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2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

2025 was the year @essentialherbs.nyc started doing weddings.

Thank you @sylvieflo for featuring the meal we prepared for @juliabelamarich and @kylewarfield magical wedding at Cortina Valley. Together over an open fire, we roasted and smoked and warmed a dinner that spoke to bride’s Armenian heritage, childhood favorites from the groom, and the beautiful, rustic setting of the celebration.

Check out Slide 5 for a peek into the menu.

A big thank you to the team, and to @cortinavalley . Also - thank you @jakefinau and @snowpeakusa for introducing us to such a unique venue.

Most quality photos from @itsadriennenotadrian

Full article in my bio. :)

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

Supporting Storefront, Chef Elena, and Nikki to plan, prep, cook and assemble a talented team to serve 250 folks that night was a dream ❤️.

Photos @annieforrest.world
Client @storefrontnyc
Production @thisplace.studio
Culinary @essentialherbs.nyc & @restauranterosetta
Flora @flovernyc

The last day has been a real showering of love from everyone around—near and far—notes of congratulations from this and acknowledgments of hard work. I am proud of this, and so it is all wholly accepted and received vs deflecting the “thank you,” which I’ve been known to do. That’s growth, I suppose.

Since dishing out soup to a few neighbors here in Brooklyn last year to countless pop-ups and 1,000s of soups -this article is something I see as recognition of a lot of damn hours. And I’m so grateful @dalyabenor took the time to learn more about me and the journey and to come out to the soup tour firsthand. 

Without going into too much detail, the soup tour came out of a dire need to hustle to make up for some lost income. A gig last October was just not sitting right. I decided to turn it down, focus, hustle, and cook as many soups as possible in those first few months. 

I say that all to say that when you are in the thick of it, feeling down or confused, there is light on the other side. Door close and opportunities will open up. Light will come on the other side. The act of putting things into the world with love, even as simple as soup, can endure further than imaginable.

Soup has taught me a lot these last eight months. It has given me moments of wisdom that are now branded into my being. 

Friends came out to hang and showed up unexpectedly to things, and it really made my day. There are so many people who I met along the way. 

Thank you to @chef.gabriel.mancilla and @carolineguntert , who were always down to jump in the kitchen & help!

@hotsoup.nyc is a project that will continue to evolve. @essentialherbs.nyc is where all things food, art and community live for me. It is catering, creativity, a focus on local ingredients, and the joy of food.

Let’s share more memories. It is my most incredible honor to cook for you all. Thank you all again for your kind words.

The last day has been a real showering of love from everyone around—near and far—notes of congratulations from this and acknowledgments of hard work. I am proud of this, and so it is all wholly accepted and received vs deflecting the “thank you,” which I’ve been known to do. That’s growth, I suppose.

Since dishing out soup to a few neighbors here in Brooklyn last year to countless pop-ups and 1,000s of soups -this article is something I see as recognition of a lot of damn hours. And I’m so grateful @dalyabenor took the time to learn more about me and the journey and to come out to the soup tour firsthand. 

Without going into too much detail, the soup tour came out of a dire need to hustle to make up for some lost income. A gig last October was just not sitting right. I decided to turn it down, focus, hustle, and cook as many soups as possible in those first few months. 

I say that all to say that when you are in the thick of it, feeling down or confused, there is light on the other side. Door close and opportunities will open up. Light will come on the other side. The act of putting things into the world with love, even as simple as soup, can endure further than imaginable.

Soup has taught me a lot these last eight months. It has given me moments of wisdom that are now branded into my being. 

Friends came out to hang and showed up unexpectedly to things, and it really made my day. There are so many people who I met along the way. 

Thank you to @chef.gabriel.mancilla and @carolineguntert , who were always down to jump in the kitchen & help!

@hotsoup.nyc is a project that will continue to evolve. @essentialherbs.nyc is where all things food, art and community live for me. It is catering, creativity, a focus on local ingredients, and the joy of food.

Let’s share more memories. It is my most incredible honor to cook for you all. Thank you all again for your kind words.

The last day has been a real showering of love from everyone around—near and far—notes of congratulations from this and acknowledgments of hard work. I am proud of this, and so it is all wholly accepted and received vs deflecting the “thank you,” which I’ve been known to do. That’s growth, I suppose.

Since dishing out soup to a few neighbors here in Brooklyn last year to countless pop-ups and 1,000s of soups -this article is something I see as recognition of a lot of damn hours. And I’m so grateful @dalyabenor took the time to learn more about me and the journey and to come out to the soup tour firsthand. 

Without going into too much detail, the soup tour came out of a dire need to hustle to make up for some lost income. A gig last October was just not sitting right. I decided to turn it down, focus, hustle, and cook as many soups as possible in those first few months. 

I say that all to say that when you are in the thick of it, feeling down or confused, there is light on the other side. Door close and opportunities will open up. Light will come on the other side. The act of putting things into the world with love, even as simple as soup, can endure further than imaginable.

Soup has taught me a lot these last eight months. It has given me moments of wisdom that are now branded into my being. 

Friends came out to hang and showed up unexpectedly to things, and it really made my day. There are so many people who I met along the way. 

Thank you to @chef.gabriel.mancilla and @carolineguntert , who were always down to jump in the kitchen & help!

@hotsoup.nyc is a project that will continue to evolve. @essentialherbs.nyc is where all things food, art and community live for me. It is catering, creativity, a focus on local ingredients, and the joy of food.

Let’s share more memories. It is my most incredible honor to cook for you all. Thank you all again for your kind words.

The last day has been a real showering of love from everyone around—near and far—notes of congratulations from this and acknowledgments of hard work. I am proud of this, and so it is all wholly accepted and received vs deflecting the “thank you,” which I’ve been known to do. That’s growth, I suppose.

Since dishing out soup to a few neighbors here in Brooklyn last year to countless pop-ups and 1,000s of soups -this article is something I see as recognition of a lot of damn hours. And I’m so grateful @dalyabenor took the time to learn more about me and the journey and to come out to the soup tour firsthand. 

Without going into too much detail, the soup tour came out of a dire need to hustle to make up for some lost income. A gig last October was just not sitting right. I decided to turn it down, focus, hustle, and cook as many soups as possible in those first few months. 

I say that all to say that when you are in the thick of it, feeling down or confused, there is light on the other side. Door close and opportunities will open up. Light will come on the other side. The act of putting things into the world with love, even as simple as soup, can endure further than imaginable.

Soup has taught me a lot these last eight months. It has given me moments of wisdom that are now branded into my being. 

Friends came out to hang and showed up unexpectedly to things, and it really made my day. There are so many people who I met along the way. 

Thank you to @chef.gabriel.mancilla and @carolineguntert , who were always down to jump in the kitchen & help!

@hotsoup.nyc is a project that will continue to evolve. @essentialherbs.nyc is where all things food, art and community live for me. It is catering, creativity, a focus on local ingredients, and the joy of food.

Let’s share more memories. It is my most incredible honor to cook for you all. Thank you all again for your kind words.

The last day has been a real showering of love from everyone around—near and far—notes of congratulations from this and acknowledgments of hard work. I am proud of this, and so it is all wholly accepted and received vs deflecting the “thank you,” which I’ve been known to do. That’s growth, I suppose.

Since dishing out soup to a few neighbors here in Brooklyn last year to countless pop-ups and 1,000s of soups -this article is something I see as recognition of a lot of damn hours. And I’m so grateful @dalyabenor took the time to learn more about me and the journey and to come out to the soup tour firsthand. 

Without going into too much detail, the soup tour came out of a dire need to hustle to make up for some lost income. A gig last October was just not sitting right. I decided to turn it down, focus, hustle, and cook as many soups as possible in those first few months. 

I say that all to say that when you are in the thick of it, feeling down or confused, there is light on the other side. Door close and opportunities will open up. Light will come on the other side. The act of putting things into the world with love, even as simple as soup, can endure further than imaginable.

Soup has taught me a lot these last eight months. It has given me moments of wisdom that are now branded into my being. 

Friends came out to hang and showed up unexpectedly to things, and it really made my day. There are so many people who I met along the way. 

Thank you to @chef.gabriel.mancilla and @carolineguntert , who were always down to jump in the kitchen & help!

@hotsoup.nyc is a project that will continue to evolve. @essentialherbs.nyc is where all things food, art and community live for me. It is catering, creativity, a focus on local ingredients, and the joy of food.

Let’s share more memories. It is my most incredible honor to cook for you all. Thank you all again for your kind words.

The last day has been a real showering of love from everyone around—near and far—notes of congratulations from this and acknowledgments of hard work. I am proud of this, and so it is all wholly accepted and received vs deflecting the “thank you,” which I’ve been known to do. That’s growth, I suppose.

Since dishing out soup to a few neighbors here in Brooklyn last year to countless pop-ups and 1,000s of soups -this article is something I see as recognition of a lot of damn hours. And I’m so grateful @dalyabenor took the time to learn more about me and the journey and to come out to the soup tour firsthand. 

Without going into too much detail, the soup tour came out of a dire need to hustle to make up for some lost income. A gig last October was just not sitting right. I decided to turn it down, focus, hustle, and cook as many soups as possible in those first few months. 

I say that all to say that when you are in the thick of it, feeling down or confused, there is light on the other side. Door close and opportunities will open up. Light will come on the other side. The act of putting things into the world with love, even as simple as soup, can endure further than imaginable.

Soup has taught me a lot these last eight months. It has given me moments of wisdom that are now branded into my being. 

Friends came out to hang and showed up unexpectedly to things, and it really made my day. There are so many people who I met along the way. 

Thank you to @chef.gabriel.mancilla and @carolineguntert , who were always down to jump in the kitchen & help!

@hotsoup.nyc is a project that will continue to evolve. @essentialherbs.nyc is where all things food, art and community live for me. It is catering, creativity, a focus on local ingredients, and the joy of food.

Let’s share more memories. It is my most incredible honor to cook for you all. Thank you all again for your kind words.

The last day has been a real showering of love from everyone around—near and far—notes of congratulations from this and acknowledgments of hard work. I am proud of this, and so it is all wholly accepted and received vs deflecting the “thank you,” which I’ve been known to do. That’s growth, I suppose.

Since dishing out soup to a few neighbors here in Brooklyn last year to countless pop-ups and 1,000s of soups -this article is something I see as recognition of a lot of damn hours. And I’m so grateful @dalyabenor took the time to learn more about me and the journey and to come out to the soup tour firsthand. 

Without going into too much detail, the soup tour came out of a dire need to hustle to make up for some lost income. A gig last October was just not sitting right. I decided to turn it down, focus, hustle, and cook as many soups as possible in those first few months. 

I say that all to say that when you are in the thick of it, feeling down or confused, there is light on the other side. Door close and opportunities will open up. Light will come on the other side. The act of putting things into the world with love, even as simple as soup, can endure further than imaginable.

Soup has taught me a lot these last eight months. It has given me moments of wisdom that are now branded into my being. 

Friends came out to hang and showed up unexpectedly to things, and it really made my day. There are so many people who I met along the way. 

Thank you to @chef.gabriel.mancilla and @carolineguntert , who were always down to jump in the kitchen & help!

@hotsoup.nyc is a project that will continue to evolve. @essentialherbs.nyc is where all things food, art and community live for me. It is catering, creativity, a focus on local ingredients, and the joy of food.

Let’s share more memories. It is my most incredible honor to cook for you all. Thank you all again for your kind words.

The last day has been a real showering of love from everyone around—near and far—notes of congratulations from this and acknowledgments of hard work. I am proud of this, and so it is all wholly accepted and received vs deflecting the “thank you,” which I’ve been known to do. That’s growth, I suppose.

Since dishing out soup to a few neighbors here in Brooklyn last year to countless pop-ups and 1,000s of soups -this article is something I see as recognition of a lot of damn hours. And I’m so grateful @dalyabenor took the time to learn more about me and the journey and to come out to the soup tour firsthand. 

Without going into too much detail, the soup tour came out of a dire need to hustle to make up for some lost income. A gig last October was just not sitting right. I decided to turn it down, focus, hustle, and cook as many soups as possible in those first few months. 

I say that all to say that when you are in the thick of it, feeling down or confused, there is light on the other side. Door close and opportunities will open up. Light will come on the other side. The act of putting things into the world with love, even as simple as soup, can endure further than imaginable.

Soup has taught me a lot these last eight months. It has given me moments of wisdom that are now branded into my being. 

Friends came out to hang and showed up unexpectedly to things, and it really made my day. There are so many people who I met along the way. 

Thank you to @chef.gabriel.mancilla and @carolineguntert , who were always down to jump in the kitchen & help!

@hotsoup.nyc is a project that will continue to evolve. @essentialherbs.nyc is where all things food, art and community live for me. It is catering, creativity, a focus on local ingredients, and the joy of food.

Let’s share more memories. It is my most incredible honor to cook for you all. Thank you all again for your kind words.

The last day has been a real showering of love from everyone around—near and far—notes of congratulations from this and acknowledgments of hard work. I am proud of this, and so it is all wholly accepted and received vs deflecting the “thank you,” which I’ve been known to do. That’s growth, I suppose.

Since dishing out soup to a few neighbors here in Brooklyn last year to countless pop-ups and 1,000s of soups -this article is something I see as recognition of a lot of damn hours. And I’m so grateful @dalyabenor took the time to learn more about me and the journey and to come out to the soup tour firsthand. 

Without going into too much detail, the soup tour came out of a dire need to hustle to make up for some lost income. A gig last October was just not sitting right. I decided to turn it down, focus, hustle, and cook as many soups as possible in those first few months. 

I say that all to say that when you are in the thick of it, feeling down or confused, there is light on the other side. Door close and opportunities will open up. Light will come on the other side. The act of putting things into the world with love, even as simple as soup, can endure further than imaginable.

Soup has taught me a lot these last eight months. It has given me moments of wisdom that are now branded into my being. 

Friends came out to hang and showed up unexpectedly to things, and it really made my day. There are so many people who I met along the way. 

Thank you to @chef.gabriel.mancilla and @carolineguntert , who were always down to jump in the kitchen & help!

@hotsoup.nyc is a project that will continue to evolve. @essentialherbs.nyc is where all things food, art and community live for me. It is catering, creativity, a focus on local ingredients, and the joy of food.

Let’s share more memories. It is my most incredible honor to cook for you all. Thank you all again for your kind words.

The last day has been a real showering of love from everyone around—near and far—notes of congratulations from this and acknowledgments of hard work. I am proud of this, and so it is all wholly accepted and received vs deflecting the “thank you,” which I’ve been known to do. That’s growth, I suppose.

Since dishing out soup to a few neighbors here in Brooklyn last year to countless pop-ups and 1,000s of soups -this article is something I see as recognition of a lot of damn hours. And I’m so grateful @dalyabenor took the time to learn more about me and the journey and to come out to the soup tour firsthand. 

Without going into too much detail, the soup tour came out of a dire need to hustle to make up for some lost income. A gig last October was just not sitting right. I decided to turn it down, focus, hustle, and cook as many soups as possible in those first few months. 

I say that all to say that when you are in the thick of it, feeling down or confused, there is light on the other side. Door close and opportunities will open up. Light will come on the other side. The act of putting things into the world with love, even as simple as soup, can endure further than imaginable.

Soup has taught me a lot these last eight months. It has given me moments of wisdom that are now branded into my being. 

Friends came out to hang and showed up unexpectedly to things, and it really made my day. There are so many people who I met along the way. 

Thank you to @chef.gabriel.mancilla and @carolineguntert , who were always down to jump in the kitchen & help!

@hotsoup.nyc is a project that will continue to evolve. @essentialherbs.nyc is where all things food, art and community live for me. It is catering, creativity, a focus on local ingredients, and the joy of food.

Let’s share more memories. It is my most incredible honor to cook for you all. Thank you all again for your kind words.

lamb and scape empanadas. forbidden rice and ramp arancini. corn and basil gnocchi. @burlapandbarrel cardamom and vanilla almond ice cream cookies.

lamb and scape empanadas. forbidden rice and ramp arancini. corn and basil gnocchi. @burlapandbarrel cardamom and vanilla almond ice cream cookies.

lamb and scape empanadas. forbidden rice and ramp arancini. corn and basil gnocchi. @burlapandbarrel cardamom and vanilla almond ice cream cookies.

lamb and scape empanadas. forbidden rice and ramp arancini. corn and basil gnocchi. @burlapandbarrel cardamom and vanilla almond ice cream cookies.

lamb and scape empanadas. forbidden rice and ramp arancini. corn and basil gnocchi. @burlapandbarrel cardamom and vanilla almond ice cream cookies.

lamb and scape empanadas. forbidden rice and ramp arancini. corn and basil gnocchi. @burlapandbarrel cardamom and vanilla almond ice cream cookies.

spicy strawberry margarita
🍓from @eckertonhillfarm

spicy strawberry margarita
🍓from @eckertonhillfarm

Every month at @grownycwholesale we collab with our favorite chefs to create a RECIPE CARD, which gets distributed to our community partners and free food access sites across NYC. An amazing resource for those wanting to try new recipes.

Thank you Chef @russellmarkus of @essentialherbs.nyc for this BLACK RICE & RAMPS recipe. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free. Food is inclusive / food is love!

Every month at @grownycwholesale we collab with our favorite chefs to create a RECIPE CARD, which gets distributed to our community partners and free food access sites across NYC. An amazing resource for those wanting to try new recipes.

Thank you Chef @russellmarkus of @essentialherbs.nyc for this BLACK RICE & RAMPS recipe. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free. Food is inclusive / food is love!

Every month at @grownycwholesale we collab with our favorite chefs to create a RECIPE CARD, which gets distributed to our community partners and free food access sites across NYC. An amazing resource for those wanting to try new recipes.

Thank you Chef @russellmarkus of @essentialherbs.nyc for this BLACK RICE & RAMPS recipe. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free. Food is inclusive / food is love!

Every month at @grownycwholesale we collab with our favorite chefs to create a RECIPE CARD, which gets distributed to our community partners and free food access sites across NYC. An amazing resource for those wanting to try new recipes.

Thank you Chef @russellmarkus of @essentialherbs.nyc for this BLACK RICE & RAMPS recipe. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free. Food is inclusive / food is love!

it’s officially RAMP SEASON — ramp pesto, ramp butter, ramp party — a short, fleeting window where the backyard trails offer something special to be foraged and savored by our upcoming guests.

may begins with our final spring retreat with @gemyogi. if you’ve been considering joining, there are two yoga mats still open for sunday - and you’ll leave with ramps in hand. having a private chef on site is an added treat, and our first time offering this ~ @essentialherbs.nyc.

we’re also hosting two photoshoots early to mid may, along with a handful of guest stays.

on friday may 29: @heatherwaxman and @getquantumpotential are leading a retreat centered on releasing force and control, and softening into more flow and ease.

the grounds are shifting into full vibrancy - watching this unfold is always magical.

~ shot on film by @raphgaultier

it’s officially RAMP SEASON — ramp pesto, ramp butter, ramp party — a short, fleeting window where the backyard trails offer something special to be foraged and savored by our upcoming guests.

may begins with our final spring retreat with @gemyogi. if you’ve been considering joining, there are two yoga mats still open for sunday - and you’ll leave with ramps in hand. having a private chef on site is an added treat, and our first time offering this ~ @essentialherbs.nyc.

we’re also hosting two photoshoots early to mid may, along with a handful of guest stays.

on friday may 29: @heatherwaxman and @getquantumpotential are leading a retreat centered on releasing force and control, and softening into more flow and ease.

the grounds are shifting into full vibrancy - watching this unfold is always magical.

~ shot on film by @raphgaultier

it’s officially RAMP SEASON — ramp pesto, ramp butter, ramp party — a short, fleeting window where the backyard trails offer something special to be foraged and savored by our upcoming guests.

may begins with our final spring retreat with @gemyogi. if you’ve been considering joining, there are two yoga mats still open for sunday - and you’ll leave with ramps in hand. having a private chef on site is an added treat, and our first time offering this ~ @essentialherbs.nyc.

we’re also hosting two photoshoots early to mid may, along with a handful of guest stays.

on friday may 29: @heatherwaxman and @getquantumpotential are leading a retreat centered on releasing force and control, and softening into more flow and ease.

the grounds are shifting into full vibrancy - watching this unfold is always magical.

~ shot on film by @raphgaultier

it’s officially RAMP SEASON — ramp pesto, ramp butter, ramp party — a short, fleeting window where the backyard trails offer something special to be foraged and savored by our upcoming guests.

may begins with our final spring retreat with @gemyogi. if you’ve been considering joining, there are two yoga mats still open for sunday - and you’ll leave with ramps in hand. having a private chef on site is an added treat, and our first time offering this ~ @essentialherbs.nyc.

we’re also hosting two photoshoots early to mid may, along with a handful of guest stays.

on friday may 29: @heatherwaxman and @getquantumpotential are leading a retreat centered on releasing force and control, and softening into more flow and ease.

the grounds are shifting into full vibrancy - watching this unfold is always magical.

~ shot on film by @raphgaultier

it’s officially RAMP SEASON — ramp pesto, ramp butter, ramp party — a short, fleeting window where the backyard trails offer something special to be foraged and savored by our upcoming guests.

may begins with our final spring retreat with @gemyogi. if you’ve been considering joining, there are two yoga mats still open for sunday - and you’ll leave with ramps in hand. having a private chef on site is an added treat, and our first time offering this ~ @essentialherbs.nyc.

we’re also hosting two photoshoots early to mid may, along with a handful of guest stays.

on friday may 29: @heatherwaxman and @getquantumpotential are leading a retreat centered on releasing force and control, and softening into more flow and ease.

the grounds are shifting into full vibrancy - watching this unfold is always magical.

~ shot on film by @raphgaultier

spring leek and roasted garlic tart.
the skillful hand of @emmalutteral

spring leek and roasted garlic tart.
the skillful hand of @emmalutteral

spring leek and roasted garlic tart.
the skillful hand of @emmalutteral

a few menus from the years. an archive in many ways.
captured by @omer.kaplan.studio

a few menus from the years. an archive in many ways.
captured by @omer.kaplan.studio

a few menus from the years. an archive in many ways.
captured by @omer.kaplan.studio

a spring summer preview with @argyll.house and @sunday.gelato

a spring summer preview with @argyll.house and @sunday.gelato

a spring summer preview with @argyll.house and @sunday.gelato

a spring summer preview with @argyll.house and @sunday.gelato

a spring summer preview with @argyll.house and @sunday.gelato

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

come by @colbo.nextdoor for a little spring lunch this saturday and next

We’re often asked about our bestsellers, but today, we wanted to highlight three of our most underrated pieces.

Our friend, chef, artist, and soup aficionado Russell Markus (@russellmarkus), founder of @essentialherbs.nyc (a studio centered on the meeting point of food, art, and community), plated each of them in his own way.

🍽️ The Coupe Crudo Bowl, originally designed for crudo with its flat surface and shallow rim, becomes a natural fit for mezze. Russell used it to serve a vibrant Bulgarian feta, fire roasted pepper sauce, and fermented summer coriander berries.

🍽️ The Serving Bowl, our largest piece by far, is made to hold abundance—we often see it used for a simple salad or for slow-cooked entrees. Here, it was filled with a 48-hour braised lamb neck over winter cabbage.

🍽️ The Union Bowl is slightly deeper and more narrow than the rest of our bowls. The Essential Herbs team plated small bites in them, just as they were designed to be used.

Take this as your sign to look again at the pieces you might overlook. They might end up being the ones that do the most! 

📷 led by @kevinfarley_

We’re often asked about our bestsellers, but today, we wanted to highlight three of our most underrated pieces.

Our friend, chef, artist, and soup aficionado Russell Markus (@russellmarkus), founder of @essentialherbs.nyc (a studio centered on the meeting point of food, art, and community), plated each of them in his own way.

🍽️ The Coupe Crudo Bowl, originally designed for crudo with its flat surface and shallow rim, becomes a natural fit for mezze. Russell used it to serve a vibrant Bulgarian feta, fire roasted pepper sauce, and fermented summer coriander berries.

🍽️ The Serving Bowl, our largest piece by far, is made to hold abundance—we often see it used for a simple salad or for slow-cooked entrees. Here, it was filled with a 48-hour braised lamb neck over winter cabbage.

🍽️ The Union Bowl is slightly deeper and more narrow than the rest of our bowls. The Essential Herbs team plated small bites in them, just as they were designed to be used.

Take this as your sign to look again at the pieces you might overlook. They might end up being the ones that do the most! 

📷 led by @kevinfarley_

We’re often asked about our bestsellers, but today, we wanted to highlight three of our most underrated pieces.

Our friend, chef, artist, and soup aficionado Russell Markus (@russellmarkus), founder of @essentialherbs.nyc (a studio centered on the meeting point of food, art, and community), plated each of them in his own way.

🍽️ The Coupe Crudo Bowl, originally designed for crudo with its flat surface and shallow rim, becomes a natural fit for mezze. Russell used it to serve a vibrant Bulgarian feta, fire roasted pepper sauce, and fermented summer coriander berries.

🍽️ The Serving Bowl, our largest piece by far, is made to hold abundance—we often see it used for a simple salad or for slow-cooked entrees. Here, it was filled with a 48-hour braised lamb neck over winter cabbage.

🍽️ The Union Bowl is slightly deeper and more narrow than the rest of our bowls. The Essential Herbs team plated small bites in them, just as they were designed to be used.

Take this as your sign to look again at the pieces you might overlook. They might end up being the ones that do the most! 

📷 led by @kevinfarley_

We’re often asked about our bestsellers, but today, we wanted to highlight three of our most underrated pieces.

Our friend, chef, artist, and soup aficionado Russell Markus (@russellmarkus), founder of @essentialherbs.nyc (a studio centered on the meeting point of food, art, and community), plated each of them in his own way.

🍽️ The Coupe Crudo Bowl, originally designed for crudo with its flat surface and shallow rim, becomes a natural fit for mezze. Russell used it to serve a vibrant Bulgarian feta, fire roasted pepper sauce, and fermented summer coriander berries.

🍽️ The Serving Bowl, our largest piece by far, is made to hold abundance—we often see it used for a simple salad or for slow-cooked entrees. Here, it was filled with a 48-hour braised lamb neck over winter cabbage.

🍽️ The Union Bowl is slightly deeper and more narrow than the rest of our bowls. The Essential Herbs team plated small bites in them, just as they were designed to be used.

Take this as your sign to look again at the pieces you might overlook. They might end up being the ones that do the most! 

📷 led by @kevinfarley_

We’re often asked about our bestsellers, but today, we wanted to highlight three of our most underrated pieces.

Our friend, chef, artist, and soup aficionado Russell Markus (@russellmarkus), founder of @essentialherbs.nyc (a studio centered on the meeting point of food, art, and community), plated each of them in his own way.

🍽️ The Coupe Crudo Bowl, originally designed for crudo with its flat surface and shallow rim, becomes a natural fit for mezze. Russell used it to serve a vibrant Bulgarian feta, fire roasted pepper sauce, and fermented summer coriander berries.

🍽️ The Serving Bowl, our largest piece by far, is made to hold abundance—we often see it used for a simple salad or for slow-cooked entrees. Here, it was filled with a 48-hour braised lamb neck over winter cabbage.

🍽️ The Union Bowl is slightly deeper and more narrow than the rest of our bowls. The Essential Herbs team plated small bites in them, just as they were designed to be used.

Take this as your sign to look again at the pieces you might overlook. They might end up being the ones that do the most! 

📷 led by @kevinfarley_