
May - Annual Soireee
Details coming.
