Free Cookbook from GREAT PERFORMANCES-A Collaborative Project of Quarantine Cooking
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 29, 2021
The newest entry in the roster of Covid-19 quarantine driven cookbooks stands out from the pack by being free and a culinary travelogue with recipes representing the cuisines of 20 countries on five continents. 'Quarantine Cookbook, A Community Collaborative Cookbook 2020-2021' is a collection of recipes from 100 friends and family of New York City’s premier catering, events and hospitality company Great Performances.
LATKE FESTIVAL Sets Records and Event Winners Announced
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 26, 2019
Great Performances' annual Latke Festival broke records on Monday, Dec. 16, racking up the most attendees and participants in its 11-year history. The event presented annually by the acclaimed catering and events company raises funds to support The Sylvia Center, a nonprofit dedicated to nutrition and healthy cooking education for children in underserved neighborhoods throughout New York City and in Columbia Co., NY.
LATKE FESTIVAL Returns to Brooklyn Museum on 12/18
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 30, 2017
The 9th Annual Latke Festival, one of most deliciously fun tasting events on New York City's calendar, will celebrate the scrumptious versatility of the potato pancake on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the Brooklyn Museum, the event's new home after a smashing debut there last year.
BWW Interview: Liz Neumark of GREAT PERFORMANCES, KATCHKIE FARM and THE SYLVIA CENTER
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 18, 2017
Since launching Great Performances (GP) in 1980 as a staffing agency offering part-time employment for women in the arts, Liz Neumark has orchestrated its transformation into one of the country's foremost catering and food service companies, lauded for its commitment to seasonal ingredients, innovative culinary presentations and exceptional service.