Global City Food Series: Stuffed Edition

When: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 5:30pm
Bubble letters with dumplings and empanadas

Panel & Tasting Tickets
5:30 - 6:30 PM 

Tasting Only Tickets 
6:30 - 8:30 PM

Global City Food Series celebrates New York City’s rich immigrant history through the universal tradition of stuffed foods. The program will begin with Chefs in Conversation, a panel featuring local chefs from New York City. Representing a variety of cultural cuisines, they will explore the stories and traditions behind their signature stuffed dishes. 

Following the discussion, guests will enjoy a food tasting and social experience with live music by DJ Solangge, featuring bites from the restaurants and chefs highlighted in the program. Part conversation and part tasting, this celebration highlights the global makeup of NYC.

Guest speakers include chefs Yara Herrera (Hellbender), Chris Cheung (East Wind Snack Shop), and James Gonzalez (La Fonda NYC). Enjoy delicious tasting bites from the following restaurants — all included with your ticket: 
Empanada City
Dumpling Magic
Matylda's Polish Food
East Wind Snack Shop
La Fonda NYC
The Aborrajao
Mama T
Safari Restaurant

Stay tuned for additional speakers and vendor announcements!

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.   

Partners

We are pleased to partner with the following chefs and restaurants.

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