The New York Kosher Culinary Experience

Welcome to New York City, one of the great eating destinations of the world.  Join us as we delight our kosher palettes! 

Our activities include:

Reservations for the New York Kosher Culinary Experience must be made in advance. Register early to take advantage of our special introductory price. 

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Guest Chef: Lauren Braun Costello

A passionate and knowledgeable teacher, Lauren is a chef instructor, food stylist, and culinary producer for various national and local television broadcasts, including segments for The View and The Early Show on CBS. She has styled for many top chefs, including Alice Waters, Ming Tsai, Tyler Florence, Sara Moulton, Rachael Ray, and Paula Deen, among many others.She has also published two books. Her first book, Notes on Cooking-A Short Guide to an Essential Craft, was lauded by 4 star New York Times Chef Daniel Boulud as "both inspirational and practical, and a superb addition to the library of any passionate cook." Lauren graduated from The French Culinary Institute in New York City in 2002.

 

 Guest Chef:  John Scoff    

After 15 years of restaurant work, culminating most recently as Executive Chef of a Low Country bistro in South Carolina, John continues to believe strongly in working with local, fresh ingredients. John's apprenticeships under several highly-regarded, award-winning chefs gave him the culinary expertise and the sense of professionalism he needed to become a well-respected restaurant chef. But in 2004, John truly found his calling when he accepted a position as Executive Chef-Instructor at a recreational cooking school in historic downtown Charleston. As a teacher there, he discovered how much he enjoys sharing his passion for and knowledge of cuisine. John is also an instructor in the JCC Manhattan Culinary Arts Program.

 

 Floral Designer: Val Eule

 Having been raised in South Africa, Val developed a strong passion for magnificent flora, unique designs in nature and bold color palettes. She channeled this passion into the creation of an independent floral design studio, Just Flowers by Val, located in Los Angeles, California.  As Principal Designer, she provides floral décor for major life-cycle celebrations, including weddings and bat-barmitzvahs, as well as for large scale corporate events.  Her work has been show-cased at some of L.A.’s top venues and hotels, including the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, and the Beverly Hills. Hilton, Val has worked as a 'freelance' designer for prestigious NY-LA design companies. In particular, she worked with the Preston Bailey team on an Elton John Oscar-viewing party.  In addition to her floral design studio, Val enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge of flowers by presenting floral design classes.