Event: NYC Classics: Restaurants That Define the City

Wednesday, July 29 at 111 Broadway in the Financial District.

Doors open 6:00 | Talk 6:30-7:30 | Book Signing 7:30-8:00 pm

From smoked fish and bagels to spicy South Indian cuisine and dim sum served for generations, New York's most beloved restaurants tell the story of the city's neighborhoods, immigrant communities, and ever-evolving culinary identity. In this conversation, three of the city's most influential restaurateurs come together to explore what it means to steward an iconic institution while shaping the future of New York dining.

Niki Russ Federman of the century-old Russ & Daughters, Chintan Pandya of Semma and Dhamaka, and Wilson Tang of Nom Wah discuss the histories behind their restaurants, the traditions they preserve, the innovations they embrace, and how they continue to define what it means to eat in New York.

Moderated by James Beard Award-winning food and culture writer Joshua David Stein—who co-authored cookbooks with both Federman (Russ & Daughters: 100 years of Appetizing) and Tang (The Nom Wah Cookbook) and is the co-author of Pandya's forthcoming cookbook—this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear from the people behind three restaurants that have become essential to the city's culinary landscape.

A book signing will follow the conversation.

Non-alcoholic beverages generously provided by Sober in Central Park

Tickets are non-refundable. You will not receive a physical ticket. Your name will be on a list at the door. This event will not be recorded.

Please note that this event is at 111 Broadway (corner of Thames St) at the NYC Food Stories by Kitchen Arts & Letters pop-up store.