The Greene Space at WNYC and WQXR Presents: “The Ethnic Aisle” 

An evening with the hosts of the The Mash-Up Americans podcast exploring what constitutes “American” cuisine

Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 7pm in the Jerome L. Greene Space

Event includes a tasting market and discussion of the role of food as part of the culture of the future

(New York, NY – November 10, 2022) – On Thursday, November 16th, The Greene Space’s current Artist in Residence, The Mash-Up Americans, present “The Ethnic Aisle’” an  exploration of food, home, and how what’s on our plates contributes to American culture. 

The Mash-Up Americans founders Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer sit down with Jaeki Cho, the face of Righteous Eats, and Lisa Kyung Gross, founder of League of Kitchens to talk about what makes an item “ethnic,” what is American food, and what does hospitality mean. 

The event takes place Thursday, November 16, 2023 at The Greene Space at 44 Charlton Street. Tickets on sale here.

6-7pm: “Mash-Up” food market featuring chefs and tastings from Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and India.
7-8pm: Panel Discussion

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The Greene Space is New York Public Radio’s intimate performance space and multiplatform production studio with a mission to channel the collective genius of New York City to produce forward-looking live art, theater, and journalism that sparks change. It provides a space for fostering artistic experimentation and exploration, convening challenging conversations and forging connections between New York City’s diverse communities. Since 2009, The Greene Space has hosted luminaries including Janelle Monáe and The National, actors Frances McDormand and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, writers Nikki Giovanni, Hilton Als, and Roxane Gay, and newsmakers Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chelsea Manning, among many others. For more information, visit www.thegreenespace.org.