Two dear friends introduced me to the James Beard Foundation last year when they gifted me a membership for my birthday.  I had no idea such enchantment lived a mere block from my apartment!  Over 200 nights per year, guest chefs are invited to cook dinner in the former home of James Beard; if you’re lucky, you’ll be sat in the elevated nook that was once his bedroom!

Ever since my first dinner I was hooked.  The comradery and enjoyment that flows throughout each night that I’ve attended a dinner renews in me a new love for this city I call home.

Earlier this week I celebrated Canada’s 150th anniversary as a nation with a dinner showcasing the best of the region.  Guest chef Brandon Thordarson of Moxie’s wowed us with each dish; our dining companions regaled us with stories of NY, as they’ve seen the neighborhood change over the 40+ years they’ve lived on Jane Street.

There is nothing more magical than beginning an evening in an enchanted backyard, passed appetizers and bubbles in my glass and ending it with a full belly and starry eyes for NYC and it’s endless opportunities for culture, engagement and social activity!

You don’t have to be a member to attend a dinner (although you do get discounts and other perks for joining).  Check out upcoming dinners here!

Canned tuna with “edible soil” – still trying to figure out what was in that soil but it was absolutely delicious!